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Volkswagen Passat
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Volkswagen Passat standalone ECUs

Volkswagen's mid-size family car; the B5 1.8T version is listed in the data.

Chassis
B5
Years
2000
Engines
1.8T
Layout
4-cylinder, FWD

You have 1 plug-in ECU option for the Volkswagen Passat from Link, 1 of them direct plug-in. The cheapest complete setup is Link at US$1,995 including the ECU. 63 wire-in ECUs can also run its 4-cylinder engine with a custom loom, from US$155.

Prices checked and include the ECU.

Your options for this car

New to this? Three ways to fit an aftermarket ECU explains each one in five minutes.

Plug-in ECUs for the Volkswagen Passat

1 options, cheapest first. Each one links to its full specs and sellers.

Link

TTX Plug-In ECU (Audi TT / VW 1.8L Turbo, PQ34 Platform)

B520001.8T

Manual only; 121-pin two-connector header; 1.8T FWD or Haldex 4WD only; onboard MAP; built-in E-throttle

Direct plug-in
US$1,995Subimods (official NZ price NZD 2984.25)Link TTX (Audi TT / VW 1.8L Turbo, PQ34 Platform) specs & sellers →Maker's page ↗Price source ↗

Wire-in ECUs that can run this engine

Cheapest current unit from each brand with at least 4 injector and ignition outputs, so it runs fully sequential.

Add a loom: built by your tuner or a loom maker. Filter every wire-in ECU by features and price

Find a tuner for these ECUs

Shops with their own dyno that tune the brands above.

About the makers: Link

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