2004 Volkswagen Passat - Page 4 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Blue smoke is oil. If you haven't , it's time to start paying close attention to your oil level. It could be a result of wear from high mileage or it could be an internal problem, stuck or leaky valves or a bad piston ring. If it happened suddenly, it's likely mechanical, if it happened gradually it's likely mileage.

Do you have a trunk ajar warning? Not sure what you are asking exactly, a little more info please.

You might need to replace your headlight assembly. I would look online for a used one, it's much cheaper.

tech.bentleypublishers.com/message.jspa?messageID=86650Towards the bottom of the discussion of this thread is the location of the pressure switch, I hope this helps you.

This could be any number of things, however from experience I would check ignition system and braking system for shorting out issues, it could also be a raw wire touching so do a diagnostic.

The Gas may indeed be getting to the engine but Gasoline loses it's volatility after sitting around for that much time. If the tank is near empty try filling it up with fresh gas, it will probably start. If the tank is full you may need to figure out a way to drain the old gas out and replace with some fresh gas. Let us know if that works.

I think you mean the "ASR" button? If so, it's traction control. It will reduce power to specific wheels when they lose traction. Hope that helps.

Please I require your Chassis or Vin Number and your engine No.

If you you are running it in Defrost the A/C will turn on to dry the air thus turning on the Rad fan also check to see if your A/C switch is turned on.

if the trunk key still works use it the solinoide probibly failed

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did you check the fuse box? you may have a missing fuse that you didnt realize that was missing.

Usually you can nor repair these. I know some CD player back in the day will not accept cd rw. If this is not the case may be time to replace it I mean it is almost 10 yrs old.

dealer to reset trans control module

It isn't a key problem, but it's most likely to be a door actuator (motor) issue, if indeed it is an issue.Many cars these days are fitted with a two stage lock program. This means that the first time the key activates the 'open' command then only the driver's door opens. You have to press the key fob twice to have all the doors open. This is a security feature to prevent potential criminals from breaking in other doors and snatching valuables when you activate the locks. So now the driver has control over one door or all doors, depending on their requirement. On these types of modern systems there is often a method of setting the program to open one then all with the single key press, or all doors at the same time with one key press.Anyway, just try one press and see if it opens the driver door only and then try two presses to see if it opens the other doors. If it works this way, then it is supposed to work this way.

very common electrical problems with vw check fuse unit

Check the following:1) Engine oil level2) Spark plug condition3) Spark plug lead condition4) Coil connections and condition5) Air filter6) Fuel filter7) Idle control valve operation and condition. (do this after the others)

This is a minor problem: The metal connector housing one of the bulbs is not exactly flush (touching) the plugin recepticle hole.

You pollute the air.

Go to Autozone, Oreilys, or Advance autoparts for a free scan. The clerk can tell you a number Code and sell you a part. Contact us if you need more info.