Hello! I have a 1998 vw beetle and the reverse lights don't work and the check engine light stays on. I replaced both sensors anf the light went out for a few weeks and now it's back on but still runs ok. I ran my reader and it said something about it running lean and that the o2 sensor was not giving a reading. Can you help??

Resecure loose wire or connectors - If battery charge is low, recharge or replaced battery - Replaced crank position sensor - Replaced starter motor

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in picture sending unit screws in brass fitting just under and to the left of the distributor

I have a 1998 VW Beetle and when I first bought it, (used) shifting into first was the same action for shifting into reverse. They were so close I usually went into first when trying for reverse. I took it to a transmission shop and they replaced part of the shift linkage that is famous for wearing. It cost me maybe $60.00. Now she shifts like a new car.

Hi.check oil pressure with tester it can be bearings that went because of loss of oil pressure

I have a 1998 and I just confronted the same problem. It seems to take like 1 gear in reserve and like 2 gear in 1 gear. Any thoughts? I don't really it should be the transmission since it still works going forward in 2 different gears. Thanks.

P0171 is LEAN and P0303 is misfire number 3 cyl. Its time to stop guessing and pay for a correct diagnosis. Find a shop that works on VW and has the tools to work on it. DO NOT put those Bosch Platinum Spark plugs in that Ottozone tries to sell everybody.

Manual can not tell you the problem relaited to check engine light . I mean point the problem . You have to use scaner to retreive the code from ECU and go from there. You could save a lot of money by retreiving code from ECU in the first place , instead of doing guesswork.

the blue light comes on when cold and goes off when engine is hot enough to use full power.if it stays on,the temp sensor is faulty.

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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