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Old 01-04-2012, 01:24 AM
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Default Check engine light on---no codes posted--why

Our 2003 VW beetle CEL came on and we had it checked with OBDII CAN and the result was "error" We did have a tail light burned out and I will change the gas cap. Any suggestions
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Old 01-04-2012, 01:39 AM
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If the result was "error" that does not mean there are no codes. Sounds like your scanner isn't working with the car. You can start next by going to Autozone or similar and seeing if they can scan the car. If not, you probably need someone with VAG-COM.

Don't go changing the gas cap unless you KNOW its the culprit. You need the codes first though.
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