Warning lights problems

Warning lights: Luminous indicator that is usually placed in the dashboards and warns about a possible problem.
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ASF Warning Light

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTD 90000 miles
Adaptive Front-lighting System fault and i dont know how to fix this.
Jamie from Great Britain a year ago  
JA
4 reports 

Turn key to start only red lights come on dash. No turn over or start

2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 6 speed manual 180000 miles
2004 series 5 VW golf 2.0 FSI 6 speed manual
Gibbo from Australia 2 years ago  
GI
1 report 

Brake wear warning light

2014 Volkswagen Golf Wagon 83000 miles
Just had brakes replaced, rotors machined, new pads, new brake fluid and replaced brake fluid cap. Mechanic cannot get the brake warning light (brake ware on center dash) and “brake” both in red on the right to go off. It appears only when the car is in motion and it’s intermittent. Also getting a false right front running light very intermittent.
Anyone?
John
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Webtrendjohn from United States 2 years ago  
WE
6 reports 

Transmission failure SolvedSolved

2006 Volkswagen Golf 121500 miles
Hello, I have a Volkswagen Golf gti 2.0. I was driving when suddenly the transmission stopped working and the check engine light turned on. The error codes were 0784 and 0829. I turned off the car, erased the codes, turned it on again and was able to drive home normally. What is it happening?
ina from United States 11 years ago  
IN
7 reports 
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Vannie from United States 11 years ago
Check the transmission sensor.
Niki from New Zealand 9 years ago
How do you erased the error codes?
desertpatriot from United States 6 months ago
OBD11 diagnostic tool is a must
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ABS, ESP dysfunctions SolvedSolved

2009 Volkswagen Golf Golf 6 - 1.4 TSI 122 100000 miles
3 errors : 3 beeps + 3 dashboard lights : brake, ABS, ESP
It seems to be linked to the ABS block after a diagnosis with VCDS
Marco03 from other 2 years ago  
MA
Rank 6
7 reports 
azer from other a year ago
J'ai actuellement le même problème
A tu trouver une solution a ce problème ?
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Marco03 from other a year ago
Je viens de faire réparer le block ABS.
Il s’agit d’un défaut connu de VW avec une durée de vie de 100 000 km.
2 possibilités :
- soit démontage et réparation du bloc en atelier (solution la moins coûteuse)
- soit remplacement et reprogrammation du bloc ABS
Chez VW, cela coûte 3200 euros…
azer from other a year ago
Merci pour ton retour
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EPC light came on and the car started running very roughly SolvedSolved

2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 64000 miles
I was driving on an interstate highway doing about 75 when the car started riding very roughly and the epc light came on. When I slowed or stopped, it was not very responsive. Start up from stop was not assured.
Sportywagen from United States 3 years ago  
SP
7 reports 
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Sportywagen from United States 3 years ago
I didn't solve it. The Volkswagen dealership fixed it, but it took almost a week. It was a damaged harness.
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Oil light comes on but the oil level is fine SolvedSolved

2010 Volkswagen Golf Hech back 17529 miles
Oil light comes on but the oil level is fine
Jakes from other 2 years ago  
JA
9 reports 
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Pistanek from Great Britain 2 years ago
what colour is the oil light? if its red it doesnt tell you the oil level but the oil pressure. the red means its too low and if you drive on it for a few minutes the engine will basically eat itself away. check your oil pressure sensor or even change it if its red. if it doesnt help check your oil pump and oil filter
زكريا from United States 8 months ago
فحصت حساس الزيت وتم استبداله ومضخة الزيت وفلتر الزيت ومازال موجود ضوء المؤشر الاحمر
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High fuel consumption SolvedSolved

2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 130000 miles
Do my car a VW golf 6 TSI with CAVD engine was in an accident impact was on the drivers side we ended up replacing the dashboard and everything, it’s been 2years before I drove it, now it’s back on the road we noticed some errors the most worrying one being the flap regulator, replaced it and car improved performance wise and then came the misfires, and EPC light, checked the plugs they seemed okay nothing to worry about, so swapped the coils and saw the error moving with and then I changed that particular coil and we were good, stepped on it no errors, drives fine but the fuel consumption is… Read complete
Jaye from Malawi 3 months ago  
JA
Rank 7
1 report 
Rapture from Norway 3 months ago
I am by no means an expert, but here is a checklist i follow

