Where Is The Fuel Filter Located? 1996 Passat GLX VR6

[arawak420]

my car is running wierd. when im sitting still it idles rough, and when i take off it acts like it's not getting enough gas and sputters out of 1st gear. it just started doing this about 2 weeks ago, and seems like it's getting worse.


old stella is choking for gas, and i believe the fuel filter is the culpret.

so my ? is, where is the fuel filter on this vehicle so i can change it and see if that is the problem?

ONE LOVE,
Gregory

[lape07]

Originally Posted by arawak420

my car is running wierd. when im sitting still it idles rough, and when i take off it acts like it's not getting enough gas and sputters out of 1st gear. it just started doing this about 2 weeks ago, and seems like it's getting worse.


old stella is choking for gas, and i believe the fuel filter is the culpret.

so my ? is, where is the fuel filter on this vehicle so i can change it and see if that is the problem?

ONE LOVE,
Gregory

Greg,

Any news about fuel filter location. Ran into the same problem myself and not really up to gratify the local dealer with th bucks of changing it...
/Lars

[arawak420]

no luck,havent really checked it out yet

[mchoss1970]

It should be in front of the right rear wheel. More or less under the rear passenger seat on the right side. They can get pretty rusty and ygly so go gently and you shouldnt have any trouble. Make sure you pull the fuse for the fuel pump and turn the car "on" beore cracking any lines. Good luck Mike.

[mchoss1970]

I forgot to mention that your symptoms sound like a cracked ignition module (coil). This has been a problem with these cars. It can be fixed with epoxy or replacing the part for quite a lot of $. Mike.

[arawak420]

where is this coil located?

[mchoss1970]

That will be where the plug wires go into. The opposite ends to the plugs. Look for it on the right side of the engine when facing it from the front of car. It's a black square piece. If you unplug the wires, be sure to make note which goes where before. Keep snowboarding Greg....but dont catch an edge. Mike. BTW, We've had an unbelievable amount of snow this year...it's wicked.

[arawak420]

thanks, we have only gotten about 30 inches total this season, but what can i expect it's L.A., yes L.A.

[boschmann]

VW extended the coil coverage to 70K on the later models, but it probably won't help you with a '96.

[roadrunner_70]

The VR6 coil packs of this era are notorious for cracks and arcing. In Canada, the dealer will charge you roughly $700 to replace them, and of course the wires, and plugs. I have found a short term solution that is practically free, but very effective in my case. About every 3 months, I inspect the boots at the coil, and clean. Then, I place a small amount of dielectric grease inside the boot, and rub it in. I also clean the coil exterior as much as I can. Road salt can contribute to making a good path for the errant spark when the engine is damp. This method usually prevents the spark from jumping and causing a miss on startup. Your results may not be as successful, but it's worth the few minutes it takes. Think of it as regular maintenance, just like checking the oil or windshield washer fluid.