Hey Guys,

I've got a 2003 Passat V6 SE 18 months ago that's having a wide range of problems recently. Wanted to get your opinions in the matter. I've lurked around here for a while, trying to find similar situations but nothing has quite covered it, so here goes.

Started about 3 months ago with a coolant leak. 3 mechanics weren't able to find the leak, just said to change the water pump. Between booking it in and getting the work done, the pump failed. Was in the middle of no where, so I drove, overheated, and blew the head gaskets. Got those fixed. While they were in there, found the leak in one of the hoses and repaired it.

Got the car back last week and it's been... odd. On a hot day, cranked the AC up and it was just blowing hot air. It has pumped out cold air since, but that was strange. The left and right brake lights aren't working (the fuse is fine), but the middle one is good. The traction control error light is on, and has been for a while. Last time that happened clearing the error code got rid of it for 12 months. Gear changes have been particularly sloppy and this morning while waiting at traffic lights, then engine cut out and the battery light came on. Restarted the engine and all was good. Reset the ECU by disconnecting the Battery for 20 mins (as I read on a different forum), which helped slightly in the short term, but a it's been a few days and already running like ass again. Drive it in sports mode to control the gear shifts but it's still not great.

I really don't know what's going on since the number and combination of errors are strange. It comes across like the ECU is playing up and needs the errors cleared. Trying to find a place with the diagnostic tool to clear the errors and get the readout.

If you have had something similiar happen or can guess what's going on, I would appreciate any advice or help.

Cheers