Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
- Use unleaded petrol only.
- Never allow the fuel tank to run completely dry.
- Do not overfill engine oil .
- Do not tow-start the vehicle. Use jump leads .
If you notice misfiring, uneven running or loss of power when the vehicle is moving, reduce speed immediately. The vehicle should be inspected at the nearest qualified workshop. If this happens, unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and escape into the atmosphere. The catalytic converter can also be damaged by overheating.
Even when the exhaust purification system is working perfectly, there may be a smell of sulphur from the exhaust in some conditions. This depends on the sulphur content of the fuel being used.
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine management syste ...
Diesel particulate filter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles
in the exhaust gas. The soot particles are collected in the filte ...
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Removing and installing air intake silencer
Removing
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Switch off electrical consumers.
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Switch off auxiliary and supplementary heater and switch off
ignition.
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Removing and installing glow plug with flame monitoring -Q8
Removing
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Dismantling and assembling auxiliary heater
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Pull out retaining spring -1-
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