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Subject:Re: Coolant leak followed by the ox sensor and altenator lightsglowing.
From:Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
Date:Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:58:54 -0500

Finn Runyon wrote:

Upon entering the NJ Turnpike, both the OX

> sensor and alternator idiot light came on and stayed on for the duration of
> the trip.  Not sure if it was just time for that silly Ox counter to trip, or
> if it is related to the leak?

If any coolent/water was sprayed from driving, back to the alternator this will
explain the ox & alt light coming on.
They both share the same power source, and when shorted to ground through water
the lightS come on usually dim.
Once it dries the lights should go dimmer and eventually off.
When you wash the engine this happens on all Volkswagens.

Let us know if this was the case.

Rob

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