Malfunction indicator light

Paul_A8 · 04-28-2003, 07:44 AM

Malfunction indicator light engine check is on. It is not bad gas, I think (occurred on middle of the tank). Should I panic and see dealer after work or it could wait few days, order Vag-Com and check problem myself first?
Thank you

PaulW · 04-28-2003, 07:59 AM

Maybe one of us with VAG is around the corner. When you say malfunction indicator light, do you mean the check engine light? Actually, I don't know what they call it, but what is the icon that you are referring to?

pw

skiracer · 04-28-2003, 09:07 AM

stop the car NOW, turn off the engine, and call for a tow truck!

JimR · 04-28-2003, 09:21 AM

Paul_A8 · 04-28-2003, 09:33 AM

I'm from Buffalo Grove, IL, it's northwest suburb of Chicago.

PaulW · 04-28-2003, 09:34 AM

If you want to come over, I'll pull your codes for you. Just email me, paul@audipages.com

Paul

Bobby Ricigliano · 04-28-2003, 10:38 AM

We live in Buffalo Grove too, Just South of Dundee road. Thought we had the only A8 in town, how wrong we were!

Paul_A8 · 04-28-2003, 12:29 PM

I'm living between Dundee and Lake Cook rd... may be at least we have different color? Mine is silver...

Bobby Ricigliano · 04-28-2003, 02:22 PM

You are no more than five minutes from where we live. We probably go to the same Blockbuster. The A8 is my fathers car. The A6 pictured in the signature below. Hope to see you around town!

04-28-2003, 07:44 AM	#1
Paul_A8 New Member Account #: 54082 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 202	Malfunction indicator light Malfunction indicator light engine check is on. It is not bad gas, I think (occurred on middle of the tank). Should I panic and see dealer after work or it could wait few days, order Vag-Com and check problem myself first? Thank you __________________ 2000 A8

04-28-2003, 07:59 AM	#2
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Account #: 22012 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,109	Where are you located? Maybe one of us with VAG is around the corner. When you say malfunction indicator light, do you mean the check engine light? Actually, I don't know what they call it, but what is the icon that you are referring to? pw __________________ _________________________________ Paul Waterloo 01 S8 Black on Black Lots of Electronic Mods D2 A8/A8L/S8 FAQ Digest

04-28-2003, 09:07 AM	#3
skiracer AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 24433 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,668	If it is the check engine light, steady on means check it out when you can, flashing means.... stop the car NOW, turn off the engine, and call for a tow truck!

04-28-2003, 09:21 AM	#4
JimR Member Account #: 1018 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 46,941	^^Winnar! __________________ JimR '07 A3 3.2q Lava Gray '99 A8 4.2q Pearl White '99 A6 Avant 2.8q Silver (My old car, son now drives) '06 Boxster S Guards Red (wife's wheels) Support the troops "Over the years, I have come to understand a critical difference between the world of fear and the world of freedom. In the former, the primary challenge is finding the inner strength to confront evil. In the latter, the primary challenge is finding the moral clarity to see evil."

04-28-2003, 09:33 AM	#5
Paul_A8 New Member Account #: 54082 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 202	Yes, it is check engine light. I'm from Buffalo Grove, IL, it's northwest suburb of Chicago. __________________ 2000 A8

04-28-2003, 09:34 AM	#6
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Account #: 22012 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,109	I'm in Oak Park If you want to come over, I'll pull your codes for you. Just email me, paul@audipages.com Paul __________________ _________________________________ Paul Waterloo 01 S8 Black on Black Lots of Electronic Mods D2 A8/A8L/S8 FAQ Digest

04-28-2003, 10:38 AM	#7
Bobby Ricigliano Junior Member Account #: 45287 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,215	Small world ... We live in Buffalo Grove too, Just South of Dundee road. Thought we had the only A8 in town, how wrong we were! __________________ 1998 Audi A6 Quattro Loaded with what I need; 200 ponies are all the "go" my right foot needs. Mine in 48 payments AIM: BLiNKBLiNG83

04-28-2003, 12:29 PM	#8
Paul_A8 New Member Account #: 54082 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 202	Very Small world ... I'm living between Dundee and Lake Cook rd... may be at least we have different color? Mine is silver... __________________ 2000 A8

04-28-2003, 02:22 PM	#9
Bobby Ricigliano Junior Member Account #: 45287 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,215	Brilliant Black, thank goodness. You are no more than five minutes from where we live. We probably go to the same Blockbuster. The A8 is my fathers car. The A6 pictured in the signature below. Hope to see you around town! __________________ 1998 Audi A6 Quattro Loaded with what I need; 200 ponies are all the "go" my right foot needs. Mine in 48 payments AIM: BLiNKBLiNG83

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