Need some Help before giving dealer $$$$$

[BMWRich58]

What I have is a 1998 VW Golf 4 cylinder auto gasser.
After washing the car by "hand and with a hose" I went to park the car and noticed the " <font color="orange">Engin Check </font>light on. First thing was to check for a loose or un-closed gas cap. Checked out good. Oil good,coolant good,brake fluid up to par.

Is there any "key on/key off" sequense I should do for any resets???


Any suggestions before I go to the dealer for the Computer DiagRun Check??

 

[dieseldorf]

find someone in your area with vagcom to have the DTC read.

If the problem goes away, I believe the CEL will disappear after 20 (??) normal start ups.

 

[NOVAJettaWagon]

if all that checked out good, then you probally do have a problem that's going to require a mechanic...but definately find someone with a vagcom or go to the dealer...if the light is on it needs attention.

 

[BMWRich58]

Sorry to get back so late...made a dealer appointment.
wife takes car to work in am. and calls later that afternoon to report "No light", I said,how 'bout when you left this am... she says "nope" no light at all. so I call and cancel the appointment. so far so good, "no light no more"!!!!