Emissions Workshop/Check Engine Light

2001 Jetta VR6 here. Last night, as right after a hard acceleration,
the check engine light came on followed by a Emissions Workshop
warning on the display. When I pulled into my driveway, I noticed a
lot of vibration. I turned the car off, waited a moment and turned it
back on, and there was still the vibration and the warnings came on
again. I'll be taking it the dealership on January 3rd when I get back
from vacation.

I'm just wondering what type of failures are usually related to these
warnings? Especially keeping in mind the vibration.

About 100+ things can cause the light to come on. Was it flashing?

"The Devil's Advocate©" > wrote in message
...
> 2001 Jetta VR6 here. Last night, as right after a hard acceleration,
> the check engine light came on followed by a Emissions Workshop
> warning on the display. When I pulled into my driveway, I noticed a
> lot of vibration. I turned the car off, waited a moment and turned it
> back on, and there was still the vibration and the warnings came on
> again. I'll be taking it the dealership on January 3rd when I get back
> from vacation.
>
> I'm just wondering what type of failures are usually related to these
> warnings? Especially keeping in mind the vibration.

About 100+ things can cause the light to come on. Was it flashing?

"The Devil's Advocate©" > wrote in message
...
> 2001 Jetta VR6 here. Last night, as right after a hard acceleration,
> the check engine light came on followed by a Emissions Workshop
> warning on the display. When I pulled into my driveway, I noticed a
> lot of vibration. I turned the car off, waited a moment and turned it
> back on, and there was still the vibration and the warnings came on
> again. I'll be taking it the dealership on January 3rd when I get back
> from vacation.
>
> I'm just wondering what type of failures are usually related to these
> warnings? Especially keeping in mind the vibration.

On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 22:19:16 -0500, "Woodchuck"
> wrote:

>About 100+ things can cause the light to come on. Was it flashing?

I believe that the check engine light was flashing initially. Now when
I start to car, it just stays on steady. What's really weird is the
vibration all of a sudden. Something must've seriously gone wrong.

On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 22:19:16 -0500, "Woodchuck"
> wrote:

>About 100+ things can cause the light to come on. Was it flashing?

I believe that the check engine light was flashing initially. Now when
I start to car, it just stays on steady. What's really weird is the
vibration all of a sudden. Something must've seriously gone wrong.

Flashing means engine misfire, and flashing means if driven it could cause
cat converter problems. And since it's still running rough I wouldn't drive
the car!

"The Devil's Advocate©" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 22:19:16 -0500, "Woodchuck"
> > wrote:
>
>>About 100+ things can cause the light to come on. Was it flashing?
>
> I believe that the check engine light was flashing initially. Now when
> I start to car, it just stays on steady. What's really weird is the
> vibration all of a sudden. Something must've seriously gone wrong.

Flashing means engine misfire, and flashing means if driven it could cause
cat converter problems. And since it's still running rough I wouldn't drive
the car!

"The Devil's Advocate©" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 22:19:16 -0500, "Woodchuck"
> > wrote:
>
>>About 100+ things can cause the light to come on. Was it flashing?
>
> I believe that the check engine light was flashing initially. Now when
> I start to car, it just stays on steady. What's really weird is the
> vibration all of a sudden. Something must've seriously gone wrong.

Nothing is so beautiful as the bond between mother and child,
so why not consume it?
Children or chicken breasts will work wonderfully also.

4 whole umbilical chords (or baby breasts, or chicken breasts)
4 thin slices of smoked ham, and Gruyere cheese
Flour
eggwash (milk and eggs)
seasoned bread crumbs
1 onion
minced
salt
pepper
butter
olive oil

Pound the breasts flat (parboil first if using umbilical
cords so they won?t be tough).
Place a slice of ham and cheese on each, along with some minced onion
then fold in half, trimming neatly.
Dredge in flour, eggwash, then seasoned breadcrumbs;
allow to sit for a few minutes.
Sauté in butter and olive oil until golden brown,
about 6 minutes on each side.



Shish Kababes

As old as the hills, this technique has employed seafood, beef, pork, lamb,
poultry, and vegetables; just about anything can be grilled, and young humans
are no exception!

