NZFarmer

Hi Folks, I have been chasing sorting multiple lighting issues for a while now, and have decided I need a Scan tool I have followed links on this page and from the Gendan Automotive Products site, saw the Foxwell ND680pro I am looking at a multi make compatible purchase, as apart from my Skoda (2010 octavia combi CFHC), I have BMW, Jeep and Isuzu vehicles which do or may need its attention, and I don't want to keep buying expensive kit My question here is (please refer to screen shot attached), does my octavia use the UDS/ODX protocols relating to the oils service reset functionality of this tool? Is there anything VCDC system diagnostics can do, which can't be done on this multi vehicle reader? e.g. can I re-code a replacement BCM with both of these options I am new to this any advice greatfully received great forum guys, TIA

Hi Again all, I've tried all sorts of drying procedures with the car and the unit, and no changes to the problem has occurred, It has taken me some time to locate a replacement BCM, but at last I have one . . . I'm just wondering what the process of fitting and setting this up is?, I have no problems physically removing the old and refitting the new, simple job, just wondering where I can get the VCDS coding software/hardware from and are there some guides as to how to set up the BCM?, can I fit the replacement and expect some improvements without it being coded to my vehicle? does the coding process involve entering the build options of the vehicle, or is it an intuitive software? - I have never used it before, thanks in anticipation

yep, air-con absolutely essential here, always used and mine is in good working order, issue not seen when vehicle in regular use, so standing in wet weather most likely, it has no garaging so out in the elements 24/7. maybe only used once a week or less recently. could not find any damp in car interior yesterday, and as it was unusually dry and sunny had it open all day to airing started checking under dash area, all looked good all relays tested ok, all fuses ok cleaned and wd40'd all as I go, hopefully will get some time today to complete and I will post result.

Hi pikpilot, And thanks for that, it makes total sense, and yes it has been my suspicion all along, but currently we are not getting any dry weather, even with the sun out it is in the 90% humidity range often, I will examine the area further and see if WD40 helps, is pretty much constantly wet here now until spring, (august September). the situation is probably not helped by infrequent use currently.

Hi All, Help please, apologies if this type of fault has been covered before, this is my first time posting here! A few weeks back my Combi estate 4x4 2.0TDI late 2010, (220,000km), started having odd failure warnings on the dash at start up. often the next time the vehicle started it would be all good, then it became more and more often, it now appears permanent. The vehicle has had little and occasional use in recent weeks, and this seems to have deteriorated the situation. Car starts and runs fine, all other systems apart from traction/abs is good, (that fault is a known wheel sensor which I am waiting for ever for parts to replace). I have read many posts of headlamp mods and BCM fry ups, but mine are all std 55w halogens in dip and main. Typically now I have no dip or main RHS, one indicator out at front and The opposite one at back, daytime running and/or fog lights no go, plus rear numberplate lamps no go. wiring it tidy and original no dead bulbs or connector socket issues except for one day running lamp (which usually still works). have checked all connections which look clean and tight, and have sprayed with electrical contact cleaner. my main questions here are which is the best diagnostic scanner to use, will this also allow any necessary recoding if I need to replace the BCM? - I have avoided buying one up to now, but now is the time! and; is there a path to definitively identifying it as the faulty component e.g. a specific error code which would confirm this? I am removing the BCM today to check connections etc I assume part number of the item I need will be on it possibly? lastly is there any way around it as a new replacement? I will consider all suggestions, I have seen posts saying some electronics specialists may repair, but I have no idea who to go to over here, if there is a recommended repairer I may consider sending it for repairs. thanks in advance, have a great day! 🙂 - Mark

Hi All, New here, I'm an ex Brit, living here now for 16years - so, G'day, and thanks for adding me as a member. I'm looking forwards to talking to some of the great minds I continually see posting replies here, when I have googled for info over the last 5 years. Based in rural New Zealand, my 2010 octavia Combi 4x4 "Wagon" (-That's NZ for Estate! its an ex justice dept car!), it has been awesome, but is now showing a few faults my "Traditional motor maintenance mindset" has issues dealing with :-). The environment here is hard or cars, hot, wet, unsurfaced roads, humid etc. so looking forwards to learning some in the Octavia 2 forums, and keeping the wheels turning. Talk soon! - Mark