Alasdair1

Found some more info https://rs-original-carsupply.eu/en/skoda-octavia-3-5e-detachable-towbar-original-accessories?srsltid=AfmBOoqlTFP5wfV2HjuqrKsE9v3YKIzqIhN_7enCiFrGFYSFXTvGXRBc List the towbar and also part number 5E0803882 which I think is what your missing. Part number now 5E0803902 Alasdair

Diagram for towbar 5E0092155 is on lll parts but unfortunately no part number for tow ball https://www.lllparts.co.uk/product/5e0092155/towbar-removable-5e0092155 Alasdair

Its a bit above my zone but range being short could be low battery in fob or perhaps the antenna is the wrong length if you used a bit of wire. (its been a long time since I did Amateur Radio but depending on frequency the antenna has to be a certain length for optimum gain) Try 17.3cm or double 34.6cm. Think the fob uses 433mhz Alasdair

Sorry your right a bad downstream 02 sensor sometimes causes p0420 as ecu gets confused but wouldnt cause rich running. Is the fuel rail pressure too high at top end 4.3 bar. My sons from memory 1.2htp is around 3bar. Could also be as you said PCV valve or carbon canister is full/clogged Alasdair

Sons 1.2 just passed but had leak in exhaust system. The MOT guy who I know sealed leak and got it through Check for any leaks and perhaps replace post cat lamda. Alasdair

Glad it wasnt a major problem and only a microswitch Alasdair

Last couple I fitted were febi ones as I had to replace bearings and destroyed sensor when removing as they were seized in. They were around £12 each and no problems so far Give it a few days of penetrating oil before trying to remove. Alasdair

Think your guess is correct. Read this on a vw transporter forum Why there is no ABS light The ABS and TPMS computers have different sensitivity thresholds. A tyre pressure fault can be triggered if a sensor briefly misses a few pulses or detects a minor rotational difference. However, the main ABS system requires a more severe, continuous malfunction before it triggers an active ABS dashboard warning. I would change sensor or remove and clean it and check wiring to it as there not that expensive although I would assume if it was a wiring fault the ABS light would kick in too. If that doesnt cure it it may be a failing bearing or failing/dirty magnetic ring in bearing. Alasdair

I agree top up to max and monitor on way to garage. Its a lot easier to find a leak when the cars on a lift. I would just use water to top up and once leak has been found get the garage to do a coolant change as it may have been topped up with water for a while if the leak is old and antifreeze will have become diluted. Remember to take extra water with you and watch the temp. If it gets really hot let it cool down before topping up. Not a good idea to add cold water to a very hot engine. Alasdair

You said car was at 90C Wonder if they didn't bleed coolant system properly and you have an airlock hence the heat from front of engine. When driving tomorrow take it easy and if the temp starts rising anything above normal stop and let it cool down. Alasdair

If there was no oil in vessel chances are its down to extreme hot weather or perhaps coolant pump or temp sender is getting tired. As said keep an eye on it Alasdair

Not sure. Have a look near oil filter housing maybe under intake manifold. They normally tend to leak internally. This is one I think for the BXW engine copied from autodoc. Alasdair

Oil on top of cap could have been some spilt during oil change. Was there any signs of oil actually in coolant or inside expansion vessel? The white crystals are probably antifreeze thats dried out. I would top up to max and monitor it regularly. If there was oil inside vessel it may be due to oil cooler failing. Alasdair

Yellow triangle is normally a non critical fault and should be ok to drive short distances. If it turns red then stop immediately. As previously said needs scanned to pin point but normally a message is displayed. The message Put in P could be a pointer to bad switch in gear selector. Try moving through all the gears multiple times. There are I believe microswitches that can wear out or become sticky so the car doesnt reckognise it being in park when you switch engine off. Alasdair

It could be a number of things. I found this on OBDeleven which I reckon may help. Are there any other codes? https://obdeleven.com/p0420?srsltid=AfmBOoooi_1dZutvg7oLiYYhc8C0YpP_iBXenpx51BUsGvkvwcc6Q4cs Sons was due to a failing engine coolant sensor Alasdair

Engine should be listed on V5 and also on PR sticker probably in boot near spare wheel. Alasdair

£102 is a very fair price It would include new CV boot grease hub bolt and time. Last one I got done at garage was £140. Alasdair

If its failing or dirty/damaged wiring and giving a slightly sporadic signal it can cause tyre pressure warning as car thinks a tyre is slightly soft but not drastic enough to trigger ABS light. Alasdair

Seems like the way to go. Hope you don't have to take head off. Alasdair

Reckon so.When you replaced leaking egr cooler the HG may have already gone and with curing one leak its added pressure to another. HG off is probably the only way to make sure. Cant think of any other way exhaust gases are getting in. Alasdair

Check the gear selector plastic bit on top of gearbox isnt seizing and also the cast counter weight is secure and hasnt come loose. Plastic no10 cast no15 Might be worth resetting cables again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ATE-7PCFE Alasdair

It could be a MAF,02 sensor or crank sensor or perhaps high pressure fuel pump etc. No real way of telling until it gets scanned for codes. Hope its a simple fix. What colour is the smoke from exhaust. Alasdair

Clear codes and If all your tyres are correct pressure reset TPMS and if they return it points to a failing ABS sensor or dirt between sensor and ring or damaged wiring etc. With VCDS I believe its possible to track down the exact wheel sensor thats causing problem. Not sure with OBDeleven. Daughter has same on her Volvo due to failing wheel bearing but its puting up ABS warning as well. Alasdair

Maybe failing crank sensor. Seems odd that two/three plugs or coil packs have failed at same time although I have read that failing plugs can take out coil packs . If the gap is to large then the coil packs have to work harder and can burn out. Hopefully new plugs will cure it and once its plugged into diagnostic maybe clear any historical fault codes and then run engine and scan again. Alasdair

Have used a high lift trolley jack and then concrete blocks under wheels to change Gbox in the past on an old Volvo 940. I put up as high as it would go and then blocks under front wheels then put trolley on blocks laid flat and got higher still then more blocks under wheels enough to get Gbox out. Alasdair