Coils/Plugs
O2 sensor?
Breaks (partially) locked up?
Air filter'

I have had this issue twice on my older Audi A6 and my Passat. Both times it was the O2 sensor. (I might just be extremely unlucky though)
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Jaye from Malawi 3 months ago
Thanks mate for the reply, I have checked the O2 sensor cleaned it and the coolant Temp sensor and the Map sensor and so far it seems to have solved the problem, unfortunately I did all those sensors in one go so I wouldn’t really tell which was which but If I was to pick one I would say the coolant Temp sensor, it was corroded heavily than the O2 sensor and the map sensor
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Hi when I switch key on engine light won’t show in dashboard , I M

2016 Volkswagen Golf Bwa 100000 miles
Hi when I switch key on engine light won’t show in dashboard , I M
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Sele from South Africa 2 years ago  
SE
5 reports 
Denny from other a year ago
Golf 7 tsi blue motion its high on fuel consumption
khoa from other a year ago
Xoay hết vô lăng sang bên trái phải vài lần rồi tắt máy để 5phút rồi khởi động lại xe
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Check engine

2012 Volkswagen Golf 120 miles
Check engine , problem moteur
Hirouki from other 2 years ago  
HI
1 report 
Ben messaoud jilani from other 2 years ago
J'ai un problème bruit au niveau du colonne de mon golf4
Denny from other a year ago
What if my golf 7 tsi is warning me of auto start stop errors than the engine right start blinking continuously?
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Epc limp mode after 4000 rpm

2014 Volkswagen Golf Gti 170000 miles
After 4000 rpm the EPC light comes on and the car goes into limp mode had a diagnostic scan done
Wayn from South Africa 8 months ago  
WA
2 reports 
alex from Australia 3 months ago
What was the issue? for me it was several sensors copping damage and therefore not reading/reporting so the computer shuts off the car to prevent further damage. MAF or oil pressure sensor?
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Car dies when light comes on

2013 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 151000 miles
Epc light comes on and car dies
Jimmy from United States 10 months ago  
JI
3 reports 
MC HA from Belgium 4 months ago
Alarme EPC s’allume au tableau de bord au démarrage , que faire ?
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My electrical system

2004 Volkswagen Golf hatchback 218000 miles
My hazards and indicators and gauges and my dashboard lights are dead
K.Ficks from South Africa a year ago  
K.
1 report 
Gilberto from other a year ago
Tengo un Golf gti 2015 el carro se descarga después de un día estacionado se le metió el escáner y dice que tiene una fuga de corriente se checo y la presentaba en la cerradura izquierda delantera se le cambió duro unos días normal y volvió a descargarse la batería y ya no le encuentran la falla que podrá ser
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Epc and slippery light

2010 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 200000 miles
The epc is always on. The slippery light is always on and the car cannot move or drive faster.
What's the right throttle body for the above mentioned car. ?
Elias from South Africa a year ago  
EL
4 reports 
Leshiba from other a year ago
When EPC and slippery lights are on the car comes to a stop and if it continues in motion air-conditioning goes off
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Car will turn off while driving

2016 Volkswagen Golf Glow plug 90000 miles
Here’s an improved version of your text with better clarity, structure, and grammar while keeping the details intact: Volkswagen Golf 7 (2016) 2.0 TDI Issue – Need Help Hi everyone, I have a 2016 Golf 7, 2.0 TDI, which I bought from South Korea via Autowini. The car arrived in Albania on June 25, 2024. Initially, it had no issues, except for one time in traffic when the start-stop system was on—it turned off and had to be restarted manually. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Shortly after, I changed the oil, filters, and timing belt. I hadn’t driven many miles at that point. First Iss… Read complete
Myrto from other 2 years ago  
MY
5 reports 
Jayj from other 8 months ago
Sounds like the fuelpump is failing
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Sudden excessive oil usage

2014 Volkswagen Golf 80000 miles
Dealer changed my 2014 golf tai manual at 105000 km Had problems with stop/start controls and engine light(picture of engine) and for 5-10 sec the car would stutter etc and the engine light would disappear On 3rd attempt fixed and car running great
Suddenly at 115000 km oil light came on and I but 1 litre of oil inn at 119000 km light came on again. Car has never even driven hard and can't understand why it would suddenly use oil no leaks and garage floor clean
Justice from Australia 9 years ago  
JU
15 reports 
Sandra from United States a month ago
Now can't get it to start
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Zéro communication prix obd

