Warning lights problems

Warning lights: Luminous indicator that is usually placed in the dashboards and warns about a possible problem.
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Oil pressure sensor!!! Red light beep!!

Volkswagen Passat 2011 1.6 TDI  276000 miles
While I’m driving oil pressure light beeping 3 times!!! I change oil pump! Oil pressure sensor! What next??
Maxi from Ireland 8 years ago  
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Alik from Great Britain 4 years ago
I have the exact same issue. Changed the oil pressure sensor but the issue persists.
Rao Vinay from India 2 years ago
Same issue here. What is the solution
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Warning lights

Volkswagen Passat 2017 Sedan 20000 miles
All my warning lights are on at the same time.
Linda from United States 4 years ago  
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5 reports 
Linda from United States 4 years ago
After I picked up the car and headed home, I noticed that the blind side warning lights did not come on. I’ve called and I have to take the car back in so they can see why I’m not real happy that I have to drive across town again.
Nick from Trinidad and Tobago 2 years ago
Can someone help me here
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The dashboard does not light up when I put the key in the ignition

Volkswagen Passat 2009 Combi 180000 miles
It doesn't start anymore, when I put the key in the ignition, the dashboard doesn't light up anymore
Nomadic from other 2 years ago  
NO
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DnaK from United States a year ago
My dash lights stopped working. The fuse is OK. Are there any more fuses somewhere for me to check?
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Random 'Bing' noise from Dash No warning lights

Volkswagen Passat 2007 comfortline 165 miles
While driving there is a random Bing noise that comes but no warning light on dash. It's not regular can cone at 120k or while waiting at lights. Just bought the car so no idea if it's a big problem or not Please help
Fiona from Ireland 9 years ago  
FI
1 reply 
Nobbie from Great Britain 7 years ago
Could be your outside air temperature sensor, will bong if it gets below 3-4 C to warn them my be ice.
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4 warning lights ABS ESC Tire Pressure Airbag Volkswagen Passat Sedan

Volkswagen Passat 2016 Handbag 132850 miles
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4 warning lights ABS ESC Tire Pressure Airbag Passat 2016
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Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2016

4 yellow lights on same time:
Abs
Esc
Tire Pressure
Airbag

Cruise control not working. Is it ABS sensor problem?

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Nabeelku from United States 2 months ago  
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No dashboard lights when key inserted

Volkswagen Passat 2011 Sedan 2.0 l closed top 13553 miles
Hi
I have check all fuses thy fine But no lights on dashboard and can start. Yellow steering lock sing flushes on dash and dissapear
Fuses checked Battery 12.2v
I initial problem - button handbrake sweetch had problem
Dix Mec from Lesotho 2 months ago  
DI
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Constant Bong noise SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Passat 2007 Estate/2.0TDI/DSG Auto 98000 miles
Just after I start up the car, a constant 'bong' noise appears. It stays on all the time in the background and remains on for a few minutes even when I switch car off.
There are no warning lights on dashboard and car seems to be running normally.
I have checked what I can and everything seems normal.
Any ideas?
Martyn from Great Britain 4 years ago  
MA
Rank 8
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Bruce from United States 4 years ago
This noise could be caused by a variety of issues, and it will be helpful to diagnose and repair the problem to ensure that your vehicle is running properly. Here are a few things you can try:

