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2006 VW Passat questions and answers

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Q: Clicking noise with brakes 2006 VW Passat?
I have a 2006 VW Passat and when im driving fast and come to a complete stop (Like when your exiting the freeway and come to a stop sign), my brakes feel like they click, its not so much a noise as a feeling on my brake foot. Its like my brakes slip or have trouble stopping. and sometimes it feels like it slides to the stop a little. but it doesnt do it all the time, its probably happened 5 -6 times in the year ive had this car. Does anyone else with this car have this problem? or is it even a problem? I hate going to the dealership so would like to avoid going there for them to check it out if its not serious. i know its not a grinding rotor.... the warranty will cover it if it is a problem..... I know for a fact that its not a worn pad or my rotors its been doing it since my car was brand new.

A: I know you hate taking your car to a dealership but you car is under warranty. There is a recall for your brake vacuum line that of course is under warranty that very well be causing the clicking sensation. The brake vacuum line has been cracking causing a vacuum leak that causes the slip/trouble stopping sensation. I'm pretty sure this will take care of the problem. There is also a wiper motor recall and computer update on those vehicles if you have not already had them done!

Q: Which number fuse is responsible for electrically heated door mirrors on a 2006 VW Passat?


A: Hope this helps

Q: how much does a VW Passat 2006 consume?
i mean how much liters/100 km, the diesel one and the gasoline one, and please mention how you know it, if you own a car or from where have you found out. Thanks!

A: I have owned a 2.8 V6 4Motion passat and that was very thirsty especially if you put your foot down the best you would get is about 26mpg (sorry it is not litres per 100km) then i traded that in and got a 1.9 130bhp diesel, i went on holiday with it, fully loaded air-con on and three adults, dare i say i was doing a little over the speed limit and i glanced at the computer and it said 54mpg (Average), i think the performance of the diesel is better than the V6, OK the top end isn't as good but when are you going to do 155mph overall VW make a cracking diesel and now you can get a 175bhp diesel which is what my next passat is going to have in it with the DSG auto box.

Q: How do I debadge my 2006 VW Passat?
i just bought a new car and want to remove the dealer name from the car. It's attached to the car by some adhesive glue (similar to the name badging) and i want to remove it without ruining the paint. Can someone help me? Thanks

A: Most of the glue that the dealership uses can be removed easily by using chemcal solvent such as acetone after the badge is peeled off.

Q: I want to buy a 2006 VW Passat. Should I buy a 6 cylinder or 4 Cylinder model?


A: check consumer reports to see repare history. Iam a v6 guy varoom!

Q: how do you change oil and filter in a 2006 VW Passat 2.0T?
Location of filter? Tips for changing this type of filter (insert / separate filter and canister). Location and type of drain plug, wrench size or special tool required to remove plug?

A: the oil filter is a canister type filter which will require a special oil filter tool to remove without damage. The oil drain plug will require a 19mm wrench to remove. the oil filter canister is located on the front side of the motor underneath near the radiator.

Q: VW 2006 Passat radio volume fluctuates.?
I notice that every now and then the volume of my VW 2006 Passat radio will get louder -- even though I have set the Speed Sensitve Volume Contol is set to zero. Aside from bringing the car back to the dealer, is there anything else I can do? The problem is intermittent and will be really hard to prove/demonstrate. However, it is still annoying when it happens nonetheless.

A: I've seen this happen before in the past. You'll need to take it to the dealer, there's more than likely an issue with the built-in microphone that senses the volume of noise.

Q: Should I get a 2006 VW Passat?
I'm thinking about getting it? Does anyone currently own one? Any issues? The car currently has 20,000 miles and the cost will be $18,000. Is this too much? What do you think? thanks!

A: I would look up a 2006 VW Passat on Kelly's Blue Book on line and see what it says. $18,000 seems a bit high for a vehicle that is one year old with 20,000 miles on it. Look it up and then decide from their. A good choice at the moment and a vehicle that you could get brand new for about the same price is the new Ford Fusion. It is an awesome looking care, has lots of bells and whistles and handles very well. Consumers Reports rates it very high.

