t'was Greg2032 wasn't it? I'd be damn tempted to sacrifice 15pennies to put the free instructions on again - Anyone else up for it?

Wasn't me. But I will do ! Or I'll sell the instructions for 1p. Although if people are too dumb / lazy to find them on the net .......

On second thoughts I don't want to risk bad feedback on my account, as I'm currently sitting at 70 (100%). I'll create a new account on Monday night specifically for this purpose, and charge 10p or something to cover my listing fee. Or I could charge 50p and donate the proceeds to Briskoda ?

can`t see ebay at work :( whats the fuss about????

On eBay if you post a question to the seller is it available for everyone to view?

Only if they reply IIRC

When you reply to a question, you get the option of either making the question and answer public to all users, otr just e-mailing a reply to the buyer. The decision is up to the seller.

Ah right. So it wouldn't work then what I had planned. Hey Ho.

I think this will help you all. They certainly work on my Passat Tdi and my Bora. I got them from here for FREE: http://www.wak-tt.com/tt/climatecontcodes.htm

Unlocking the Secrets within the Climate Control Panel Mark Quinn 1998

Changing Degree Temperature Display

Press and hold the recirculation button. Then press the temperature up ("+") button to switch between degrees Celsius & Fahrenheit on the Climate Control Temperature and Instrument Panel Outside Temperature displays.

Accessing On-Board Diagnostic codes

Press and hold the recirculation button. Then press the manual flow control up arrow. You should see a 1c. Press the temperature up ("+") or down ("-") buttons to select a code number. Then press the recirculation button again. The value should display. Press the temperature up or down button again to display another code.

NOTE: Air Flow Motor (V 71) and Potentiometer (G 113) are not installed in USA/Canada vehicles. Disregard values displayed for these components.

Code Displayed Value

1 System malfunction - displayed as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), see chart below

2 Digital value of Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner (G 86)

3 Digital value of Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel (G 56)

4 Digital value of Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor (G 89)

5 Digital value of Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor (G 17), front

6 Digital value of Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor

7 Digital value of Ambient Temperature Sensor At Fresh Air Blower (G 109)

8 Digital value of Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 92)

9 Delta value of Temperature Regulator Flap

10 Non-corrected specified value of Temperature Regulator Flap

11 Digital value of Central Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 112)

12 Specified value of Central Flap

13 Digital value of Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 114)

14 Specified value of Footwell/Defroster Flap

15 Digital value of Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 113)

16 Specified value of Air Flow Flap

17 Vehicle Speed (km/h)

18 Actual Air Blower voltage (Volts)

19 Specified Fresh Air Blower voltage (Volts)

20 A/C Compressor (A/C Clutch) voltage (Volts)

21 Number of low voltage occurrences, non-transient

22 Cycle condition of A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch (F 118)

23 Cyclings of the A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch (F 118)

24 Cyclings of the switches, absolute non-fluctuating

25 Analog/Digital value, Kick-Down Switch

26 Analog/Digital value, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Warning Light

27 Coding value

28 Engine Speed (RPM)

29 A/C Compressor speed in rpm (Equals Engine Speed x 1.28)

30 Software version

31 Display check (all segments of A/C Control Head display light up)

32 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Temperature Regulator Flap

33 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Central Flap

34 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Footwell/Defroster Flap

35 Potentiometer malfunction counter, Air Flow Map

36 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 92)

37 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 92), max. stop

38 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Central Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 112)

39 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Central Flap Motor Potentiometer (G 112)

40 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer (G114)

41 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer (G114)

42 Feedback value, cold end-stop, Air Flow Map Motor Potentiometer (G 113)

43 Feedback value, hot end-stop, Air Flow Map Motor Potentiometer (G 113)

44 Vehicle operation cycle counter

45 Calculated interior temperature (internal software, in digits)

46 Outside (ambient) temperature, filtered, for regulation (internal software)

47 Outside (ambient) temperature, unfiltered, (internal software, in deg C)

48 Outside (ambient) temperature, unfiltered, (in digits)

49 Malfunction counter for speedometer (vehicle speed) signal

50 Standing time (in minutes)

51 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) in deg C

52 Graphics channel 1 - A/C compressor switch-off conditions are identified by illuminated segments of the “88.8” display. See chart below.

53 Graphics channel 2 - Climate system electrical outputs are identified by illuminated segments of the “88.8” display. See chart below.

54 Control characteristics

55 Outside (ambient) temperature, in deg C or deg F depending on setting on A/C control head

56 Temperature in deg C, from Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner (G 86)

57 Temperature in deg C, from Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel (G 56)

58 Temperature in deg C, from Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor (G 89)

59 Temperature in deg C, from Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor (G 17), front

60 Temperature in deg C, from Ambient Temperature Sensor At Fresh Air Blower (G 109)

61 Software version (latest)

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Diagnostic Trouble Code Meanings

Diagnostic Trouble

Code (Sensor) Malfunction Description

00.0 No malfunction present

02.1 (G86) Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, static open, *02.1 (see below)

02.2 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, static short, see 02.1

02.3 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, sporadic open

02.4 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Headliner, sporadic short

03.1 (G56) Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, static open, see 02.1

03.2 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, static short, see 02.1

03.3 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, sporadic open

03.4 Interior Temperature Sensor, in Instrument Panel, sporadic short

04.1 (G89) Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, static open, *04.1 (see below)

04.2 Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, static short, see 04.1

04.3 Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, sporadic open

04.4 Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor, sporadic short

05.1 (G17) Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, static open, *05.1 (see below)

05.2 Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, static short, see 05.1, *05.2 (see below)

05.3 Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, sporadic open

05.4 Outside Air (Ambient) Temperature Sensor, front, sporadic short

06.1 (G110) Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C static open, *06.1 (see below)

06.2 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C static short, see 06.1

06.3 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C sporadic open

06.4 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT), A/C sporadic short

07.1 (G109) Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, static open, *07.1 (see below)

07.2 Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, static short, see 07.1

07.3 Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, sporadic open

07.4 Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower, sporadic short

08.1 (G92) Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *08.1 (see below)

08.2 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 08.1

08.3 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open

08.4 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short

08.5 Temperature Regulator Flap, static block, *08.5 (see below)

08.6 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction

08.7 Temperature Regulator Flap, sporadic block

11.1 (G112) Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *11.1 (see below)

11.2 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 11.1

11.3 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open

11.4 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short

11.5 Central Flap, static block, *11.5 (see below)

11.6 Central Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction

11.7 Central Flap, sporadic block

13.1 (G114) Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *13.1 (see below)

13.2 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 13.1

13.3 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open

13.4 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short

13.5 Footwell/Defroster Flap, static block, *13.5 (see below)

13.6 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction

13.7 Footwell/Defroster Flap, sporadic block

15.1 (G113) Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, static open, *15.1 (see below)

15.2 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, static short, see 15.1

15.3 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic open

15.4 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, sporadic short

15.5 Air Flow Flap, static block, see *15.5 (see below)

15.6 Air Flow Flap Motor Potentiometer, malfunction

15.7 Air Flow Flap, sporadic block

17.0 Vehicle Speed Signal faulty

18.1 Fresh air blower voltage, static

18.3 Fresh air blower voltage, sporadic

20.1 A/C compressor voltage not OK - static, *20.1 (see below)

20.3 A/C compressor voltage not OK - sporadic

22.1 (F118) A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch, static open, *22.1 (see below)

22.3 A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch, sporadic open

22.5 A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch, 120X open, *22.5 (see below)

29.1 Belt slip detection "soft", static

29.2 Belt slip detection "hard", static

29.3 Belt slip detection "soft", sporadic

29.4 Belt slip detection "hard", sporadic

Diagnostic Trouble Code Notes: *02.1 Digital default value of 128 is programmed if sensor fails

*04.1 Value supplied by Temp. Sensor is used if sensor fails

*05.1 Value supplied by Temp. Sensor is used if sensor fails

*05.2 Digital default value of 128 is programmed if sensors G89 & G17 both fail

*06.1 Engine Coolant Temperature is calculated is sensor should fail or is not installed; diagnosis occurs only above 0 degrees Celsius