Check for any loose objects inside the vehicle. This noise could be caused by a loose object inside the car, such as a coin or a piece of paper, vibrating against a speaker or other hard surface.
Check for any visible damage to the car. The noise could be caused by something coming into contact with a moving part of the car, such as a stone hitting the underside of the car or a loose piece of trim rubbing against a tire.
Check the exhaust system. The noise could be caused by an issue with the exhaust system, such as a loose or damaged exhaust pipe or muffler.
Check the brakes. The noise could be caused by a problem with the brakes, such as a worn brake pad or rotor.
Check the suspension. The noise could be caused by a problem with the suspension, such as a worn or damaged strut or shock absorber.
If you are unable to identify the source of the noise or if the problem persists, I recommend having a mechanic diagnose and repair the issue to ensure that the problem is properly addressed and the vehicle is safe to drive.
Martyn from Great Britain 4 years ago
Thank you for your comment but unfortunately it is none of the above.
This is a built in warning for something not major enough to have a warning lamp but is a regular, repeated, bong. Just loud enough to be heard inside the car. About once a second; bong,bong,bong,bong,bong... etc
It happens whilst stationary or moving and continues for a while after everything is switched off and I get out of the car!
Normally I'd have popped to my local garage but being the time of year...
In order not to damage anything, I'm trying not to use the car too much until everything opens up again on Tuesday. But if I knew the reason beforehand...
Thank you.
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
@MartynI see. In that case, please let us know what it was once you're able to diagnose it. And happy new year!
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Martyn from Great Britain 4 years ago
I spent some time with it today and found out that the alarm sound was coming from the dashcam!
I've only had it a couple of months and it seems that the microSD card causes an alarm to sound when it's full/locked/requires reformatting...
(a Nextbase 422GW if anyone interested...)
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LOW REVS will not go above 2000 rpm

Volkswagen Passat 2011 SALOON 1.6TDI 70000 miles
Sitting on driveway can only get just over 2000rpm no warning lights on dash to tellme the problem the engine sounds fine,idles at 850 rpm very smooth
chas. from Great Britain 10 years ago  
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Rank 4
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chas. from Great Britain 9 years ago
Since mailing you with my problem i have discovered that on the road the car runs great,as it should but still only get up to 2,600 rpm on driveway
chas. from Great Britain 9 years ago
I have been in touch with the seller and i am to take the car back on thurs 30th i discovered the software is not talking to the ECU and this has put the car into limp mode but only on the driveway or stationary,any where on the road under load the car seems to be fine,i will report back after the workshop vist.
Butters from Ireland 9 years ago
Hi did you find out the problem. I just put a deposite on 1.6 tdi model and noticed it did d same. The dealer then got another car around and started it up and it did the same. Wudnt rev past 2500rpm. He said they are all like that when stationery.
chas. from Great Britain 9 years ago
All vw tdi engines are the same revs on driveway will not go above 22-23000 revs this was confirmed by my mot station it is all down to DPF it cuts emissions. [diesel particulate filter] when parked no need to rev the car up.
Butters from Ireland 9 years ago
Yeah did some research myself and said the same, it just seemed strange almost as if the airflow meter was goosed. Good to know. Thanks for the reply.
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Engine managing light SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Passat 2007 2 lt petrol 150 miles
Light stays on but does not seam to affect cars performance
eric from Australia 8 years ago  
ER
3 reports 
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Andybaron from Great Britain 8 years ago
Hi Eric your engine management system will illuminate your light under many conditions the main 1 I would say with your car will be an oxygen sensor an exhaust leak or your catalyst efficiency. Due to the technology incorporated into your vehicles ecu your vehicle will alter its fuel it’s air ect automatically to compensate for the fault. So you wouldn’t notice performance issues. If it’s a bad 02 sensor your car could be over fuelling and running rich this in tern can melt your catalyst and cause illumination of your Eml. And you wouldn’t notice a problem till your car dils emissions for over fuel or on emissions. My advice would be have the car diagnosed if it gives codes relating to oxygen sensor or cat efficiency you have just found your problem and I’d recommend you have it fixed at the earliest opportunity. I hope this information helps. Vw can also have issues with wiring harness and ignition coils but there usually more noticeable as your car would have a slight misfire. Regards andy
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My Passat problem with epc light

