2 warning lights on. (Fabia vRS)

BMcN · 25-10-2005, 18:23

My Dad just rang me to say that someone stalled his car (driving instructor), and when it was restared 2 warnign lights came on. Both Amber.

The first he said is the glowplugs one and it is continually flashing.

The other he said the symbol looks like a gearbox or something like that but in the service book it mentioned something to do with exhaust gases/emissions?

Any ideas? Car is standard apart from a Jabba remap.

flatfourburble · 25-10-2005, 18:25

Could try switch off the engine leaving it for abit and then restart it.

Mr Lummox might be able to shed more light (pardon the pun)

ChrisRs · 25-10-2005, 19:37

Looks like the Engine Management light. You need to get it read with a VAG COM. Is it under warranty? If so get it to the dealer asap. If not someone who lives near might be able to help

**VRStu** · 25-10-2005, 19:50

Would suggest if it's under warranty and mapped you use VAG-COM before you go the dealer. Give you a chance to get your facts straight.

Where are you based there may be someone locally who can help.

sharkrider · 25-10-2005, 20:30

a remapped instructor car?! is he a member here? it's not me or Chris or andyellis, wonder if he's told the insurance company? would be interested to find out how much his insurance is for driving school + remap!

devonutopia · 25-10-2005, 20:36

Lucky buggers learning to drive in a remapped vRS Fabia.... Felt the same when I saw a 55 plate Audi 2.0 TDI being driven by a learner....

Anyway - glow plug flashing can mean the brake sender switch has gone but its best to read the fault codes to verify. The engine light being on might be more serious. Get to a dealer / vag com operative a.s.a.p.

BMcN · 25-10-2005, 20:50

In Stranraer in SW scotland. I have VAGCOM but am in Dundee so can't do it. Dealer is over 50miles away.

If it was serious wouldn't it be red light? Any idea's why a stall may cause this/something to happen?

devonutopia · 25-10-2005, 21:11

Warning light is always orange - there's no stages to it. If its driving OK, I would treat her gently but still get to the dealers a.s.a.p.

Were there any clues as to what was being done at the time of the lights coming on or did they just do it at a non-descript point?

dstev2000 · 25-10-2005, 21:17

If the engine management light is on won't it be in limp/get yer home mode?

not critical like brakes or RED oil light but might still do some damage if not seen to

Seems odd that a stall could do it though, faulty sensor somewhere?

andy ellis · 25-10-2005, 21:37

glow plug flashing check that the brake bulbs are not blown mine did this when both rear brake lights blew......

andy ellis · 27-10-2005, 20:32

what was the fault/cure?????

25-10-2005, 18:23	#1
BMcN Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2 warning lights on. (Fabia vRS) My Dad just rang me to say that someone stalled his car (driving instructor), and when it was restared 2 warnign lights came on. Both Amber. The first he said is the glowplugs one and it is continually flashing. The other he said the symbol looks like a gearbox or something like that but in the service book it mentioned something to do with exhaust gases/emissions? Any ideas? Car is standard apart from a Jabba remap.

25-10-2005, 18:25	#2
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could try switch off the engine leaving it for abit and then restart it. Mr Lummox might be able to shed more light (pardon the pun) __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

25-10-2005, 19:50	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Would suggest if it's under warranty and mapped you use VAG-COM before you go the dealer. Give you a chance to get your facts straight. Where are you based there may be someone locally who can help. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-10-2005, 20:30	#5
sharkrider rider of sharks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,773 Thanks: 205 Thanked 95 Times in 83 Posts	a remapped instructor car?! is he a member here? it's not me or Chris or andyellis, wonder if he's told the insurance company? would be interested to find out how much his insurance is for driving school + remap! __________________ Fiat Grande Punto Sporting (158 bhp 314 lbs/ft) in Red.... Furby vRS , black magic,passenger airbag de-activation switch, (now gone, but not forgotten!)

25-10-2005, 20:36	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Lucky buggers learning to drive in a remapped vRS Fabia.... Felt the same when I saw a 55 plate Audi 2.0 TDI being driven by a learner.... Anyway - glow plug flashing can mean the brake sender switch has gone but its best to read the fault codes to verify. The engine light being on might be more serious. Get to a dealer / vag com operative a.s.a.p. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

25-10-2005, 19:37	#3
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Looks like the Engine Management light. You need to get it read with a VAG COM. Is it under warranty? If so get it to the dealer asap. If not someone who lives near might be able to help

25-10-2005, 20:50	#7
BMcN Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In Stranraer in SW scotland. I have VAGCOM but am in Dundee so can't do it. Dealer is over 50miles away. If it was serious wouldn't it be red light? Any idea's why a stall may cause this/something to happen?

25-10-2005, 21:11	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Warning light is always orange - there's no stages to it. If its driving OK, I would treat her gently but still get to the dealers a.s.a.p. Were there any clues as to what was being done at the time of the lights coming on or did they just do it at a non-descript point? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

25-10-2005, 21:17	#9
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 3,848 Thanks: 39 Thanked 152 Times in 138 Posts	If the engine management light is on won't it be in limp/get yer home mode? not critical like brakes or RED oil light but might still do some damage if not seen to Seems odd that a stall could do it though, faulty sensor somewhere? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

25-10-2005, 21:37	#10
andy ellis Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	glow plug flashing check that the brake bulbs are not blown mine did this when both rear brake lights blew...... __________________ Fabia TDI PD100 "Q" and driving school car. Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6hDi+EGS with disability adaptations.

27-10-2005, 20:32	#11
andy ellis Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	what was the fault/cure????? __________________ Fabia TDI PD100 "Q" and driving school car. Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6hDi+EGS with disability adaptations.

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