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1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 4/18/2002 6 Replies

Hi, Group,

This New Beetle is running quite rich: excessive CO & hydrocarbons. We have cleared codes and they reset almost immediately. Tune-up parts look good, O2 sensor seems to modulate properly. Found no vacuum leaks. Anyone had this problem before?

Than...

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Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN 3VWBB61C8W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

16556Fuel trim bank 1 system too rich
16684Random multiple misfire
16685Cylinder 1 misfire
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN 3VWBB61C8W
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

16556Fuel trim bank 1 system too rich
16684Random multiple misfire
16685Cylinder 1 misfire