# 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - exhaust warning

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** beetle, volkswagen\
**Created:** [August 14, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714 "2019-08-14T15:39:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![alan10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/51bf81/32.png) [@alan10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan10)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714/1 "2019-08-14T15:39:13Z")

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Exhaust emission warning lamp on.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714/2 "2019-08-14T16:28:38Z")

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You should get that looked at by a professional.

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**Author:** ![alan10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/51bf81/32.png) [@alan10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan10)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714/3 "2019-08-14T17:11:16Z")

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Thanks… i have not a clue.

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-exhaust-warning/146714/4 "2019-08-14T18:43:31Z")

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The shop will plug a scan tool into your car to give them a clue. You could have this done, usually for free, at an auto parts store. The codes would give you a clue. Or you could post the codes here and we MIGHT be able to give you some ideas. Could be as simple as a loose or bad gas cap. Might be more extensive.