Volkswagen Passat 2003 Manual 100000 miles
Every time I am driving the epc light and management light coming on and car just cut off
Can any one help
Mr butt from Great Britain 10 years ago  
MR
39 reports 
Rambo from Great Britain 10 years ago
My 2L TDI may have similar problem. Engine cuts down to limp mode when I try accelerate.
Andybaron from Great Britain 8 years ago
Your engine cuts down to protect itself as it has a fault I suggest you buy a vag.com diagnostic device and perform a scan of the vehicle this will shed some light on the problem you have and potentially save you time and money. If you don’t understand how to use the device I’d be happy to help and explain what your issue is when the scan is done and you send me the log :)
Adarnell1012 from United States a year ago
I have a recent report can you help me understand it please!? I have a CReader Elite and it gives me great scans I just don't know what to do with them or where to start!
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Aslam from United Arab Emirates 2 months ago
Yes I have same issue can't find a solution when ignition on EPC error comes after starts it's gone any one knows about that ,works done had change coil and plug but not error goes
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EPC, Battery, engine lights all on and won't turn over

Volkswagen Passat 2013 Passat 126923 miles
So I have a 2011 VW Passat, it was working fine yesterday and when I got in the car today it wouldn't start. The battery indicator light is lighting up in red, and the EPC and check engine light we're all popping up in yellow. When I start it, it's getting power but it's turning on and off on and off on and off. It's like trying to get power to all the other parts of the car and failing to do so. What's wrong with my car? I checked the oil and the oil is fine I tried to jump it and that wasn't the problem either. What do I do?
Mrs. Mihlberger from United States 3 years ago  
MR
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Kawsarah from other 3 years ago
The installation of the new battery on the computer must be done at the repair shop
T.L. from United States 3 years ago
Wait… “new battery”? he only stated that he’d tried to “jump it & that wasn’t the problem either”. No “new battery”, nor anything else -new- was added/changed if taking his inquiry @ face value. Just fyi & i’m letting u know in hopes some1 SOMEwhere CAN answer this cuz i had similar issue w/my old Passat i USED to own.
Gsus787 from United States a year ago
@T.L.I change my battery and mummy radio won’t start. It’s stays on a loop. And all these lights are on…

A friend told me the same thing about the new battery, have to take it to a repair shop so they can set the computer and battery together
Paula from United States 2 years ago
Could the issue be the starter relay
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Mobilizer Active

Volkswagen Passat 2006 2.0T Automatic Fuel 169650 miles
So i recently got this well used Passat 2006 2. Ot Fuel but the Immobilizer Active message display which wouldn't let the vehicle come on could drive a sane person insane. I notice this becomes very intermittent during the day time when the weather is high as it rarely happens in the mornings and evenings. A technician advises me to change ECU which i did , vehicle runs for 3 days displaying different incompatibility signs and finally parks up after 3 days. Now i am back to old ECU with very intermittent Mobilizer Active messages. Anyone has an idea how to manage this ?
Thanks to hearing back.
Timothy from Nigeria 5 years ago  
TI
15 reports 
Valcor from United States 3 years ago
I have this same experience. Any resolution?
Heba from other 3 years ago
Me too my car gives the message immoblizer active in the hot weather and it doesn't run until i open all doors and wait for the car to become cooler. I don't know how to fix it.
Bugzy from United States a year ago
At first it only happened to me during the day when Passat is left out in the sun. Now it happens all the time despite the time of day, even when it’s cool out. Only way to start it is to disconnect the battery for at least 15mins. Reconnect battery and it starts without any issues. I now carry a 10mm socket just for that purpose.
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Abs light on dash won't go away

Volkswagen Passat 1998 1.8 20v sedan 226938 miles
Ru s fine abs light just won'tever turn off I tried to disconnect the battery but that didn't work
98Passat from Australia 9 years ago  
98
5 reports 
glennch from New Zealand 2 years ago
Abs light on, how to fix ie turn off all tests show brakes good etc
zayzex from Turkey 12 hours ago
Has the problem been resolved? If so, what did you repair?
glennch from New Zealand 12 hours ago
We sold it as is a couple of years ago
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Suddenly a light come out and my car out of power

