Hi all,

I'm having a puzzling technical difficulty with my Passat, I've visited this forum in the past before to find solutions for other issues, but I can't seem to find anything relating to my current issue.

My car's a 2008 B6 Passat 2.0 TDI 170 PD.

I was driving back last night and the engine suddenly cut out - all electronics were working fine and there was no engine noise, it was as though the key had been pulled out. The engine wouldn't restart straight away but after a few attempts it restarted. With me being within 5 minutes of home I thought I'd try and get it back. It eventually cut out again as I got home. Upon pushing the key in again I got a buzzing noise as if a electrical contact wasn't being fully made. OBD showed that there were some electrical signal errors for the Immobiliser, Steering Lock, ECU, and a 'Terminal 50'. It still starts but after a short while it will cut out (I haven't drove it, only started it).

Has anybody experienced anything like this before?
I've read about the seemingly-common Steering Column issues with the B6 passat, but all of these talk about the car not starting and releasing the steering lock, rather than the car cutting out.
Can the ignition barrel be replaced with the aid of VCDS?

Many Thanks,
Shaun