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Search Auto Parts Search 2oo1 vw jetta flashing engine light Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine ODB2 Fault Codes wildb454 New User Aug 14, 2009, 11:41 AM Post #1 of 4 (5151 views) 2oo1 vw jetta flashing engine light Sign In i was wondering if any one or had this problem before when giving it gas it hasitates and dont want to go then the check engine light flashes 18 times then goes out it does not stay on is there a code 18 for this year or is it new it is a 2001 vw jetta Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 14, 2009, 12:10 PM Post #2 of 4 (5149 views) Re: 2oo1 vw jetta flashing engine light Sign In The "check engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired. Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be. The flashing part of this means that the engine is misfiring badly enough to damage the catalytic converter and it should be driven that way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. wildb454 New User Aug 14, 2009, 12:23 PM Post #3 of 4 (5145 views) Re: 2oo1 vw jetta flashing engine light Sign In thank you hammer time Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 14, 2009, 12:25 PM Post #4 of 4 (5143 views) Re: 2oo1 vw jetta flashing engine light Sign In Your welcome There was a typo in there. I meant to say it shouldn't be driven that way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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