# VW Passat 2000, 20v.turbo Trans/Electric ? Prob.. Sell/fix/trade? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** volkswagen, passat\ **Created:** [July 31, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-2000-20v-turbo-trans-electric-prob-sell-fix-trade/73840 "2012-07-31T21:46:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lazy\_Otis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@Lazy\_Otis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lazy_Otis)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-2000-20v-turbo-trans-electric-prob-sell-fix-trade/73840/1 "2012-07-31T21:46:28Z")
Hello So heres my story Get Front /Rear Axil seal replaced Electrical Trans Probs Starting in Second/third gear Water in Passanger Side and computer sitting in harness there 800$ mechanic dries out comp/wiring with heat gun, puts weep holes Car Works Great, even dash comp is showing all the things! 2 Day later, Problems start again - Seems to be starting in 2nd, Dash Comp all Red Error Codes: 18010 17704- p1602- p1296- -(trans mod. coolant temp) Ideas? Thanks! I hear these models are known electrical nightmares ![](http://s10.postimage.org/j2itsqko9/IMAG0001.jpg) ![](http://s10.postimage.org/zesvigyzt/IMAG0003.jpg) ![](http://s10.postimage.org/ql1z1dc15/IMAG0588.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![genex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/898d66/32.png) [@genex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genex)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-2000-20v-turbo-trans-electric-prob-sell-fix-trade/73840/2 "2012-07-31T23:37:07Z")
Water leakage ? The problem is the drains in the engine compartment - there’s one under the brake fluid reservoir and another under the battery , If they are clogged the water will wind up under the carpets and mess up the electronics . This problem haas been known for years and if your mechanic didn’t fix the drains you need a new mech . ---
**Author:** ![LMScib](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LMScib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LMScib)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-2000-20v-turbo-trans-electric-prob-sell-fix-trade/73840/3 "2012-08-11T20:26:06Z")
After addressing the leak problem, what must be done to get the car running again? I have been told the “computer”(what I assume to be the ignition control module) needs to be replaced along with a new wiring harness. I have also been told I could jump the starter to get it running to drive it to my mechanic. Does this sound doable? And how would I go about jumping the starter? ---
**Author:** ![genex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/898d66/32.png) [@genex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genex)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-2000-20v-turbo-trans-electric-prob-sell-fix-trade/73840/4 "2012-08-11T21:44:24Z")
The computer problem is likely the computer located under the drivers seat . The repairs for this situation may well exceed the value of your car .