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I tested the electrical input to the N18 and it's reading a steady over 13 volts. When I disconnected it and revved the engine, it was smooth and no surging. Also, when I plugged it back in and disconnected the vacuum line at the egr I could feel vacuum at the hose and it also revved without...

Today I figured out what the sound that sounded like it was coming from behind the dash was. It's the N18 EGR pressure converter that's located next to the fuel filter. When cold, it periodically opens up and spills vacuum. The sound I heard was it opening up and then closing which causes the...

Got it, thanks! I found the compatible cable from Ross Tech for $199 and the VCDS lite software. I ordered a VW compatible ODB2 cable and am going to give VCDS lite a try. I saw that people sometimes have trouble with the drivers for the cable. I'm running a 2013 version of Windows 8.1. Anyone...

I'm having trouble figuring out how to get a Vagcom setup for my 96 B4V. The cables are discontinued at the Ross-Tech site. Can I buy a cable from another source and buy the software from Ross-Tech? If so, what is a recommended source for the cable? Also, it appears that the Vagcom locater map...

To clarify, I'm not sure if the sound is coming from inside the car under the dash or from the engine compartment behind the passenger side dash. It makes more sense that it would be from inside the engine compartment but sounds like it's inside. I was refering to the turbo wastegate actuator...

I've had a number of B4 Passats over the year and just bought my first B4V. Very excited to do some Mexico camping in the next week or so. It has an interesting issue that I'm hoping someone might have seen/heard before. When starting cold, it will start right up but then sound like it's...

I live nearby and left you a message with my contact information. I'm driving through your area tomorrow if you have time to meet. Nick

Well, one mystery has been solved. I drove it a couple of more times around the block today hoping that the smoking was due to excess oil in the exaust. Same thing, it would start out not smoking and by the time I completed my block, it was smoking again. The last round, I jumped on it a little...

I've done a lot of research on this problem and haven't found symptoms similar to mine. I have a 97 Passat that I run with biodiesel that developed a noticeable turbo whine and smoking problem after a long drive where I pushed it harder than usual. I pulled the turbo and found that it was...

Mine's going out. Anyone have a good used turbo for a B4?