2008 Volkswagen Passat TSI EcoFuel Natural Gas Concept
The Passat Estate TSI EcoFuel is powered by a 1.4-litre TSI 150 PS engine running on either natural gas or petrol. The engine features both a supercharger and a turbocharger operating sequentially to provide relatively high power outputs from a small capacity engine. In order to allow the engine to cope with the additional loading encountered through the burning of natural gas rather than gasoline, significant changes are made. The valves, piston rings and the pistons themselves are all uprated to cope while the turbocharger has also been replaced with a smaller unit. Controlling the switch between conventional fuel and natural gas is a new engine management computer.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Estate TSI EcoFuel
The first-generation Scirocco made its public debut at Geneva 34 years ago. Now Volkswagen is pleased to announce the comeback of its legendary two-door sports coupé. Beneath striking new styling lies the most dynamic and technologically advanced production hatchback Volkswagen has ever built. At UK launch in September this year, the Scirocco will be available with a 2.0-litre T-FSI petrol unit producing 200 PS, with prices starting at around £20,000.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat R36
The new Passat R36, available in either saloon or estate bodystyles, is equipped with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine developing 300 PS and 258 lbs ft of torque. Drive is channelled via a six-speed DSG gearbox through a 4MOTION all-wheel drive system capable of diverting torque to either axle depending on the grip available. As a result the saloon is capable of accelerating from rest to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds while the estate takes 5.8 seconds. Both models have limiters in place to restrict the top speed to 155 mph.
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2007 Volkswagen Passat DARPA
Autonomous driving is an important topic for Volkswagen Research. The last decade has seen several driver assistance systems come to market that improve the handling in dynamic driving situations. Driver assistance systems such as Electronic Stability control, Electronic Parking Assistance and Adaptive Cruise Control have all been designed and implemented to make the task of driving safer, easier, and more enjoyable.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Adds Park Assist
There is something decidedly fantastical about this scene: We observe the approach of a Passat estate, it stops, the driver gets out, slams the door shut and, as he walks away from the car, he aims a remote control back at it. That car now proceeds to reverse park itself into the available space, it then independently cuts the engine and activates the door locks. End of performance. In reality, there is nothing at all fantastical about this demonstration. The live performance by Volkswagen can be viewed at this year’s Hanover Fair (21 to 25 April), where the carmaker is premiering its “Park Assist Vision”, a system with the ability to guide a Passat prototype with absolute precision into a perpendicular parking space, i.e. the kind available on parking lots and in underground car parks. These parking spaces are often too narrow to allow drivers and passengers to get in and out of the car comfortably. In the not too distant future, “Park Assist Vision” will put an end to that.
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Disabling Daytime Running Lights (DRL) for VW Passat
A wiring diagram of the headlights for the 2001.5 VW Passat (may or may not apply to other model years). First method: Pulling out DRL relay 173 The fuse panel with cover. The driver side door has to be open. Remove the fuse panel cover. Start by prying through the notch shown above. These were done on a 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T. It may also apply to other model years and trims. Look inside behind the fuse panel. You’ll see the relay panel and relay 173. A closer look at relay 173 installed. Pull relay 173 out to disable the daytime running lights.
Second method: Modifying the light switch The pin connectors at the back of the light switch.
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Honda Civic, Acura Integra Gauge Bezel Models 20010 and 20011 Installation
NOTE: Gauge bezel can be painted using a plastic safe paint.
1. Remove stock gauge bezel.
2. Acura Integra – Drill 7⁄64″ hole in the plastic cross member. Install aluminum bracket (Fig. 1). Bracket stud should align with hole in lower center of gauge bezel. Honda Civic – Remove bottom center screw from gauge cluster housing. Reinstall screw and supplied aluminum bracket (Fig. 2).
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Audi A4/Volkswagen Passat 1.8T BCS (Boost Control System) Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
1) In order to gain access to the engine computer, it is helpful to reposition the windshield wipers. Turn the ignition on and turn on the windshield wipers. When the wipers reach the vertical position, turn off the ignition. Make sure the ignition is turned off and the key is removed before continuing with the installation.
