1:27 No 1: Camshaft, High Pressure Fuel Pumps, Followers 2:28 No 2: Coil Packs 3:30 No 4(3): Axle Boots 4:20 No 4: AC Compressors 5:32 No 5: Steering Column Locks Great video! Liked!

AWESOME INFO!!!! I'm always lookin for pattern failures to help me diag cars. We see everything in my shop so anything that can save me some time chasing a problem is a great resource.

it was creepy watching this video, I had each and every one of those issues. All of them! lol. you my good friend. know your stuff

Yeah, I really like the idea, I say keep it up! I'd be interested to see one on MKIV dubs in particular, as I had 2. I put way more labor and money into those 2 cars than every other car combined; they deterred me heavily from buying dubs - probably not forever, but for awhile, so I would be interested in seeing what was considered common issues for them.

Nice to see a video recapping these failures letting me know I'm not the only one. :-) 2006 Passat here. I have had all those items fail at one point or another. Coil packs replaced twice...once under warranty. Even transmission developed a leak and needed replacing. You would not believe all of the things that went wrong/needed replacing. Platinum warranty (which I got for almost free) covered a lot of that. I do love my Passat (drives great) but will never buy a first year model again. Good news? So much of car has been replaced should be good to go for awhile.

I just bought 2008 passat variant 2.0 tdi 170 hp!! 115k miles in Denmark. Looking forward following the channel, this video helped me make a prudent purchase

My 08 BPY 1) regularly replaced the cam follower 2) replaced ignition coils every 100,000 miles 3) yep, had 1 CV boot tear 4) the clutch on my ac compressor seized on mine, where the starter could not overcome the seized compressor

Can you add a "symptoms" of the top 5 fails. Especially the AC fail.

Thanks for letting me know what to look for and what questions to ask the seller !

Great Video as always! I have a 2009 Passat wagon with the 2.0 TSI and Tiptronic automatic. So far I have not encountered any of the problems listed here. What I have had are common TSI failures such as broken flaps in the intake manifold and a faulty EGR that led to rear main seal failure and a big repair bill. Biggest complaints are front door lock modules that keep failing and RUST! Rust on the inner door rocker panels due water ingress behind the seals. I’ve had the seals replaced and the rust repaired under warrantee, but it just keeps coming back. Now I find there is rust on the rear hatch and inner door edges as well. I know this is a B6 Passat problem as I had a 2007 Passat previously and it had the similar rust issues, only more advanced. The 2009 Passat is a lovely car, but I just wish it would not turn into a rusty beater after 110,000 KM and just 10 years of use. In comparison my 2000 Golf GTI has ZERO rust on the body.

Hi , i m Tech from Lithuania, yours videos helps me a lot to make my job easy everyday . Thanks :D

Yikes, so glad I came across this video while looking at a 2008. I'll steer clear of the B6 as a used car.

I wish I knew this video was here before I sold my 06 :'(

A4 Cabriolet B6 BDG 8H7 2.5 V6 Tdi, is my project Car Charles I guess you havn't seen many of these as you guys across the pond like sparkies best. Happy New year to you. Love your videos. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

I was going to pick one up.. Not now, insane stuff

Scary thing: I have had three out of the five listed that have failed. Luckily one of them, the cam lead and cam shaft, was under warranty. That would've set me back almost $2k at the stealership.

I like the idea of this video type. although, if there are common failures that cost so much for the repair. kinda hard to justify purchasing the vehicle in the first place. Great info to know. Thank you Charles.

Great idea, do a video on my 2001 VR6 GTI (MK4).

Great video!!! Nice to look out for! I just got a nice used one with low miles

Love your posts! Can't wait to see more of your R32! I have a 2008 Passat VR6 4motion with 258,000+ miles on it. I have had some sporadic, intermittent misfires that seem to go away as quickly as they appear. However, the car can function just fine for many months before the next mishap... Example: heading home from work, turn corner after stopping, car starts misfiring, shut car off when home, get scan tool, turn car back on...its running fine... Do you think this could be the coil packs? When I scan it the only codes will be the misfire(s)... A 2nd issue I just have been putting off diagnosing is my 12V outlets. They quick working about a year ago. Have you seen this before? I replaced the fuse...or attempted...it blew as soon as it made contact. Any idea's what to look for?

Hum-Mech, great videos. I am looking at a 2009 Passat with low miles. At some point, did they work out the bugs so 2009 is less prone. In addition, you did not mention chain tensioner, is there a time where the tensioner does not need to be updated. Thanks, a huge VW fan!

