R36 Technical Information and DIY.

[revivor]

Link on where to get Bosch Aerotwin wipers for your B6 Passat -
Bosch 980S Aerotwin Flat Windscreen Wiper Blades, Twin Pack 24 inch (600mm) & 19 inch (475mm)

Got it for AUD$37 shipped. Takes around 2wks to be delivered.

[veedub36]

Can any one tell me what the distance from the centre of the wheel to the underside of the guard front and rear for a R36 unmolested sedan

Thanks

[maclean_cherry]

Can any one tell me what the distance from the centre of the wheel to the underside of the guard front and rear for a R36 unmolested sedan

Thanks

I'll measure my eyebrow height this afternoon for you.

MC

[revivor]

DIY: Install Canbus LED turn signal on R36

DIY to install CANBUS Leds for the R36 front turn signal.

After doing some researching, I've found that my R36 has a similar type of connnector as found in the B6 Audi models (ie. reversed polarity connectors like the CK socket configurations ie. positive & negative swapped at the turn signal connector which is why Leds would not work when installed).
3157 Led Tail Light & Turn Signal Selection and Trouble Shooting Guide
So I confirmed the polarity using a multimeter and tests using wires & LED as a test platform before going any further.

There may be other solutions but I choose this path.
1. Will need the following items (~30min):
- 2x Canbus Bay9s/H21W Leds (be mindful not to get LEDs with a large dimensions too as they may not fit into the hole in the turn signal assembly) I've still got a balance of 2 after selling 2x to Timlin. or 6pcs/lot high quality free shipping 9 SMD5050 bulbs ,baY9s lights,h21w led auto,baY9s canbus lights-in Light Source from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
- 2x automotive waterproof connectors from Jaycar Automotive Waterproof Plug & Socket Set - 2 way - Jaycar Electronics
- wire stripper, (+)screwdriver + crimping tool

2. Disassemble the turn signal housing using a (+) screwdriver.
3. Remove the housing and then twist the turn signal bulb assembly to remove it from the housing.
4. Remove the bulb and cut the wires making sure its long enough to install the connector in between. Install the wires and reverse the polarity at the new connector (brown wire to green wire vice versa)
5. Reverse the procedure for re-assembling the turn signal housing.
Done.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzD-0qgRAhrHX1lZZXpJbXBBUFU/view?usp=sharing

[RedDiablo]

Does the R36 Haldex Coupling have a replaceable oil filter like the R32 golf?

[RedDiablo]

The answer to my own question is no it doesn't have a replaceable filter. (At least not on the 2009 model)

[Retired23]

Hi,
Can anyone specify the differences between the MY08, MY09, MY10 & MY10.5 models?

[Elmura]

I have different wheel weight of the standard 18" Omanyt wheel vs what user "gead" stated on the first page. I weighed mine with 50% worn tyre (Michelin Pilot Sport 3) and total weight was 23.4 kg. New MPS3 tyre is ~10kg based on tirerack.com specifications, so I'll allow 1.5kg weight loss for tread wear. This brings wheel weight to ~33 lbs (15kg).

As for the MY changes, I'm curious too. I know the MY10 I have has an LCD MFD dash display and blue needle instruments vs the red of the earlier series.

[Passat R36]

MY09 got White MFD with new cluster already
MY10 got the newer climate control
MY10.5 got MDI as standard

[adam_j_bradley]

I was wondering the same thing!

[xR360]

Hello, just to recap on the 19" (& 20") wheel questions for the R36 wagon, could anyone pls help out with the following info:

1) What is the actual centre bore on the R36? (found conflicting info)
2) What size tyres are you rolling on and how do they ride (strapes, bumps, noisy etc) on 19's or 20's?
3) Is there any wrong way of calculating the right fitment and tyres? I've had a look on willtheyfit.com and just trying to understand for real life how it reflects & what tyre width and profile etc (assuming standard R36 suspension thus far)...

Your assistance is much appreciated

[dannyjak]

Centre bore is 57.1mm

[xR360]

Centre bore is 57.1mm

Thanks dannyjak!


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[fried]

Apologies, but I've been unable to find this information, nor do I currently have the time / tools to pull off my wheels.

Can someone please let me know if the R36 uses Wheel Lug Bolts of Wheel Lug Nuts? What should I be ordering when fitting after-market wheels (and subsequently are they both measured as M14x1.5 27mm?)

Thank you

[Elmura]

Can someone please let me know if the R36 uses Wheel Lug Bolts of Wheel Lug Nuts? What should I be ordering when fitting after-market wheels (and subsequently are they both measured as M14x1.5 27mm?)

They're bolts. Wheels only need to match the PCD of the wheel hub, have similar offset, and be at least as large a diameter & width of original so to maintain handling balance, braking balance, and AWD balance. You may need to read up some into this if you aren't staying with original spec.