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Title: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 06, 2011, 01:58:25 pm: Tried to read what people have said previously but thought I would start afresh. Light came on yesterday, steady amber, no warning in display. Should I be worried? I rang VW and they said until it goes red, starts flashing or the Exhaust Workshop comes up I neednt worry. To put the car on daignostics for an hour would cost approx £70. Worth it to clear the light and find out if anything is wrong? No performance issues or backfiring etc. Help appreciated guys.
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: vRS Carl on January 06, 2011, 02:03:11 pm: What car is this for?

If you have a look a the VCDS register there may be someone nearby who will scan the car for you for some beer tokens.

Im near Salisbury and have VCDS if your nearby :happy2:
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: no golf clubs at all on January 06, 2011, 03:03:05 pm: Mine came on, on two seperate occasions.

1. I took it to an indy who scanned it and cleared it (for free) and said they come on for a variety of reasons, if it comes back return and they will investigate.

2. next time a year later it came back on, I did nothing, it cleared itself after 24 hours.

Never happened again.
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 06, 2011, 03:04:17 pm: Thx for the info! Where do i find the VCDS register?
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: vRS Carl on January 06, 2011, 04:25:21 pm: Here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,120.0.html

:happy2:
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: chowgar on January 06, 2011, 04:42:20 pm: Quote from: no golf clubs at all on January 06, 2011, 03:03:05 pm
Mine came on, on two seperate occasions.

1. I took it to an indy who scanned it and cleared it (for free) and said they come on for a variety of reasons, if it comes back return and they will investigate.

2. next time a year later it came back on, I did nothing, it cleared itself after 24 hours.

Never happened again.

had this happen just before Xmas. Light came pm stready Amber. Took it to my indi who found the fault but couldn't do the work. Didn't charge for the scan.

Then light went out... It's on a key cycle and will turn itself out though the fUlt I'd still logged on the computer. Took it to VW who ran a diagnostic (£29) turned out to be a loose air intake hose they reattached and put a clip on to ensure it wouldn't come loose again and only charged for the diagnostic. To be honest I'd have it checked out... Find a cheaper diagnostic if you get no joy on here.

Have you noticed a drop in power, mine hesitated under boost and found it lacked that kick when you put your foot down... Though still fast you could tell something was missing.

Let us know how you get on

t
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 06, 2011, 04:49:40 pm: Will do mate. I am waiting for a reply from a local chap who will hopefully run a diagnostic. Thx for your reply.
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: KRL on January 06, 2011, 04:52:45 pm: By a local chap I guess you mean me :)

Yes will happily give your car a scan, send me a PM and we can sort out a time.

Edit - just noticed you don't have enough posts for a PM! Get three more posts and then PM me :)
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 06, 2011, 05:00:18 pm: Mate you are a star! I am in the military and due to be posted this Sunday and if poss I want this sorted before I go and leave the missus with it to deal with!
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: KRL on January 06, 2011, 05:02:08 pm: ok no problem, are you free in the next hour? :signLOL:
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 06, 2011, 05:05:27 pm: I sure am mate! Can i come and see you?
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: KRL on January 06, 2011, 05:06:10 pm: yep you need one more post for me to be able to pm you my address.
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 06, 2011, 05:27:55 pm: Hopefully this should be it!
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 07, 2011, 03:24:05 pm: Light out, all sorted hopefully thanks to a sound bloke giving his time gratis. Much appreciated. Need to now find out if I need worry about the result:

1 Fault Found:
008567 - Bank 1; System Too Lean off Idle
P2177 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - Intermittent - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 10100001
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 66
Mileage: 62602 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 15:59:18

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 2634 /min
Load: 23.1 %
Speed: 107.0 km/h
Temperature: 73.0°C
Temperature: 9.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 1010.0 mbar
Voltage: 14.351 V
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: chowgar on January 07, 2011, 03:32:06 pm: dunno if this helps or not....

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/18609/P2177/008567 (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/18609/P2177/008567)
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 07, 2011, 04:25:04 pm: Update, just drove home and the light has come on again. looks like I may have to take it to the garage to have a look as I am not mechanically minded.
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: chowgar on January 07, 2011, 04:28:10 pm: thought that might happen if you just clear the code....
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 07, 2011, 04:45:25 pm: Aye, lets see what the problem is. Ill keep you informed.
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: KRL on January 07, 2011, 06:11:57 pm: Like I said in my email I think you have some form of boost leak which is triggering the CEL. It could be coming from a number of places (broken PCV being my first guess) and will need some investigation to get to the bottom of it.
Title: Re: Exhaust Warning Lamp
Post by: bird752 on January 08, 2011, 01:47:15 pm: Cheers KRL, will keep you informed of course! Love to know if there is any way of knowing if that is the case.