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I hope you're still around because I need step-by-step instructions on how to fix the never-ending beeping of my oil sensor on my 95 Cabrio, and I signed up on this Web site specifically because you seemed to be able to fix what has been driving me crazy. It also seems this is a problem other people have had with their VWs.
So... No leaks. Oil pressure is fine, but the light and alarm won't stop. They usually go off with high rpms. My local dealer doesn't seem to want to touch it, so I thought I'd try to do it myself. While I'm good at electronic/mechanical things, I have very little idea what I'm doing. I don't even know where the oil filter is in my car. Can you walk me through it? My local mechanics seem to have given up on me and my rather beat up vehicle.
Thanks!
Oh yeah, I bought the car used many years ago and it did not come with a manual.
I am new to this site but wanted to say thanks for the tip. My check engine light was on 2 days after I had taken it in to be fixed. The mechanic had repaired some vacuum hoses on 3 lines. After I drove the car for a day it was back on w/the same error code (P1582). I had seen your post and asked him to clean this part and he must have not taken my girly advise. My boyfriend did as you said and the light has been off ever since. I am the new owner of a 2002 Red Cabrio and loving it, even if it does come with a few repairs. Thanks Again!
Glad to have helped with the check engine light. Thanks for the feedback. FYI -- We are still doing it from time to time - it still needs it-- with over 150,000 miles!
Greetings Again. We've found another solution to a persistent P1582 code. It nearly had us stumped, so we drove it with the light on for nearly a year! We found the EGR valve was stuck. Our EGR valve (Exhaust Gas R?) is located at the back of the engine. It is a valve; piston like. It was frozen due to an excessive amount of gunk, apparently from the exhaust. After a removing a few bolts, throttle body cleaner, a good smack from a hammer to loosen the piston, Never Seize, and W-D 40 for good measure, the light has stayed off. We have over 150K on our 99 Cabrio GLS convertible and recently bequeathed it to our teenage daughter, who loves it. Good Luck!
HallKaneA
Ernest
Sorry, not much additional info beyond the original post. The two men who did the work aren't available to me now. Unfortunately, the check engine light is now back on. So, while there was alot of gunk found there, it is not our only problem.
HK
I had it in to mechanic who is "puzzled".
If anyone has any info plz help..
The breather tube was broken and I had that replaced. And then had the codes cleared from the computer. The check engine light is not on but also does not come on when the key is in the ignition. Is it possible that the bulb is burned out? I did not have a VW shop look at the car. Is it possible they could not clear the codes completely from the computer? Any help is greatly appreciated!!
If anyone has any info plz help..Thanks