Hello,
I have a 2001 Golf GLS, the check engine light just came on (37796 miles). Does anyone know what it could be? The engine seems to run fine, sound fine and I did not lose any power.Also no smells from the exhaust system.
Thank you Volker
Check engine light
Jul 04, 2003
3 Replies
I think the prudent advice is wait till you notice a real problem unless you are rolling in $$$, in that case go get the computer readout at a mechanic.
As an example mine came on after a bad start in really wet weather where the ignition misfired slightly. It takes 17 normal starts for the light to reset itself spaced over a 10 day period (or something like that.)
I truly believe its programmed to be a $$$ maker for the dealership.
OTOH if you are under warranty & can spare the downtime go for it!
...eric
That light comes on for any of about 100 issues that could be wrong from not having a tight gas cap to more serious problems. Got to have the fault code before any guess can be made.
why would such a new car, with such low kilometers have any sort of problem to begin with. ?
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