2004 Volkswagen Passat (B5) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen

Model: Passat (B5)

Year: 2004

Engine: 1.8L AWT 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol

Area: Engine

Category: Engine Not Cranking

Intermittent non-cranking and ultimately it would only start by powering up the starter solenoid manually.

The owner confirmed that the inhibitor switch had been replaced, but this did not rectify the problem.

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Code	VWB504111
Vehicle	2004 Volkswagen Passat (B5)
Engine	1.8L AWT 4cyl 20v DOHC Turbo MPFI Petrol
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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