NOT ANTI-THEFT YOUR THROTTLE BODY MEMORY HAS BEEN LOST YOU WILL HAVE TO BRING IT TO VW OR SOMEBODY THAT HAS A SCANNER THAT WILL RESET THROTTLE BODY CHANNEL 98
This is most likely related to the anti-theft system in the car. Try unlocking and relocking each door using the key, then restart the car. try it with the car off, the car on, try every possible combination of locking and unlocking each door using the physical key. Good luck.
SOURCE: Engine warning light and engine vibration 2002 VW Passat
The flashing is telling you that the engine is mis-firing, the dealer will run a test to determine the cylinder that is mis-firing, chances are it is something simple
SOURCE: 1998 vw beetle stalled
Sounds like you have a gremlin running around under the hood, just kidding. The check engine light was probably caused by a failing sensor, or it could have been a loss of oil pressure due to the old oil. If the problem never returns then I think it is safe to say it was a loss of oil pressure, but if it is a failing sensor this will occur again. When and if it does happen again do not reset the computer, take the car to an autozone(they diagnose check engine lights for free) if you have one around you. The diagnostic will tell you exactly what sensor has caused this, but if you reset the computer ther is nothing to diagnose. And a dealer or shop can charge 60-90 dollars for the diagnsis. Based on my expirence if it is a sensor it is probably the MAP(Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor) this sensor is probably the only one that will completly shut down the car, most other sensors will fail and your check engine light comes on but the car stays running.
Hope this helps
SOURCE: gauges say no pressure in engine 1995 vw golf
There are two pressure switches. One for oil pressure and one for a dirty oil filter. Are you sure you've changed the right switch. If car drives for 30 mls it doesn't sound like you need an engine. The spluttering is likely to be completely unrelated to the oil warning I suspect.
Cheers John
SOURCE: 98 VW Beetle 2.0L, Check engine light with OBD Code PO118
BTW - if you have less than 100,000miles you might be able to have your cat replaced under warranty by the dealer. In Canada it's 160,000km.
SOURCE: engine misses, then shut off, won't start again
not sure about the 2008 model, but the earlier ones had coil pack problems. it looks like part of the rocker cover with around four torque screws holding it down and one multi plug at the end on the n/s of the engine. oh they used to blow the fuse at the same time for the engine management. 30amp dooor pillar/"A"post area.
test by removing the coil pack, fitting the spark plugs into the plug outlets. earth the body of each plug and crank the engine, you shoukld see a spark, if not then there are other tests before confirming the coil pack. let me know how you get on.
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