Great video! It's hard to tell how reliable these cars are since I see mixed results regarding them. It doesn't help that people with a bad experience are more likely to post about it that people with a good experience. So even though they can get problems, would you call them reliable?

Im looking at a 2011 VW Passat V6 FSI CC Type 3CC MY12 tomorrow Thanks for this info now i know what to look out for :) Apparently he said one of the tyre pressure sensors is out and is $150 to fix

JUST SUBSCRIBED!!!! Glad i found this video!!!

I knew a vw tech, very good one too, and he looked just like you!!!😂

Subscribed. I have an '08 2.0T TSI 6AT with only 63K and getting CEL for misfiring across 3 cylinders (coilpacks) and intermittently see the steering column lock defective message in colder weather. Rust is also a major issue - my car was finally repaired under warranty(!) this past summer. Also, I see a Founders sticker - I love the centennial IPA :)

I love your videos. Informative. However; as a previous Mark V Golf (Rabbit a la North America) owner and current Toyota driver, I have to ask: Other than fan folks/enthusiast nuts or first timers with the brand (as I was with my Golf 2.5 5-speed- I read all the Mk IV horror stories and yet STILL took the plunge), who would really buy a VW? They drive fantastically, have that magic, solid feel, and a general feel of "quality" that unfortunately just doesn't come through in real life. I had glitching audio, speed control, power windows, blowing headlamps (seriously, three sets of bulbs from brand new in two years!), failed clutch, every dash HVAC knob BUT one broke, the fat people on the passenger side breaking a wire in the seat resulting in an air bag light thing happened, bad steering column that had to be replaced because it started making a grinding noise, and probably a couple more things. What a blessing in disguise for me when some teenagers ran a stop sign and I T-boned them, totalling my car. I can say VW's are VERY safe! I can't imagine what all other problems it would have had, having watched your other excellent videos, Mr. Humble Mechanic. Since my VW, I've had a few other cars. I currently drive an 11th Gen Corolla S. Until I have deep pockets and less limited time, I am sacrificing soul for "perfection". It may be tinny compared to a VW, but I've had 0 real issues and at 62K already from new! Keep up the good work!!!

I really enjoy your videos. I would like your opinion. I am looking for a cheap used passat or Jetta for my son and asking for recommendations. Has to be automatic. Thank you!

great tutorials very helpful I have now sucribed 🤘 also if you don't mind me asking I'm looking on buying a 2006 passat tdi I'd like a higher registration plate but to much money. is thete any things I should look out for? I've been looking at 140,000 engine miles thanks

Hi @humblemechanic, Are these 2.0 turbo FSI engines interference engines? In case camshaft timing chain failure will the valves collide with pistons? There is a 06 passat that I'm looking at which timing chain broke. I'd like to know what kind of damage I'm looking at? Thanks

Hi humble . I need to replace my steering rack on a 2004 vw beetle 2.0 . While doing so i think i will replace the high and low presure lines plus the pump. Im a skilled dyier Is this a dificult job any tips or thing i should be aware of . Cheers

GREAT STRAIGHT TO THE POINT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR THE CODES......

Hi, any tips on exhaust manifold removal/installation on a passat 2l turbo 2008

I have a 3.6. Any issues you could tell me about it? Also how can I find out if my steering column was changed. Sometimes when I start the car it cuts off after running for a second

I like this!

this was so helpful thank u so much

Gosh looking at buying a 2009 R32 Passat wagon! Thinking maybe not 😂 is it worth buying it ? thanks for this informative 👍

Hey! Once a month my parking brake button on my '07 european Passat Variant starts blinking and the EPB will not engage. I also see a parking lamp light up and three beeps can be heard. This usually disappears after switching the ignition off and on. According to Passat forums this can be caused by a fault Parking brake button, or by water or dirt getting into the electric motor. Is there a good way to diagnose the cause of this? The strange part is there are no errors in the OBD2, my mechanic looked at it with a licensed VCDS and din't find anything. Any help is appreciated!

Hej i just subscribed, got 2006. 2.0 diesel and got. Lots problems with pedal and fuel pump seem loosing power and shut down engine, I start think to change to Volvo However I love it

I am have jerking and popping problems when car is being put in park reverse and drive and while driving it is jerking g when going through gear changing. I had another transmission put in but it was doing the same thing and now it's worse. What can be done to get it fixed at a decent price?

does this happen on VW cc cars as well. Mine is having symptoms like this.

hey man, love ur VW passion, can't seem to find a problem I have with my 2009 Passat wagon, the electric tailgate doesn't latch all the way so the light stay on. what to do? thanks

i have an 06 passat. it takes long to pick up . would it be a MAF sensor?

