How do you reset the engine management light on a VW Polo?
An even simpler way to clear the engine management light is to turn the ignition on and off. This approach achieves the same outcome as the previous step, but without disconnecting the battery. Turn the ignition on and off three times, pausing a second between each cycle. The engine management light should go off.
How can I fix my engine light?
What to Do About the Check Engine Light
- Look for a serious problem that requires immediate attention. Check your dashboard gauges and lights for indications of low oil pressure or overheating.
- Try tightening your gas cap.
- Reduce speed and load.
- Use built-in diagnostic services, if available.
How to fix a polo 54 engine management light?
VW 1.2 Polo 54 plate 70,000 miles – Engine management light on – Railroad. The way I see it is you have three options. 1. Keep guessing and throwing parts at it in the hope you may fix it.
When did the engine management warning light come on?
I have a 57 plate VW Polo 1.2 with about 35,000 on the clock. On Tuesday this week the Engine Management Warning Light came on so I popped into the VW dealer where I bought it from this morning.
Why is the engine light on on my VW Polo?
The mechanic now reckons that it is possible that the ECU has been fried when the engine was mis-firing. Since the spark plugs were replaced, VAG-COM is reporting an intermittent mis-fire on cylinder three only (before it was reporting mis-firing on all cylinders).
What causes a misfire on a polo 54?
Engine Cylinder 3 is misfiring. When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor signal to vary, the Engine Control Module (ECM) can determine that a misfire is occurring. Geoff having had a chance to think about it I think your problem is the fuel trim.