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Exhaust light
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:13 pm
by Danni1
Guys, new to forum so hope in right page!
Today my exhaust light came on ( steady). I have a gt tsi. I'm in a bit of a panic as my husband is working away this fortnight & I have to take my daughter to a gymnastics competition tomorrow to Motherwell ( about 30 miles) - will it be ok to drive?
Yours panically
Dx
Re: Exhaust light
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:37 pm
by RW1
Hello and welcome.
Anything else besides the warning lamp, like noises, driving changes etc.
Chris
Re: Exhaust light
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:05 pm
by Danni1
No, took it out @ gave it a bit of a hammering (previous advice!) but seems to be running fine!
D
Re: Exhaust light
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:14 pm
by Danni1
Sorry - light still on
Re: Exhaust light
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:08 pm
by RW1
Danni1 wrote:No, took it out @ gave it a bit of a hammering (previous advice!) but seems to be running fine!
D
Stupid advice.
Its not advisable to drive but if you hear clatter noises on starting it tomorrow or driving, stop immediately (PDQ) and do not use. Otherwise, drive gently. Should really go to the dealer workshop.
C.
Re: Exhaust light
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:34 pm
by Chungster
Probably a sensor somewhere (temp /oxygen normally) going down
Ok to drive just take it to a VW garage or specialist as soon as u can for error code check
Re: Exhaust light
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:31 am
by Babajang
Mine popped up recently, only for a short time 10 seconds or so but it definitely juddered and felt like traction control was kicking in even though it wasn't, so something was amiss.... anyways to cut a long story short it was probably an ignition coil / spark plug on the way out, so i replaced them all as a caution, not seen the error again.