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    1999 Passat 1.8T Flashing CEL

    :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Got the ICM in today for a purchase on Ebay. Disconnected the old one and installed the new one with Di-electric greese in between the two aluminum surfaces. Had the negative terminal disconnected while I was doing this. I then hooked up the two wiring...
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    1999 Passat 1.8T Flashing CEL

    This is good for another question I was going to ask later on. I know very little about the turbo. There is apparaently a oil resevior for it and it appears to need a little, but it is not low. What kind of oil goes in this? Also, if there is leaking into the secondary, how would one check...
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    1999 Passat 1.8T Flashing CEL

    Well, just came home from work and had to purchase a code reader. I have always had the old scanner type for the pre OBDll systems so what the heck. $100 later (not complaining as I am sure that I will use this for other cars that I have as well as the neighbors). I have the much spoken of...
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    1999 Passat 1.8T Flashing CEL

    I will get new plugs today and try them on Tues or Wed. does anyone know off the top of their head what the gap should be at. If not, I am sure I can find that here on the net. Thank you all and I will keep you posted. It would not hurt to change the plugs regardless as I would be they are...
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    1999 Passat 1.8T Flashing CEL

    Fluids and oil all good and clean. Recharged AC as well prior (2 days) to this happening. Only other thing I can think of that I did was fill it up with regular unleaded. Did not see the sticker until after I gased up.
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    1999 Passat 1.8T Flashing CEL

    I am concerned that I may cause more damage. It seems to be running hot, althought the temp gauge still shows it riding at 190 degrees. ICM is already on order, but I agree. Once this part comes in I do not wish to throw new parts at it without a little more info. I can trailier it as well...
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    1999 Passat 1.8T Flashing CEL

    Hello Everyone and thank you all in advance. I am babysitting my Nephews 1999 Passat while he is off to boot camp (Marines). Everytime I touch it something breaks. Drove it to town the other day and all was great. Got out of the store and started it up. Put it in reverse and it died (5...