Troubleshooting A "check Engine" Light?

lakwriter · 04-09-2006, 04:55 PM

I have an 03 Allroad that I bought less than a month ago. Just this A.M. my check engine light came on. Also having a VW, being that the light was not flashing and there seem to be no obvious symptoms, I am not significantly concerned. Restarting the car to come home from my short trip did not make the light go away, so I guess it wasn't just a fluke.

Is there any way I can troubleshoot the cause for the indicator light before I call for a repair appointment?

Thanks!

mrubin3227 · 04-09-2006, 06:59 PM

Check your gas cap..A loose gas filler cap set off my check engine light..possibly you didn't tighten enough when you filled up..it should click, or you might need a new gas cap...good luck...mike

**AllWheelGrip** · 04-09-2006, 07:22 PM

do find out wut it is u have to get a vag-com its the dealers way of hooking u in
but i say its nuthing serious i bet like a 02 sensor is out or something to do with emissions

lakwriter · 04-11-2006, 09:51 PM

Ok, the light appears to be a fluke. When I am not in a hurry and do the two-stage starting process (turn key to first position to turn on instrument panel, then start) the light doesn't come on.

Leave it to my husband to break my car - he was the one driving when it came on!

Anyhow, all seems to be well again...but I will be looking into that VAG-Com stuff!

**kazyee** · 04-13-2006, 12:00 AM

lol.... never trust a man and a german....

**AllWheelGrip** · 04-13-2006, 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by lakwriter@Apr 11 2006, 06:51 PM
Ok, the light appears to be a fluke. When I am not in a hurry and do the two-stage starting process (turn key to first position to turn on instrument panel, then start) the light doesn't come on.

Leave it to my husband to break my car - he was the one driving when it came on!

Anyhow, all seems to be well again...but I will be looking into that VAG-Com stuff!

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glad everything worked out well

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04-09-2006, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
lakwriter Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8 Gallery: (0)	I have an 03 Allroad that I bought less than a month ago. Just this A.M. my check engine light came on. Also having a VW, being that the light was not flashing and there seem to be no obvious symptoms, I am not significantly concerned. Restarting the car to come home from my short trip did not make the light go away, so I guess it wasn't just a fluke. Is there any way I can troubleshoot the cause for the indicator light before I call for a repair appointment? Thanks!

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04-09-2006, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrubin3227 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9 Gallery: (0)	Check your gas cap..A loose gas filler cap set off my check engine light..possibly you didn't tighten enough when you filled up..it should click, or you might need a new gas cap...good luck...mike

04-11-2006, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
lakwriter Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8 Gallery: (0)	Ok, the light appears to be a fluke. When I am not in a hurry and do the two-stage starting process (turn key to first position to turn on instrument panel, then start) the light doesn't come on. Leave it to my husband to break my car - he was the one driving when it came on! Anyhow, all seems to be well again...but I will be looking into that VAG-Com stuff!

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