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1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
Posted to European Driveability on 7/12/2006 6 Replies

Calling on VW techs. Got this 96 passat tdi in my shop. Customer complained of more than normal black smoke when car is driven hard. Does not smoke when driven gently. He says fuel economy has gone down too. Does about 30 mpg now. Check Engine light is always ...

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car Vehicle Data

1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI

VIN WVWHG83A5T
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursOn Accel

Trouble Codes

P0605Internal TCM Malfunction
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car Vehicle Data

1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI

VIN WVWHG83A5T
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursOn Accel

Trouble Codes

P0605Internal TCM Malfunction