Why do my headlights not turn on?
If the bulb still doesn’t light up, there is a fault in the wiring harness or a corroded bulb socket and it’s time to call your mechanic for expert assistance. The likely cause is a fuse, headlight relay, headlight switch, dimmer switch or a wiring fault. About the only cause that is an easy fix is a blown fuse.
What is DRL on Passat?
Daytime running lights (green): The letters DRL on your dashboard indicate that the daytime running lights are on. This is a standard safety feature used to make your vehicle more visible to other motorists and pedestrians.
Why does my Volkswagen Passat not start up?
While there are a variety of reasons your Volkswagen Passat won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
What does it mean when a VW battery wont start?
First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it. If it’s flashing, it means the immobilizer’s disconnected from the system.
How do you clean the battery on a VW Passat?
To clean the battery on your VW Passat, you have to remove the pole cables first, which requires no special knowledge, just a little concentration, as the order is very important. First remove the black cable from the negative pole. If the pole clamp is very tight, you can open it with pliers.
How is the voltage of a VW Passat battery measured?
The voltage of the battery on your VW Passat can be measured precisely with a multimeter. Before the test, the multimeter is set to the voltage range of the battery and connected to its plus and minus poles. Successful testing of the car battery, i.e. checking the voltage, usually results in values of approx. 12 to 13 volts.