JamesWSM

By way of update the fault hasn’t happened again. I cannot prove it, it there seems to be a correlation between the cold and the fault happening. I’ve returned the basic OBD reader and if/when needs arises again, I’ll get a VCDS reader. Thanks everyone for your input.

I haven't but the lowest cost for one of those seems to be about £400 (not explored all the options). I also have a Superb so have two skodas, but even so, not sure i can justify the cost!

Could cold weather have caused this? Touch wood but it’s been running without issue for a week or so now, so cancelled trip to garage. it did fail to start one very cold morning, Replaced the battery (original, 10+ years old) and it starts easily now and runs much better. I suppose if light comes back on and weather is not that cold that will answer that. But bar the one time, it has started started and no light. So could regen in cold weather cause it whereas starting in cold weather doesn’t? Thanks

Thanks appreciate the responses. I have only checked for OBD codes after the engine has been turned off - which clears the flashing the glowplug light on the dashboard. I phoned a Skoda specialist garage and they said that sometimes there is history which only the VW professional readers can read (in their interests to say this of course). I've got it booked in as it needs to be sorted out.

It’s a 2.0 litre diesel DSG, thanks

Hi Hopefully someone can help! My Octavia Mk3 2014 when driving periodically shows a flashing glow plug light and goes into limp mode. Everytime if the engine is turned off and restarted, it no disappears. This can be for a few weeks, or a few days lately. There is no OBD error code showing though. Does anyone have any idea what this is / recommendation for what to do? Thanks