High pressure Light/ Turn off Engine Worning message

Tiny
BWSCHROCK
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  • 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 2.0L
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
The oil pressure light has come on but the temp gage is a little slower to heat up to normal. Doesn't knock or anything out of the ordinary. Have had problems with the oil pan screen getting clogged. Oil Levels are to speck. Distance I normally travel is approx. 45/miles a day during the week. Haven't had any problems other than that. What could be causing the sensor to go off or low or high pressure to get higher/or lower besides the pump?
Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 6:26 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
Check oil pressure with a mechanical gauge, this will screw in there the oil pressure sensor fits, if the oil pressure is correct to specs, it will be a faulty sender, check this first.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 AT 12:14 PM

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