2000 Passat GLX- Exhaust Issue

[~Brian~]

I keeping getting a code that reads Emmission Workshop on my in-dash display screen.

I took it to Auto-Zone and the guy said it was my smog pump. Has this happened to anybody else before?

[DropTopChevy]

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194644&highlight=Emmission+Workshop
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148071&highlight=Emmission+Workshop
Sounds like the ignition system, Check coil packs (problem on 1.8T), the wires, make sure the plugs are in tight (not too tight), also check your hoses.

[Ender81]

Sounds like you have a VW lol. Start with the coil packs as mentioned above. It seems like no matter what your CEL is for if you take it to a dealership they will check those first anyway.

[DropTopChevy]

Sounds like you have a VW lol. Start with the coil packs as mentioned above. It seems like no matter what your CEL is for if you take it to a dealership they will check those first anyway.

It's a 1.8T thing, I wouldn't understand :rotfl:

[~Brian~]

Maybe I should have mentioned this detail too.. smoke comes out from under the hood from the left side of the engine once its warmed up. Smells like burning plastic. It comes out where the downpipe is on a Subaru, that helps.

BTW, this car is N/A.

[DropTopChevy]

Cat may be plugged. Does the car run like a slug? Lack of power? What engine?

[Ender81]

If it is the 1.8T it could be your engine overlay harness. When I had my 1.8T Jetta I was told that, that melting is sometimes a problem. Wether or not that would cause smoke I don't know.

[~Brian~]

Cat may be plugged. Does the car run like a slug? Lack of power? What engine?

Nope. The car runs just fine. Idols normally and has plenty of power. It is the V6 engine. Dunno specs, I haven't researched this car like I did my WRX because I'm not planning on doing any mods to it.

[vDevilu]

PCV system? read it up on passatworld.

P.S. the wifey is sporting a 2002 passat wagon 4motion now :). Gonna get her tinted next week. the car not the wife. cause she's irish and burns easily :P

[SmokeyBandit]

btw... GLX are V6 only. A VAG-COM scan may tell you more info.

[Erik]

Gonna get her tinted next week. the car not the wife. cause she's irish and burns easily :P

haha :mrgreen:

[~Brian~]

btw... GLX are V6 only. A VAG-COM scan may tell you more info.


Any idea where I could get one of those done?

[SmokeyBandit]

www.ross-tech.com and a laptop.

www.vwvortex.com in the Mid-Atlantic section, someone around may scan you also

[LilRedVDub]

Any idea where I could get one of those done?

I have a vag com for obd1 and obd2 if you need help:mrgreen:

[~Brian~]

I have a vag com for obd1 and obd2 if you need help:mrgreen:

Really? Where are you located?

[DropTopChevy]

Shes from the lower bucks county area. Send her a PM about it. I hate hearing about a problem with a 30V. Makes me worry about mine.

[LilRedVDub]

Really? Where are you located?

I live in Langhorne/Yardley area.

[vDevilu]

I am getting the passat tinted early next week at SOG. I can scan then if you want.

[~Brian~]

When are you having the car tinted? I work everyday until 5 and with the traffic on the turnpike, I probably wouldn't make it down there until at least 7.

[DropTopChevy]

I wanna see the wagon tinted.

[vDevilu]

In the morning on Tuesday.

[~Brian~]

Thank you, but I will not be able to make it down then.

LilRedVDub, I'll PM you.

[LilRedVDub]

Thank you, but I will not be able to make it down then.

LilRedVDub, I'll PM you.

Yup :wink:

[~Brian~]

PM sent!

[DropTopChevy]

Brian did you find out what was wrong with it?

[~Brian~]

Haven't had a chance to meet up with her yet, so no.

Probably won't be able to do it for another few weeks either with my schedule... sucks.

[DropTopChevy]

Brian did you find out what was wrong with it?

^ What this guy said. I'm worried about my 30V since I have a similar issue to a smaller degree.

[~Brian~]

Nope, haven't gotten it scanned yet. Just been too busy to meet up with her.

Gonna try to get it looked at soon though.

[DropTopChevy]

I have an OBD scanner, not as thorough as a vag scanner, but if your ever in the Yardley/Newtown area.

[~Brian~]

Sounds good. I'll have to get back to you on that. The next few weeks are going to be crazy for me.

[DropTopChevy]

Still waiting for Brian to fix his car.

[~Brian~]

Haha, me too.

[lownslow95]

Still waiting for Brian to fix his car.

Haha, me too.

Why, are you two in love? How cute. :rotfl:

[~Brian~]

Sounds like somebody is jealous.

Don't worry, You can still be my little spoon. lmfao!

[lownslow95]

Bahahaha thats ok. I'm not jealous at all. I don't even swing that way lol.

[~Brian~]

Haha

Well I think I will finally get my car repaired in June...