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Hi all. New to the VW family. Was looking at a new car. Started looking at Camrys and such when I came across a 2003 VW Passat V6 SE Wagon. Got it for that cheap I decided it was taking the risk with it's high kms (185 000) Been pretty impressed so far.
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Welcome to the forum.
Good choice with the wagon, they are a great car.
You need to make sure the 2 water drains under the battery are clear of any debris that blocks them otherwise the battery compartment will flood. This then lets the water seep into the cabin and collects under the drivers seat which is where the ECU for the gearbox sits. If this ever gets water logged you can kiss goodbye to the gearbox electrics and spend a lot of money repairing it.
For added protection I drill a couple of 1cm holes in the floor, one under the drivers feet and another under the rear right passengers feet at the lowest point in the floor. Don't drill through the carpet as this will seal the hole but still let any water out. If you do decide to drill holes make sure you drill where there are no brake or petrol lines or wiring underneath the floor.
Cheers
Paul1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html -
Thanks for the advice PaulComment
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