# \#passat **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/passat/120.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Burning through alternators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-through-alternators/60503)
**Author:** [@jltortelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jltortelli)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-through-alternators/60503 "2023-12-08T11:50:42Z")
I have a 99 volkswagon passat. I've replaced the alternator once a month for the last three months. Other than the belt, what could cause me to go through alternators so quickly. Also, this may or may not be related bu… --- ## [Lifespan of an axle boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-an-axle-boot/187773)
**Author:** [@The-Pilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The-Pilar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-an-axle-boot/187773 "2023-08-24T14:41:55Z")
My used 2004 VW Passat only has 58K miles on it and for the past three years I’ve had to replace the axle. Is this common? It broke while I was driving on the highway this past weekend. Thankfully I was at a crawl when t… --- ## [VW PASSAT clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-clutch-issues/187835)
**Author:** [@fatos.bogujevci\_183278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatos.bogujevci_183278)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-clutch-issues/187835 "2023-03-06T10:02:41Z")
Hi, apologies if this is a repeat thread, for what I’ve read, this is a common problem with Passats. RE: VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI 2012 Bluemotion Last month my clutch went soft then it got stuck to the floor and didn’t return… --- ## [2007 Volkswagon Passat shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagon-passat-shaking/188273)
**Author:** [@Eversole.s.l\_183180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eversole.s.l_183180)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagon-passat-shaking/188273 "2023-01-07T02:16:01Z")
I have 2007 VW Passat 2.0t. I have a shaking coming from the rear area when driving. I have had an alignment and tires balanced. Also replaced the shocks and control arms. Any idea what could be the issue could be --- ## [Passat B5.5 1.8T stalls in idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-b5-5-1-8t-stalls-in-idle/186674)
**Author:** [@andreas.sakskoebing\_182480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreas.sakskoebing_182480)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-b5-5-1-8t-stalls-in-idle/186674 "2022-10-02T21:54:19Z")
I own a 2004 VW passat B5.5 1.8T. I have just changed the cat. because the the old one broke. I also cleaned the throttle body and replaced the gasket. As i started the car it would idle just fine at 800 rpm, however wh… --- ## [Helping international student fix/sell 2014 Passat before he heads home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-international-student-fix-sell-2014-passat-before-he-heads-home/184409)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-international-student-fix-sell-2014-passat-before-he-heads-home/184409 "2022-07-05T14:04:23Z")
One of my friends from overseas is selling his VW Passat and wondered if I would want to buy it. I was interested until I took a look at the car. He hasn’t run it in a while because a check engine light was on and it w… --- ## [VW passat mileage dropped down suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161)
**Author:** [@Ankurpatel113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ankurpatel113)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161 "2022-05-26T17:28:59Z")
Hi, My car mileage dropped down suddenly this week. It was always running at 10 km/litre and this entire week it ran at 6-7 km/litre. I have been putting premium gas, no change in driving habit. But what is the cause of… --- ## [Car limp mode and engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-limp-mode-and-engine-light-on/182712)
**Author:** [@Ankurpatel113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ankurpatel113)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-limp-mode-and-engine-light-on/182712 "2022-03-01T23:28:16Z")
Hi all, I have 2014 Volkswagen Passat 3.6l I was driving and all of sudden car acceleration went down below 40 Kmph and could not accelerate it over that speed and check engine light went on. I think that’s car limp mo… --- ## [Catalytic convertor below thresold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-convertor-below-thresold/182207)
**Author:** [@Ankurpatel113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ankurpatel113)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-convertor-below-thresold/182207 "2022-02-02T21:15:11Z")
Hi everyone, My 2014 VW passat 3.6L has 133KMs. I have been driving this car with regular 87 gas from last 3 years (premium gas is recommended for the car thou) dumb of me🤦‍♂️ I have got engine light many times but go… --- ## [Font Bumper Air Vent Hot After Engine Turned Off (Passat 2008)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/font-bumper-air-vent-hot-after-engine-turned-off-passat-2008/181609)
**Author:** [@almond655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/almond655)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/font-bumper-air-vent-hot-after-engine-turned-off-passat-2008/181609 "2022-01-03T23:38:36Z")
Hello everyone! I drive a 2008 Passat Sedan (https://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/passat/2008/sedan/)). Today after I parked my car, I noticed that the front bumper air vent was hot when I stood in front of it to clean the… --- ## [Is it safe to drive a car that has mold under the carpet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-that-has-mold-under-the-carpet/180107)
