Engine exhaust emission warning kight

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flopsymopsy
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Engine exhaust emission warning kight

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Hello all...

I'm glad to have found this place it seems very well set up and frequented by people in the know.

Could anyone who has had an exhaust emission light on after starting the car post the solution so I can get some help in fixing/understanding my own problem please?

A (non) VW service outfit has said their "computer" does not show a problem but the light is on all the time and is a little worrying.

Should I be driving the car at all as the book says "get to a dealer asap..." but I really need the car to be available.

Any help gratefully received.
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bstardchild
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Bumped from "help"

Guessing MKVI but might be a MKV?
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GaryUK
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Post by GaryUK »

Hiya,

I had this problem on my car and was a little worried at first but it only turned out to be a faulty sensor which was replaced under warranty. Quite a common problem I believe. Your best taking it into a dealer to get it looked at though.

:)
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Post by n3oNx »

Had the same problem. My dealer said it could be some unpurity in the gasoline. After 3/4 days it disapeared. :)
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Post by flopsymopsy »

Thanks for the responses all...

It's a Mk.V (2000) bsardchild...

GaryUK.....was that a lambda sensor?

n3onx...dodgy petrol,oh dear, how will you ever know?
n3oNx
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Post by n3oNx »

flopsymopsy wrote:Thanks for the responses all...

It's a Mk.V (2000) bsardchild...

GaryUK.....was that a lambda sensor?

n3onx...dodgy petrol,oh dear, how will you ever know?
I don't. Just guessing ;)
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I don't. Just guessing ;)

:D At least it's gone...
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Post by carmadaaron »

bump again! :lol:
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