RE: Engine Light Help

["Simpson, Chuck" <chuck.simpson@zeltech.com>]

Well... if your car appears to be running as normal (idle, gas mileage,
acceleration), then you might want to wait it out a few more days and see if
it clears itself.  Sometimes the ECU needs 3 full cold-starts (or more) to
clear a CEL.  It probably has nothing to do with the oil change, although
you should just check the level anyways.

So... just wait for now.  If the light stays on for a few more weeks, then
have the ECU scanned when you save up enough money.  Depending where you
live, some folks own VAG-COM tools and would be willing to scan your ECU for
free if you ask.

The problem really could be anything (cam sensor, O2 sensor, etc. etc.).

-Chuck Simpson
'97 GTI VR6



-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Isaac [mailto:isa@philabs.research.philips.com]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 9:41 AM
To: jettaglx
Subject: Engine Light Help


Hello All,
I am having a problem and would like to here some theories.   About a
week ago I had my oil changed at one of these quick lube places.  A
couple of days later my engine light came on and has been on ever
since.  It is
not blinking.   I have already done the coilpack repair fix and I have
taken off my gas cap and put it back on making sure it is tight.   What
else could it be?   Do I need new spark plugs?   I am really tight on
cash and I want to avoid taking it to dealership if at all possible, but
that yellow light is starting to bother me.

TIA
Dan