**Author:** [@Julien-LaPointe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julien-LaPointe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-that-has-mold-under-the-carpet/180107 "2021-10-21T00:40:34Z")
My parents gifted me their 2002 VW Passat Wagon. After a few months, I noticed that a bag I left behind the driver’s seat was soaking wet. Since then, I have seen up to 2” of water there when it rains. There is definitel… --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Passat Brakes don't catch in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-brakes-dont-catch-in-the-rain/179413)
**Author:** [@Mountaindweller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mountaindweller)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-brakes-dont-catch-in-the-rain/179413 "2021-09-20T23:01:40Z")
My elderly mother is driving a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. I drove the car recently, in the rain, and when I went to stop at a red light, the brakes slipped–didn’t catch–and the car almost went into the intersection. She say… --- ## [HELP! My VW '02 V6 4motion Passat sounds like a diesel, but it's not!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207)
**Author:** [@estraghalis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/estraghalis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207 "2021-09-07T22:39:30Z")
My car currently has about 107,000 miles. I've changed the oil regularly and keep it running in pretty good shape. Aside from the standard electrical problems, this car is fantastic. Lately, however, the engine has… --- ## [2015 VW Passat 1.8t is making a rhythmic noise (video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-passat-1-8t-is-making-a-rhythmic-noise-video/164880)
**Author:** [@Aleforge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aleforge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-passat-1-8t-is-making-a-rhythmic-noise-video/164880 "2021-09-01T13:25:44Z")
Hi everyone, I have been having this “weird” noise on and off for a month or two now. It’s a rhythmic noise that doesn’t seem to coincide with anything else going on. Such as the RPMs stay steady, as well as the electri… --- ## [Mirror replacement 2013 passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-replacement-2013-passat/178165)
**Author:** [@drivewalg\_176313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivewalg_176313)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-replacement-2013-passat/178165 "2021-07-21T13:52:11Z")
Trying to figure out if I need a new wing and glass or just glass. The power still works fine in regards to moving the mirror and the turn signal. Watched some videos but still a little lost. Thanks in advance --- ## [Car storage in FL summer heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage-in-fl-summer-heat/48078)
**Author:** [@chls60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chls60)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage-in-fl-summer-heat/48078 "2010-04-28T14:32:42Z")
We are taking the plunge and will fly to our northern home for the first time. How best to store our VW Passat from June to October? Should we rent a garage? Do we need to buy a cover or not? What about protecting th… --- ## [Transmission & gear question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-gear-question/176070)
**Author:** [@The-Pilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The-Pilar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-gear-question/176070 "2021-04-12T11:37:11Z")
Is it safe to drive long distance in four wheel drive on an automatic? --- ## [1994 Volkswagen Passat - removing the axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volkswagen-passat-removing-the-axle/176072)
**Author:** [@FrancisPicklesimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrancisPicklesimer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volkswagen-passat-removing-the-axle/176072 "2021-04-10T12:51:29Z")
Replacing left front axle, hub, and bearing. Trans bolts out, axle nut off, how do you get the axle out! Have the VR6 with manual tranny. --- ## [Lease return with small bumper rash, fix it or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-return-with-small-bumper-rash-fix-it-or-not/168778)
**Author:** [@GiantRobo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GiantRobo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-return-with-small-bumper-rash-fix-it-or-not/168778 "2020-09-14T20:25:05Z")
I’ll be returning my leased 2016 VW Passat soon and I’ve got a small rear bumper rash and I wanted to know if I should fix it before returning it back to the dealer. Its a small rash and this is why I’m not sure if the d… --- ## [2015 Volkswagen Passat - outside smells enter the cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-outside-smells-enter-the-cabin/169702)
**Author:** [@Chance22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chance22)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-outside-smells-enter-the-cabin/169702 "2020-09-11T02:31:41Z")
I have a 2015 Volkswagen every time a vehicle is in front of me that smells it goes inside my car through the air conditioning vents and I smell clear as day Definitely picking it up from outside going into my car --- ## [99 Passat TPS vs ECU Memory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-passat-tps-vs-ecu-memory/168339)
