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VW dash warning lights - Yellow

Yellow/Amber warning lights are an indication of a incorrect function and must be investigated immediately. Some faults can be repaired by you (DPF, low oil etc) but others (such as EPC & glowplug) must be dealt with by your local Volkswagen dealer

Note: Functions and lights are model specific and may not appear on your vehicle. Please refer to your vehicle handbook for detailed explanation of the feature.

Return to the main VW dash warning light page

Go to the RED VW dash warning light page

Go to the GREEN VW dash warning light page

Go to the next YELLOW/AMBER VW dash warning light page

Watch our "How to" find out about your yellow VW dash warning light video or scroll down for a static display.

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EMISSIONS CONTROL LIGHT - Does the light Flash or is it Solid?

Flashing - Is the vehicle down on power or juddering? Yes - Arrange recovery. No - Drive with caution to your
local Volkswagen dealer
Solid - Remove the ignition key and wait 30 seconds. If the light doesn't come back - monitor. Engine down on power or judders? - No - book into a Volkswagen Retailer. Yes - arrange recovery.

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DPF - DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER - How many warning lights are on?

More than one light? - arrange recovery. Just one light? - How to carry out a DPF regeneration - Drive at least 40mph with the engine between 1800-2500rpm for 15 minutes. Light now out? - Yes, continue to drive as usual. No - arrange recovery.
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ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT - Petrol vehicles only. If loss of power, arrange recovery. If not, drive to your local VW dealer
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ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT - Diesel vehicles only.

Light on just with ignition? - normal operation - the glowplugs are warming up.
Light on or flashing with engine running? - If loss of power, arrange recovery. If not, drive to your local VW dealer

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL - Is the light flashing or solid?

Solid light - Top up your VW engine using our guide or handbook instructions. Buy VW engine oil
Flashing light - Level sensor fault. VW dealer investigation required.

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ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM - ABS system and ESP may not be operational. Ensure normal braking is possible and drive carefully to your Volkswagen dealer.

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ESP ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME - Is the ESP light on or sometimes flashing when driving?

Solid light all the time - Check the system hasn't been turned off (switch near gearlever). If not, proceed with caution to your Volkswagen dealer
Light flashing sometimes when driving - This indicates the wheels are spinning and the traction system is trying to control. Reduce acceleration.
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TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR - Check your tyre pressures

Is one or more tyres down on pressure? Adjust tyre pressures and reset the light by holding the dash button down for 3 seconds. Check for punctures.
Light has been reset and no punctures - possible fault in system. Discuss with your dealer.
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM - Has the battery gone flat, been disconnected or jump started?

Yes - Turn steering fully left then fully right. Drive forward up to 10mph. If light is still on consult your retailer.
No - If steering is stiff or notchy arrange a recovery. If steering feels normal drive with care to your VW dealer.

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