Phaeton Forum ‘FAQ’ (Frequently Asked Questions)
IMPORTANT SUGGESTION (HINT)
If you are looking for information about a specific topic, use the search function of your web browser (for example, Internet Explorer or Chrome) to search this page for words related to what you are looking for. For example, if you want information about XM radio, press "Control + F" on your keyboard, then type in the word 'XM' or the word 'radio'. Your web browser will then search this entire thread (5 posts) for any instance of the term you specify. You can then click on any interesting links you find to go directly to the post.
There are 5 posts below in this "table of contents" for the Phaeton forum. Discussions and topics have been grouped according to category.They are organized as follows:
First Post - Information that is helpful to the new Phaeton owner during the first few weeks of ownership (commonly asked questions).
Second Post - Modifications, retrofits, keeping the car looking new.
Third Post - Troubleshooting problems, information of interest to Phaeton Service Technicians.
Fourth Post - Technical reference material.
Fifth Post - Pre-purchase information for those readers who are considering buying a Phaeton.
*** PLEASE NOTE - If you find water in the front footwell, or even wet carpets, be aware that the Security Controller (known as the KESSY) lives just under there. There have been cases of cars self-running the starter motor to destruction, or even fire, caused by this water. Search this web page for the word water for more information. ***
IMPORTANT SUGGESTION (HINT)
If you are looking for information about a specific topic, use the search function of your web browser (for example, Internet Explorer or Chrome) to search this page for words related to what you are looking for. For example, if you want information about XM radio, press "Control + F" on your keyboard, then type in the word 'XM' or the word 'radio'. Your web browser will then search this entire thread (5 posts) for any instance of the term you specify. You can then click on any interesting links you find to go directly to the post.
There are 5 posts below in this "table of contents" for the Phaeton forum. Discussions and topics have been grouped according to category.They are organized as follows:
First Post - Information that is helpful to the new Phaeton owner during the first few weeks of ownership (commonly asked questions).
Second Post - Modifications, retrofits, keeping the car looking new.
Third Post - Troubleshooting problems, information of interest to Phaeton Service Technicians.
Fourth Post - Technical reference material.
Fifth Post - Pre-purchase information for those readers who are considering buying a Phaeton.
*** PLEASE NOTE - If you find water in the front footwell, or even wet carpets, be aware that the Security Controller (known as the KESSY) lives just under there. There have been cases of cars self-running the starter motor to destruction, or even fire, caused by this water. Search this web page for the word water for more information. ***