Looking at a b6 1.9 tdi today. Hopefully will be coming home with me 🤞

I have a 2006 VW Passat 3.6. I notice that my A.C is not blowing really cold air when I put it on low. I had bought a A/C Pro and once I plugged it in and shot to red. Any ideas what it can be? Thanks

MKIV! more specifically the VR6 =]

Got a 2008 2.0t gti, my follower failed me and my cam is all messed up and getting a low boost code. I replaced the follower. I didn’t know about the follower issues. would a vw dealer help me out at all? Car has 114,000 miles on it.

If my fob key won't come out on 2006 passat turbo 4 cylinder do you know if it's ignition switch or steering column

great video. just subscribed

Very informative. Thanks

hey buddy, I like your videos it's helpful thanks. I hope you can help me I got 2007 vw passat and the knob shifter it's look. I think it's the steering column immobilizer sensor it's lock. if u can reference me were I can buy a genuine part. Thank-you. Rigo...

Meh. I have a May 2006 build date for my 2006 BPY. It's been an absolute charmer...and I still have the original A/C compressor; I do remember how bad some of these that came through Ciocca's shop.

It's now a month after buying a used 2006 passat B6 Fsi and when l am driving it seems like loosing power, and the gears seem to slip sometimes and the problem goes after l stop the car and l press the clutch pedal down and up. The other problem is my driver window is not opening, please may u advise

I have an 07 2.0T and this ignition coil failure got me crazy when I first bought it a year ago. I regularly have the steering lock warning... uh oh... any idea how much it might cost to replace it? Very recently I had the “engine running too lean at idle” fault, any clue?

very good episode video

In the video you mostly have mentioned about the 2 litre diesel, can you tell me what are problems on 1.8tsi petrol?

I have a question, If i remove the steering column then steering lock / module then refit the steering column minus the steering lock / module will the steering wheel and wheels turn, I need to tow the car from A - B , But the steering is locked

I’ve Owned my my 2005 passat since 2010 and it has 230,000 Kms on it. and I never had one of these issues...maybe it’s just luck. main problem With mine was the electronic handbrake motor

What’s the preventative measures to make sure the compressor doesn’t fail? Ours is still original. We have 2008 FSI model and no cam issues and I still have the original Hitachi fuel pump on it but I replaced a follower as a preventative measure at 90,000km. Steering column really pissed me off for sure because it was the only time I had to take it to the dealership.

hey man thanks for the video because of the steering column lock i had an accident thank god wasnt too bad as i didnt have a recall do you think im still intitle to do it or i have to pay thank you reminder i leave in tunisia

please help me if possible, sometimes when I go to start my 2009 Passat is has a dead battery, and my message center board has blacked out about 5 times .and my temp symbol came on and won't go off....please tell me what the problem is if you can, thanks in advance.

I have a b6 Passat 2l tdi 140 and my oil light is flashing any idea what it could be I know it's not the oil senser

lol currently have a inner drivers side boot torn, but ehh, it does not rain much here. thank god i have not had issues with AC system. also seen alot of old diverter valves with torn diagrams. had to upgrade that mine had a small leak.

I'm having trouble with my tailgate/boot lock on my VW Passat 1.9tdi 2006.. It keeps unlocking and locking.. And then doesn't shut at all.. And I've noticed online that other people are having problems too.. Any suggestions..??

thanks! very cool vid

My 2008 2.0T passat running great, now it has already 218,000 km on it, two problems : 1. Driver side door hinge making noise when opening or closing . 2. Consuming engine oil. What I am worrying about is timing belt replacement, seems it is time to replace and may cost a lot.

Hoping to see more b6 2.0t passat content... jus got a wagon that I'm looking to fix up 🤫

hey, what may he with code P0089? i'm replace HPFP , And i have still this code. thanks

Just bought a 2008 VW Passat 2.0t wagon....was helpful for the future.

I have a ‘99 with over 300,000 km on it and still going. Had to do the timing belt and a few other things. My daughter’s turbo ‘06 just died with only 225,000 kms.

From your list, I've only experienced worn/torn CV boots... What I experienced: 1. Carbon Buildup 2. Break Vacuum Leak 3. AC Leak For the coils packs, I just bought the red coil packs to replace them.

The best financial decision I've made in years was getting rid of my 2.0t Passat. It was awesome to drive, had a great interior, a really great sound system and good fuel economy but unfortunately ended up costing too much in maintenance. The steering lock problem was the last straw. It was a sad day when I got rid of it I don't miss the repeated, expensive headaches at all.

@humblemechanic - trying to find the video of your VCDS timing chain measurement and your guides on when too much is dangerous!

