2003 VW Passat Codes
dstaha68
11-11-2008, 11:25 PM
Three weeks ago, my Passat started running really rough. I put the code reader on it and got codes P0304,P0305. Everything I read on the internet pointed to the coilpack. I've since replaced the coilpack, all ignition wires, and all spark plugs. Guess what? Now I have even more codes. Now I have codes P0301,P0303,P0304,P0305,P0306. Why are 5 of 6 cylinders now misfiring?
I have the v6 engine.
I have the v6 engine.
dstaha68
11-12-2008, 12:14 AM
I took out the new plugs and new wires. I put the old ones back, so now the only thing new is the coilpack. NO CODES!!
The plugs were Bosch platinum. Would this cause the codes?
The plugs were Bosch platinum. Would this cause the codes?
veedubmechanic
11-16-2008, 09:35 AM
either
A- the wires were on incorrectly
b- the poor quality bosch plugs you installed caused the misfire codes
I only put NGK plugs in any car I work on accept gm I put in acdelco
A- the wires were on incorrectly
b- the poor quality bosch plugs you installed caused the misfire codes
I only put NGK plugs in any car I work on accept gm I put in acdelco
dstaha68
11-17-2008, 05:29 PM
With everything now working correctly, I decided to do an experiment. I pulled out one old plug, and replaced with the Bosch plug. The codes returned! So, new plug out, old plug in.......no code.
I never would have thought the Bosch plug would cause the VW computer to reject it, but it does.
BTW, changing the coil pack was EASY, less than 5 minutes. I couldn't believe it.
I never would have thought the Bosch plug would cause the VW computer to reject it, but it does.
BTW, changing the coil pack was EASY, less than 5 minutes. I couldn't believe it.
veedubmechanic
11-19-2008, 10:22 PM
bosch makes poor quality everything
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