20 Most Recent 1998 Volkswagen Passat - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Window fuse's and relay's may be up under driver or passenger side dash or behind glove box, under the hood and even under the seats, and finally on the ends of the dash. All passenger power windows and locks are controlled thru and get power from the master control switch on the drivers door.

Drivers door window gets used the most so it could be the motor, window switch, relay or fuse.
Could also be a broken wire in the rubber boot going from the door to the body. You will have to eliminate each till you find the culprit. Check that all switches return to neutral when released.
The motor and the relay are the most likely to cause this problem. Try swapping the relay with a working window relay. If it still doesn't work, remove the door panel and remove the window motor.
Turn the motor shaft in both directions by hand several turns. Then plug the motor in and see if the switch will now run the motor. Sometimes that's all it takes to get it working again. I have had to do this with brand new motors. If voltage is not present at the motor connector, either a bad switch or a broken wire exists. Make sure to check for voltage coming to that windows switch. Actually, GM use's a circuit breaker type relay for each window and one fuse for all the circuit breakers.

Try this....Open the door, turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine and everything that makes noise is off. Lean down placing your ears close to the bottom center of the door or at the speaker grill. Press the window switch UP and DOWN. Listen for the window motor. If heard the drive is damaged. If not heard, turn key off and locate and replace the relay with one of the other window relays. Check window again. If it works now, get a new relay. More often than not, removing the motor and turning it by hand will get it working good as new. I have had to do that with Brand New motors! So try it.If all has failed, with the door panel still off, check for voltage at the motor connector when pushing the window switch. No voltage means its the switch, especially if its a auto down or up switch.

Check the master window control panel on the driver's door. There is probably a lockout switch. It may have a window outline on one end and the same outline with an "X" over it on the other. Press the outline without the "X" and all your windows should work again. As silly as that sounds, a lot of people hit that switch without knowing it. Also, if that switch(lockout) is faulty, none of the windows will work. That happens A LOT!!

Hi
Sorry....No good news on this problem.
The resistor is built into the blower motor and can NOT be removed
You are going to have to replace the motor
Best of luck
John

Check the bulb.

You should be able to call the dealer and get the code for free. They may ask you to fax over proof of ownership. They always give me the codes when I call but I do own a shop. If a shop is telling you it cost 75.00 they are just wanting you to buy thier lunch for the week.

The way forward here is to very carefully dab a small amount of Super Glue onto the part of the key which you have and push this into the ignition leaving for a minute or two. Then extract carefully in hope the part that was left in the ignition switch will come out. Do Not use too much Super Glue as you will only stick the other part into the ignition switch. Good luck. George

HEY BRADY,COULD BE YOUR NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH,HERE'S A LINK TO IT AND A PICTURE OF IT.

clean throttle body,could be crankshaft sensor.

under the dash right side in fuse panel i think google it select images

It's very likely that you need to replace the fuel pump. Usually, if its that loud either its sucking air (because you're out of gas) or the pump is about to go out.

Car not starting or turning over indicates towards multiple possibilities. It can be issue with battery or weak battery. But if battery checks out ok, then it can be starter issue or faulty alternator or problem with low fuel pressure or no spark at spark plugs due to dirty spark plugs or faulty ignition coil or injectors getting cracked or dirty and needs to be cleaned.

To confirm the problem, the basic troubleshooting is required.

From start to end troubleshooting these problems I suggest you to check the help link below and follow its procedure: -----

Mostly all types of car no start problems are discussed here with solutions.

CAR NO START: ENGINE NOT TURNING OVER: http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/11/car-no-start-engine-not-turning-over.html----------These will help.Thanks.

make sure engine coolant level not low.to replace thermostat on the V6 engines you need to raise the front of the vechicle support on jack stands remove splash shield from below engine.you need to drain coolant from radiator.you have to place radiator support panel in service position then follow the lower radiator hose to engine to the thermostat housing.

You still have a wiring issue, you will need to track it down.

Fuse 14 is for the CCM, Comfort Control Module, and controls the lighting inside the vehicle and also the ignition. Your car will not start with this fuse blown or removed.

You probably did it wrong lol their was probably a mechanical piece you didn't hook up. (very essential) have a friendly Mechanic come take a look. Always have a mechanic friend.

if you have power than you have poor connection, and or wrong bulb.