High quality marinade (Teriyaki and garlic perhaps)
1 inch cubes of tender meat, preferably from the nursery
Onions
bell peppers
Wooden or metal skewers

Marinate the meat overnight.
Get the grill good and hot while placing meat, vegetables, and
fruit such as pineapples or cherries on the skewers.
Don?t be afraid to use a variety of meats.
Grill to medium rare,
serve with garlic cous-cous and sautéed asparagus.
Coffee and sherbet for desert then walnuts, cheese, and port.
Cigars for the gentlemen (and ladies if they so desire)!



Crock-Pot Crack Baby

When the quivering, hopelessly addicted crack baby succumbs to death,
get him immediately butchered and into the crock-pot, so that any
remaining toxins will not be fatal. But don?t cook it too long,
because like Blowfish, there is a perfect medium between the pois

Nothing is so beautiful as the bond between mother and child,
so why not consume it?
Children or chicken breasts will work wonderfully also.

4 whole umbilical chords (or baby breasts, or chicken breasts)
4 thin slices of smoked ham, and Gruyere cheese
Flour
eggwash (milk and eggs)
seasoned bread crumbs
1 onion
minced
salt
pepper
butter
olive oil

Pound the breasts flat (parboil first if using umbilical
cords so they won?t be tough).
Place a slice of ham and cheese on each, along with some minced onion
then fold in half, trimming neatly.
Dredge in flour, eggwash, then seasoned breadcrumbs;
allow to sit for a few minutes.
Sauté in butter and olive oil until golden brown,
about 6 minutes on each side.



Shish Kababes

As old as the hills, this technique has employed seafood, beef, pork, lamb,
poultry, and vegetables; just about anything can be grilled, and young humans
are no exception!

High quality marinade (Teriyaki and garlic perhaps)
1 inch cubes of tender meat, preferably from the nursery
Onions
bell peppers
Wooden or metal skewers

Marinate the meat overnight.
Get the grill good and hot while placing meat, vegetables, and
fruit such as pineapples or cherries on the skewers.
Don?t be afraid to use a variety of meats.
Grill to medium rare,
serve with garlic cous-cous and sautéed asparagus.
Coffee and sherbet for desert then walnuts, cheese, and port.
Cigars for the gentlemen (and ladies if they so desire)!



Crock-Pot Crack Baby

When the quivering, hopelessly addicted crack baby succumbs to death,
get him immediately butchered and into the crock-pot, so that any
remaining toxins will not be fatal. But don?t cook it too long,
because like Blowfish, there is a perfect medium between the pois

the cutlets,
top with parsley, lemon slices and cracked pepper.
Serve with spinach salad, macaroni and cheese (homemade) and iced tea...



Spaghetti with Real Italian Meatballs

If you don?t have an expendable bambino on hand,
you can use a pound of ground pork instead.
The secret to great meatballs, is to use very lean meat.

1 lb. ground flesh; human or pork
3 lb. ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onions
7 - 12 cloves garlic
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup milk, 2 eggs
Oregano
basil
salt
pepper
Italian seasoning, etc.
Tomato gravy (see index)
Fresh or at least freshly cooked spaghetti or other pasta

Mix the ground meats together in a large bowl,
then mix each of the other ingredients.
Make balls about the size of a baby?s fist
(there should be one lying around for reference).
Bake at 400°for about 25 minutes -
or you could fry them in olive oil.
Place the meatballs in the tomato gravy, and simmer for several hours.
Serve on spaghetti.
Accompany with green salad, garlic bread and red wine.



Newborn Parmesan

This classic Sicilian cuisine can easily be turned into Eggplant Parmesan
If you are planning a vegetarian meal. Or you could just as well use veal -
after all, you have to be careful - Sicilians are touchy about their young
family members...

6 newborn or veal cutlets
Tomato gravy (see index)
4 cups mozzarella, 1cup parmesan, 1cup romano
Seasoned bread crumbs mixed with
parmesan
romano
salt
pepper
oregano
garlic powder
chopped parsley
Flour
eggwash (eggs and milk)
Peanut oil for frying.

Pound the cutlets.
Dredge in flour, eggs, then the bread crumb mixture.
Fry till golden brown in 350° peanut oil.
In a baking pan, place a layer of gravy,
then one of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Another layer each of meat, gravy, and cheese.
Then bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Serve on hot pasta with romano c