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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Trickyboy on 24 September 2009, 20:49

Title: Engine/Exhaust warning light
Post by: Trickyboy on 24 September 2009, 20:49

Before i get flamed i have searched for this! Just wanted to clarify whether anyone has had experience of it staying on - NOT flashing? Mine came on tonight, just as i'm thinking of getting a diesel... Maybe it's a sign!  :wink:

Title: Re: Engine/Exhaust warning light
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 25 September 2009, 00:06

If it STAYS on, then that means it is running in 'limp home' mode - probably not revving above 3,200rpm, and probably feels about as powerful as a lawnmower engine. :sick:

You really need to get the fault codes read, noted down, and then cleared - otherwise you risk ruining your cat.