Engine Light?!?!

Whelan_vrs · 24-10-2005, 13:46

this light came on my 54fabia VRS today and i dont know why?

anyone got any idea's? i checked oil an thats ok, it could be that i have not connected that little black hose that goes into the airbox to my new induction kit????

you can just see the little black hose going into the airbox at the top of the picture.

with the new filter inplace the hose has nowere to go? i can drill a hole in the filter to accomidate for it but do u think this is the cause of the problem with my engine light being on?(what is the hose for?).

class37 · 24-10-2005, 14:02

Can I make a suggestion take the air filter off put the original back on and get a pannel filter .

I don’t think they like cone filters . I have tried one !!
If your going to stay with it u may have to take the car and get it set up for the increase in air.
Also take the Dragon digital tuning box off and take the car a 5 mile run. I bet the light goes out.

Mine did so I got rid and paid for a remap

class37 · 24-10-2005, 14:08

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Wheres the Sensor gone?

simon · 24-10-2005, 14:09

Wheres this bit gone?

Is it a specific kit for the engine or a generic cone?

simon · 24-10-2005, 14:10

Beat me too it!

Whelan_vrs · 24-10-2005, 14:13

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Originally Posted by simon

Wheres this bit gone?

Is it a specific kit for the engine or a generic cone?

that airbox is in the shed

The sensor is still connected & in 100% workin order. its just turned round a little bit and is underneath, i will go take some picture's to show u and a better one of the loose hose.

the filter is made from metal gause. (made by Ripspeed)

class37 · 24-10-2005, 14:14

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Originally Posted by simon

Beat me too it!

lol dont think there is much point changing the filter box anyway better off just changing the pannel for a green or k&n one .

class37 · 24-10-2005, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Whelan_vrs

that airbox is in the shed

The sensor is still connected & in 100% workin order. its just turned round a little bit and is underneath, i will go take some picture's to show u and a better one of the loose hose.

I know it’s a bit of a ball ache but I think u should put the filter box back on and run the car with out the box for a couple of miles.

I tried a k&n cone filter on mine when I first got it and it made the car run sluggish , so I think there no point staying with the filter unless u are going to get the car set up at the dealers. BUT in doing so u would loss your manufactory warranty. ( I ask dealer if I could put air filter on my car and they said yes but no warranty)

Whelan_vrs · 24-10-2005, 14:24

here u can still see the sensor connected:

overview:

little black hose?!?!:

Mil · 24-10-2005, 15:50

When I had asked the service manager here if it was okay to put a cone in the Fabia to replace the original, he said no. He told me if I wanted, I could get a panel filter, but the airbox HAS TO STAY In there, otherwise it will drive the car crazy and Il have problems.

There's your answer

Whelan_vrs · 24-10-2005, 16:05

Dam! well i just been out drilling and fixing bits anyway!

took the cone off:

you can see how breathble it is:

Drilled a hole for the strange black pipe:

Fitted it all back together(with the sensor in view)

took it for a test drive and everytime i changed gear it sounded like i had a petrol car with a dump valve?!?. im beggining to think that there is somethin really wrong somewere else.

class37 · 25-10-2005, 14:37

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took it for a test drive and everytime i changed gear it sounded like i had a petrol car with a dump valve?!?. im beggining to think that there is somethin really wrong somewere else.

lol

U dont take our advise . i had tried putting a cone filter on my car, Which made it runn like a bag of S**T. Its not ment to have one put the box back on. And get a green pannel filter . Other wise wait for the repair bill !!!!

Your loss !!

Mil · 25-10-2005, 15:11

The whole petrol/dump valve thing sounds cool, but you really are putting your car through hell. As Class37 said.

flatfourburble · 25-10-2005, 17:24

Whelan - if your worried I'd put it all backto standard and either take it into the dealership asking them what's wrong, or see if any one a VAGCOM to read any errors.

