- Sep 19, 2003
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Alright, let me just get this out there before we get into this. I am, by no means whatsover, handy with anything car related, other than changing tires and washing windows. So, now for the help request:
I have a 2002 VW Passat with about 56k miles on it. Sedan, 1.8L Tiptronic. Yesterday morning, went to start the car and it had no interest on the first attempt. Lights came on and it was definitely trying, just wouldn't catch. Instant thought was battery issue, but I had just had the car at the dealer (don't throw stones!) and there was no issue with the battery. On the 3rd attempt, I just held it there for longer than I was comfortable and it finally turned over and ran fine.
Last night, went to start it to get home, same issues. Only this time, I got lights on the dashboard. EPC light and Engine light. Great... super... awesome... Car started, got home, parked. I did a bit of research, and it seems to be something to do with a "drive-by-wire" system. Possibly the ignition or something else. I am going to be taking it to a garage tomorrow, but I had two quick questions:
1. Any real danger to me? Will the car explode?
2. Roughly what would guys expect to pay for work on something like this? I know a few of you can probably fix this with your eyes close, but well, I can't and sadly don't have the time right now to learn.
Any help/suggestions would be very much obliged.
I have a 2002 VW Passat with about 56k miles on it. Sedan, 1.8L Tiptronic. Yesterday morning, went to start the car and it had no interest on the first attempt. Lights came on and it was definitely trying, just wouldn't catch. Instant thought was battery issue, but I had just had the car at the dealer (don't throw stones!) and there was no issue with the battery. On the 3rd attempt, I just held it there for longer than I was comfortable and it finally turned over and ran fine.
Last night, went to start it to get home, same issues. Only this time, I got lights on the dashboard. EPC light and Engine light. Great... super... awesome... Car started, got home, parked. I did a bit of research, and it seems to be something to do with a "drive-by-wire" system. Possibly the ignition or something else. I am going to be taking it to a garage tomorrow, but I had two quick questions:
1. Any real danger to me? Will the car explode?
2. Roughly what would guys expect to pay for work on something like this? I know a few of you can probably fix this with your eyes close, but well, I can't and sadly don't have the time right now to learn.
Any help/suggestions would be very much obliged.