Meridion

Hi guys, got a 1.2 TSI 2012 (but 61 plate). CBZB engine. Quite as a mouse when it is idling normally. Turned it on this morning, and there's now this tapping sound? It doesn't go away after a few seconds or anything, no variation when the engine warms up. I can hear it in the cabin (normally you'd think the engine was off when idling). 84k Miles on it. I have since had the oil and filter changed later today, still the same tapping sound (a little quieter but still there, quite noticeable). Is it really the timing chain going overnight? Or something else I'm missing?

Thanks for saying hi! And a nice car you have mate, at some point id love a superb!

That would be good, but unfortunately I've just moved into the area and don't really know anyone 😞

Thanks for replying!! The battery looks old, the green light that glows is not glowing and last week the car has been sat for 5 days and the battery had gone flat....jumper cables, car started, went on a motorway run and the battery has been fine ever since. The flashing gears have been since then as far as I know (I bought the car a week ago and never noticed it to be honest ). The battery does its job and starts the car every morning, but I don't know if that's enough. I was hoping the vcds would be able to clear the codes and the show if any pop back up and if it's gearbox relates? Thanks

Thanks Pentium!!

p.s. my car has a pretty old battery. I read on a different forum that a member had fixed the flashing issue by getting a new battery. I guess i don't want to buy a new battery until i know for definite by VCDS that it isn't something serious and that i need to sell the car!! Also the car us on 84k miles, full service history but there is no sign of a gearbox service/oil change.

Hey guys, new here! I looked on the members map for guys with VCDS near me, but most haven't posted in years and not getting a response. Is there anyone still active around here? My gear selector indicator on my 1.2tsi DSG has started flashing (yes yes mechatronic doom £50K new gearbox i get it) and i would like to find out what is going on! Thanks in advance!! Meridion

Hey guys, new here, bought a 2012 Fabia Estate MK2 recently! 1.2 TSI DSG 7 Speed. Came from a merc E320 V6 Diesel. Quite a change, but I like putting my foot down now without thinking "there goes another tenner" haha! Look forward to chatting with you. And if anyone knows someone near Finchley/Barnet with a VCDS, please let me know. Meridion