Are there any problems with the VW Passat W8?
The W8 had cam adjuster problems. Many needed to be replaced around 60K miles ($7000 job). The torque converters fail, and replacing anything takes forever or costs $$$$. It just isn’t a reliable engine, or package, by any means. The W8 is indeed a nightmare to service.
Is the Volkswagen Passat W8 4motion a reliable car?
It just isn’t a reliable engine, or package, by any means. The W8 is indeed a nightmare to service. It’s sole purpose was to work out the bugs in the “W” engine design before putting it in the Phaeton and the Veyron.
What kind of VW is Paradise by the Dashboard Light?
The four-cylinder volume models tend to get the bulk of the bashing, but when VW adds valves and cylinder heads, the complexity goes up exponentially. Certainly, Meatloaf sang of a Mk3 Jetta in his timeless classic “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” even though the Dasher was on the showroom floor when the record hit shelves.
What kind of car was the 2003 VW Passat?
103 Comments on “Crapwagon Outtake: 2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 4Motion…” The flow chart is perfect and thanks to Brian’s Garage in Needham, MA I was able to keep Priscilla Passat (2002 B5.5 V6) on the road well past most Passat sell by dates.
What was the flow chart on a 2002 VW Passat?
The flow chart is perfect and thanks to Brian’s Garage in Needham, MA I was able to keep Priscilla Passat (2002 B5.5 V6) on the road well past most Passat sell by dates. The water pump finally did her in at around 164,000 miles which really pissed me off as nothing was wrong with the car.
What happens if the EPC light goes off on a Volkswagen?
Many modern Volkswagen vehicles are equipped with an electronic stability program (ESP) which is directly related to the electronic power control unit. If the vehicle senses problems with the Volkswagen EPC system, it could automatically turn off the Volkswagen preventing you from driving it anywhere at all.
Why is my Check Engine light not working?
Reduced gas mileage and stalling can also indicate a MAF problem. A MAF for a late-model car typically costs between $120 and $150. An aftermarket alarm can wreak havoc on your car if it’s not installed properly. It can drain the battery, trigger the check engine light, or even prevent the vehicle from starting.