[Vwdiesel] 2001 Golf GLOW PLUG CIRCUIT error (was Headlight Issue - cont'd)

[Rolf Pechukas]

hey gang

so I finally fixed the headlight issue
turns out the brand-new bulb I bought was bad
LOOKED fine, but wasn't
replaced and all good

went to get insp sticker and FAILED

why??

b/c the Check Engine light was on

code? 380 - Glow Plug circuit

failed for 'Emissions' (?!)

even though this error has nothing to do with emissions, apparently  
any computer code error gets lumped under 'emissions'

so this Golf has apparently had this GP circuit issue for a long time
PO had the wiring harness replaced to no avail

I remember asking about this a while back, and someone said that the  
GP sensor tests for resistance difference between the 2 sides (2 GPs  
per side) of the GP circuit

if it finds a difference, it registers an error
for some reason, it's finding a difference

no issue w/ GPs - starts fine cold, even thru winter - chick vroom

QUESTION:
is it possible to 'hotwire' or 'jump' this sensor somehow so it no  
longer 'sees' a difference between the 2 sides?
b/c I have 60 days to fix this problem (thankfully it's not 7)

also:
ABS lite comes on intermittently too
could be just wasn't on during inspectn
but I could fix GP issue and still fail on re-inspection for ABS error
any way to jump THAT sensor?

thanks for all your help guys
I do NOT know my way around these late-model cars
looking wistfully at the 81 Rabbit sitting in my driveway

BTW, I'd hate that to sit for too long
anyone want a great Rabbit that needs a head gasket?
new tires, running like a top before it blew, some rust, but a great  
daily driver
just don't know when I'm going to get to the head, and would hate for  
it to rot

thanks again,

Rolf in MA