I have a 2002 jetta. The oil light comes on and blinks for 10 seconds and then stops. There is enough oil in the car. What could this mean? thanks for the help

Asked by supermom2389 Mar 20, 2014 at 07:23 PM about the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

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Your ECU is receiving a hi or low voltage from the oil pressure sensor. Possibilities could be a faulty sensor or you really may have a problem with your oil pressure which I doubt, but still can't rule it out. 2002 Jetta 1.8T's are notorious for this problem.

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