Re: Engine light on me Jetta

[Kevin Ng <speedie@optonline.net>]

on 12/16/00 1:55 AM, Brett Abernethy at babernethy@home.com wrote:

> I have a '97 Jetta GLX and the engine light came on the other day when
> I got in and started the car.  It runs fine - no problems over heating
> or anything.  I was wondering if this was a common problem with the
> cars.  Does the engine light come on for no reason at times, or should I
> take the car in for a check up?

First check that your gas cap is tight.

If gas cap's ok, then most likely it's some sensor that's outta whack, such
as the cam position sensor. Mine just came on a few days ago; it's the
second or third time. I'm getting sick of paying good money for bad sensors.

Kevin Ng
97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue