Is it bust......???

chunky_chap · 13-01-2005, 22:03

Hi,

Finally 3 months on I received delivery of my shiny new Octavia vRS (Black).

Problem is a nasty looking engine light has come on on the dash (the orange coloured one). I have been driving it really carefully - doing the 'break it in' bit - so not sure whats wrong.

The handbook says that there is no problem driving it and all of the electrical gubbins have taken over the problem.

Any ideas what it could be? - I will be taking it to my local Skoda dealership in the morning though....

Thanks
Ian

Daveclar · 13-01-2005, 22:06

Bring it back straight away.Probably nothing serious.

**mannyo** · 13-01-2005, 22:08

Dealer job, they will hook it up to the computer and hopefully a relevant fault code should see the problem fixed. It should only take 5 mins to do the computer bit, so dont take any **** if they say they cant look at it there and then.

devonutopia · 13-01-2005, 22:09

probably its "sensed" something. Usually signifies dodgy lambda sensor or fuel temp sensor. It probably can be cured with a simple vag com reset but may need a small part.

Kentish · 13-01-2005, 22:10

On a new car, probably a wire off or something loose. Wouldnt expect anything of any significance..so stay calm.

chunky_chap · 13-01-2005, 22:16

Thanks, done the open the bonnet to pretend I know what I am looking at and waggled all of the wires.... supprisingly didn't work.

Bought the car through Tins (so the Derby dealership). Plan to take it to the Leicester dealership, I presume that there will be no problems looking at it even though it was not purchased from there?...

Lummox · 14-01-2005, 00:16

Nope, regardless of where you bought it any dealer will look at it.

They all should want you buisness, I make a point of looking after new customers as an engine management fault sorted may well lead to a service in 'x' months/miles.

**GAFF** · 14-01-2005, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

They all should want you buisness, I make a point of looking after new customers as an engine management fault sorted may well lead to a service in 'x' months/miles.

First impressions last

pdhealy · 14-01-2005, 01:49

Has anyone else noticed that there have been a significant number of Engine Management fault lights appearing in threads in the last few days? I had mine show a "cooling system malfuction", and noticed a few other people with similar codes.

I had my thermostat, water pumps, and temp sensors replaced this time last year too!

Any other conspiracy theorists in the room?????

KentStu · 14-01-2005, 09:18

I've just had the same problem and it was the engine coolant sensor.

To be honest, i've been quite surprised with how few problems we seem to have here with the warning lights given that SEATs seem to have a large number of problems in this area (and we do use the same parts!). My wife's Ibiza is a case in point - she has taken it back numerous times to the dealer with various warning lights coming on and then going off. They never seem to find anything wrong (and the lights always seem to go off on the way to the dealer

) but it is most disconcerting

. The dealer's reply usually is "don't worry too much about it, we seem to have this with all of them" .... which is nice

13-01-2005, 22:03	#1
chunky_chap Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is it bust......??? Hi, Finally 3 months on I received delivery of my shiny new Octavia vRS (Black). Problem is a nasty looking engine light has come on on the dash (the orange coloured one). I have been driving it really carefully - doing the 'break it in' bit - so not sure whats wrong. The handbook says that there is no problem driving it and all of the electrical gubbins have taken over the problem. Any ideas what it could be? - I will be taking it to my local Skoda dealership in the morning though.... Thanks Ian

13-01-2005, 22:06	#2
Daveclar Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin,Ireland Posts: 745 Members Car: Black Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bring it back straight away.Probably nothing serious. __________________ 2008 Black vRS CR TDi Combi. Irish Spec,Non smokers pack,4 Electric windows, Dual zone,Jumbo box,Rain sensors,Cruise,maxidot,Trip computer,Come home lights. Extras. 18" alloys, Double visor, Active headrests. Sin a bhfuil

13-01-2005, 22:08	#3
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,465 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 58 Thanked 359 Times in 330 Posts	Dealer job, they will hook it up to the computer and hopefully a relevant fault code should see the problem fixed. It should only take 5 mins to do the computer bit, so dont take any **** if they say they cant look at it there and then. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

13-01-2005, 22:09	#4
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,071 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 73 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	probably its "sensed" something. Usually signifies dodgy lambda sensor or fuel temp sensor. It probably can be cured with a simple vag com reset but may need a small part. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

13-01-2005, 22:10	#5
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	On a new car, probably a wire off or something loose. Wouldnt expect anything of any significance..so stay calm. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

13-01-2005, 22:16	#6
chunky_chap Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, done the open the bonnet to pretend I know what I am looking at and waggled all of the wires.... supprisingly didn't work. Bought the car through Tins (so the Derby dealership). Plan to take it to the Leicester dealership, I presume that there will be no problems looking at it even though it was not purchased from there?...

14-01-2005, 00:16	#7
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,420 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 746 Times in 626 Posts	Nope, regardless of where you bought it any dealer will look at it. They all should want you buisness, I make a point of looking after new customers as an engine management fault sorted may well lead to a service in 'x' months/miles. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

14-01-2005, 01:49	#9
pdhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 979 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 23 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Has anyone else noticed that there have been a significant number of Engine Management fault lights appearing in threads in the last few days? I had mine show a "cooling system malfuction", and noticed a few other people with similar codes. I had my thermostat, water pumps, and temp sensors replaced this time last year too! Any other conspiracy theorists in the room?????

14-01-2005, 09:18	#10
KentStu Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canterbury, Kent Posts: 1,906 Members Car: Yellow Octy RS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've just had the same problem and it was the engine coolant sensor. To be honest, i've been quite surprised with how few problems we seem to have here with the warning lights given that SEATs seem to have a large number of problems in this area (and we do use the same parts!). My wife's Ibiza is a case in point - she has taken it back numerous times to the dealer with various warning lights coming on and then going off. They never seem to find anything wrong (and the lights always seem to go off on the way to the dealer ) but it is most disconcerting . The dealer's reply usually is "don't worry too much about it, we seem to have this with all of them" .... which is nice __________________ Stu Yellow Octy RS & '58 Morris Minor Tourer Owner .......... not a hairdresser

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