Why is my Tiguan engine light on?
If the check engine light in your VW Tiguan starts flashing, that means that the problem needs immediate attention and your Volkswagen should be brought in abruptly. This blinking light usually indicates a severe engine misfire allowing unburned fuel to be dumped into the exhaust system.
How do you turn off the check engine light on a VW Tiguan?
How to Reset Your VW Check Engine Light
- Turn off the ignition, and then put on safety glasses and gloves.
- Pop open the hood and locate the negative terminal on your battery.
- Loosen the nut on the negative terminal with a wrench, then pull the negative connector from the battery.
What does the check engine light look like in a Volkswagen?
While the color and location of the Check Engine Light will vary by vehicle, in the majority of cases it is a dashboard warning light that is yellow and shaped like an engine. This indicator is part of the onboard diagnostics (OBD-II) system.
Why is the Check Engine light still on on my Volkswagen Tiguan?
Again, the check engine light is still on. My Volkswagen Tiguan’s check engine light turned on and the dealership said that the tension on the timing chain is outside safe parameters and can cause the engine to fail. My Tiguan is only a 2014 and only has about 80,000 miles.
When does the Check Engine light come on?
Additionally, in December 2019, the check engine light came on after driving through a dangerous intersection turning left the car started to stutter and was shaking, after they reviewed it, they stated that the car had “misfired” and not all 4 engines started at the same time, only 3 of the engines did.
Are there any problems with the Deler Tiguan?
On December 23, the dealer was taken for the third time due to the same problem, the first time they told us that it was gasoline (puma) that that brand could not be used, they changed the brand to shell and continued with the problem. Before this happened, the deler made us a recall of something and after this it was that the failures began.
Is there a recall on the VW Tiguan?
There appears to be a recall on 2015 vw Tiguan engines related to the same part, cam shaft. I reached out to vw for any info about this, and have not received any response. See all problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan .