Volkswagen Tiguan Stalling → Causes & Diagnosis

One of the most common issues your Volkswagen Tiguan is likely to develop is a stalling problem.  The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place.  Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan Shakes When Idle:  Causes and How to Fix 

It can be very jarring when your Volkswagen Tiguan shakes when idle.  If your Tiguan has this problem, many issues can cause it.  We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Volkswagen Tiguan Shaking … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan: Service Engine Soon Light → Diagnosis

Your Volkswagen Tiguan’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan Rough Idle → Causes & Diagnosis

If you own a Volkswagen Tiguan and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the Tiguan and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Volkswagen Tiguan’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your vehicle does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your Tiguan’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Volkswagen Tiguan will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Volkswagen Tiguan’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Tiguan indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Volkswagen Tiguan is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Tiguan’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Volkswagen Tiguan: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Volkswagen Tiguan’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Tiguan’s ECU. … Read more