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I have a Volkswagen Beetle, and I started my car and it started shaking I tried to drive it but it was shaking to much so I stopped. I did see my engine light up.....What do you think the problem is?

 

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March 31 2008 at 7:23 AM (3 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
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Hi there!Most likley you have a cylinder misfire.If it is drivable you should take it and have the light scanned to see what code is there.But usually if the engine is shaking that means one of the cylinders isn't firing.Hope this helps!Thanks

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March 31 2008 at 7:30 AM (7 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
Is it expensive to get a cylinder fixed if there is a misfire
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March 31 2008 at 7:35 AM (5 minutes and 9 seconds later)
         
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March 31 2008 at 7:43 AM (7 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
Do you think my problem could be because I need a tune up
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March 31 2008 at 7:54 AM (7 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
Could it be the gas...
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March 31 2008 at 7:55 AM (1 minute and 11 seconds later)
         
Could be,could try some dry gas

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March 31 2008 at 8:01 AM (6 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
DO you think I should go to Auto zone or take my car to the dealership
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