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Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Volkswagen Golf. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Volkswagen Golf. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your car’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating …

P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Volkswagen Golf’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …

P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Volkswagen Golf. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen sensors …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Volkswagen Golf’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Golf. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Golf with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Volkswagen Golf. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …

P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Volkswagen Golf. It indicates that your Golf’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …

P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Golf. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Volkswagen Golf as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …