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Mar 3, 2004 | 05:55 AM

BklynA4

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Check engine light...

On my way to work the check engine liggt came on and continues to be lit after restarting the car. Interestingly, the car (1.8T with 40,500 miles on it- absolutely stock) seems to run fine. I had the coil pack replaced once (about a 12 months ago) and 40k service performed three weeks ago.

Has anyone had their check engine light come on even though the car runs fine? How long can I drive the car with the light on?

Thanks.

Mar 3, 2004 | 05:58 AM

PhaZeIII

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I did.. It was some fuel evap. sensor error. Vag'ed, cleared code, all good. =)

If you have access to a vagcom, it'd be a good idea to see what the error is...
If not, bring it to the dealer within the next week or so...

Should be OK for now, but don't ignore the CEL!

Mar 3, 2004 | 06:05 AM

nynyvtecjstkickdinyo

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EVAP Canister Valve here....

I had a MIL light for the above failed item. (emmision related). As long as the MIL isnt blinking, its safe to drive normally until you can have it checked out.

Mar 3, 2004 | 09:02 AM

blau_A_vier

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I also had this. There is an Audi TSB to fix it.

Mar 3, 2004 | 10:25 AM

adog4ya

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no, but after my 40,000mi service the oil light come on even thought it is full wtf????

Mar 3, 2004 | 11:20 AM

KR's A4

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Mine's come on steady at least 2x in the past 20 mos. It's ok to drive if it's not blinking...

& doesn't elicit any horrible symptoms. But call dealer & get it in soon. Most likely a loose hose or sensor issue. I think I've had what either phazeii or nyny mention, or both, plus once was a loose hose connection.