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1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
Posted to European Driveability on 8/5/2002 6 Replies

My check engine light comes on after driving about 1 mile and stays on constantly until the next drive. I have excessive smoke at idle and very excessive smoke as the engine rpms build up.

I have checked all vacuum hoses for leaks and find them ok. The engine...

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1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI

VIN WVWHG83A7T
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / TDI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways
Misc.Station Wagon
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car Vehicle Data

1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI

VIN WVWHG83A7T
Engine1.9 L / 4 cyl / DIESEL
Trans5-speed Standard
DeliveryFI / TDI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways
Misc.Station Wagon