Q: Do you know where to find the paint code on a 2006 VW Passat. I need to order some touch up paint.
I've looked everywhere, but can't find it.

A: it's on the vin sticker on the b pillar on the car. the b pillar is the center post between the doors on the left side you'll see the vin, prod date and at the bottom there should be the paint code but unless you know what you're looking at it will just be numbers and letters.

Q: I'm looking for continental headlights for a vw passat 2006 model?
I'm looking not to go through VW as the costs are high to buy new, I'm after second hand or off somone who has recently got there car through a test.

A: you my friend are an idiot!!!you never take new parts off of your car while it is still under warranty!!! if anything happens to your light assembly because of aftermarket parts, the repair is not covered..so in the long run those headlights will and trust me will cost alot more than you think...

Q: My 2006 VW Passat trunk lid won't lock, or close sucurely. The manual doesn't show a fuse for this lock.
Can you help me with this problem?

A: Hi, I have just developed a very similar problem with my Passat (2002 TDI) I was given a solution which although didn't turn out to help me may possibly help you. Under the carpet of you passenger seat footwell will be a black bok with a bunch of wires. Sometimes due to a blockage in the battery housing or a leaky pollen filter, water can enter the car body and head to the lowest point. You've guessed it, thats where VW hide a really complicated set of electrics. Essentially you are looking for signs of water. I have pasted a link below which will tell you how to get the carpet up to check for water. If water is present it is likely that it has damaged you CCU and or relay. http://www.headfuzz.co.uk/vw_ccm Hope this helps

Q: Should I buy a 2006 VW Jetta or VW Passat?
I have spent my life driving station wagons and now want to drive a sporty family car.

A: Jetta its cheaper.

Q: Do I need to put winter tires on my 2006 VW Passat 2.0T???


A: But Do I Really Need Winter Tires? The primary concern that our customers express is that they don't want to get "stuck" in the snow (or in the ditch) during the winter. While in cities like Atlantic City, Memphis and Seattle located at the extreme edges of the snow belt, relatively new All-Season tires will probably work just fine. But the odds change as you move further into the snow belt or the All-Season tires have a few years of wear on them. And who wants to gamble...especially when their collision deductible and future insurance premiums are on the table. We all know that tires are a compromise. One tire can't be the fastest on the track, most controllable in the snow, and longest wearing. The Ultra High Performance tire that grips the track with tread temperatures of 200° is incompetent as its tread compound becomes like "hard plastic" at below 32°. Today's 80,000-mile tires require tread designs and compounds that maximize long, even wear... not winter traction. And while many of today's all-season tires (Original Equipment, touring and performance) address some of these issues, they still emphasize longer wear, a quieter ride or greater performance...not winter traction. Only winter tires are designed to excel in the colder temperatures, slush, snow and ice that many parts of the country experience for three or more months a year. It's also important to note that the recent advancements in electronic driver aids, such as ABS and traction control don't provide more traction. They only help prevent drivers from over braking or overpowering the available traction of their tires. The only thing the driver can do to increase traction...to actually get more grip and control... is install better tires. Read Why Electronic Driver's Aids and Four-Wheel Drive Systems Aren't Enough Won't All-Season Tires Work Just Fine? By design, All-Season tires are a compromise intended to provide acceptable traits under a wide variety of conditions. However, that compromised goal prevents them from being a master of any one of them. The All-Season tire tread designs and compounds that are engineered to provide extended mileages and durability under the summer's sun are less effective in winter's freezing temperatures, and through snow and on ice. Specific winter tires deliver much better snow and ice performance than All-Season tires because their tread designs and tread compounds are engineered to master those conditions, while summer tires are engineered to deliver better handling in the rain and on dry roads. Why not have the best tires for each of the conditions you'll encounter?

