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Old 12-09-2003, 10:55 AM
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Default Check Engine Light On 2000 A4 1.8t

The check engine light went on this morning and the engine seemed to want to quit. My car has about 46k. It's the first time its happened, does anyone have an idea what might be wrong? Unfortunately, my warranty is expired so I need a good place to take the car in North Jersey to check it out. Any ideas?
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CEL could be anything. VAG it if you have access.
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Default Find someone with a VAG to help diagnose first.

one idea- coil packs.
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Default Re: CEL could be anything. VAG it if you have access.

What is a VAG?
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Default Diagnostic software...

it will allow you access to the error codes stored on your engine computer.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1869299.phtml">see this thread for more info</a></li></ul>
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Default can you hit audi of mendham? they've always been pretty good for me...

i think they've got like a 1.5 week lag in appointments though... much better than audi of bernardsville or paul miller audi...
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check the VAG-Com locator website and contact somebody near you
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Default two basic things to check before the VAG...

The only time my CEL light went off was when that vac hose in front of the manifold tore.

My friend's went off when her gas cap was not screwed in all the way.

Figured I'd provide my minimal .02 since we both have 2Ks.
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