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Title: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Black Pirelli on July 05, 2014, 02:50:28 pm
Hi all, I have just taken my car in for a full service, MOT and Cam Belt change. Have driven it home and a light has come on the dash. My manual says this light is "Fault in the exhaust system - go to a qualified workshop" Whereas when I search online the same light says "Engine Emission Malfunction - bring in for service". Firstly does anyone know which is correct and secondly what does it is likely to mean? How serious and how quickly should I get it back into the garage? Thanks
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: irish_ram on July 05, 2014, 02:54:02 pm
Hi all, I have just taken my car in for a full service, MOT and Cam Belt change. Have driven it home and a light has come on the dash. My manual says this light is "Fault in the exhaust system - go to a qualified workshop" Whereas when I search online the same light says "Engine Emission Malfunction - bring in for service". Firstly does anyone know which is correct and secondly what does it is likely to mean? How serious and how quickly should I get it back into the garage? Thanks

I had this light on my car about 3 months after I bought it and ended up needing a new engine but on the other hand could be a simple and less costly issue. Get it back to the garage ASAP as if it was not there before your trip to the garage then they need to sort it for you.
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: bacillus on July 05, 2014, 03:11:49 pm
is it this light?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.volkswagen.co.uk%2Fassets%2Fcommon%2Fcontent%2Fowners%2Femissions-control-lamp-icon.jpg&hash=2e8c47e60cf7e321e05a5bd4fb91a2dc20882044)
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Black Pirelli on July 05, 2014, 03:31:00 pm
Yes
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Saintsteve on July 05, 2014, 03:34:02 pm
Sounds like the dealers forgotten to plug a sensor back in or broken the top sensor just under the engine cover...
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Black Pirelli on July 05, 2014, 03:37:55 pm
Thanks Sainsteve - how big a deal is it? Can I wait and take it back on Monday and drive it this weekend or take it straight back in and use husband's car? (his is not as cool  :smiley:!!)
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Saintsteve on July 05, 2014, 04:56:05 pm
Thanks Sainsteve - how big a deal is it? Can I wait and take it back on Monday and drive it this weekend or take it straight back in and use husband's car? (his is not as cool  :smiley:!!)

If the car runs and drives fine and is correct on its lubricants and fluids then you should be safe to still use it.
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Black Pirelli on July 05, 2014, 05:44:05 pm
Great - thank you
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: bacillus on July 05, 2014, 07:11:10 pm
If you are lucky  :evilgrin: you could try PMing someone with a vcds cable close to you for a quick scan before Monday. Will take less than 5 minutes and may give you piece of mind.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,120.msg812454.html#msg812454
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Webbmeister on July 05, 2014, 08:30:52 pm
Had the same on my car and Alex did a scan and it was the PCV...upgraded to G and no further issues


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Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Black Pirelli on July 06, 2014, 11:43:26 am
Yes I did think of asking someone with a cable but I have only just joined and don't think I can PM yet...

I am around Guildford/Godalming/Farnham/Camberley/Adershot area do you know if anyone has a cable in any of these locations?
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Black Pirelli on July 06, 2014, 12:49:29 pm
Sorry Bacillus I just saw you provided a link with names and locations  :ashamed:

I will get my posts up to 10 and try a couple of them - thank you! :happy2:
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: barlimow on October 02, 2019, 04:51:38 pm
If you are lucky  :evilgrin: you could try PMing someone with a vcds cable close to you for a quick scan before Monday. Will take less than 5 minutes and may give you piece of mind.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,120.msg812454.html#msg812454
Sorry, old topic... this link is dead now. Is there still a list of uber-friendly people who are able to help?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Octoparrot on October 02, 2019, 07:05:40 pm
https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88875.0.html
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: muff1991 on October 04, 2019, 09:33:23 am
@Black Pirelli (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10307) i'm in reading today with a cable and also in Bracknell over the weekend if you need a scan mate?
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: Octoparrot on October 04, 2019, 01:54:53 pm
@Black Pirelli (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10307) i'm in reading today with a cable and also in Bracknell over the weekend if you need a scan mate?

He posted that 5 years ago so I'm guessing he's got it sorted by now  :grin:
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: muff1991 on October 04, 2019, 02:34:24 pm
oh ffs.. i just tagged along from the last posts  :signLOL: :signLOL: didnt even realise the OP dates haha. my bad.
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: pudding on October 04, 2019, 03:36:22 pm
You could still drop in for a cuppa and a chat though  :grin:
Title: Re: Help please - exhaust warning light/engine malfunction light
Post by: muff1991 on October 04, 2019, 09:36:21 pm
Haha, I’m still feeling this now (and laughing at myself) loool


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