The Check Engine Light may illuminate because of evaporative (EVAP) emission failures and/or intake manifold vacuum leaks.
Car Problem Reports
Volkswagen Golf Air Leaks And EVAP Faults Causing Check Engine Light
Volkswagen Golf Problem
12 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010
Exhaust & Emissions Affected: Gasoline
Average Mileage: 106,000 mi (52,000 mi - 150,000 mi)
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Visitor, 1999 Volkswagen Golf, 150,000 mi
after pumping gas, the engine takes a few seconds to start.
My mechanic checked the computer and got evap system problemFlag ThisLike | 1 person likes this1 -
Visitor, 2002 Volkswagen Golf, 116,000 mi
evap causes cel to come on.
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