20 Most Recent 1996 Volkswagen Passat - Page 9 Questions & Answers

It wil be on your tappet cover reading on camshaft

Hi.if it goes into limp mode there must be a fault best get it scanned at your local workshop for faults

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Hi. Which model? On the earlier models, the park brake light is also the brake fluid light. If the fluid is at min then the light comes on when the fluid sloshes around the resevoir. Topping up the fluid solves this.

You can find fuse box diagram with description here: http://imgvehicle.com/volkswagen/passat-b5/fuse-box

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Assuming you have a manual transmission, it seems the synchronizer rings for third gear are worn. To correct, transmission must be rebuilt or replaced.

have the battery load tested check for clean battery terminals and good ground wire connections

Does yours have an automatic gearbox? ASL refers to the Auto Select Lever. You need to take the car to a gearbox specialist. There is a switch on auto boxes that prevents an it from going into gear if the brake pedal is NOT pressed. This switch could be faulty. Get it checked anyway as it could jump into or out of gear accidentally.