Me personally I'd bite the bullet and take it to the dealers

walkie · 25-10-2005, 17:27

Isn't it just the cheap resistor mod he's fitted thats thrown up the warning?

class37 · 25-10-2005, 17:39

Funny though. Only £11.500 down the drain.(if he bought it fro new) Heeeeee

I bet when he puts it back to normal Light goes out. U watch !

b1ackb1rd · 25-10-2005, 17:39

Nah, it looks like it's binday ... that'll be the problem

class37 · 25-10-2005, 17:42

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Originally Posted by b1ackb1rd

Nah, it looks like it's binday ... that'll be the problem

lol OI IVE GOT ONE

Whelan_vrs · 30-10-2005, 18:58

I put the car back to normal and the light didnt go out. took the car to skoda and they said it was a fueling problem

he cleared the fault. he also produced a bolt and said he found it under ther car after they had raised it

gotta take it back this week cos he said the engine seems to have alot of movement in it. gutted oh well.

(p.s yes i have had it from new).

24-10-2005, 13:46	#1
Whelan_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wirral merseyside Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Engine Light?!?! this light came on my 54fabia VRS today and i dont know why? anyone got any idea's? i checked oil an thats ok, it could be that i have not connected that little black hose that goes into the airbox to my new induction kit???? you can just see the little black hose going into the airbox at the top of the picture. with the new filter inplace the hose has nowere to go? i can drill a hole in the filter to accomidate for it but do u think this is the cause of the problem with my engine light being on?(what is the hose for?).

24-10-2005, 14:02	#2
class37 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can I make a suggestion take the air filter off put the original back on and get a pannel filter . I don’t think they like cone filters . I have tried one !! If your going to stay with it u may have to take the car and get it set up for the increase in air. Also take the Dragon digital tuning box off and take the car a 5 mile run. I bet the light goes out. Mine did so I got rid and paid for a remap Last edited by class37; 24-10-2005 at 14:04.

24-10-2005, 14:08	#3
class37 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[IMG][/IMG] Wheres the Sensor gone?

24-10-2005, 14:10	#5
simon Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Aylesbury Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Beat me too it! __________________ If it feels good....Do it! [IMG]

24-10-2005, 15:50	#10
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	When I had asked the service manager here if it was okay to put a cone in the Fabia to replace the original, he said no. He told me if I wanted, I could get a panel filter, but the airbox HAS TO STAY In there, otherwise it will drive the car crazy and Il have problems. There's your answer __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

24-10-2005, 14:24	#9
Whelan_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wirral merseyside Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	here u can still see the sensor connected: overview: little black hose?!?!:

24-10-2005, 16:05	#11
Whelan_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wirral merseyside Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dam! well i just been out drilling and fixing bits anyway! took the cone off: you can see how breathble it is: Drilled a hole for the strange black pipe: Fitted it all back together(with the sensor in view) took it for a test drive and everytime i changed gear it sounded like i had a petrol car with a dump valve?!?. im beggining to think that there is somethin really wrong somewere else. Last edited by Whelan_vrs; 24-10-2005 at 16:07.

25-10-2005, 15:11	#13
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	The whole petrol/dump valve thing sounds cool, but you really are putting your car through hell. As Class37 said. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

25-10-2005, 17:24	#14
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whelan - if your worried I'd put it all backto standard and either take it into the dealership asking them what's wrong, or see if any one a VAGCOM to read any errors. Me personally I'd bite the bullet and take it to the dealers __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

25-10-2005, 17:27	#15
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Isn't it just the cheap resistor mod he's fitted thats thrown up the warning? __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

25-10-2005, 17:39	#16
class37 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Funny though. Only £11.500 down the drain.(if he bought it fro new) Heeeeee I bet when he puts it back to normal Light goes out. U watch !

25-10-2005, 17:39	#17
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 295 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Nah, it looks like it's binday ... that'll be the problem

30-10-2005, 18:58	#19
Whelan_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wirral merseyside Posts: 140 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I put the car back to normal and the light didnt go out. took the car to skoda and they said it was a fueling problem he cleared the fault. he also produced a bolt and said he found it under ther car after they had raised it gotta take it back this week cos he said the engine seems to have alot of movement in it. gutted oh well. (p.s yes i have had it from new). Last edited by Whelan_vrs; 30-10-2005 at 19:00.

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