Why is my check engine light on?

Asked by Erica Oct 09, 2020 at 12:35 AM about the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My check engine light is on in my 02 vw jetta 1.8t it runs
fine but everytime I put gas in it doesn't want to start...
doesn't matter if I put $5 or if I fill it up... Any suggestions?

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Scan for the OBDii trouble codes since the CEL is on. I would suspect an EVAP code.

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