Hi i have been haveing probs with me 1.4 mpi 8v i got a vagcom and it has given me 8 fault codes which are

17978 01/08

16524 02/08

17526 03/08

18048 04/08

16556 05/08

17549 06/08

16825 07/08

16955 08/08

there the codes it read when the engine was runnni and when it was not runnin the reason for the code reader is that on the last bank holiday monday i done a service myself which i had no probs with then on the thursday the car started to sound very ruff had no power at all would not get up a hill so got the car back it needs the head gasket change as it linkin both sides i was told i could have the wrong oil in as the oil presser switch light has come on but for 9 years it always had 10w50oil could anyone help me with the codes and point me in the right director plzz goin to be orderin my head gasket tomozzz and a new oil press switch too

One more question are the head gaskets easy to do on the 8v skoda fabia i have a manual and it dont say anything about takin the removein the timing chain is that right as the past on my non skoda cars u had to make sure the cambelt was all on its makers.

Sorry about all the questions just want to try and cover everything not only that am missing not use my skoda i brought a Rover 600 to get about in but the tax on that runs out the end off the month

cheers

jo

17978 01/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17978/P1570/005488 - Immobiliser

16524 02/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16524/P0140/000320 - Oxygen sensor

17526 03/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17526/P1118/004376 - Heating

18048 04/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/18048/P1640/005696 - Engine control module

16556 05/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16556/P0172/000370 - Fuel system

17549 06/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17549/P1141/004417 - Air flow sensor

16825 07/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16825/P0441/001089 - Emission control

16955 08/08 http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16955/P0571/001393 - Brake light switch

Before you do anything I'd suggest investigating those, obviously the heater and the brake light are minor concerns but I'd look into the others as a priority. Best of luck with fixing!

Patrick

Fuel Pump Relay

has anyone had the same fault codes if so how did u fix them i got to replace my head gasket do i need any specail tools for the job that i will have to buy

10mm allen/hex key socket for the head bolts. I would renew the bolts too. Make sure to keep the push rods in order and put them back the same order they came in, use an old cornflakes packet and push them through and number. No need to touch timing chain at all, making it relatively easy to change on this engine.

Engine start blocked by immobiliser code - this can happen when the battery drains I believe. So if the battery has been dud and replaced, and otherwise the car will start and run without cutting out - clear this code and it shouldn't come up again.

17549 sounds like the Map sensor. Although TBH if the headgasket is that bad, it could be just reading a fault there due to compression loss. Same may be true for 16825 and 16556.

I'd clear the codes, replace the headgasket, check the lambda sensor fuse, and go from there.

Engine start blocked by immobiliser code i dont have a immobiliser thou would that make a diff i have me cornflake box ready am going to order my new head bolts too and i will order myself a set off hex allen key socket and some more tools lol never have to many. Where would i find the lambda sensor fuse matey if u dont mind me asking i have a work shop manual

Engine start blocked by immobiliser code i dont have a immobiliser thou would that make a diff

The immobiliser is integrated into the dash panel, with a transponder integrated into the key.

It's fuse 9 I think, a small 10a one.

cheers matey i will have alook wots the round things on the side off the head thats where the water is comin out of i will post some pics