2001 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Question
Topics covered: Coil pack, Engine, Catalytic converter.
Mileage: 109,400 miles.
Mileage: 109,400 miles.
Asked on December 29, 2012
Volkswagen Jetta Coil pack Problem
When I start my car the check engine light is ON but after I drove for few minutes the CEL starts flashing and giving jerks. I think there is misfire sometimes because when I press the accelerator paddle, it won't increase the speed but all of a sudden the power increases. I observed that my coolant level is low. When I start the car the temperature gauge does not increases but after sometime it increases to a normal and after that the CEL starts blinking.
Make: VW
Model: Jetta GLS VR6
Year: 2001
Mileage: 109400(approx)
Make: VW
Model: Jetta GLS VR6
Year: 2001
Mileage: 109400(approx)
Asked by smrthshah1Answer
Replied on December 29, 2012
Yes, engine misfire.
Check the coil pack for arcing... also check your spark plugs and ignition wires.
Extended misfires will damage the catalytic converter.
Thomas
Replied on December 29, 2012
Scan the ECM for codes... if you get a cylinder specific code such as p0301, p0302 etc. then focus on that cylinder
p0301 = cyl 1
p0302 = cyl 2
.
.
p0306 = cyl 6
If just p0300 (random misfire)... probably the coil pack.
Thomas