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Engine taking for ever to warm up with a check engine light.

Tiny
JOHN VINCENT
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
I have a 2001 WW Jetta 2.0 engine 4 cyl automatic. My car is taking forever to get warmed up. After driving 12 miles my engine still hadn't hit 190. When I drove it this morning I don't think my temp even got past the first few lines after about 15 miles. My check engine light starts flashing when I fir. St start it up and it idles really rough. Is there any help as to the possible diagnosis? I just can't afford to go to a shop and getting the problem diagnosis. I have replaced the heat sensor. Help!

John V.

timeoutjon@gmail. Com

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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 AT 9:01 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Replace the thermostat. It sounds like it is sticking open and not allowing the engine to warm up. As far as the check engine light, have the computer scanned at a nationally recognized parts store. Most will do it for free, and it will identify where the problem is coming.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 AT 9:12 PM

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