2000 Volkswagen GTI MAIN PROBLEM, RICH ON PETROL

2000 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
117 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BETTY BOO
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RUNNING RICH ON PETROL,
SPLUTTERS, I HAVE TO REV IT TO CLEAR
SMELLS OF EXHAUST FUMES,
CHUFFS BLACK SMOKE OUT SOMETIMES.
I TOOK IT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO READ IT, TO FIND THE FAULT. HELP
Sep 17, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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DUBTECH
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You need to find out what the fault codes are first.

Why couldn't they read it? Were they using a VAG specific scan tool? Sometimes aftermarket stereos will disrupt communication (K bus) and require removal before being able to scan.
Oct 9, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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