Re: Check Engine Light

[Khan Klatt <khan@mediaaccess.com>]

At 4:44 PM -0500 2/21/2000, Scott wrote:
>Hi, I've never posted on this list before but I have been reading it for
>about 6 months. I have a '98 Jetta GT (sorry VR6 guys) and my check engine
>light keeps coming on, then going off. Sometimes it will stay on for up to a
>week, sometimes just for a minute. I have had this problem for about 3 weeks
>now. Has anyone had a similar problem with VR6 or 2.0L? I would go to the
>dealer and have them check it but my warranty is up and I know they would
>love to charge me lots and lots of money, and I don't have that kinda money
>cause it's all in my new wheels/tires account. Any ideas?

Based on my experience the check engine light comes on (not always, 
to be sure, but quite often) because there is an air leak in the fuel 
system.

Are you sure you tightened your gas cap until it "clicks"? If not, 
you need to tighten it all the way. Otherwise, you probably have to 
take it in.

There is nothing else that I know of that you can do other than to 
tighten the gas cap.

If you do that and it doesn't turn out the light within 48 hours, 
then you need to go to the dealer for a fix.

-Khan


Khan Klatt                                         khan@mediaaccess.com

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