*07.1 Programmed corrective value = 0

*08.1 Temperature Regulator Flap Motor will no longer be controlled automatically; manual adjustment only

*08.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block

*11.1 Central Flap Motor will no longer be controlled automatically; manual adjustment only

*11.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block

*13.1 Footwell/Defroster Flap Motor will no longer be controlled automatically; manual adjustment only

*13.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block

*15.1 Digital value is internally programmed for limp-home mode

*15.5 Motor is cycled; software attempts to eliminate block

*20.1 Compressor remains off until voltage is greater than 10.8V for at least 25 seconds

*22.1 Compressor remains off until switch closes

*22.5 Compressor re-engagement circuit, VAG 1551 Scan Tool function

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OBD Channel 52 - A/C Compressor switch-off codes

If an A/C compressor switch-off condition exists, a segment of the "88.8" display, indicated below as an alpha-numeric code, will illuminate.

Segment Condition

a1 Slippage or blockage, A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch, 120x off

b1 Engine Speed (RPM) less than 200 - 500

c1 Engine Speed (RPM) greater than 6000

d1 Engine Speed (RPM) greater than 6000

e1 System function OK

f1 System function OK

a2 A/C manually switched off (A/C standby canceled)

b2 low voltage

c2 Kick-down switch, compressor off for 12secs max.

d2 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) warning light switched

e2 A/C Refrigerant Low Pressure Switch (F73)

f2 A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch (F118)

a3 ECON mode selected

b3 OFF selected

c3 Outside (ambient) temperature too low

d3 Engine management system (compressor will remain off for 3 -12 seconds)

e3 High pressure occurrences more than 30 times

f3 Ambient Temperature Sensor at Fresh Air Blower (G109) less than 27 degF (-3 degC)

g1,g2,g3 System function OK (g1+g2+g3 must illuminate simultaneously to indicate system is OK)

Decimal Point

Lit A/C compressor ON

Decimal Point

Unlit A/C compressor OFF

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OBD Channel 53 - Climate system electrical output codes

When a NO system electrical output is activated, a segment of the "88.8" display, indicated below as an alpha-numeric code, will illuminate. The decimal point in the "88.8" display will not illuminate in this channel.

Segment Condition

a1 Fan for interior temperature sensor

b1 Fresh air/recirculation flap closed (recirculation mode)

c1 Heater valve closed

d1 Bi-directional wiring harness

e1 A/C compressor ON

f1 coolant fan first speed ON

a2 Air flow flap open

b2 Air flow flap open

c2 Air flow flap closed

d2 Footwell/Defroster flap in "Footwell" position

e2 Footwell/Defroster flap in "Footwell" position

f2 Footwell/Defroster flap in "Defroster" position

a3 Central flap in "instrument panel outlet" position

b3 Central flap in "instrument panel outlet" position

c3 Central flap in "footwell outlet/defrost" position

d3 Temperature flap in "cold air" position

e3 Temperature flap in "cold air" position

f3 Temperature flap in "warm air" position

g1,g2,g3 System function OK (g1+g2+g3 must illuminate simultaneously to indicate system is OK)

Crikey Mark, I bet your fingers are aching now....

So if he's photocopying them straight out of a book there's a copyright infringement too

Chris

On second thoughts I don't want to risk bad feedback on my account, as I'm currently sitting at 70 (100%).

don't you mean a feedback score of 69 (100%) .............

Hes not photocpying them, hes emailing you a URL to get them yourself

don't you mean a feedback score of 69 (100%) .............

Well spotted ! I knew it was about 70 ! Lucky for you I use the same username pretty much everywhere ! I presume you had bugger all better to do at work this afternoon ?

Actually, have just tried the above instructions on my CC unit on the way home - and nothing happened ! At all !

I've got an 03 Octy vRS. Are there different instructions for that car ?

