20 Most Recent 2002 Volkswagen Passat - Page 9 Questions & Answers

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readings taken downstream (exhaust) with the O2 sensor are telling your computer that the catalytic converter is not doing its job well enough (it is reading too high an exhaust content of carbon monoxide or hydrocarbons) the solution is to replace the catalytic converter assuming the engine and its other management systems are performing healthy ....good luck

Check that all bulbs are working, if one of the indicators light is gone it will tick faster.

When this happens usually you have to replace the indicator light relay, you find it in the fuse box.

Fuel pump is in the tank under your rear seat

Each system uses the other to function. When there is a problem with one, both warning lights come on because both systems are disabled. You would need to get the systems checked for trouble codes to proceed.

I have a 2000 Passat V6. They told me that same thing. To replace the gaskets is easy. You just remove the covers and the air filter box and unscrew the 6 bolts holding the valve cover on it and there you go. You want to clean around the gasket service and add a little bit of sealant to the edges. Replace the old gaskets and put everything back together, be careful not to overtighten the bolts, can flatten out the gasket and cause oil leak again. On the right side of the engine, you have to remove the coolant box to get to it. Same procedure....

Get the any codes in memory & Google them

Sounds like the module for the signals has gone bad. Good luck take your check book.