1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat Hood Latch Release Cable 3B1823531D
OEM Part #: 3B1-823-531-D (3B1823531D)
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Volkswagen Hood Latch Release Cable, OEM part 3B1823531D – a used genuine part from a donor Passat. This cable also replaces 3B1823531C and 3B1823531B. It connects the interior release handle to the hood latch; when it fails, the cable can snap or stretch, leaving the hood stuck closed. Fits Passat models with 1.8L, 2.0L diesel, 2.8L, or 4.0L W8 engines.
Specifications
| Fits Vehicle Model | Passat |
| Fits Vehicle Make | Volkswagen |
| OEM Part No | 3B1-823-531-D (3B1823531D) |
| Compatible OEM Part No | 3B1-823-531-C, 3B1-823-531-B |
| Category | Hood |
Compatible Vehicles
Fits 58 vehicle configurations across 1 make, 1998-2005.
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| Year | Make | Model | Trim | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 4.0L W8 | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 4.0L W8 | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 4.0L W8 | |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 4.0L W8 | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 4.0L W8 | |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 4.0L W8 | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | 4 Wagon | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.8L V6 | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sedan | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 1.8L l4 Turbo | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wagon | 2.8L V6 |