My Petrol VRS has started to intermittently cough at low rpm. It also stalled at a junction this morning (clutch down, foot on brake, just cut out). Its not starting quite as instantly in the morning. No warning lights have lit up, does this mean there will be no faults in the memory?

Anyone know what this could be? Its still under warrenty but as its intermittent I can imagine its going to be a pain to get sorted.

Coil pack on the way out?

If you're lucky the ECU may have stored some relevant error codes (even though no error msg appeared on your dash display) - either VCDS/Vag-Com or the dealer tool can tell you. Better than us trying to guess.

Having read stories of coilpacks burning out etc I just went and had a look. The exhaust emissions light has now lit up so at least there will definately be something in the fault memory now. It lit up last month and the dealer said it was nothing to worry about and not a problem. I'm guessing whatever it was last month is a problem.

Just as I was contemplating a new car as well.

Just as I was contemplating a new car as well.

I don't see any real problem for you - get this one fixed under warranty, then use the current economic climate to get a GREAT deal on whatever new'un takes your fancy (what are you looking at ?)

It all depends on what the "new" vrs is like. It sounds like the styling won't be changing, but I was wondering if its going to get the new 2.0 Turbo engine as in the new vw/audi. Slightly more horsepower, better MPG and lower emissions. Or as the "underclass" of VAG if we have to wait a bit longer. I asked Skoda CS but they had no information. I also quite like the idea of a BMW 330d, although rather pricey and not sure I want the image that comes with it. Saw a BMW trying to pull out the other day and instantly thought, sod off your driving a BMW!

I would suggest calling Skoda Asisst while the light is on. Most times you will be attended to by either a VAG Trained Tech or at least he'll have the VAS Diagnostic tool available.

That way they'll then have a fault logged into the system which can be transferred to the dealer.

Wish I'd read Stu's advice before I went out. Car broke down in the middle of town. Managed to limp it in to a car park and push it in to a parking space. Thumbs up to skoda assist/RAC got me home on the back of a flatbed.

The error from the computer is: P2540 low pressure fuel system sensor circuit range.

I assume thats either fuel pump, filter or the sensor itself. Anyone else had this one before? Its a 56 plate VRS Petrol.

Thanks

Not one I've seen before but might relate to a failing in tank pump.

Have you asked for a hire car etc? You need to be on the ball here as if they consider you are no longer 'stranded' or 'broken down' they may not help.

I once got caught out by taking a car to the dealers when I had a break down, by doing so I didn't qualify for a hire car while mine was off the road.

Cheers Stu. Will keep that in mind. I've been told to ring the garage in the morning to let them know its coming in and then ring Skoda assist again to get to taken on another flatbed to the dealer (about 30 miles from me). Will pester them for a hire car tomorrow, I dont fancy taking bus everywhere (20min drive to work, hour and half on the bus).

Have tried several google searches for the error but have found nowt so far, guess its not too common.

If it were me I'd be arranging the HC today with a collection or delivery to you tomorrow morning. Once bitten twice shy for me I'm afraid.

Had a VAG trained bloke come to collect the car (standard RAC yesterday). Apparently he's seen it before I reckoned it would be the fuel pressure sensor(?). Although because it was a redeliver he wasnt allowed to touch it. Madness (said so himself). As soon as it doesn't see enough pressure it cuts the engine. Just glad I wasnt in the outside lane of the A14 when it happend!

Although in typical the warning light went out when he started it to load it on to the tow trailer.

Got a hire car as well without asking. So definate thumbs up for Skoda so far.

I remember seeing a TSB for VW about faulty pressure sensors actually.

Found a TSB for VW America referencing faulty pressure sensors. Different fault code mentioned to the one I got but could well be what has happend to mine. This is the TSB if anyone is interested. http://www.dub-tech.com/fps.pdf

Done some more digging. It appears there is a VW recall campagin in Australia as well to replace the part. I wonder if VAG in the UK will end up doing something similar. I am of course guessing this is whats gone wrong with mine.

Edited 1 December, 200817 yr by kprida77

Had a call from the garage, thankfully its playing up with them too. They are going to try replacing the fuel filter, part comes in tomorrow. I guess its the cheapest option to try. Its a petrol vrs with 32,000 miles on it. I've never let the tank run dry, normally run it til the light comes on, so have 40+ miles left in the tank. How often is the fuel filter normally replaced?