Shift light shenanigans

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> 
> From: Matt <matt.proc@gmail.com>
> Date: 2005/08/30 Tue PM 05:41:33 EDT
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Shift light shenanigans
> 
> Anyone know what might cause both my oil light to blink and the shift light 
> to flash randomly? I had an uneventful drive to the store just now, but when 
> it came time for the return trip my instrument cluster put on a light show. 
> The oil light/buzzer has come on previously when I experimentally used a 
> lower weight oil (not anymore) and once or twice for a moment while turning. 
> I'm somewhat disturbed by the shift light, as this was the first time I've 
> seen it lit up in the year I've owned the car.

I have had similar problems when a ground was loose or bad...

David