Top 10 2003 Volkswagen Passat Questions & Answers

I have a 2002 Passat, 1.8L Turbo. I had a problem where my EPC light kept coming on, and I would have a lot of trouble starting my car in hot weather. The EPC light stands for Electronic Pedal Control. When you press on the gas/brake, the pedal doesn't pull a wire like in the past, it's all done by computers. The sensor is saying that somewhere along the path from the pedal, to the brake that something is acting up.

I took my car into the VW dealer nearby and they said the sensor was going bad, and that's why the light was coming on. They informed me that once the sensor went bad, my car would stall, and likely not start again until replaced. I decided to have it replaced (about $250), and I haven't had a problem since.

Check the fluid level in the resevoir. If it is low then top it up. However, it went low for a reason - maybe it's just because your brake pads starting to wear out or you could possibly have a brake fluid leak.

If your in any doubt have a pro check it out.

Like a lot of people...you didn't post your engine size....so out of these 11 photos, please choose the correct one for your application:


Accessory drive belt routing—1.8L (AEB/ATW/AWM) engines


Accessory drive belt routing—1.8L (AWP/AWV/AWW) engines 2.0L (AEG/AVH/AZG/BDC) engines without A/C


Accessory drive belt routing—1.9L diesel (ALH) engines without A/C


Accessory drive belt routing—1.9L diesel (ALH) engines with A/C


Accessory drive belt routing—1.8L (AWP/AWV/AWW) engines 2.0L (AEG/AVH/AZG/BDC) engines with A/C


Accessory drive belt routing—2.0L (ABA) engine without A/C


Accessory drive belt routing—2.0L (ABA) engine with A/C


Accessory drive belt routing—2.5L (BGP) engine with A/C


Accessory drive belt routing—2.8L (AFP/BDF) engines


Accessory drive belt routing—2.8L (ATQ) engines


Accessory drive belt routing—4.0L (BDP) engine

Relay panel is under dash, drivers side. Theere are 3 rows of relays, you want the bottom row ,4th spot from the left (#208)?

Fuse panel is located behind trim panel on far left side of dashboard....Thanks

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The fuse box on 2003 VW Passat V6 is placed on the driver's lateral side of the dashboard, door open. See pictures below:





The fuse box diagram is attached on the inner face of the plastic fuse box cover:



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ASR - Acceleration Skid Control system.
When ASR warning light blinking the system is activated itself for car acceleration skid control.

For today's typical high-torque engines, traction control (ASR) can increase both comfort and safety, particularly when driving on slippery roads or surfaces offering differing levels of grip. Traction control permits smooth starting and acceleration through the full speed range without wheel-spin or fishtailing.



ASR only operates in conjunction with the electronic accelerator (E-gas) and uses components of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). If one wheel suddenly begins to rotate faster than the others (slip), ASR intervenes in the engine management system and reduces power until the wheel stops spinning.
The ASR system represents a further contribution to active safety as it maintains vehicle traction and directional stability throughout the acceleration phase at any speed. In addition, it reduces tyre wear. Activation of the ASR system is indicated by a flashing indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

The ESP system means the Electronic Stability Program. If the ESP lights on the dashboard permanently the ESP system is faulty. You must access the ESP Electronic Control Unit (ECU) memory for pull out all DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes), using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector of the car. Then you will be full informed about bad pieces (e.g.: front right wheel abs sensor interrupted, ...). After bad pieces replacement you will be able to erase all faults memored by ESP ECU, in other words reset the ESP system and turn off the warning lamp on dashboard.

You can find fuse box diagram with description here: http://imgvehicle.com/volkswagen