VW Check engine light

[megatron]

Hi all
Perhaps some of you may know a little more than me. The other day the check engine light flashed a few times on my lupo but then stopped after a few seconds. (this was at around 75-80 miles an hour) Then today the light flashed again then stayed on again traveling at around 70 miles an hour. The light has stayed on and i have no idea why. The car seems to be running fine, and i had the oil changed earlier in the day.
I have read somewhere that it may be the coil pack? or the fuel cap? Does anybody know a few likely things it could be for me to check on a DIY basis before i take it in to get the codes checked?
Thanks alot.

[Defcon5]

Which light? EPC or the square one?

If the EPC check your brake lights are working - if not you need a new brake light switch.

If its the other, clean your TB and intake with some carb cleaner

[megatron]

It was the orange light thats literally a picture of an engine with check just above it. Im not to sure on any specifics because the maintenance guide is at home and im at uni.
Hope thats a little more useful.

[944fan]

Flashing light usual means coil packs but without a fault code scan you don't have much chance of diagnosing it. Get yourself VCDS and scan them yourself. Lead is only £10 off Fleabay and the software is free.

[Defcon5]

Take off the engine cover, on the right hand side you will see the coil pack. Take off each of the HT leads and look at the nipple inside the coil pack - it they are green and corroded it could be that.

Have you noticed any misfiring/loss of power?

Im assuming its a petrol version? which one?

[megatron]

Defcon5 said:

Take off the engine cover, on the right hand side you will see the coil pack. Take off each of the HT leads and look at the nipple inside the coil pack - it they are green and corroded it could be that.

Have you noticed any misfiring/loss of power?

Im assuming its a petrol version? which one?

Ive just taken your advice and that seems to be the problem. Thanks for that, its saved me a bit of worry. Its the 1.0 so i didn't really notice a loss of power due to there being none in the first place. Ill get them changed.
And yeah, i may get the lead from ebay incase anything else goes wrong. The lead connects to the thing behind the ash tray i assume?

[Defcon5]

Yes. You will need a new coil pack and a set of HT leads. If you join clublupo.co.uk someone local may have vagcom and will scan it for you. You can also get genuine parts cheap through the traders section

[N15el]

Lupo 1.4 petrol if engine check light comes on and stays on after a minor stall or misfire ..disconnect the battery terminals for 15 mins, reconnect, the light should go out. If the the light continues to flash have the car checked out..