2) Inside the engine compartment there is a plastic box near the firewall on the driver side. In order to access the back screw, remove the plastic cap located adjacent to the driver side wiper arm. Remove the screws that hold down the plastic cover.
3) Remove the black plastic cover to access the ECU.
4) Find a suitable location to mount the BCS. In most cases the unit is installed in the opening of the center console near the car stereo. The unit is held in place with the Velcro that is provided.
5) Route the wires through the center console to an opening located near the clutch or brake pedal.
6) Route the BCS wires from the pedal area to the open hole in the side of the ECU box.
7) Remove the ECU connector covers by cutting the zip ties and pulling off the covers from the connector housings.
Remove about eight inches of the cloth tape around the ECU wiring harness.
9) Make the connections about six inches away from the ECU connectors.
10) Use the ECU pin diagram below to help you locate the correct wires to connect into.
11) Verify the correct wire for each connection by pin number and wire color code. See the reverse side of this page for wiring instructions.
Calibration Procedure
The rear panel calibration adjustment allows you to fine tune the BCS for your vehicle. If the setting is too high or too low, your car will not make full power. After the BCS is installed, the rear panel adjustment can be set during a short test drive. Start with the setting on maximum (100). See if the car pulls strongly to redline. Turn down the setting until the cars pulls strongly to redline in all gears. If the cars surges (cyclic variation in power), turn down the setting a little bit. Most 1999 and 2000 cars will wind up set near zero. Many 2001 cars will work best near 90
Wiring Instructions
The diagram below shows the location of the wires on the ECU connector plugs that are used to tie in the BCS. Be sure to trace the wires to the ECU pins to insure that connections are made to the correct wires. Do not go by wire color alone. You must confirm the correct wire by connector location. Connections will be made to the wiring harness a few inches from the side of the engine computer. All connections are made using the crimp connectors that are provided. The T-tap connectors are in two parts. The dark red piece is clamped onto the wire with a pair of pliers. After striping the corresponding wire from the BCS, crimp on the male spade connector. Make sure you crimp onto the bare wire and not the insulation. Shrink the insulation onto the wire with a heat gun. Inspect the male spade connector to make sure that the spade terminal is centered inside the insulator. This will insure that it mates properly with the T-tap connector. Push the male spade onto the T-tap connector until it snaps into place.
Volkswagen Passat 2.8L – Engine – Motronic Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Wiring Diagram
Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM), Throttle Valve Control Module, Ignition Coil, Throttle drive, Spark Plug Connectors, Suppressor C5 – Suppressor (Terminal 15) G186 – Throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) G187 – Angle sensor -1- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) G188 – Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) J17 – Fuel Pump (FP) Relay J220 – Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J338 – Throttle Valve Control Module N152 – Ignition Coil P – Spark Plug Connectors Q – Spark Plugs S229 – Fuse in fuse holder T5e – 5-Pin Connector, black, on Ignition Coil T6a – 6-Pin Connector, black, on Throttle Valve Control Module T10b – 10-Pin Connector, black, on protective housing for control module, in engine compartment, left T10e – 10-Pin Connector, orange, on protective housing for control module, in engine compartment, left T121 – Connector, 121 point, on Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) 504 – Threaded connection -1- (87) on the relay plate – Connection -2- (86s), in instrument panel wiring A106 harness D52 – plus connection (15a), in engine compartment wiring harness.
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Basic Coding Numbers and Procedures for Volkswagen and Audi models
ENGINE CODING NUMBERS
PASSAT 2.8L VR 6 WIT HOU T OB D-II
1. Manual Transmission without EGR
2. Automatic Transmission without EGR
3. Manual Transmission with EGR
4. Automatic Transmission with EGR
PASSAT 2.0L W ITHO UT O BD-II 1 HS
Manual Transmission with EGR and EVAP 2 AG
Automatic Transmission with EGR and EVAP
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