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VW golf 2.0 petrol 2001 - ommission symbol - dch

The ommission symbol has come on twice in the last 4 or 5 weeks when starting the engine ''bit lumpy not running properly'' but dissapeared on re-starting, should I take it to a vw garage, would the problem show up on their computer ? Car seems to be running fine though my miles to the gallon have dropped from about 38 to 34 in the last 3 months.

I would appreciate any avice you can give me.

Regards

David Holland

01983 407632

VW golf 2.0 petrol 2001 - ommission symbol - Steven Quas

Most modern cars occasionally show the orange engine management / emissions light. The extreme weather conditions can be a cause, particularly when a cold spell ends and condensation ends up where it shouldn't, a little rough idling is quite common on start up. If you have only had the orange light (NOT red) and the light doesn't reappear when restarting then you don't need a dealer visit in my opinion. Keep an eye on the issue and see if it happens after some particular sequence of events (several days without use, drop in temperature, thaw after a cold spell....) which could help future diagnosis.

Steven Quas , Hamburg