I had a similar problem with my Passat. The back seat floorboard was soaked. Found out that the seal on the Moon Roof was not functioning properly and the water leaked down through the door on the floorboard. Volkswagen fixed it immediately. They told me it was a common problem. Good luck.
There are a number of websites where one can find Volkswagen Passat deals online. One can find deals on 'carwow', 'buyacar' and by visiting the Volkswagen official website to locate a local dealership.
locate the oil filter , most volkswagen have the "ops" on the filter hosing just above the filter.
The fuse panel is usually on the left side of the dash board. Left of the steering wheel. Just pop open that plasic cover on the left side.
Before replacing the mass air flow sensor (or MAF) on a 1998 Volkswagen Passat be sure to locate all of the air box bolts. The MAF is located inside the box. Once the box is open the MAF can be reached and replaced.
I have a 2000 VW Passat. I need to locate the Evaporative Emission system pure control valve circuit. Any info would be appreciated
Yes, the transmission is maintenance free. No fluid changes required.
The interior lights are controlled by the headlight switch and are protected by a fuse.
On the 2001 Passat, the fuses and relays are located on the driver-side of the dash right where the door touches it. It is behind a plastic panel which can be pulled off to access the fuses. Pull off panel and there is a guide to the fuses (fuse card) and a tool for pulling them out.
The radiator is located beneathe a plastic cover in front of the engine, between the headlight housings. Follow the upper radiator hose to locate it.
Open the hood, & locate two small holes over each headlamp assemply. By inserting a philipshead screwdriver you can adjust vertical & horizontal aming of the headlight.
Instructional materials on interior painting can be found at your local library, it is not uncommon for many DIY hardware stores to stock books and instruction manuals on this topic as well.
It is the larger of the two, closest to the front of the vehicle the smaller one is closer to the firewall or interior of the vehicle