Volkswagen vehicles built after 1996 are equipped with a system of sensors known as on board diagnostics obd ii.
Volkswagen beetle check engine light reset.
There are sensors positioned throughout the vehicle that monitor all the vital functions of the car and report back to the main computer in the form of trouble codes.
These sensors monitor many vital engine functions and help to lower harmful emissions.
Turn the ignition on.
When retrieving volkswagen check engine light codes with an obd ii scan tool proceed as follows.
2006 vw jetta tdi service engine light reset with the key in the ignition but not turned press and hold the odometer reset button on the right hand side of the panel.
When one of these sensors fails it sends a signal to the engine computer to illuminate the check engine light in the dash.
Connect scan tool to the 16 pin data link connector dlc located underneath the steering column.
A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2013 volkswagen beetle.
If the check engine light won t turn off on your new beetle it is because it has not been reset or the problem that triggered the check engine light has not yet been fixed.
The check engine light on your volkswagen jetta passat golf tiguan etc can come on for a number of reasons including defective mass airflow sensor bad thermostat engine temperature sensor short in main wire harness vacuum leak worn spark plugs and failed ignition coils.
Press the dashboard button turn ignition on leave on and press again.
While still holding that button turn the key although not far enough to start the engine and then press and hold the minute button on the left side of the instrument pane if pressing doesnt work try turning the knob.