Re: Engine light on me Jetta

["stuart" <vr6stu@duesouth.net>]

my check engine light has been on for years, from what i gathre it is very
common; one possible reason that i have heard of is a dirty throttle body
that only takes some cleaning to fix
stu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Ng" <speedie@optonline.net>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 1:12 AM
Subject: Re: Engine light on me Jetta


> 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
>
>