it says:exhaust emission warning light.
what does that mean? is it serious?help please
2006-09-07 06:49:18 · 22 answers · asked by LOL 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take it to the garage for checking. Before you start buying spares.
2006-09-14 09:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by cool runings 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vw Golf Catalytic Converter
2016-10-17 03:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most modern fuel injected vehicles have several things that could cause this problem but I'll focus on the main ones. The car will have an "upstream" and a "downstream" oxygen sensor. These are on opposite ends of the catalytic converter and they function as a team monitoring the exhaust, checking the fuel mixture as they do so and reporting to the ECM (engine control module). If one or the other gets a bad reading or malfunctions, they will send an error code to the ECM and a light will appear on the dash. As another possibility, the catalytic converter itself could be becoming clogged and need replaced. You best bet would be to have it checked by a diagnostic computer in a shop or by a scan tool which can decipher the codes from the ECM. This will point you in the right direction. Good luck.
2006-09-14 15:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by greyfalcon2112 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it a check engine light and you spec'ed the code, or did it tell you directly that you have a emissions problem? Either way, what it means is that something in the emissions (exhaust) system is out of specs. This can include the oxygen sensors, MAF sensor, MAP sensor, EGR valve, EECS system, the fuel cap may be loose, catalytic converter. You need to find out what the specific issue is, then you can go about getting it fixed, but it could be wiring, a fauly part, a vacuum hose.
2006-09-13 18:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a VW GOLF and for the past 2 days something has appeared on the dashboard when I check the manual?
it says:exhaust emission warning light.
what does that mean? is it serious?help please
2015-08-16 19:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically what it is meaning is that there is a malfunction within the emission control. when the light comes on the engine ecu(the computer) goes in to limp mode. preset values so the engine can run. the best thing you could do is to take it to vw garage they can check via the diagnostics. IT would most likey be one of the oxy sensors( lambda) if two are fitted or the cat converter....
2006-09-11 11:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by mike the mechanic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An exhaust emission warning light can mean many things: From a bad catalytic converter to a bad O2 sensor or others. To pinpoint it, I need more information, like what code, what engine size, what year make and model. Emissions problems are warrantied at least 5 yrs or 50,000miles or some even to 7 yrs and 100,000.
2006-09-13 18:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by oneradnursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Check drain pipes for the sunroof and under the lower winshield panel - they could be clogged with leaves. Visit VW dealer, they can blow up the drainers - they know where. Also, they have new updated roof mouldings that help to stop leaks coming between the door and roof. If you have old-style mouldings, this could be the problem
2016-04-08 06:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means one of the many sensors on the vehicle is getting a reading that is out of tolerance. It may just mean a bad sensor. It's okay to drive it in to have it checked. Don't put it off for long or if there is a problem, it *may* get worse. Also you won't pass a smog inspection with it on.
2006-09-07 07:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Has it been raining If yes then get in the car and have someone spray the doors, windshield, around the seals and the sunroof. you'll find the leak. hard spray not just let the water run on the car. like a hard rain. 2. not raining. has to be one of two things. Heater core leak....Accompanied by bad antifreeze smell. or the A/C drain is plugged accompanied by a musty smell. as bad as it is I agree with the sunroof drain. check that first.
2016-03-15 02:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catalytic converter, a common problem in the VW Golf. needs to be replaced.
2006-09-13 02:38:46 · answer #11 · answered by viper_64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