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Esp dash light SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Passat 2002 19tdi 180000 miles
ESP light on dash is coming on when you try to start up car from cold .But goes out when car warms up !Sounds like a tractor when esp light is on very sluggish to drive!
Teddy from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
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Teddy from United Kingdom 7 years ago
How to fix esp light on Dash!
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Teddy from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Is it wiring loom needs replaced
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Constant Bong noise SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Passat 2007 Estate/2.0TDI/DSG Auto 98000 miles
Just after I start up the car, a constant 'bong' noise appears. It stays on all the time in the background and remains on for a few minutes even when I switch car off.
There are no warning lights on dashboard and car seems to be running normally.
I have checked what I can and everything seems normal.
Any ideas?
Martyn from United Kingdom a year ago  
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Rank 3
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Bruce from United States a year ago
This noise could be caused by a variety of issues, and it will be helpful to diagnose and repair the problem to ensure that your vehicle is running properly. Here are a few things you can try:

Check for any loose objects inside the vehicle. This noise could be caused by a loose object inside the car, such as a coin or a piece of paper, vibrating against a speaker or other hard surface.
Check for any visible damage to the car. The noise could be caused by something coming into contact with a moving part of the car, such as a stone hitting the underside of the car or a loose piece of trim rubbing against a tire.
Check the exhaust system. The noise could be caused by an issue with the exhaust system, such as a loose or damaged exhaust pipe or muffler.
Check the brakes. The noise could be caused by a problem with the brakes, such as a worn brake pad or rotor.
Check the suspension. The noise could be caused by a problem with the suspension, such as a worn or damaged strut or shock absorber.
If you are unable to identify the source of the noise or if the problem persists, I recommend having a mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure that the problem is properly addressed and the vehicle is safe to drive.
Martyn from United Kingdom a year ago
Thank you for your comment but unfortunately it is none of the above.
This is a built in warning for something not major enough to have a warning lamp but is a regular, repeated, bong. Just loud enough to be heard inside the car. About once a second; bong,bong,bong,bong,bong... etc
It happens whilst stationary or moving and continues for a while after everything is switched off and I get out of the car!
Normally I'd have popped to my local garage but being the time of year...
In order not to damage anything, I'm trying not to use the car too much until everything opens up again on Tuesday. But if I knew the reason beforehand...
Thank you.
Bruce from United States a year ago
@MartynI see. In that case, please let us know what it was once you're able to diagnose it. And happy new year!
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Martyn from United Kingdom a year ago
I spent some time with it today and found out that the alarm sound was coming from the dashcam!
I've only had it a couple of months and it seems that the microSD card causes an alarm to sound when it's full/locked/requires reformatting...
(a Nextbase 422GW if anyone interested...)
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LOW REVS will not go above 2000 rpm

Volkswagen Passat 2011 SALOON 1.6TDI 70000 miles
Sitting on driveway can only get just over 2000rpm no warning lights on dash to tellme the problem the engine sounds fine,idles at 850 rpm very smooth
chas. from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
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chas. from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Since mailing you with my problem i have discovered that on the road the car runs great,as it should but still only get up to 2,600 rpm on driveway
chas. from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I have been in touch with the seller and i am to take the car back on thurs 30th i discovered the software is not talking to the ECU and this has put the car into limp mode but only on the driveway or stationary,any where on the road under load the car seems to be fine,i will report back after the workshop vist.
Butters from Ireland 7 years ago
Hi did you find out the problem. I just put a deposite on 1.6 tdi model and noticed it did d same. The dealer then got another car around and started it up and it did the same. Wudnt rev past 2500rpm. He said they are all like that when stationery.
chas. from United Kingdom 7 years ago
All vw tdi engines are the same revs on driveway will not go above 22-23000 revs this was confirmed by my mot station it is all down to DPF it cuts emissions. [diesel particulate filter] when parked no need to rev the car up.
Butters from Ireland 7 years ago
Yeah did some research myself and said the same, it just seemed strange almost as if the airflow meter was goosed. Good to know. Thanks for the reply.
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Car don't start SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Passat 2003 Passat 1.8T 200000 miles
Car don't start. If I turn the key all the lights on the dashboard burn but the engine don't start.
Louise from South Africa 2 years ago  
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Louise from South Africa 2 years ago
I did put a new starter in. My problem is solved now. My car start now with out any problem.
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Drives forward but won't reverse SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Passat 2003 Estate, 1.8 desiel 248000 miles
My car goes into gear properly and drives forward okay but when I put it into reverse the back kicks up like the handbreak is engaged and the car won't go back. Why?
Yellow from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
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Yellow from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I have been told it's the brakes, the discs are damaged eventhough there is no metal on metal grinding sound when the brakes are applied.
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Engine managing light SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Passat 2007 2 lt petrol 150 miles
Light stays on but does not seam to affect cars performance
eric from Australia 6 years ago  
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Andybaron from United Kingdom 6 years ago
Hi Eric your engine management system will illuminate your light under many conditions the main 1 I would say with your car will be an oxygen sensor an exhaust leak or your catalyst efficiency. Due to the technology incorporated into your vehicles ecu your vehicle will alter its fuel it’s air ect automatically to compensate for the fault. So you wouldn’t notice performance issues. If it’s a bad 02 sensor your car could be over fuelling and running rich this in tern can melt your catalyst and cause illumination of your Eml. And you wouldn’t notice a problem till your car dils emissions for over fuel or on emissions. My advice would be have the car diagnosed if it gives codes relating to oxygen sensor or cat efficiency you have just found your problem and I’d recommend you have it fixed at the earliest opportunity. I hope this information helps. Vw can also have issues with wiring harness and ignition coils but there usually more noticeable as your car would have a slight misfire. Regards andy
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My 2001 1.9tdi engine is staying cool on tem gauge only quarter the wa

Volkswagen Passat 2001 Saloon 1.9tdi 177230 miles
Have 2001 Passat 1.9tdi has double fan in engine everything seems it working good but my temperature gauge in the car is on quarter of the gauge. Had the car 6months! last owner had the car 9years gauge never hit halfway mark, could this be the start of some problem in the coolant system, any suggestions thanks
Scooby from Portugal 6 years ago  
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Scooby from Portugal 6 years ago
The car is not losing any coolant! Any comments would be some money saver
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My Passat problem with epc light

Volkswagen Passat 2003 Manual 100000 miles
Every time I am driving the epc light and management light coming on and car just cut off
Can any one help
Mr butt from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
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Rambo from United Kingdom 8 years ago
My 2L TDI may have similar problem. Engine cuts down to limp mode when I try accelerate.
Andybaron from United Kingdom 6 years ago
Your engine cuts down to protect itself as it has a fault I suggest you buy a vag.com diagnostic device and perform a scan of the vehicle this will shed some light on the problem you have and potentially save you time and money. If you don’t understand how to use the device I’d be happy to help and explain what your issue is when the scan is done and you send me the log :)
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Rpm running 1000 revs all time

Volkswagen Passat 2009 Vw passat 20 tdi 155500 miles
My car is always running at 1000 revs from start off and it also emits white smoke all time on set off low revs. I have had various diagnosis done but nothing shows up at all baffling all mechanics. The fuel efficiency has gone high as this problem is o going for last six weeks. Only time the rpm comes down is when there is 30 miles onfuel gauge remaining
Ally4 from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
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Bubba123re from Canada 4 years ago
Just to start i would get some mass air flow cleaner. The Mass Air Sensor is the first sensor on your air intake. Remove sensor and genty spray the fine wires in sensor. May solve problem or may have to replace sensor. The mass air flow inputs to your vehicle's ECM and adjust fuel delivery based on air temp, throttle position and a few other inputs.
If that does not fix i would look for pluged catalytic converter, remove the two 02 sensors at exhaust and see if problem changes as far as rpm if so possible pluged catalytic converter hope this helps
Speedyjr from United States 2 years ago
Service recalls; fuel pump module+1 more
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Strange noise

Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.6 Bluemotion  110000 miles
When I attempt to drive/take off in 1st gear I am hearing a
Strange knocking noise,. Once I have picked up speed and changed to 2nd the noise is gone... No problem in selecting gears, just this noise. The other day when I was changing gear I found a vibration in the clutch pedal. Anybody any ideas as to what this might be. No warning lights etc on dash... The mouse started 2 days ago and I think it's staring to get worse.
MG32St from Ireland 6 years ago  
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Andybaron from United Kingdom 6 years ago
Sounds to me like your thrust bearing / concentric slave is failing. Easiest way to check this out is start the car and depress the clutch does the noise change ? Then release it to compare a good bearing should sound the same always pressed or depressed. Hope this helps
Rustle from United Kingdom 3 years ago
I have a similar if not the same issue - when setting off in 1st gear i hear a grating knocking noise only starts when setting off in gear as i take the pedal up. I think its also in 2nd but hard to hear over the engine. It apears to be more previlant on an uphill start.
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Noisy shuddering at rear end, even at slow speeds

Volkswagen Passat 2007 2.00 ltr saloon s.e.l. 93000 miles
Until four weeks ago, i would have rated my passat as one of the best,then during a mot, i was advised that the front tyres were going to need replacing. I replaced them two weeks ago fitting bridgestone 235 /45 / 17 to replace old michelins. As soon as they were fitted i noticed severe shuddering from the back end, with very uneven running back tyres goodyear 235 /45 /17, which seemed reasonably healthy. After having front tyres balanced for the second time, the problem refused to go away !! yesterday i consulted premier tyres, who said " simple you need new rear tyres !!! they were duly fitted, all the wheels rebalanced, and,guess what, problem is every bit as bad DOES IT SOUND LIKE SAWTOOTH ? if so what can i have done ??
poorme from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
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Bubba123re from Canada 5 years ago
If tires are believed to be good and balanced should rule out bad rim. Depending on milage bad wheel bearing or alignment may be a issue.
poorme from United Kingdom 5 years ago
Thanks for help !!! sold passat 2 years ago bought a lexus gs450 h car , which is absolutely great, but yhanks again archie
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Airbag fault light

Volkswagen Passat 2004 airbag fault light is on 98000 miles
The airbag fault warning light is continuously on. Please advise if it is too dangerous to use. Thanks
yogiboy from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
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yogiboy from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Please advise if it is too dangerous to use. Thanks
Pop's from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Hi mate the airbag warning light is just to say that it is deactivated because of a fault so it's not dangerous it just means they are not working that's all the light is for
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Warning lights

Volkswagen Passat 2017 Sedan 20000 miles
All my warning lights are on at the same time.
Linda from United States a year ago  
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Linda from United States a year ago
After I picked up the car and headed home, I noticed that the blind side warning lights did not come on. I’ve called and I have to take the car back in so they can see why I’m not real happy that I have to drive across town again.
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EPC, Battery, engine lights all on and won't turn over

Volkswagen Passat 2013 Passat 126923 miles
So I have a 2011 VW Passat, it was working fine yesterday and when I got in the car today it wouldn't start. The battery indicator light is lighting up in red, and the EPC and check engine light we're all popping up in yellow. When I start it, it's getting power but it's turning on and off on and off on and off. It's like trying to get power to all the other parts of the car and failing to do so. What's wrong with my car? I checked the oil and the oil is fine I tried to jump it and that wasn't the problem either. What do I do?
Mrs. Mihlberger from United States 10 months ago  
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Kawsarah from other 9 months ago
The installation of the new battery on the computer must be done at the repair shop
T.L. from United States 8 months ago
Wait… “new battery”? he only stated that he’d tried to “jump it & that wasn’t the problem either”. No “new battery”, nor anything else -new- was added/changed if taking his inquiry @ face value. Just fyi & i’m letting u know in hopes some1 SOMEwhere CAN answer this cuz i had similar issue w/my old Passat i USED to own.
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Mobilizer Active

