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#6592 of 6636 Re: 2006 VW Jetta 2.5 - Airbag warning light [lok888] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Jun 27, 2012 (9:43 am)

Replying to: lok888 (Jun 26, 2012 1:15 pm)
There was a TSB for a re-flash procedure for some glitchy air bag light warnings, but I don't know if this applies to your situation. You might ask the dealer to review the TSB and decide if this is a possible solution:
 
  
TSB 69 11 01
 
February 17, 2011
 
Otherwise, the answer to your question is "no"--a scanner cannot usually identifying the EXACT part that is bad---it could very well be a sensor.

#6593 of 6636 Re: O2 Sensor [speedyjed17] by jstalford

Jul 13, 2012 (8:35 am)

Replying to: speedyjed17 (Nov 02, 2005 8:58 pm)
I have just changed mine i was looking for the answer too

#6594 of 6636 Jetta? No Thank you. by flowerfarmer

Jul 26, 2012 (7:09 pm)

Hi All, I have owned many VW's from buses to rabbits and by far the worst VW I have ever owned is my 2000 Jetta. I Purchased this car in 2002 when my pregnant belly could no longer squeeze under the wheel of my bus. Not the best decision I ever made. A German friend actually apologized on behalf of her country when she saw my car. Everything that could break or fall off of that car has: all cup holders, radio antenna, those plastic faux grill things on the front, not to mention the recalls and the fact that my engine check light is just always on and when I take it in for service, the light ALWAYS COMES BACK ON BEFORE I EVEN GET HOME. Where on Earth are they making these things? It can't be in Germany. China? The Czech Republic? I have a 1975 Bus with Westfalia conversion and it is in much better shape than that Jetta. The final straw? The car is on it's way to the nearest VW dealer, in Yakima, because we all know the process if you lose your electronic key. And us unfortunate VW owners East of the Cascades...don't get me started. Is it meant to only be a prima donna coastal car? Why did Carter VW not warn me? I strong armed my insurance company into paying for the tow. I will not be putting one more precious penny into that abomination. I will simply go back to driving my bus. Who needs heat and air conditioning anyway. Stay away from the Jetta you VW lovers, I think they are fakes.

#6595 of 6636 Oil pressure warning light and coolant temp indicator malfunction by dastamm

Aug 14, 2012 (4:15 pm)

2012-08-14-02T23:15Z
 
I have two or three problems with my 1991 GL diesel, which just turned over 204 000 mi. The problems might or might not be related. The last attempt at repairs treated them as three related problems. The problems:
 
  1. fuel gauge functioned irregularly and erratically (indicating OK or ¿high? then low)
 
  2. all the time, the coolant temp indicator indicates only barely "warmer" than the "cold" area
 
  3. infrequently and irregularly, the oil pressure warning light and buzzer come on for no apparent reason; accelerate or rev the engine, and they stop. This happens when driving "straight-and-level" and at steady, "in-town" speeds. Checking the engine oil indicates that it's just fine on the dipstick.
 
What we did:
 
  1. Oil system under pressure tested "good"
 
  2. Replaced both senders or sensors for oil pressure
 
  3. Field-expedient soldering by senior mechanic of circuit for fuel gauge
 
  4. The instrument cluster tested "good," so its printed circuit board became suspect. Replacement circuit board was not found.
 
  4. What _might_ have worked: Field-expedient wiring by master mechanic of three circuits might have repaired the problem with the fuel gauge. A few weeks' time will tell.
 
The problems with the coolant temp indicator and the oil pressure warning light and buzzer remain.
 
Before posting this, I saw in the forum the recommendation to test the oil system under pressure. I don't remember whether that was done.
 
About a year ago, I changed engine oil from Kendall-brand "straight" petroleum to Kendall-brand "synthetic blend." (I was told Kendall no longer makes "straight" petroleum oil for specification C.) I use 15W-40 during the Summer; 10W-30, Winter.
 
