also you could try to find someone in the Area with a Vag-com. there's an email list out on vortex who has which version Vag-com.
I got Vag-com. I can't use it on the newer can-bus cars, but if you need a scan or want to log some info on your passat let me know.
I will probably be at the TST meet tomorrow.
I came from Chevy too. My two preivous ones were a 1996 Red Chevy 2dr Z71 tahoe sport.
my truck tha tI got rid of when I went to VW. 1997 White Chevy of the same model above.
I do miss my trucks, though not the mileage. I going to look for one in a 6.5 Turbo Diesel. I love the big blazer/2dr tahoes.