it is on because the ECU has detected a problem with the emissions system.
Check your owners manual. There should be a description/picture of the check engine light.
After repairing the cause of the code, you clear the code with a scan tool.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.You need to sell the car, you will go broke trying to keep the check engine light off on a VW, I am speaking from experience.
There are pages and pages and items that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked for codes with a scan tool. After repair light can be shut off with scan tool. And then in two weeks it will come on again and it will be something else. Save your money trade it in or go broke chasing your tail.VW Beetle's are to expensive to own.
The light should stay on whenever the key is on and the engine is off.
you should check your engine...like now...
"Check Engine" light comes on when you turn ignition switch on and should go off when engine cranks.
check engine light. it means you should eather check your "codes" or go to an auto shop and tell them your check engine light is on. sometimes its free.
That is the check engine light.That is the check engine light.
Is the gas cap tight? if it is loose your check engine light will come on,but the light should go off before you have to refill, provided the gas cap is tight.
A flashing check engine light indicates that you have problem that will damage the catalytic converter. You should have the check engine light checked very quick/tomorrow,if not sooner. converters cost over $800.00. A flashing check engine light indicates that you have problem that will damage the catalytic converter. You should have the check engine light checked very quick/tomorrow,if not sooner. converters cost over $800.00.