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

[Matt_Lisa]

lol, I tried the screwdriver trick!  Let's just say there's no way that puppy is coming off without the special tool.  That clamp is tight!  I have one on the way.  It's only $15 for it, so not too much harm done.  

I also had to order new swaybar bushing clamps, as VW changed them in MY2002.  I didn't realize this when I ordered new bushings, so now I get to wait on those as well.

-Matt
http://matt_lisa.home.sprynet.com/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Cook <davevw at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Apr 28, 2009 11:19 PM
>To: Matt <matt_lisa at sprynet.com>, VW Diesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
>Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] 2001 Golf GLOW PLUG CIRCUIT error (was Headlight Issue - cont'd)
>
>
>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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