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peagreenpassat
21-02-2011, 11:52 AM
Hi Everyone. Here is the problem. The engine management light came on a while back and more recently the oil can lit up- the yellow one (not the red one). My dashboard is lit up like its Christmas.
I checked the oil level and that was fine, took it for a service, oil change etc but light is still on. The oil pressure switch and sump level sensor were both changed but lights are still on. Any ideas?

I did read that it might be something to do with a short in the bonnet release wire. Or maybe a blockage in the oil uptake pipe in the sump. Do these sound feasible.

Anyway my passat still drives like a dream and looks good for a 9 yr old, despite its constant interior leaks and the fact that the central locking on passenger door has stopped working....

Sam
21-02-2011, 12:11 PM
Top culprit is the bonnet microswitch, which is "only" a few quid/euro.

You'll need to touch the battery cables together after replacing it to fully clear the light.

peagreenpassat
21-02-2011, 02:27 PM
Thanks Sam,
I will give it a go