Volkswagen Passat 2006 2.0T Automatic Fuel 169650 miles
So i recently got this well used Passat 2006 2. Ot Fuel but the Immobilizer Active message display which wouldn't let the vehicle come on could drive a sane person insane. I notice this becomes very intermittent during the day time when the weather is high as it rarely happens in the mornings and evenings. A technician advises me to change ECU which i did , vehicle runs for 3 days displaying different incompatibility signs and finally parks up after 3 days. Now i am back to old ECU with very intermittent Mobilizer Active messages. Anyone has an idea how to manage this ?
Thanks to hearing back.
Timothy from Nigeria 3 years ago  
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Valcor from United States 8 months ago
I have this same experience. Any resolution?
Heba from other 7 months ago
Me too my car gives the message immoblizer active in the hot weather and it doesn't run until i open all doors and wait for the car to become cooler. I don't know how to fix it.
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Acceleration

Volkswagen Passat 2003  119000 miles
When the engine starts working, an ESP signal turns on in the dashboard and the vehicle has no acceleration.
DEANNIE from United States 9 years ago  
DE
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Rambo from United Kingdom 8 years ago
My 2008 2L TDI similar problem
Rambo from United Kingdom 8 years ago
When I try accelerate...engine light comes on...goes into limp mode
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Gear not changing

Volkswagen Passat 1999 Wagon 200000 miles
I have this VW Passat that will not shift gear when parked in the sun. Every morning, the gear will change normally and can drive more than 300km as long as the ignition is not switched off.
If the ignition is off and the car is parked for 15 mins and above in the sun, the car will not change gear again until the following morning. When it is working normally, no fault code will be displayed using OBD II machine but when the gear refuses to change from 1, the fault code will display ABS /Brake Control Module with VW 01316 as its code. I need help and it's urgent.
TjVic from Nigeria 5 years ago  
TJ
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Timothy from Nigeria 3 years ago
Hi TJ, have you been able to resolve this?
08036827466. Regards. Tim
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Oil pressure sensor!!! Red light beep!!

Volkswagen Passat 2011 1.6 TDI  276000 miles
While I’m driving oil pressure light beeping 3 times!!! I change oil pump! Oil pressure sensor! What next??
Maxi from Ireland 5 years ago  
MA
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Alik from United Kingdom a year ago
I have the exact same issue. Changed the oil pressure sensor but the issue persists.
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Random 'Bing' noise from Dash No warning lights

Volkswagen Passat 2007 comfortline 165 miles
While driving there is a random Bing noise that comes but no warning light on dash. It's not regular can cone at 120k or while waiting at lights. Just bought the car so no idea if it's a big problem or not Please help
Fiona from Ireland 6 years ago  
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Nobbie from United Kingdom 5 years ago
Could be your outside air temperature sensor, will bong if it gets below 3-4 C to warn them my be ice.
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Airbag problem

Volkswagen Passat 2006 Estate manual 12850 miles
My airbag light has come on again i had it reset 3 times any ideas how to keep it turned off
Thanks
Pjones from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
PJ
3 reports 
Robbie from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I had the same problem and it was an airbag scrim the cover was replaced on the steering wheel where the scrim was and problem sorted.
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Too many problems for a new car

Volkswagen Passat 2019 4 door 58000 miles
Vehicle just wouldn't start. Had dash lights and radio. Towed to the dealership and it took them one week to figure out what was wrong with it.
Lost the cooling fan for the transmission. The epc light is now on.
Dave from United States 5 months ago  
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Sr is seized up

Volkswagen Passat 2013 Passat 180000 miles
Out of the blue, the car would not start the dashboard red brake failure service immediately. After that red airbag failure service immediately. Brakes are hard like they’ve been taking over. Can’t even push on them so pushing on concrete car will not turn over flasher start blinking very weird just out of the blue. Home.
Steve from United States a year ago  
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Engine performance poor

