20 Most Recent 2002 Volkswagen Passat - Page 2 Questions & Answers

this is because the screen has a ribbon on the glass to the board over time in hot and cold weather it loses is connection, you can replace the ribbon and it will work fine after that but it will do this again later one as its inevitable. if you wish to change the ribbon you should be able to get one from this site. Home Page

Your brother's mechanic may be correct but you may want to double check if you have a bad flap which opens / closes the access of coolant thru your heater hoses to your heater core. This component is called an actuator which may be defective.

it is now June 2017

You can see the coolant level by looking through the opaque round coolant reservoir. It should be just over the middle. There's a line indication proper level. Orange Dexcool meets the VW specification and is generally available. The rear coolant flange can warp and seep over time and leaks onto hot parts. That's probably why you smell it.

run the fault codes turn off the ac compressor idle should be around 950 for auto

Consult your local state dept of consumer affairs, the laws differ from state to state, in calif where I live the answer is maybe. If you waived the return fee then the answer is no, at least in calif.

always get a second opinion from an accredited professional a transmission shop that works on your make of vehicle may be a simple tcm /pcm or other electronic control module To have the necessity to replace the box , the water would have had to get into the transmission or the mechanical/electronic sections

Crankshaft sensor is located on the right side of the cylinder block behind or under the starter. It is fitted into the rear crankshaft oil seal hausing

go to

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for a free diagram.

Without power in the car battery the key fob won't open the car. If the key fits only halfway in the lock spay some wd-40 or some other maintenance spray in the lock and work the key in and out CAREFULLY. eventually you should get in.

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0171

code p 0706 refers to transmission range (TR) sensor/switch--range /performance problem===causes---wiring---TR sensor /switch check for clean contacts in the harness connections -replace the sensor

Climate control is a real pain. I avoid working on it, so I would suggest the dealership.

Unlock the drive's door twice with the key, turning CCW each time. If that does not work, then remove the battery for a half hour and turn the headlights on for 10 seconds or so.

Best bet to pick yourself up a hains manual, or better yet check out utube. for videos. is your best bet. if you dont own tools. take it to a local garage. thats if you have never done it before.