AndyDoc

Am I out of date on MOT testing then because I thought that the revs were higher than that for the emission test, I have not actually watched one for a few years now admittedly.😀

Thanks for the replies much appreciated. I did think it was an odd shape for an earth tag but in my past experience spare unused wires are normally left with the appropriate connector fitted or taped into the loom and not visible, so I didn't think it could have been one of those. Thanks for putting me right. 👍

Please could someone confirm that this is an earth tag. It's on the wiring to the convenience module on a 2008 Octavia. Have searched the forum but could not find anything similar. Thanks.

Finally got to look at my alarm problem with vcds. Address 46: Central Conv. (1K0 959 433 BT) 15:20:34 Group 019: Interior Monitoring (Alarm Trigger) 129 1st Alarm Trigger 129 2nd Alarm Trigger 129 3rd Alarm Trigger 129 4th Alarm Trigger 15:20:34 Group 018: Sounder (Alarm Trigger) 1.0 1st Alarm Trigger 1.0 2nd Alarm Trigger 1.0 3rd Alarm Trigger 6.0 Alarm Trigger Counter 15:20:54 Group 020: Alarm Sources 13 1st Alarm Source 13 2nd Alarm Source 13 3rd Alarm Source 13 4th Alarm Source So as you can see a bit confusing. Group 19 Interior alarm gives 129 when it should be 0,1,2,3 so no idea what 129 means. Group 18 Sound alarm trigger gives 1.0 which is the comfort control module. Group 20 alarm sources gives 13 which is central electronics control module. I have looked at the repair manuals and can only find one module which is the "convenience electric central control unit" J393 behind the dash. I believe the error codes must all refer to this just giving it different names. If anyone can confirm this I would be grateful. As sods law would have it the alarm has not gone off anymore. 😂

Thanks for the prompt reply Vrsburnzy, I will have another go tomorrow. I have trawled through all the resources that I can find, both on this forum and Ross-tech but do not seem able to find a step by step guide on how to use vcds so the going is a bit slow for my poor old brain!🤔

vrsburnzy, can you tell me how to find the alarm triggers in vcds as I have only just bought vcds and have tried to do the very same thing as I have an alarm fault but can not find how to view the triggers. Many thanks

Hi J.R. I had a 1.9 and this is the 2.0 with a dpf and as you said it drives completely different. The 1.9 was very smooth in the power delivery the 2.0 is quite flat and then the turbo kicks in and it takes off. I notice it most in 1st gear when pulling away from lights it is very hard to make quick but smooth progress. I like the greater ground clearance as it is the Scout and the more modern interior and exterior looks. I have only had it a week so I am sure I will find other things better and worse than the old faithful!

Hi, having owned a 2000 Octavia 1.9 PD estate for 10 years I decided that with 200000 miles on the clock it was time for an upgrade. I can't afford a new one but have found a nice 1 owner full service history 2008 Scout 2.0 TDI with 100000 miles on the clock. I have always viewed the forum but have now decided to sign up as I am keen to learn about looking after the haldex unit for the 4wd and taking care of the PDF as it is the first vehicle I have had with one on. If this one is as reliable as the last one I shall be a very happy bunny!