Volkswagen Passat 2007 2.0 tdi 113000 miles
This yellow light come suddenly when i am on long routes and my speed becomes down while i am driving. When i stop my car on hard shoulder and turn off my engine after 5 minutes i again start the engine and light is gone
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Ahmi from Great Britain a year ago  
AH
5 replies 
Islam from South Africa a year ago
Is your brake pedal hard?
Ahmi from Great Britain a year ago
No. My brake pedal is fine
Vlados662 from other a year ago
Скорее всего это проблема со свечами накала, надо бы их проверить а желательно поменять)
pati from other a year ago
Das hatte ich auch. Muss was in der Batterie ausgewechselt werden
Jovan from Serbia 2 months ago
That is turbo vacuum, i had that problem
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Noisy shuddering at rear end, even at slow speeds

Volkswagen Passat 2007 2.00 ltr saloon s.e.l. 93000 miles
Until four weeks ago, i would have rated my passat as one of the best,then during a mot, i was advised that the front tyres were going to need replacing. I replaced them two weeks ago fitting bridgestone 235 /45 / 17 to replace old michelins. As soon as they were fitted i noticed severe shuddering from the back end, with very uneven running back tyres goodyear 235 /45 /17, which seemed reasonably healthy. After having front tyres balanced for the second time, the problem refused to go away !! yesterday i consulted premier tyres, who said " simple you need new rear tyres !!! they were duly fitted, all the wheels rebalanced, and,guess what, problem is every bit as bad DOES IT SOUND LIKE SAWTOOTH ? if so what can i have done ??
poorme from Great Britain 10 years ago  
PO
14 reports 
Bubba123re from Canada 8 years ago
If tires are believed to be good and balanced should rule out bad rim. Depending on milage bad wheel bearing or alignment may be a issue.
poorme from Great Britain 8 years ago
Thanks for help !!! sold passat 2 years ago bought a lexus gs450 h car , which is absolutely great, but yhanks again archie
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Strange noise

Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.6 Bluemotion  110000 miles
When I attempt to drive/take off in 1st gear I am hearing a
Strange knocking noise,. Once I have picked up speed and changed to 2nd the noise is gone... No problem in selecting gears, just this noise. The other day when I was changing gear I found a vibration in the clutch pedal. Anybody any ideas as to what this might be. No warning lights etc on dash... The mouse started 2 days ago and I think it's staring to get worse.
MG32St from Ireland 8 years ago  
MG
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Andybaron from Great Britain 8 years ago
Sounds to me like your thrust bearing / concentric slave is failing. Easiest way to check this out is start the car and depress the clutch does the noise change ? Then release it to compare a good bearing should sound the same always pressed or depressed. Hope this helps
Rustle from Great Britain 5 years ago
I have a similar if not the same issue - when setting off in 1st gear i hear a grating knocking noise only starts when setting off in gear as i take the pedal up. I think its also in 2nd but hard to hear over the engine. It apears to be more previlant on an uphill start.
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Airbag problem

Volkswagen Passat 2006 Estate manual 12850 miles
My airbag light has come on again i had it reset 3 times any ideas how to keep it turned off
Thanks
Pjones from Great Britain 10 years ago  
PJ
3 reports 
Robbie from Great Britain 10 years ago
I had the same problem and it was an airbag scrim the cover was replaced on the steering wheel where the scrim was and problem sorted.
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Airbag fault light

Volkswagen Passat 2004 airbag fault light is on 98000 miles
The airbag fault warning light is continuously on. Please advise if it is too dangerous to use. Thanks
yogiboy from Great Britain 10 years ago  
YO
7 reports 
yogiboy from Great Britain 10 years ago
Please advise if it is too dangerous to use. Thanks
Pop's from Great Britain 10 years ago
Hi mate the airbag warning light is just to say that it is deactivated because of a fault so it's not dangerous it just means they are not working that's all the light is for
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The oil lamp is constantly on

Volkswagen Passat 1999 1.9 TDI 186000 miles
No matter how much oil I put in the car, the light is always on
Ryuga from other 2 years ago  
RY
1 reply 
lex10500 from other 2 years ago
Проверь датчик открытия капота
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Too many problems for a new car

