The battery on my 1999 Volkswagen Passat car died and the mechanic is telling me the car now needs to be reprogrammed (along with an oil change) the repair bill will be approx $350.00.Is this accurate information and a fair cost?
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U can measure the amps drained with amp meater.Anything exceding small amounts (0.05!?)must point shortcircuited wires may not blew the fuses,just increase the consume,radio muted on,other consumers (trunk light ,lighter,door danger lamps and so on,etc)Must track the problem before body control module.Many alarms drain large amounts of energy (2-3 days get a older battery out).A back up wire to radio also drain power,blinking leds and others.
I have Passat 1999. the gearbox is automatic.There is aknock just when the Transmisson change from two to three .
I changed the solenoids before one month nearly and reprogrammed the transmission and it was ok. before few days the knock appeared.I'm wondering why this problem when the transmisson change from two to three.
if u have an electronic key than security codes from ur key must be programmed into the ecu to match-- most ecu change overs on cars usually require a trip to the dealer so they can install their programming most auto shops dont have the funds to, or customer base to spend thousands [every auto maker has their own software and update and change every year]-- every year on reprogramming software for ecu-- they may do only 1 or 2 a year
Please check the brakes and various oil to changed as well ,check for any engine problem as the mechanic to engine and driving unit any wear parts should be replaced , check the lights , coolant etc..
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