20 Most Recent 1996 Volkswagen Jetta - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Usually the light is warning the driver the engine oil pressure has dropped below 5psi. You would need to make sure the engine oil level is correct, then have the oil pressure checked or the switch replaced.

you can clean the transmisstion and put new oil in.

Take it to the car repair shop and request a test on the coil. __________XPROG-M

Sometimes if the steering puts pressure on the lock mechanism. Try rocking the steering wheel back and forth while turning the key.

Assuming the water pump is working correctly, my first guess would be air in the cooling system. It has to be bled after repairs are made to get the air out and make sure it is full of liquid coolant.

could be the switch behind the clutch pedal, make sure you are pushing clutch all the way to floor or the switch or wiring issue. Hope it helps is the issue cause thats an easy fix, good luck.

what about the sensor

On the manual transmission you go through the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). Its suppose to go 1/2 way up the teeth marks. Does it not say in the Chiltons manual? I can check when I get home.

bottom radiator hose..engine block end of the hose and vw was nice enough to tuck it ever so nicely right back under ur power steering pump...o and yeah fyi ur power steering pump has to be removed at least dam near it loads of fun for just a thermastat...:)

There is a thin green wire that runs from the alternator the the fuse cluster. My 2.0 golf was doing the same thing. That wire was not getting a signal to the alternator and it would not only continue to run but was over charging my battery and untimely killed it. Re run a new wire and you should be good to go. - Joe

All the windows or just one...?If all>>> Power window fuse or relay is bad.If Only One>> The switch that control that window has a dirty contact or the motor it self.Mai Lor

First, high mileage, older car - loss of mpg.
Second, have you heard of keeping your car in good running shape - meaning doing the maintenance an a regular basis?
Change the oil on time, change the air filter, make sure every thing is working right, make sure the tires are wearing right.
All this contributes to good mpg - but older high milage - loss of mpg.
Can't fix that!

Code 00264 = N91 Solenoid faulty. It controls torque coverter lockup function. needs to be replace. Crappy job, transmission oil must be drained before you can get to it. Check out http://volkswagen-polo-highline.blogspot.com

These engines require a LOT of amperage from the battery. A battery's amperage output is severely decreased in the cold weather. If your battery is old, it may not have the power to turn the engine over. Your solutions are (1) warm the engine to allow for easier turn-over and (2) put a charger on the battery to keep it warm in cold weather. The first can be accomplished by having your dealer install a soft-plug block heater. As to charging the battery, be sure the charger is one that monitors the battery's charge and turns itself off when the battery is fully charged.
If this does not help, then your cold cranking may have caused your starter to begin to fail. Good Luck and stay warm!