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If you’ve been hearing a chirping, squealing or squeaking sound coming from the engine bay of your 2014, 2015 or 2016 VW Passat TSI with the 1.8 liter turbo inline four cylinder motor, you probably need to change the serpentine accessory belt. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

VW Passat TSI Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your 2014, 2015 or 2016 VW Passat TSI running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter in the 1.8 liter turbocharged inline four cylinder motor. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement filter part numbers) click on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

VW Passat 1.8L Turbo I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

The headlight housings of a 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and the revised 2016 model year VW Passat contain the low beam, high beam, front turn signal, side marker and DRL (daytime running lamp) light bulbs. Check out my DIY instructions for changing a burnt out headlight bulb (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail picture below.

2012-2015 VW Passat Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you’d like to check or change the engine spark plugs in a 2014, 2015 or 2016 VW Passat TSI with the turbo 1.8 liter inline four cylinder motor, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail picture below.

2014-2016 VW Passat Turbo 1.8L Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

 

If you’ve been having a hard time starting the engine in your 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 or the revised 2016 VW Passat on a cold morning and the OEM 12 volt battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the OEM group size and compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

VW Passat 12V Car Battery Replacement Guide

The best place to start troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 or the revamped 2016 VW Passat is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels. To view my DIY instructions for checking or changing a fuse or relay, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 VW Passat Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide

The engine air filter element for a 2014, 2015 or 2016 VW Passat with the TSI turbo 1.8 liter inline four cylinder motor should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced after about 30,000 to 60,000 miles or sooner if you live in a dusty or sandy climate. Check out my DIY instructions for cleaning or changing the engine air filter (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.

2014-2016 VW Passat 1.8L Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the trunk of your 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 VW Passat (or upgrade it to a brighter LED bulb) check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 VW Passat Trunk Light Bulb Replacement Guide

The tail light housings of a NMS (new midsize sedan) 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 VW Passat contain the brake, rear turn signal, reverse and parking light bulbs. Check out my DIY instructions for changing a burnt out tail light bulb (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2012-2015 VW Passat Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb (or upgrade both of them to brighter LED units) in the trunk lid of your 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015 VW Passat sedan, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

VW Passat License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide