2011 Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F) — Repair Solution

2.0L CFCA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction · Electrical

Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F) Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F)
Year: 2011
Engine: 2.0L CFCA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Electrical
Category: Warning Light / Electrical Malfunction

Customer Complaint

Dash warning light flashing - Oil light.

Some previous wiring repairs had been undertaken at the rear of the engine.

Repairs were to address heat/exhaust damaged wiring, with multiple attempts made.

Problem Summary

Confirmed that the oil light was flashing on the instrument cluster.

Found evidence of multiple wiring repair attempts in harness going to the oil level/temperature sender.

The actual cause for this failure was a missing power supply to the sensor.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVWT511436
Vehicle2011 Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F)
Engine2.0L CFCA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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