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2000 Volkswagen Beetle Running Rich

Tiny
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  • 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 65,000 MILES
Our 2000 Beetle is running REALLY rich. We changed the plugs and air filter, but no change. What could be some of the causes we can pursue?
Thursday, November 19th, 2015 AT 1:47 AM

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Tiny
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How do you know it's running rich?
What are the code numbers of any trouble codes stored?
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Thursday, November 19th, 2015 AT 5:25 AM
Tiny
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When it is running at idle, you smell raw fuel and the exhaust is sooty.
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Thursday, November 19th, 2015 AT 8:43 AM
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OK, what are the code numbers?
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