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Tue 23 Jun 2015 22:03

Vw Passat 2.0 tdi - Handbrake hell - Passat pain

Hi I've got a 2006 registered 55 plate vw Passat 2.0 tdi , I've been having intermittent problems with it sticking on etc so have been leaving it in gear . It has just failed an mot test due to the parking brake not working . After some research I was told to replace the switch , The switch number is 3c0 927 225a and was told that a 3c0 927 225b was compatible however after changing it it worked and then got stuck on . Is this switch compatible? Or is the problem something else . The new switch also seemed to stick to the sides of the hole its placed in as if it's not the correct size .
Please help as need car and cannot afford big bills

Cheers Simon

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Wed 24 Jun 2015 18:00

Vw Passat 2.0 tdi - Handbrake hell - dieselnut

It's usually the motors on the rear calipers that fail.

The plastic body cracks then lets in water & crud & they eventually seize.

The motor is held on with 2 torx screws to the caliper but are quite expensive for new ones.

The new ones are better designed ( fitted from 2008 ) & don't usually break.

Once you remove the motor you can wind the handbrake screw out so the car can be driven again & as you say, leave it in gear when parked as a temporary measure.

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Wed 24 Jun 2015 20:16

Vw Passat 2.0 tdi - Handbrake hell - Passat pain

Dieselnut

Many thanks for the advice I'm going to give it a go tomorrow night after work . Roping my mate in to give me hand as he's quite good generally with cars . I'll let you know how I get on .

Thanks again

Simon passat pain

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