**Author:** [@Shelby5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelby5)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-passat-tps-vs-ecu-memory/168339 "2020-08-08T12:55:56Z")
I have a 99 passat, 1.8L 4cyl turbo. She was dead for too long and upon charging the battery and starting her she idles rough, around 600-900, levels out around 1000 after a couple minutes, but then when you give her gas… --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Passat - any recourse for timing chain repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-passat-any-recourse-for-timing-chain-repair/166655)
**Author:** [@peggybause](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peggybause)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-passat-any-recourse-for-timing-chain-repair/166655 "2020-07-08T12:28:09Z")
Daughter bought from personal owner. Lied about car being in great condition. 200 miles later the timing chain brakes and leaves her 3800. repair. How do I get Volkswagen to help with this? --- ## [Need help with some suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-some-suggestions/166758)
**Author:** [@vnm097\_168771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vnm097_168771)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-some-suggestions/166758 "2020-07-03T15:25:11Z")
\-new headlights -new exuast system -new rims -new radio -new stereo new speakers all suggestions appreciated! --- ## [Replace VW Passat Transmission Oil Cooler - drain transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-vw-passat-transmission-oil-cooler-drain-transmission-fluid/165833)
**Author:** [@hominid4\_148340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hominid4_148340)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-vw-passat-transmission-oil-cooler-drain-transmission-fluid/165833 "2020-06-16T00:32:07Z")
Hi, my transmission oil cooler sits toward the top of my 2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition, if I were to replace it, is it necessary to drain all the transmission fluid? I know some fluid will come out but d… --- ## [Intermittent A/C Problem in 2015 Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c-problem-in-2015-passat/165378)
**Author:** [@evanthmpsn6\_167967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthmpsn6_167967)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c-problem-in-2015-passat/165378 "2020-06-10T12:41:07Z")
When driving on the interstate for about 15 to 20 minutes, the A/C stops coming out of my vents (no air at all). Turning on the re-circulation doesn’t do anything. It sounds like the blower is on, just no air comes out. … --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-reliability/165209)
**Author:** [@RHarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHarv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-reliability/165209 "2020-06-03T23:58:26Z")
I do not own the car yet, however I am seriously considering purchasing a 2013 Volkswagen Passat SE. The only thing holding me back is the mixed reviews on their reliability. I am a college student and am having to buy t… --- ## [07 vw passat wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-vw-passat-wagon/165246)
**Author:** [@Tmejia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tmejia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-vw-passat-wagon/165246 "2020-06-03T16:13:30Z")
I have a 07 passat wagon. I’ve had it for a few months. The previous owner told me there was a issue that would happen but it usually happened in the winter. The car would start to slow down, and lose power. It wouldn’t … --- ## [Vw Passat s 2012 evap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-s-2012-evap/160597)
**Author:** [@p.m.hoffmann\_164825](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p.m.hoffmann_164825)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-s-2012-evap/160597 "2020-03-09T17:37:35Z")
I have this passat and I’m struggling to fix evap leaks. I have replaced: Fuel cap Purge value Leak detection pump Drop the fuel tank and reseal the the part where the fuel cap connects to. I also smoked the car to … --- ## [Adding Lane Keep Assist!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-lane-keep-assist/159866)
**Author:** [@Caleb\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-lane-keep-assist/159866 "2020-02-29T00:17:37Z")
Okay, here’s the situation. I have a 2018 Volkswagen Passat R-Line with the Tech upgrade and Premium Sound package. That means I do have Adaptive Cruise Control already as well as blind spot monitors. What I DON’T hav… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat squeaks on speed bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-squeaks-on-speed-bumps/158087)
**Author:** [@MartyCountryman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyCountryman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-squeaks-on-speed-bumps/158087 "2020-02-09T00:56:32Z")
Why does my car now make a squeaking noise when I go over speed bumps? It only happens then. I know what you are thinking and I am not speeding or flying over them. Can struts be greased or oiled? Should it have been… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/passat/120.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=passat)