My boyfriend just replaced the spark plugs, air filter and changed the oil on my 2000 Beetle and drove it about 40 miles. Just as he got home, the check engine light came on and the car is misfiring...any ideas on what to check? Do we need to have the diagnostic computer to do anything on this car??
2006-08-05 16:00:19 · 7 answers · asked by kneecoalsee 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
I also suspect it's either the wrong plugs or you need new wires, too.
2006-08-06 02:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a spark plug lead is not properly connected, however if after checking the spark plugs making sure they are the correct plugs and are firmly connected and it still has problems you should take it to a mechanic.
2006-08-06 07:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by StatIdiot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it could be that he put the wrong spark plugs there are different ones that produce more heat or less heat check the owners manual to see what it recommends im not a VW guy but like VW im a benz guy but theres my suggestion.
2006-08-06 00:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are the plugs wires in the correct firing order?
Oil plug tight or did it leak out? Oil filter tight?
2006-08-05 23:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a possibility he could have pulled on a lead to hard and did some damage. Be very patient with him though. He was helping you ;)
2006-08-06 11:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Motorpsycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May b the PLUGS and WIRES r not in order...
2006-08-07 12:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by sulaiman s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring it to your mechanic - sure he can run it through computer, that shows your problem right away
2006-08-05 23:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by robin from sherwood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