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  1. jafische

    2013 passat tdi coolant leak on passenger side

    Sucks. I saw (didn't watch) a 1:17 minute YouTube on charging it. May be worth it. ?!
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    LED into stock headlight housing

    I don't know if I had changed something with VCDS prior to installing these, but I don't have a code yet. (I think when I installed my license plate leds I changed something...but heck if I know where I kept that info) It was literally an H7 led bulb swap.
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    LED into stock headlight housing

    I bought some LED bulbs for my low beams. They were 30$ and a direct plug and play H7 bulb (but not halogen). Do you think there are any heating concerns about using this led in the low beam cartridge? Why I ask... I noticed a lot of LED H7 replacement options have heat sinks and fans and...
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    Ticking sound while cold

    How do you reset injector IDs? Through VCDS? I ask because mine is progressively getting clickier.
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    2013 passat tdi coolant leak on passenger side

    Mine was a bad water pump. @~150,000mi. Keep a close eye on the reservoir sphere. $2800 because they change timing belt and pulleys etc.
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    Yes. Took the battery out and some air ducting.
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    That is what mine looked like at 155k miles. I read the pains others went through and had someone do it for me. He said he needed to lift the transmission and inch to get the driver's side out. 2013 Passat
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    The Mevotech LCAs are good quality. Both Mevotech stabilizer links had bad joints. Bad popping. Had to take them off and bought VW ones. Now all rides smooth. Feels like I fixed a bad balance on the tires also. Assuming it was the worn bushings on the control arms. Don't ask about the intake...
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    Rockauto by the way... I ordered the parts on Thursday, got the LCA's on Friday and the stabilizer bars on Saturday. Super fast standard/cheapest shipping.
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    Yeah... so it clearly says on the box "Made in China"
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    I ordered some Mevotech Supreme control arms. They were $100 on RockAuto. Lifetime warranty. Made in Canada and comparable to Moog (non-China)...so says the internet.
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    The price range for control arms is pretty varied. I thought the same thing about replacing the bushings... when you add it all up, almost at the cost of a new aftermarket control arm. The VW ones.... is it worth double the cost? I see TRQ come up a lot in a basic search. Everyone claims...
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    What is worn (suspension), wheel shift on brake

    I originally brought it in for a squeaky squeak when the weather started getting cold. It only makes the noise when going forward. I just had someone show me, when driving at just ~5 mph and hitting the brakes somewhat hard, both front wheels shift backwards (1/2" to an 1" maybe), before the...
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    UNOFFICIAL Adblue Heater Element Failure Thread

    How to clean the injector. Looks easy.
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    UNOFFICIAL Adblue Heater Element Failure Thread

    Install external thermistor unless you live in Canada. I have a 2013 and have been through 4 adblue tanks under VW warranties.
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    2013 oilpan blanket

    Water pump was the culprit. I don't like how the reservoir went to tan though. He said maybe that is what pushed back in it from the engine side. Whereas usually straight coolant is in the tank. Local shop, not dealership. Thought it was a little high..: Water pump Serpentine belt Serpentine...
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    2013 oilpan blanket

    This is where the oil filter housing is, right? That is dry. Would the valve cover give me coolant issues also? I thought that would just paint the engine with oil. This is so frustrating because I meticulously maintain my car my car.
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    2013 oilpan blanket

    I felt all around it. It didn't feel wet. The engine (back) by the firewall and dpf is dripping. Maybe on the side where the serpentine belt is But can't see exactly where it is coming from. I would hope that would be the oil cooler though. Much cheaper!
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