Catalytic converter warning light

[MovieDude]

This yellow warning light has come on and is a steady (not flashing) light. I rang VW and the young lady couldn't get me through to anyone in the service department but her opinion was that I should bring it in to be checked asap.
What should I do? I have another few months / thousand kms before my next service.

[Lucas_R]

Any mechanic will be able to run a generic fault code scanner over your car to find out the issue - you don't need to go into VW unless you really want to.

Im the kind of person who wants to know immediately what the problem with the car is and then i can assess how i need to react - sometimes i need a new part, and other times its a weird one-off error that i don't worry about too much (eg i have an error for my charcoal canister that pops up every few months - eventually i'll buy a new one but it doesn't affect the car in any way so i just clear the error and go on my merry way).

[MovieDude]

I agree and that is why I want someone to check it over. I'll ring around some of the local garages thanks.

[Snail Style]

Wait until the start of April when i have relocated to Perth! A constant light on a GTI will usually be the fuel tank vent system, but you need to get it looked at to confirm.

[chruzzie]

@SnailStyle can you fix the fuel tank vent system at home?


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[MovieDude]

Would you believe it - the light has gone out!

[Snail Style]

They normally do go out. If it gets the valve stuck then the car may stall occasionally at idle, and the light will come back on. Best to get it scanned to confirm that is all it was. It's not a really hard job to do, but parts total about the $600 mark from memory.

[MovieDude]

Parked at shops for two hours got in started up and the light is back on again. Will get it checked at a local mechanic next week

[MovieDude]

Automasters checked it out (for $75) and said this:
"P0441 Evap emission control system incorrect flow and P02015 Intake manifold flap position sensor bank 1 implausible signal. Checked engine live data for any faults, none present. Please check and monitor fault, if engine light returns or engine performance is poor, please consider repair as soon as possible."
They suggest that the intake manifold may need checking and replacing.

[MovieDude]

Found this thread on an American forum P2015 Intake Manifold Flap Position Sensor (Bank 1): Implausible Signal - Page 6 - VW GTI MKVI Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVI Forum / VW GTI Forum - Golfmk6.com where a number of owners have had the fault repaired under an extended warranty. Has VW offered this here?

[millo]

Hey Mate,

Mine went about a year and a half ago. Cost approx $1300 to VW to replace including labour, injector seals etc.

Tried for goodwill but no luck.

Less than 1 year later inlet manifold fails again. Inlet this time is free under warranty for the replaced part.

[MovieDude]

Hey Mate,

Mine went about a year and a half ago. Cost approx $1300 to VW to replace including labour, injector seals etc.

Tried for goodwill but no luck.

Less than 1 year later inlet manifold fails again. Inlet this time is free under warranty for the replaced part.

Sorry to hear that. I rang VW and the service chick told me that they would probably charge me for the analysis of the warning light even though I have just had it done by Automasters citing that VW's equipment and systems are different and better.
If I do take it to VW and ask them to fix it too will I only be charged for the labour and parts or will I also be charged for the initial analysis?

[Snail Style]

I'm in perth as of next week, tools however won't arrive for atleast a week after. Drop me a PM if you still need help with it.