Volkswagen Passat 2000 Passat manual 25065900 miles
VW Passat station gasoline V5 engine decelerates, dropping speed from 100km to 90 or 80km and stuttering while driving on the highway. Engine is behaving normal at speed 80 to 90km. Sign on dashboard shows a circle with a stripe through it with 40km/hr. Next to it. What could be the problem here?
Roel from other 2 years ago  
RO
2 reports 

Everything electrical

Volkswagen Passat 2012 Passat 2L TDI 100000 miles
Really cold out -35. Heard a bit of possibly belt noise. Drove about 20 miles. Fan didn't work until i hit the Max heat. Seemed to run ok. Stopped and shut engine off. Tried to start within 5 minutes, battery dead, all lights on dash flashing. Jumped with booster. Started. Would not go into any gear. Steering wouldn't work. Engine slowed and died with a thunk. Would not start again. After recharging battery disconnected from vehicle 13.25 volts. Hook to vehicle and it drops to 7.5 volts.
chilko from Canada 3 years ago  
CH
2 reports 

VW Passat 2015

Volkswagen Passat 2015 sedan 200000 miles
I am getting the EPC as well as the Engine icons on my dashboard. The mecanic told me the turbo has to be replaced... The car looses power especially when I turn on the AC,I would like to know your opinion. Thank you
Mr.G from United States 5 years ago  
MR
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Possible overcooling

Volkswagen Passat 2011 saloon 2L TDI Bluemotion 90000 miles
Engine over cooling. When heater is set to max heat and heater fan is on only luke warm air comes out of heater vents. Temperature Gauge does not go above the lowest mark. Gauge is working o k as when Stationary the gauge starts to show temperature rising. I had driven Car for 40 to 50 miles between 40 and 70 M P H and the Temperature gauge stayed on the lowest mark on dial instead of it usually showing a steady 90c
Is there a problem with the thermostat has it failed in the full open position ?
Bluepullman from United Kingdom 5 years ago  
BL
3 reports 

Car won't reave up

Volkswagen Passat 2013 Desiel  155000 miles
Removed fuses in engine compartment to for blow heater fuse now engine management light on and glow heater light the car would reave up?
The gang from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
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Running rough

Volkswagen Passat 2012 Hatch auto 35000 miles
Runs rough and epc light on
Popps from Australia 6 years ago  
PO
1 report 

Overheating intermitently

Volkswagen Passat 2010  103000 miles
Overheating. Gage reches 90 but gets no greater.
Tom thomas from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
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Abs light on dash won't go away

Volkswagen Passat 1998 1.8 20v sedan 226938 miles
Ru s fine abs light just won'tever turn off I tried to disconnect the battery but that didn't work
98Passat from Australia 6 years ago  
98
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Light failure

Volkswagen Passat 2014  45000 miles
Dashboard lights out ,and car driving alright
Mark from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
MA
1 report 

Airbag fault light came on dash board

Volkswagen Passat 2004 1.9 saloon 97000 miles
I have paasat 2004 highline and its about a year ago airbag light came on and since all time gave me the warning noise , any body know about the problem how to resolve ? Cheers
Alen from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
AL
2 reports 

Transmission intermitten

Volkswagen Passat 2003 Wagon 210296 miles
Car starts perfectly. But the dash where it said P R N D 432 will sometimes light up all the letters and numbers instead of just one of them ,and it will just go in Reverse making a clacking noise but when you put in Drive it will not go forward making a not so good noise. Then other sometimes it will work fine. Took it to a mechanic who put on electronic device on it and the diagnosic was transmission intermitten what does this mean.
TRex from New Zealand 7 years ago  
TR

Transmission failure

Volkswagen Passat 1998  100000 miles
I have a Passat and it has transmission failures. Suddenly, it started making sharp changes from D to R and it stopped showing the speed on the dashboard. Even more, when starting in D, it is hard for it to start working properly, it needs to be highly accelerated and even manual gearing cannot be done.
barbery from United States 9 years ago  
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