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Sounds & feels like its running on 3 cylinders

Loss of power & juddering especially at low revs, i've changed plugs & was going to change coil packs but didn't want to spend all that cash if it wasn't that?

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 sport 20v turbo
Posted: Jun 9, 2016
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Water temperature is too high

Pls,what is the normal water temperature level of Volkswagen passat wagon 2000.

2000 Volkswagen Passat Auto
Posted: Jun 4, 2016
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Cold hose

Hi After a 40mile drive i noticed that when i got home that the bonnet on my passat 1.8t was extremely hot, uncomfortable to touch. When i opened it up the bottom rad hose was almost cold whereas the others were very hot (obviously). There ...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t se
Posted: Sep 22, 2015
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Cold hose

Hi After a 40mile drive i noticed that when i got home that the bonnet on my passat 1.8t was extremely hot, uncomfortable to touch. When i opened it up the bottom rad hose was almost cold whereas the others were very hot (obviously). There ...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t se
Posted: Sep 22, 2015
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Rear suspension

Hi. Ive got an annoying problem. The car has been lowered on coilovers but whoever did it didnt put the adjusters on for the rear springs. As a result it sits slightly lower on the back than the front. I dont want to lower the front any mor...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t se
Posted: Aug 27, 2015
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Misfire

The car is fitted with the APU petrol engine. Had new head gasket, plugs, coil packs and rocker gasket. When on tick over it hunts slightly but when you go to pull away it tries to stall until revved to around 2500rpm. It will then drive bu...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t se
Posted: Aug 7, 2015
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Cuts out nat high revs

When the car has been started after a few hours or its cold and then revved over 3000rpm as revving down it will shudder or just cuts out and black smoke will come out the back. But once warmed up and driven for 5 mins it is fine again. ...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 tdi sport 130
Posted: Jan 2, 2012
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Lost car key

I HAVE LOST MY CAR KEY IT HAS IMMOBILISER CAN I GET A NEW ONE I HAVE A SPARE ONE BUT ITS MISSING THE KEY PART IT ONLY HAS THE HANDLE BIT?

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8
Posted: Oct 24, 2011
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Reving Engine

Hey, I'm having problems with my passat it seems when its when the engine is cold or has not been out for like 2 hours after a trip it starts to revs by itself. I watch the revs and it slowly drops down under the 1000 line and the engin...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Turbo Sport
Posted: Apr 30, 2010
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Check oil level warning

When I initially turn the key on (without starting the car) a warning appears saying to check the oil level. The oil can symbol is red at this point. If the car is started the warning goes, but the oil can symbol remains, but turns to amber...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDi
Posted: Feb 10, 2010
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Temperature gauge

The temperature gauge has starting fluctuating between normal and zero and the header tank water is cool even after a long journey - still runs fine and heater is working normally. Any ideas? Is this something to be worried about?

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 s petrol
Posted: Dec 23, 2009
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Water build up!

Hi, directly underneath the windscreen/behind the engine bulkhead there is always a build up of water. When left un-noticed it can effect the wiper motor, and leak into the car down the throttle pedal. Is there any type of drain that may b...

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 Tdi
Posted: Apr 5, 2008
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Requires new clutch

clutch keeps slipping and i have been advised to have it replaced and i would like cheapest one to buy i have been quoted £125 but is there a cheaper one.

2000 Volkswagen Passat 1800
Posted: Nov 8, 2007
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