Hi I have 3! Lights that pop up when I turn my Jetta spor...


Hi I have 3! Lights that pop up when I turn my Jetta sportswagen on. The EFC light, the engine light, and the battery looking light. I just recently had the engine light part looked at, it was the radiator fan. The mechanic did no...

Hi I have 3! Lights that pop up when I turn my Jetta sportswagen on. The EFC light, the engine light, and the battery looking light. I just recently had the engine light part looked at, it was the radiator fan. The mechanic did not mention the EFC light or the battery light. Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tested the battery? Have you tried testing the alternator? This is just a matter of opinions, I guess, I am just wondering, should I take my car back to someone who ignored the other service lights? I have not done those things. How does one test the alternator Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Jetta SportWagen? It's 2013 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Jetta SportWagen yourself? What have you tried so far? I am not I'm new VW. Bought this car about 6 months ago and now searching for reputable VW mechanics. So far I've had the radiator motor fixed (that was my engine light) Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I don't think so I appreciate your help

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Hi yes I'm Emily
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Hi Emily I hope you are well . Can you confirm the battery light is on when the engine is running ?

Well it is when you start the carNot when it is runningSame as the EFC light
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Ok these lights should come on when starting and go off they are only an issue if they stay on when the engine is running or you are driving

AhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhOkThat's not embarrassing and good to know.Is this the same for the engine light?
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This is completely normal . Better to be safe than sorry

It just turns on for a moment at startupExactlyOk, well thank you very much, Kevin! I appreciate your help and expertise.
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