So what should I do with my car at this point, it drives great it just has the CEL light on, would o2 sensors or a cat be worth it? I beth the dealer would LOVE to sell me a new cat....

 

Most states will not allow you pass inspection with a CEL on, so youi'll need to get it fixed. I would first try a reset to see if it comes back on.

Do a search for VAGCom and get one! I't will pay for itself quiclky.

 

Is there an easy way to reset it? Disconect the battery?

 

You need either VAG com or a code reader. Autozone sometimes will clear the code for you.

 

Hello,
Sometimes finding yourself a good independent mechanic is the only good answer. Many of these suggestions are right if you want to mess with your car ALL THE TIME. I want to drive my car not learn to map the air fuel mixture at x altitude and y rpm!!!! If you find a competent person or shop you can trust they will explain the situation (as far as state laws and the potential for catalyst damage, a proffesional is needed frequently to steer you through the B.S.) Most good independant's will help a first time customer at little to no charge to gain his trust and show his knowledge if he has much. Just my 1.5 cents MIke

 

thank you all very much for the replies, just as I thought the codes it throws are infact false. My CEL turned off today.I think this means I cannot trues my car's CEL, what does everyone think?

 

leave it stock - If you want to just "stab and stear it" what you say is OK. But there are a lot of people that want more.

The "mess with your car ALL THE TIME" commentis overstated. Many people that have a VAGComs are not into re-programmingtheir weasel-docks or thing-a-ma-dubs. They use the VAGCom to see what the CEL means so they don't get ripped by a mechanic.

It dosen't take long for someone that reads this forum to see that knowing why the CEL is on important.

 

^^ I second that ... vagcom was the first thing i bought i got it before all my mods

 

I say don't worry about anything for now. If the same codes come back later, then I would start worring about it.

 

Well I got the CEL back and it is throwing the exact same codes, what should I do?