I have a '97 Jetta with the check engine light on. I took it to Auto Zone and got a code. They couldn't tell me what it meant. They said it was a Volkswagon specific code and I would have to check with a Volkswagon dealer. The dealer was happy to set me up with an expensive diagnostic but they didn't want to just tell me what the code meant over the phone. If I can just find out what it means then maybe I can just buy the part and have someone fix it much cheaper. The code is: P1580.
Last Thursday and Friday the idle was lurching but the engine light wasn't on until today. I didn't drive it all weekend but today I noticed it wasn't lurching at first. But then it started doing it again. It does it when I'm idle or in first and second shift. I hope someone can help.
2007-02-12 09:09:47 · 3 answers · asked by spiralia8 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
p1580 is pointing to your throttle body, there is an actuator on it that is having a problem.
the cheapest way to try to fix it would be to clean it out as best you can using throttle body cleaner. also clean out the hoses and anything intake related. your computer needs to then "relearn" the throttle body: leave the key in the "on" (not started) postition for two minutes, then crank it over. allow the vehicle to idle for about five minutes and it should be relearned. of course, this is for a 4 cylinder vehicle, if you have the VR6, then you need to go to the dealer to have it relearned with the VAG-COM.
if the cleaning doesnt help, then you need a new throttle body (expensive!)
good luck!
2007-02-12 15:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by fast24vveedub 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a generic problem with your throttle control modul. Could be as simple as getting a new battery or checking the connections you currently have to make sure they are good. Aside from that, you can clean your system with carburator cleaner (throttle body cleaner is same thing), and hope for the best. You may also simply have to clear the fault in you CP to completely get rid of it. You can use a handheld commercially available code reader that can also reset the codes, or you can simply unplug the battery and give your system plenty of time to bleed off all residual voltage. When you hook the battery back up it will take a while to reset itself. As long as you've fixed the problem with your throttle control module the check engine light shouldn't come back. Good luck.
2007-02-17 20:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by bigbear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try to verify this by purchasing a repair manual for your specific vehicle found at most Shucks stores. They are commonly made by Chilton but others are available.
2007-02-15 14:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by Orion Quest 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