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We had the same radio problem with a 1998 Golf after discharging a battery and when a starting motor and later an alternator broke. I had to reset it in some fashion; cannot remember what I did but the information was in the manual. I do remember a fuse had to be replaced once. The jerky motion could be a non related item such as water in your fuel filter. Had that problem also.
Also had the A/C issue and it turned out that the motor for the fan was burned out. Now the car has to be running in order to turn on the A/C and the A/C must be turned off before the car is turned off. That's the way it should be done anyway but now it's necessary or the motor goes again. Still have the Golf and we drive it daily. I still have the Passat but hate that money pit and can't sell it. I've been trying to think if there is anyone I dislike enough to give them the Passat.
P1545 - which has something to do with the throttle body. Recommended procedure is a throttle body cleaning. I replaced that sucker once, and it was $700, so I don't want to do that again
P1600 - Something about low voltage at terminal 15
P1857 - Load Signal Error Message from Engine Contr. - Googled it, and it said something about cleaning the MAF sensor
P0102 - something about a potential fault with the MAF
I picked up some MAF cleaner and throttle body cleaner. Cleaed the MAF, sprayed the throttle body cleaner into the TB as best as I code, cleared codes, I also tried the reset procedure for the TB that I found on another forum. I cranked it up and ran it, and it still ran rough. Shut it off and cranked it again a few more times. I pulled codes again, and the only one I got this time was P1545 - the TB code. It might be the MAF is fixed or it just hasn't sent another code as of yet.
I am now going to try to take the throttle body out for cleaning rather than just spraying into the intake hose. We'll see what happens. I definitely don't want to spend $700 on an 11 year old car.
Thanks for the tips!
I did do an MAF cleaning, and that cleared the MAF-related codes I was getting, but I am still getting the TB-related code. Hoping to link up with someone with VAG-COM software in a day or two to see if we can get it reset.
Thanks!
I wonder how many times that when we have trouble with our cars it is not the car but the mechanic just trying to make a living. I have a boat with two 454 cubic inch Crusader engines in it. I do all the maintenance myself because it is hard to get service away from the marina. My engines are 1984 vintage and they purr like a kitten. I wouldn't think of having a mechanic touch them. I always think I would be in worse shape.
Good luck.
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Chuck Hanson
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Krzys
Just guesses....
Does anybody know if ABS computer is under one of front seats?
Water intrusion problem?
Krzys
I have owned Volkswagens all my life, new and old, but I will never buy another new one again. Pre-1975 bus, squareback, or notchback, maybe . . . but nothing new!!!
Signing out . . .
Joe
I have replaced the Oil pump, Oil switch, Oil filter and Oil but it continued.
I have just replaced the top cylinder gasket and have even washed the radiator, but it persisted. We have scanned it with VAG-COM (VCDS) software, but no fault was seen.
What do you think could be the likely fault? What do I do?
Please help.
Are you using a high quality brand-name German filter?
Has anyone plugged in an actual analog gauge to get a PSI reading (to make sure the sensor is not defective?)
If the gauge shows an actual low reading, and if you are using the exact oil specified by VW (probably a synthetic?), and a good oil filter, then you may have a big problem here.
The oil pump does not control the oil pressure, only the oil flow. The oil pressure is controlled by a number of factors, one of them being the clearances of your engine bearings.
The only other thing I can think of is if your engine has an oil pressure relief valve, and if that is stuck open. (in other words, completely bypassing your filter).
I'm betting on coked oil clogging the oil pickup tube in the sump, but that only a WAG (if it's a turbo).
I am a new user of the carspace,could you please tell me something how to use it.
Thanks.
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Here's a good set of instructions:
http://support.edmunds.com/faq-Forums-852.aspx
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My question is "Can they both be right?" At what point to a say good bye to the car...the Blue Book is about $1500. I have never had a car this old before and some guidance would be appreciated. I know the water pump will probably be going soon too..help!
Since it's a 1.8 Turbo the first thing I'd check for is oil gelling problems.
Did you find out the issue, I ahev the exact same issue, dropped the car at VW yesterday and they can't seem to figure the issue out, will update when finished, 87K miles,
Search past engine light posts and you might find where someone indicated the sensors are left and right and cost approx, $300 each.
I am open to anyone correcting me.