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2004 Volkswagen Jetta 2.8L MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 4/1/2009 17 Replies

I have a small pain that just won't go away and need some help. I have this 2004 VW Jetta that keeps throwing a P2181 code and 90% of the time, the cooling system checks out great. The coolant temp. reaches 178 deg. reasonablly quick. However, it takes forever...

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car Vehicle Data

2004 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursIntermittently

Trouble Codes

P2181Cooling System Performance
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car Vehicle Data

2004 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN [No VIN Available]
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursIntermittently

Trouble Codes

P2181Cooling System Performance