Consumer Review Video - 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2005 Passat

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2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Lights Reverse Light (replace bulb)
Replace reverse light

White light when you back up - yup, they burn out and you can replace them with bright LEDs

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Coolant (Antifreeze) Flush Coolant
Coolant flush

Flushing the coolant in your car is not that hard and will extend the life of your engine tremendously - learn how here!

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Lights Headlight (replace bulb)
Change a burnt out headlight

Avoid tickets and accidents with both working headlights! New bulbs are much brighter too

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon Fuse (Engine) Replace
Change an engine fuse

If you have an electrical component that doesn't work, try replacing the fuse first

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo Wagon
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