So I decided to mess with the timing on my golf. I removed the 13mm bolt and plate that holds the distributor, and I rotated the distributor clockwise.I test drove the car check engine light came on and lost power car was weak. I placed the dist. back in its original setting and my check engine light is still on.I tried to reset battery but its still on. what can I do??
thank you
cheers,

 

Amateurs messing about with things they know nothing about.

You've made 3 others post that you haven't replied to.

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ya u could say I am amature ive working with hondas for over 10 years and been messing around with Vw for while, I owned a 87 scirocco 8v 4 years I did all work on it pulled motor out , new clutch etc. as far as my timing issue I just wanted to see if i can advance little. Now its back to factory setting but check engine is still on. as far other post sorry, i been busy with w golf and im painting my bike @same time. will get to em. any sugesttions how to clear Light. I hookedup OBDII scanner I reset but it came back on.
thank you
cheers

 

Well if you've had a EOBD scanner plugged in did it show any error codes, if so please post them?

We need to know more details about your motor?

https://volkswagenforum.com/forum/ne...gnature-34185/