Volkswagen Passat 2019 4 door 58000 miles
Vehicle just wouldn't start. Had dash lights and radio. Towed to the dealership and it took them one week to figure out what was wrong with it.
Lost the cooling fan for the transmission. The epc light is now on.
Dave from United States 3 years ago  
DA
1 report 
Steve from United States 2 years ago
2012 TDI towed to dealer. No dash light or radio. Told the radio is blown.
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VW Passat 2015

Volkswagen Passat 2015 sedan 200000 miles
I am getting the EPC as well as the Engine icons on my dashboard. The mecanic told me the turbo has to be replaced... The car looses power especially when I turn on the AC,I would like to know your opinion. Thank you
Mr.G from United States 7 years ago  
MR
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brusko5645 from Mexico 2 months ago
Tengo el mismo problema alprincipio pense que solo era cunado prendia el aire acondicionado, pero despues es cuando piso el pedal a fondo para rebases!!
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The engine is not working.

Volkswagen Passat 2014 engine 200000 miles
The engine light appears on the dashboard.
mohamad23 from Palestine a month ago  
MO

Epc light comes on

Volkswagen Passat 2015 Sedan 89000 miles
Is it possible that for my fuel pump module to trigger the epc light and it also feels like lose of power, mine is a 1.8 turbo gas
Alie from Belize 2 months ago  
AL
2 reports 

Intermittent No Start / Rough Start and or crank

Volkswagen Passat 2012 TDI SE 194000 miles
Have a 2012 VW Passat TDI SE with 194k miles on it. I just ran into another issue with it not wanting to start with the DPF light and flashing glow plug light only on while turning over the engine. When it does want to start after 5 or 6 tries, the lights go away. And sometimes it will start and then immediately die, or it will start and drive with no issues, or it will not start at all and just keep turning over. Some more info on this car, I do have a power draw coming from the newly replaced remanufactured alternator (about 0.6 amps) so I have to unplug the battery every time I park it. I… Read complete
Aaron from United States 3 months ago  
AA
Rank 3

Noise when accelerating

Volkswagen Passat 2015 Hatchback automatic  117130 miles
Hello... I have small concern about my vehicle, it is 2015 VW Passat 1.8L 4 door TSI model... I hear a noise ( hising ) every time when accelerating and when it comes between 1500 -2000 RPM ( don’t know is this amount ok )...Vehicle does not lose any power, one other related sound coming from engine or vehicle... No check engine light or even no any codes from OBD reader...
Thank you for your help
Zeljko from United States 6 months ago  
ZE
2 reports 

Speed sensor lights in dash

Volkswagen Passat 2012 2.5 350000 miles
I changed my brake rotors and pads ever since then my car shows ABS lights, TPMS and Airbag lights on my dash. When i scanned with OBD scanner it shows rear right speed sensor fault so i changed it with a brand new one directly from VW and the lights are still on. Anyone have any clue on how to fix it? Please help
Romi from Canada 6 months ago  
RO
4 reports 

Coolant system malfunction

Volkswagen Passat 2002 GLS, station wagon, manual 5 speed 170000 miles
Had the check engine light come on a few times, the code is something to do with the coolant system. The temperature gauge doesn't like to register. Replaced the temp sensor, flushed the system, and checked for air pockets... nothing. The fuse was a little loose for the gauges, replaced it. Any ideas? Unsure if directly related, but the radiator housing unit is dual fan. I've been told that only one fan (as it is) would be spinning until i turn on the AC. Should both be spinning regardless, or is that not normal and potentially connected to the issue at hand?
MISTIC291 from United States 8 months ago  
MI
1 report 

Airbag light staying on after reseting it

Volkswagen Passat 2013 Estate  93000 miles
I had airbag light come on so reset it was ok for a day or 2 then it came back on was told could be the wires under the seat any idears please
P 2 THE V from Great Britain 9 months ago  
P2
2 reports 

P205b adblue problem

Volkswagen Passat 2013 2.0 tdi 70000 miles
Adblue checkengine lightened up
Lukabazali from other 10 months ago  
LU
2 reports 

Engine light

Volkswagen Passat 2013 Sedan 51000 miles
Constant engine light that was erased but shows again
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Mona from South Africa 10 months ago  
MO
1 report 
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