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What does it mean if the control light on the Volkswagen Tiguan is on?
Years 2016-2025

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If the engine warning light on your Volkswagen Tiguan comes on and stays on, there is most likely an emission control malfunction. You should have it checked at a repair shop as soon as possible. If it blinks instead, it is warning you that there is a general fault. Through your OBD II reader you can understand what it is, or you can take it to the workshop and there they will be able to help you. If the warning light stays on and the car has performance problems, it means that the car has entered self-protection mode; to avoid bigger troubles, he is running at a reduced engine. Here you have to bring it to the workshop. If the LED stays on and flashes, it means that the catalyst is overheated. This is a very serious failure! We advise you to leave as there is a risk of fire and to immediately call a tow truck!
Posted on: 16 October 2022 by ScegliAuto

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