Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1998)
Oil Pick Up/Strainer: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Oil Pressure is Too Low
17 07 13
Aug. 17, 2007
2013233 Supersedes T.B. Group 17 number 07 09 dated Apr. 11, 2007 due to
procedural change of removing the second inspection of oil suction strainer and replacement of oil return line.
Condition
Vehicle Information
Engine Oil Pressure Too Low, Light is ON, Engine Flush
Technical Background
The low engine oil pressure condition may be caused by a restriction of the oil pump suction line strainer.
Production Solution
N/A
Service
Preliminary diagnosis reveals an actual low engine oil pressure condition (engine oil level is OK and oil pressure switch, instrument cluster, wiring
harness, etc. are OK).
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Place the vehicle in "service position".
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Remove cylinder head cover.
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Remove plastic oil deflectors from the top of intake camshaft.
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Inspect all camshaft bearings (remove only one cap at a time) for damage.