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2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 9/2/2005 5 Replies

VW Techs please help! I cant find any info on this code 17978 ecu locked? I understand what to look for with a po171 lean code but dont want to start diagnosing this car until I have an understanding of the codes setting the mil wich is the customers [...] car...

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car Vehicle Data

2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS

VIN 3VWCC21C8Y
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursNot Applicable

Trouble Codes

16555B1S1 fuel trim too lean
17978engine ECU locked
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car Vehicle Data

2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS

VIN 3VWCC21C8Y
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMIL Lamp On
OccursNot Applicable

Trouble Codes

16555B1S1 fuel trim too lean
17978engine ECU locked