Mtf1980 21 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Engine light came on and vehicle seems sluggish through 1st-3rd gear. Spark plugs? I don't know. Apparently plugs are suppose to be good to 100k according to factory. Iridium plugs at that too! At $8 a plug. $32 to do a plug change, how stupid. Link to post Share on other sites
Mtf1980 21 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Car has 47k Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Dockrey 97 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Whats the code? Find that out first before just guessing and throwing parts at it. Retired old Gearhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mtf1980 21 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Or just have the car stolen and totaled out! LMAO... My girl friend and I are fed up with this Korean POS. Link to post Share on other sites
Mtf1980 21 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Should've got a Volkswagen Gossamer 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Check engine light (CEL) is usually associated with bad combustion leading to excess emissions. The other CEL with the arrow at the bottom indicates a more serious mechanical problem. I doubt the plugs are bad, but for some reason your air/fuel ratio is incorrect causing sluggish performance. All this stuff is sensor controlled and sensors are electrical. Seems your problems started with the washer tank & battery replacement. I am thinking there is an on going electrical issue that ruined your battery in the first place. This kinda CEL stuff is almost impossible to figure out without checking for codes, but logic indicates the past problems are related or it is a fouled MAS. Since you are past basic warranty (except for the MAS & other emission parts), I would go to a trusted garage and explain the history of your issues and get them to check the codes..could be something as simple as a missing grounded unit, loose or disconnected wire or fouled MAS. Check your oil for black sooty color and if you are burning oil. I am assuming you had the PCV recall done...I'm just guessing based on logic, but if I had your situation that's what I would do. Edited October 10, 2015 by Retired old Gearhead Link to post Share on other sites
Skids 108 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 ya check engine light has to do with the emissions system.. could be as simple as not having the gas cap on tight. should still be under warranty and the dealership will check it and fix it for free. i dunno bud VW cost twice as much half the warranty and anything that breaks out of warranty cost you an arm and a leg to fix.. still problem free with my spark.. WaltK and Retired old Gearhead 2 Link to post Share on other sites
spark2014 5 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I see people everyday pull up to the gas pumps and leave their car running while filling up I was always told that can cause the check engine light to come on too Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I see people everyday pull up to the gas pumps and leave their car running while filling up I was always told that can cause the check engine light to come on too Yes it can, and does...... Retired old Gearhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ubuntu 0 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hi had the same problem dis fault finding from plugs to Coile ended up to be a faulty injector. Hope this help Link to post Share on other sites
pat121785 1 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I had a spark plug foul at 38k. Granted, that was due to the PCV valve issue. I had the plugs replaced and like 6 months later the PCV Valve recall came out. Link to post Share on other sites
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