Top 20 1997 Volkswagen Passat Questions & Answers

Oil filter? Is it on tight?

You need to check fuel pressure at the fuel rail.if pressure is at spec. Check spark at the plugs. Also replace relay for fuel pump if it isn't working. Could be a bad new fuel pump. Pull the codes first.

The problem is likely in the headlight switch--either a failing contact or perhaps an issue with the connector at the switch. see wiring diagram below.

Hi Judy here is the picture show the belt route with and without A.C Good luck

Check your UG and OM.

clean the maf replace if faulty

Sounds like an internal issue. I'd recommend having a pro look at it. Anyone else have some thoughts? Let us know the outcome, please.

the window fuse operates the auto window system. Taking it out will stop the window completely. You have a bad operating switch.

new switch required

Hi. The correct pressure can be found on the sticker in the fuel flap. I dont know what your 80 is. If it is 225/40/18 then I think it is 2.4 bar.

replace from scrap yard. or support engine, transmission and car. you'll have to remove it and machine press it or hamer it in.

it if fires with ether then the problem is no fuel to the injectors . You say there is fuel to the injectors so that means that if the injectors are electronically controlled then there is no control for the injectors . So that means something like immobiliser not operational, cam/crank position sensor fault . I would suggest that the data link for the scanner is not being connected correctly and that is why there is no reported codes.

ya it sounds like the computer that controls your ing. coil

FAN SWITCH FAULTY ON RADIATOR OR WIRING TO SENSOR SHORTED TOGETHER?

there is a plastic clip that hold a rod in place that is attached to the lock might be damage look behind door panel at the lock itself.or might be a bad actuator.

CHECK FAN RELAY,

may be the immolibizer is lock._____________Immobiliser tool for VW

That is major surgury. You do not need simple advice from an online forum. You need a service manual. Your best bet in getting all the information you need for that project is alldatadiy.com. There you can get all the service information for your vehicle that is used by professional auto repair techs for the very reasonable price of around $27 for an entire year.

On front or rear? On the front, they are both supposed to be on anytime the lights are on, and blink only when the flasher is used. They are dual filament, so if only one is on at all times, replace the other as it is partially dead.If on the rear, have you recently replaced any of the other bulbs? Check to make sure all bulbs are the correct part numbers. Having one wrong bulb type will cause some crazy problems.

hi.
probably just dry guides for the window. with the window down spray LOTS of WD40 or simillar on the window guides, and inside the door itself so that the guides and mechanisms are soaked as well. then work the window up and down a few times. you may need to repeat this a few times to free it properly. excess spray can then be wiped off the window. hope this helps