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

[Dave Cook]

Hey Matt-

I can't remember off the top of my head what exactly that tool is supposed to do, but I do remember seeing it was required before but was able to do the job without the special too.

Get in there and look at it, it should be pretty obvious what the tool is supposed to accomplish.  I think I was able to use a screwdriver to pry it apart or something.

Dave Cook


--- On Sun, 4/26/09, Matt <matt_lisa at sprynet.com> wrote:

> On another note, I was out doing struts today.  I got
> the rears  
> replaced, but when it came to the fronts, they require a
> special tool  
> to spread the strut clamp that I didn't bother to order
> (!).  So I got  
> to button it up and call it a day.  I bought Bilstein
> TCs, and on my  
> maiden voyage with the new rear suspension, I found that
> the back end  
> is tight now.  No more bouncy bouncy.  Highly
> recommended :-D
> 
> -Matt
> http://matt_lisa..home.sprynet.com/
> 
> 
> On Apr 25, 2009, at 11:45 AM, Rolf Pechukas wrote:
> 
> > 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
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