I find it hard to believe that synthetic-blend oil would contribute to the two remaining problems. I have no impression that, at operating temp, the engine is running so "cool" as to cause the coolant temp indicator to indicate temp that's only barely just above the "cold" area. I also can't imagine that synthetic-blend oil would cause the pressure sensors and such to malfunction.
 
While using "straight" petroleum oil, the oil pressure warning light came on perhaps five times in 15 years. Each time, it was while decelerating and turning right, as when on an exit ramp and decelerating from high speed. I was given to understand that this was because the oil in the pan sloshed away from the intake siphon when turning right at "high" speed. Didn't happen at "in-town" speeds.

#6596 of 6636 Re: Corolla [mfrankel] by tommyriordan

Aug 15, 2012 (11:19 pm)

Replying to: mfrankel (Sep 23, 1999 6:46 pm)
I have a Nissan Micra and its an excellent hatchback with a powerful engine,high mileage of 23 KMpl and hi tech features.But my friend has Jetta and he has to pay a lot on its maintenance.

#6597 of 6636 Oil pressure warning light and coolant temp indicator malfunction by dastamm

Aug 20, 2012 (4:18 pm)

2012-08-20-01T23:15Z
 
I have two or three problems with my 1991 GL diesel, which just turned over 204 000 mi. The problems might or might not be related. The last attempt at repairs treated them as three related problems. The problems:
 
  1. fuel gauge functioned irregularly and erratically (indicating OK or ¿high? then low)
 
  2. all the time, the coolant temp indicator indicates only barely "warmer" than the "cold" area
 
  3. infrequently and irregularly, the oil pressure warning light and buzzer come on for no apparent reason; accelerate or rev the engine, and they stop. This happens when driving "straight-and-level" and at steady, "in-town" speeds (40 mi per h to 45 mi per h). Checking the engine oil indicates that it's just fine on the dipstick.
 
What we did:
 
  1. Oil system under pressure tested "good"
 
  2. Replaced both senders or sensors for oil pressure
 
  3. Field-expedient soldering by senior mechanic of circuit for fuel gauge
 
  4. The instrument cluster tested "good," so its printed circuit board became suspect. Replacement circuit board was not found.
 
  4. What _might_ have worked: Field-expedient wiring by master mechanic of three circuits might have repaired the problem with the fuel gauge. A few weeks' time will tell.
 
The problems with the coolant temp indicator and the oil pressure warning light and buzzer remain.
 
Before posting this, I saw in the forum the recommendation to test the oil system under pressure. I don't remember whether that was done.
 
About a year ago, I changed engine oil from Kendall-brand "straight" petroleum to Kendall-brand "synthetic blend." (I was told Kendall no longer makes "straight" petroleum oil for specification C.) I use 15W-40 during the Summer; 10W-30, Winter.
 
I find it hard to believe that synthetic-blend oil would contribute to the two remaining problems. I have no impression that, at operating temp, the engine is running so "cool" as to cause the coolant temp indicator to indicate temp that's only barely just above the "cold" area. I also can't imagine that synthetic-blend oil would cause the pressure sensors and such to malfunction.
 
While using "straight" petroleum oil, the oil pressure warning light came on perhaps five times in 15 years. Each time, it was while decelerating and turning right, as when on an exit ramp and decelerating from high speed. I was given to understand that this was because the oil in the pan sloshed away from the intake siphon when turning right at "high" speed. Didn't happen at "in-town" speeds.

#6598 of 6636 CLOGGED AC EVAPORATOR DRAIN. by caviterruptus

Sep 04, 2012 (11:03 am)

Water is ponding at the floorboards of my 2007 Jetta. How do I clear a clogged AC evaporator drain on this car?

#6599 of 6636 Re: Cooling Fan Replacement [jmr813] by jdshorrock

Sep 07, 2012 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: jmr813 (Aug 26, 2010 11:24 am)
Do you know if the error codes were P0480 & P0481?

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