Any one got any ideas??

Pudsey83 · 22-04-2008, 17:04

My partner has an 03 1.4 16v Fabia comfort, when we brought it, the engine management light was on and the garage told us they would sort it. Picked the car up and just pulling off the light came back on. Skoda have looked and said it was the EGR valve they cleaned everything and replaced the sensor. All was good for a few days, then it came back on. Been back to and from skoda about 5 times now.
Throttle body is spotless, EGR valve ok, replaced EGR sensor. and still the light comes on.

Skoda have now got it booked in for a New throttle body unit. Any other things that could be the possible causes for this very annoying problem?

Any help gratefully recieved

jasc1988 · 22-04-2008, 17:06

Piston rings

Pudsey83 · 22-04-2008, 17:22

What problem would it be with piston rings? Worn or damged etc....

Lummox · 22-04-2008, 17:25

Whats the fault code? Is the port clear at the base of the throttle body? Any oil in the air filter box?

Pudsey83 · 22-04-2008, 17:31

throttle body is spotless (So we were told) Can't see any oil in air box will double check later, tho.

ExAudiSi · 22-04-2008, 17:54

Could be a lambda probe fault (mine was).
Any symptoms other than the light?
As Lummox said, need the fault code to offer further suggestions.

Pudsey83 · 22-04-2008, 17:58

EPC has been on also it seems to fish for revs at times... The revs drop so much it stales at times

I will ask for the codes when i get back to skoda

Pudsey83 · 02-05-2008, 17:26

Ok, here is something people may find helpful....

Just got the Furby back from dealer, they have changed the throttle body as it seemed that although it was clean and showed no signs of a problem (other than fault codes) that it could be the cause of the problem. When they were changing it they also noticed that the gasket was cracked or damaged a bit, so they changed that also.
The light has stayed off so far (Fingers crossed) and the car seems alot quieter.

When my partner first had the car, listening to the engine rev while the bonnet was up you could hear excessive sucking of air from some-where near the inlet manifold.
Now there is hardly any.... Maybe worth checking for anyone else who has same problem with the light.

Thanks for all the input guys

Pudsey

Pudsey83 · 03-05-2008, 18:57

ok peeps the light is back on again!!

What possible causes are there?

Please list all that have been experienced and the symptoms and the work needed to correct it, so that i can take the list to skoda.

Where would i stand with requesting a new engine?

Basil · 03-05-2008, 19:09

suggest you look up the member vagcom map, get in touch with someone local and scan it. Post up the fault codes found and this should help get it sorted...

HTH

Bas

isinglass · 03-05-2008, 20:01

Well as they agreed to fix it when they sold you it they'll have to.

The light just indicates one/many of a number of symptoms, these are saved as a fault code in the engine computer. You really need the stored fault code to know what the fault is. Like Basil says someone with vagcom could read them off or get the garage to give you them.

However the 1.4 16v is known to suffer from piston ring problems.

Pudsey83 · 07-05-2008, 21:26

I got the fault name from skoda, they say that the fault is a load sensor or something. Any help?

sc249 · 07-05-2008, 22:55

Hi! You're after possible reasons - I may have one (or two). 54 plate 1.4 16V with low mileage had same EPC light but diagnosed when stripped engine as worn piston rings. Known problem so skoda covered 100% parts and labour. In meantime also discovered valve leakage and now cylinder head being replaced but this time only 50% parts and labour being covered. If it's a known fault then try customer services even if it's outside the 3 year warranty. Mind you, keep trying for 100% covered as their goodwill and service isn't always great!!

22-04-2008, 17:04	#1
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any one got any ideas?? My partner has an 03 1.4 16v Fabia comfort, when we brought it, the engine management light was on and the garage told us they would sort it. Picked the car up and just pulling off the light came back on. Skoda have looked and said it was the EGR valve they cleaned everything and replaced the sensor. All was good for a few days, then it came back on. Been back to and from skoda about 5 times now. Throttle body is spotless, EGR valve ok, replaced EGR sensor. and still the light comes on. Skoda have now got it booked in for a New throttle body unit. Any other things that could be the possible causes for this very annoying problem? Any help gratefully recieved __________________

22-04-2008, 17:06	#2
jasc1988 Big Jas Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 85 Thanked 102 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? Piston rings __________________

22-04-2008, 17:22	#3
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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? Whats the fault code? Is the port clear at the base of the throttle body? Any oil in the air filter box? __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

22-04-2008, 17:31	#5
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? throttle body is spotless (So we were told) Can't see any oil in air box will double check later, tho. __________________

22-04-2008, 17:54	#6
ExAudiSi Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North East Posts: 309 Thanks: 5 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? Could be a lambda probe fault (mine was). Any symptoms other than the light? As Lummox said, need the fault code to offer further suggestions. __________________ My other car is a Porsche....

22-04-2008, 17:58	#7
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? EPC has been on also it seems to fish for revs at times... The revs drop so much it stales at times I will ask for the codes when i get back to skoda __________________

02-05-2008, 17:26	#8
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? Ok, here is something people may find helpful.... Just got the Furby back from dealer, they have changed the throttle body as it seemed that although it was clean and showed no signs of a problem (other than fault codes) that it could be the cause of the problem. When they were changing it they also noticed that the gasket was cracked or damaged a bit, so they changed that also. The light has stayed off so far (Fingers crossed) and the car seems alot quieter. When my partner first had the car, listening to the engine rev while the bonnet was up you could hear excessive sucking of air from some-where near the inlet manifold. Now there is hardly any.... Maybe worth checking for anyone else who has same problem with the light. Thanks for all the input guys Pudsey __________________

03-05-2008, 18:57	#9
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? ok peeps the light is back on again!! What possible causes are there? Please list all that have been experienced and the symptoms and the work needed to correct it, so that i can take the list to skoda. Where would i stand with requesting a new engine? __________________

03-05-2008, 19:09	#10
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,150 Thanks: 183 Thanked 183 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? suggest you look up the member vagcom map, get in touch with someone local and scan it. Post up the fault codes found and this should help get it sorted... HTH Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

03-05-2008, 20:01	#11
isinglass Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 71 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? Well as they agreed to fix it when they sold you it they'll have to. The light just indicates one/many of a number of symptoms, these are saved as a fault code in the engine computer. You really need the stored fault code to know what the fault is. Like Basil says someone with vagcom could read them off or get the garage to give you them. However the 1.4 16v is known to suffer from piston ring problems.

07-05-2008, 21:26	#12
Pudsey83 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Trimsaran, Llanelli Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? I got the fault name from skoda, they say that the fault is a load sensor or something. Any help? __________________

07-05-2008, 22:55	#13
sc249 Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any one got any ideas?? Hi! You're after possible reasons - I may have one (or two). 54 plate 1.4 16V with low mileage had same EPC light but diagnosed when stripped engine as worn piston rings. Known problem so skoda covered 100% parts and labour. In meantime also discovered valve leakage and now cylinder head being replaced but this time only 50% parts and labour being covered. If it's a known fault then try customer services even if it's outside the 3 year warranty. Mind you, keep trying for 100% covered as their goodwill and service isn't always great!!

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