Applying the indicator they will blink but then stop

Sounds like an indication of a burnt out bulb. Check the front bulbs

Replace the motor/module on the transfercase. It has an internal short. Don't replace it. Soon you will have to replace or rebuild the transfer case and the motor.

http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Complaint/2002/Volkswagen/Passat/Electrical+System

http://drizzten.com/blargchives/000193.html

hope this helped Tim

This is a mileage interval light that trips every 3,000 to 5,000 miles that indicates an oil change is necessary. You do not need a special tool to change your oil, nor do you need to bring the car in to the dealer.
1. Sit in the driver's seat of the Passat and close all the doors.
2. Position the trip/odometer button to display the odometer mileage reading, then hold it down with the forefinger on your left hand.
3. Turn the ignition key to the "key-on/engine-off" position to turn on all the power options for the Passat without actually starting the engine. At this point, a service indicator light will display (in the form of a wrench).
4. Press the minute adjustment button on the clock (or turn the knob clockwise on European manufactured Passats) and release the trip/odometer button.
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Probably a bad bulb. When it stops blinking, see if one bulb is on outside. If it is, replace the other one. If this is happening to both sides, replace the flasher.

THE PROBLEM COULD BE IN THE CLUSTER.IT COULD BE A LOOSE GROUND WIRE.OR A BAD CLUSTER.

just press the clock button for a few seconds then press it again for few seconds and it should stop blinking once it stops blinking press the clock button down again and hold then once it starts blinking release the clock button and adjust the hours and minutes

The relay for this is in the hazard switch itself (thats what makes the clicking sound when you indicate). So if you can source one (maybe from a breakers yard) that would be the first thing I'd replace.

Just a idea. If the car is running at idle and the oil light blinks , it usually from low oil pressure. At a idle your seeing the light respond to the revolutions of the engine. ! thing to try is to replace the oil pressure switch on the engine block. And #2, Most causes in a VW is that the vehicle overheated at one time and weekend the oil pump,or massive amount of miles.

replace the battery in the remote .it will stop working even before the batt is completely dead.
has anyone worked on the car lately?