Orange warning light just came on in volkswagon passat 05 symbol of possibly an engine it also says emissions workshop does anyone know what this means thanks .

What is your problem ? Do you have any codes or an engine light on ?

if you put some red x in the car it should clear it you can buy it from any petrol station

As we tell everyone else who comes on here with warning lights: When there's a warning light on, that means a trouble code is stored in the computer. Don't ask us to guess what caused the light to go on when all you have to do is get the trouble codes read.

most autoparts stores will run the check engine light for you for free....I am assuming that you either have a clogged catalytic converter, or your o2 sensor is throwing a fault....have autozone check it out and post back.

99% of the time when the emission warning light is turned on there is no symptom u can feel, however there is a fault present present in the memory of the powertrain control module (known as the PCM), have the cars OBD2 electronic engine control system tested to find out what the fault code is, there are over 200 poss codes.

"Check engine light" EMISSIONS WORKSHOP! Do you want to shut it off??? After reading all of the negative comments and how much money Passat owners have spent due to this manufacturer's problem, I am going to save the day and save you $$$ by showing you how to "reset" the diagnostic computer which makes the "emissions workshop-check engine light come on! (This is the same thing the VW dealer will charge you hundreds of dollars to do.) To turn off the "Check Engine" (Emissions Workshop) light, simply follow these 5 basic steps:
1. Pop open the hood.
2. Insert the key in the ignition and turn without starting the engine until all of the dash indicators light and warning tones sound.
3. With the key still in the ignition, use a 10mm wrench or socket to loosen and completely disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery. Wait about 60 seconds before reconnecting.
4. Re-connect and tighten the negative (-) cable to the battery and close the hood.
5. Start the engine. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAS GONE OUT!
If the light stays on, then there really is a problem. If it has turned off, be glad, but don't be surprised to see it come on again in a few weeks. If it comes on again, simply follow steps 1-5. Remember... This quick repair is for those who just can't stand looking at this light or afford to visit VW every time this light comes on. If you feel the need to service the vehicle, service the vehicle. I hope this has made your "NIGHTMARE" a little easier!!!

It means that the code you got was for an emissions problem. could be an O2 sensor or MAFF sensor.( Mass Air Flow ) Or even the catalytic converter. You should have posted the trouble code here.

Does it have a symbol on it that looks like a gas can ? If it does it most likely is the light to remind you to get gas because you are low.