Re: Check engine light

["John Darwak" <jpdarwak@flash.net>]

Sounds like what happened to me once after I powerwashed the engine down at
the car wash. The problem should go away. Take her (the car I mean) for a
good run (inland maybe?) and it should clear up. After a few days the light
should shut itself off (if it is an OBDII car-don't know about OBDI).

--
John Darwak
'97 GLX Sequoia/Biber Beige

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>From: jettaglx-Digest-Owner@igtc.com (The VW Jetta GLX Mailing List Digest)
>To: jettaglx-Digest@igtc.com
>Subject: The VW Jetta GLX Mailing List Digest V3 #229
>Date: Sun, Sep 5, 1999, 5:53 PM
>

> Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999 08:11:32 -0700 (PDT)
> From: cc-vw <the_nixter@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Check engine light
>
> Would like a diagnosis.  Am going to bring the glx in
> the shop regardless, just wanted some feedback.
>
> Been hit with hurricane Dennis lat couple of days.
> Has made driving...well...wet to say the very least.
>
> Ran late this morning so I just started the girl and
> took off.  (normally, I let her warmup)  Noticed that
> she was sputtering along (more than usual from a cold
> start).  Stop in to get gas.
>
> When I left the station, the check engine light came
> on.  Any guesses? What exactly does the OBD thing
> monitor?
>
> Since Dennis is giving us rain, I did have to drive
> through many standing puddles of water to get around
> last night.  Could water under the hood cause this?
> And if I let it dry, will it go away?  I only ask this
> question, cause I had a similar problem with my 94
> sport.  Hit a HUGE puddle (lake) of water and the
> thing went whacky.  When it dried, it was back to
> normal.  Any help would be great.
>
> Thanks.
>
> nix