2002 Volkswagen Golf 374000 miles
Quand je passe la valise de diagnostic sa m affiche aucune communication de la prise obd au calculateur donc impossible de passer le Diag
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Yanis from France a month ago  
YA

Doesn't start just cranks no engine light

2008 Volkswagen Golf Jatchback 2021154 miles
No engine light pump not responding and engine light not displaying
Booster from South Africa a month ago  
BO

Crank doesn't start

2008 Volkswagen Golf Jatchback 202845 miles
Doesn't light the engine light
Booster from South Africa a month ago  
BO

Check engine light

2008 Volkswagen Golf Wagon 314258 miles
Check engine light on always on the dashboard
Tubby Ogbebor from Nigeria a month ago  
TU
1 report 

Flashing glow plug light and check-engine light on a 2016 VW Golf 1.6

2016 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback, 1.6 TDI diesel, 6-speed manual 143000 miles
I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI diesel with a six-speed manual transmission. The car has covered approximately 230,000 km (143,000 miles). After driving for approximately 10–15 minutes, the glow plug warning light sometimes starts flashing. Occasionally, the check-engine light also comes on at the same time and remains steadily illuminated. If I switch off the engine and restart the car, the warning lights may temporarily disappear, but the problem can return later. On other journeys, I can drive without either warning light coming on. The fault therefore appears to be intermittent. E… Read complete
Elias from Sweden 3 months ago  
EL
1 report 

Light on dash

2015 Volkswagen Golf 80000 miles
Check engine light is on the dash
Jhelman46 from United States 4 months ago  
JH

Car vibrates while stopped in Drive

2004 Volkswagen Golf Golf Mk5 Hatchback 1.6FSI Automatic 154000 miles
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 5 with an automatic transmission. When I stop at a red light or while waiting in traffic with the transmission in Drive and the brake pedal pressed, the car starts vibrating. In addition, every 3 to 4 seconds there is a stronger shake or jerk. This only happens when the car is stopped. When I start driving, the vibration disappears.
Spark plugs and one ignition coil have already been replaced, but the problem is still present. There is no warning light on the dashboard.
What could be the cause?
Golfff from Germany 4 months ago  
GO
2 reports 

Startproblem

2009 Volkswagen Golf 250000 miles
Hej jag har en golf tsi 2009 manuell, jag har nyligen bytt kjedja och har ibland start problem speciellt när bilen har stått stilla, ibland när jag startar bilen så kommer den igång och samtidigt EPC OCH MOTOR LAMPAN lyser men efter nån sekund försvinner och bilen kommer igång
Kan nån hjälpa mig?
Reza from Sweden 4 months ago  
RE

Air bags light

2005 Volkswagen Golf Vw golf 5 1.9 340000 miles
All the time is airbag lights
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Arsimi from Monaco 4 months ago  
AR
1 report 

Red steering wheel light

2013 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2013 1.6 250000 miles
I have a red steering wheel light on,i have a multifunctional wheel fitted but none of the controls work because there is no module that supports it meaning it was a blank steering wheel from the factory
Anid from Albania 7 months ago  
AN

Manual Transmission Gear Drop Issue Under Acceleration

2013 Volkswagen Golf Station wagon 1,6tdi 105000 miles
The car has a manual transmission. There are no warning lights on the dashboard. When I press the accelerator hard, the dashboard briefly shows a lower gear and the RPM needle rises, then everything returns to normal instantly. While driving at a constant speed in 5th gear, the car sometimes shows it dropped to 4th gear on its own, then goes back to 5th without me doing anything, while the RPM needle rises and then normalizes.
Rami from other 9 months ago  
RA

Airbag light on

2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 turbo 85000 miles
All controls in steering wheel don’t work and airbag light is always on
Matt from other 10 months ago  
MA
4 reports 

Over 2500 rpm limp mode check engine on dash and glow plug sign spiral

2011 Volkswagen Golf golf6 90000 miles
Over 2500 rpm limp mode check engine on dash and glow plug sign spiral. I have 2 codes p0234 and p00af
bitzu from other a year ago  
BI
2 reports 

When heated up the car starts to stall and doesn't engage gears

2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 178000 miles
The car stalls after a few miles of driving and accelerates but does not engage gears. Also door locks on and off while the dashboard cluster turns alot of warning lights on.
Cheenoh from other a year ago  
CH
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