Q: 2006 VW Passat service schedule?
I bought my car pre-owned at 4200 miles. It has now completed 7700 miles. The dealers sticker suggests that I take it for a service now. Should I follow that or take it for a service at 10k miles like the manual suggests? Also, would it be only for an oil change or is there any other maintenance service that you would recommend. This is my first car and am a little unsure on what to do. Please help!

A: It depends on what you did when: by this I mean that if you did the 70k service early (by either time or milage), then you would be due for a service now. I 'm not in favour of service every 10k miles, by the way, and I base this upon my experience with Volkswagen over the past 25 years or so. Many people do not check the oil and other fluids regularly, I've almost never seen a Volkswagen that wasn't low on some fluid or another because the owners did not check the fluids or have a service other than every 10k or so as the manual states. Normally, the engine oil will get low by the time a vehicle has driven 4,000 or so; too many times I've seen a VW 2 or more quarts low on oil because the owner/driver has only followed the manufacturer's scheduled service interval. This is especially true of the turbo 4 cylinder motor where engine oil temp can often reach 175 degrees without much effort on hard acceleration. The engine oil besides lubricating the engine, has to lubricate and cool the turbo bearings also, thus the oil often boils away especially on engines that are driven hard. The turbo 4 should use synthetic oil of the weight recommended by VW; the v6 can use regular oil, however, in either case you MUST USE PREMIUM FUEL with either engine to provide the longest life. I would suggest purchase of some power steering and transmission fluid for the vehicle also and keep it on hand to top off as needed. The VW uses properitary fluids for both the power steering and transmission and intermixing fluids with the wrong type happens often and can cause very expensive repairs. Check the fluid levels often, especially oil and coolant and add as needed. You'll save your self a lot of expensive repairs by checking these items on a regular interval. Hope this helps, a car nut.

Q: 2006 Passat Brake Failure Questions?
I own a 2006 VW Passat 2.0T. Today, as my wife was parking with the baby in the back seat, the brakes suddenly failed completely and she smacked into the car in front of her and it into the car in front of it. Luckily no one was in those cars and my wife and baby are okay. She then filed a police report and had the roadside assistance pick it up and take it to the service center. The questions are... If there is a brake defect, will VW service office be straight forward in telling us the truth? Will they (VW) cover the damages caused by this fault? Now I know about the late 2006 recall and we had that fixed but geez, it's a good thing she wasn't on the highway! Anyone know anything about this situation? As of yesterday, VW mechanics could not duplicate the problem and could not find a mechanical or computer error. However, my car model was recalled by VW in 12/06 and supposedly fixed a power brake issue. Of course yesterday they told me that it was also recalled just yesterday for a software update. Means nothing I guess...and they've road tested it again. By the way, had my wife floored the gas, with the 2.0T engine, it would have been far worse. Witnesses saw her screaming and looking down before the accident, trying to figure out what was happening. VW consumer affairs, is also investigating the issue and the dealers service levels. The floor was clean. Seems like we're not the only one with this problem... http://www.lemonlawclaims.com/2006_volkswagen_passat_complaint.htm

A: CALL THE SERVICE MANAGER AND TALK WITH HIM AND IF YOU DON’T GET ANYWHERE ASK FOR THE AREA ZONE MANAGER. THE VEHICLE IS TOO NEW TO HAVE THIS TYPE OF CRITICAL FAILURE, ALSO CHECK WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO CONTACT THE VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL. I HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND YES IN SOME CASES THE DEALERSHIP WILL TRY AND SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG, BUT IN MOST CASES THE MANUFACTURE WILL PICKUP THE COMPLETE BILL FOR THE CUSTOMER JUST TO MAKE SURE THAT HE OR SHE DOES NOT GET THE SERVICES OF AN ATTORNEY. YOU WILL ALSO WANT TO MENTION THAT YOU ARE IN CONTACT WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE ALSO JUST IN CASE THEY START GIVING YOU THE RUN AROUND.