I like this idea! Really enjoyed this episode

2007 vw Passat 3.6l oil leak on top of valve cover. Replaced it. Still leaks. Suspecting a bad valve cover.

I have an 08 B6 3.6L 4Motion Sedan. It has 197,000 miles. I have the requisite Steering Lock Column Malfunction - occasionally -- which corrects itself by taking the key out, locking the wheel, then restarting. I am afraid it will eventually fail totally. Will VW fix this under the recall with the miles I have and the age of the car? Also, I have an issue with idling. In park, at random times, the rpms will surge to 2,000 then back to 500 or so. It does this repeatedly, and seems to happen once the car has warmed up a bit. Happens more in summer than winter. I had the codes read at an Autozone. Can't remember which ones it was storing, but they said it was fuel sensors on both sides of the motor. Not sure if that is the exact problem or a consequence of the problem. I also have issues with the front brakes rattling. This is because the mechanic 'forgot' to install the clips that keep the pads from jiggling. It obviously happens anytime the brakes ARE NOT applied. And lastly, my particular Passat came with the IPod adapter in lieu of the CD Changer magazine (in glove compartment since it is a Navigation model). Do you know where I might find a new (or used) magazine for the car? I would even be willing to trade the IPod adapter for a magazine if someone was interested. Thanks in advance for a reply and for posting this video! It is appreciated!

Question did the 4 Motion Passat V6 come with the DSG transmission?

Brilliant - Thank you!

My 07 runs great, but i have to add a quart of oil every 2 1/2-3 weeks. I think the rear main seal needs to be replaced. Is it worth doing? Probably not.

Wish I knew as much about them as you do I got mine and not even the motor would turn over. I changed starter and alternator and battery. Now it sounds like just the starter solenoid is turning might get the motor to turn if lucky but. 🤷‍♂️ Clueless I've never owned more worked on foreign vehicles before ! Any ideas ?

? Where can the transmission output shaft speed sensor be found?? On my 2012 Passat

Ahh my car, thanks for the review. Found it late in my owner ship :P

Love this video and it was very informative but I was wondering if you could tell me what I need to do about a P0010 code? Intake camshaftp position actuator solenoid control circut.

Here in Europe B6 are famous with tdi injectors failure (Siemens piezo injector). Also with electric brake failure , And dual mass flywheel problems ... despite all problems it is for me one of the best driving car and good looking

Can you tell me where the fan relay is or fan sensor?

How do you properly apply sealer to camshaft retainer? How much and where to lay bead ? Please help !!!!!

Did You do anything in Audi A6 C4 2.5 TDI?

Hello there, i have a passat B6 and left side is heating when right side and in the back is giving me cold air at same intensity, what should i do?

I drive a 07 Passat and it “jerks” when shifting into third gear or into reverse. (Auto trans) and I can’t figure out why. I’ve replaced coils, spark plugs, maf sensor, air filter and it continues to jerk. Rpm shoots up sometimes before going going into different gear. Any suggestions on what it can be?

Hi, what about code 17669 PD unit injector cylinder 1 (n240) regulation range exceeded P1261 short with power? Please, could you make video on that? It causes a hot start problem apparently. No idea what to fix. New Injector? New sealing for injector? Bad connector on wire mash for injector? Or all together? Or some sensor?

Does this applies to Passat CCs too ?

My B6 currently has a inner CV boot tear, but I've been told the inner boot is protected buy a cover so im not sure how it got the tear.

My 59 reg Passat 2.0tdi 140bhp is booked in for the steering column electric lock to be replaced. The problem is intermittent but want to get it replaced before it gets worse. My air con stopped working 3 years ago and I still haven't got round to repairing it.

Hi So I have a 2009 VW Passat R36 wagon I’ve just had the DMF and clutch changed My issue is when driving there is a whine coming from underneath There was no error on the dsg and it changes hear no problem at all Could it be the transfer box making noise It sounds like dig whine when driving but if I slip into neutral it stops

Hey my friend, my b6 is leaving small oil spots, i also had a message on dash low coolant. My car makes a clicking noise when i make a u turn.

Does the steering column failure issue happen with the CC model VW as well?

Just sold my 2003 Passat wagon that made it to 273k problem free miles, now I want to get a B6 wagon for sure, what's the best model year for these cars? Most of the ones I'm looking at are between 07-09

So if there was a recall on the steering column locks how do I get them to pay for it what do I do just take it in and ask him you know there was a recall and I need it fixed?

Love your videos this is the same as a eos right

Is the 2018 Passat gt 3.6 any good?