I now know of at least 3 different lists of codes. The VW one lists 61 codes; the Audi one 74; and the Skoda one 45. The speed readout can be code 16 or 17 depending on VAG model - it is 16 for the Skoda.

Ok , someone owes me 15p for the listing fees

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7922948415

Fantastic!

Im confused here now

HOW do i get

1) readings in F rather than C

2) speed display in climacontrol

Puzzled, Lancashire

Nice one Doc Zoid :) :)

i'll give it an hour or so then Ill put one up meself, copying what you put

:)

Hmm - how do you set up alternative IDs? - I also don't wanna risk my 100% feedback now approaching 130... Thie idea of a new ID just for this info sounds cool!

As long as you use a different email address for each one you just have to register again.

I wasn't going to risk annoying some seller and losing my 219 (100%) feedback

Im puzzled about something, I tried getting the speed thing to work, or even the codes to come up but they dont, no matter what I do

I tried pressing and holding the recirculating button and then pressing the fan speed increase....nothing

im doing somethin wrong but WHAT ????

Aaarrrghhh.

Why did I not check the instructions before i copied them.

You actually need to press Press Fan Down, Temperature Colder, ECON at the same time to get into the menus.

I have amended the listing on ebay.

Just had an e-mail saying it was from ebay asking for me to confirm credit card details. Obviously a SCAM !!!!!

Rip off???

Let’s get some things straight…..

The Facts -

Only a tiny minority of all Skoda owners frequent Skoda sites and forums, so tell me, how do they find out about the code’s existence in the first place to search the web for them for free?

The vast majority of buyers would never ever have known that this feature was in their car and they are happy to be enlightened by seeing it listed on Ebay so bringing it to their attention and for a paltry sum of money they can then buy it if they so wish.

The result of the sale of this info on Ebay is that there are now many, many Skoda owners happily enjoying their purchase who would disagree wholeheartedly with all your blinkered opinions posted on this thread.

Listing on Ebay takes time and costs money and there’s Paypal’s commission charges too. No one in their right mind lists items on Ebay for free or with an aim to make a loss.

Selling -

I’ve long known about the codes and earlier this year I saw that there were many people selling them on German Ebay.

So I thought to myself, shall I be the first seller of them on UK Ebay or shall I let someone else do it first (probably a German professional Ebay re-lister) and let them make all the money?

I chose the first option and opted to sell them as I do not work either for free or to make a loss.

Rip-Off? -

I got in first and yes, made money from my initiative, time and effort but I never made anyone buy the info or ripped anyone off. In cases where the codes do not work, I refund the buyer in full, no rip-offs here either.

However, some people have conned me by getting a refund and some of these have even re-listed the info themselves but c’est la vie, I took this into account before I decided to sell the info.

I would have felt bad if I had openly listed the info as Ebayer Briskoda has done, now people can copy and resell it without even buying it!!! Nice one Briskoda…..not. What a plank.

Are HMV, Virgin, Woolworths ripping off people who buy music CD’s etc from them that are freely available on the web? IMO No, not everyone knows about Kazaa etc, same as not all Skoda owners know about the codes or that they are freely available on the web.

Greed? -

Another seller is using his earnings to buy a pool table for his seriously ill father who can no longer make it down to the pub to play. IMO a really nice thing to do for his father. Me, I bung a few quid someone’s way but I’m not going into details. So it’s not all greed as suggested in this thread.

So -

The above is the bigger picture as opposed to some of the narrow-minded opinions posted on this thread.

PS – I would like to warn the member above listing this info for free that this is a serious breach of Ebay rules. Someone else tried this earlier this year and had all his Ebay accounts suspended by Ebay Admin after someone informed them of his malpractice.

Dr. Z

I see your auction now has 2 bids. lol

To Brian27, tough **** mate life's a b1tch and all that.......

To Brian27, tough **** mate life's a b1tch and all that.......

:agree:

Anyone who pays for it is undoubtedly a muppet....a simple Google search would yield the info FOC.

To Brian27, you seem to be a bit peeved that someone's rumbled your little scam, oh what a shame.

What's that saying about heat, kitchens and getting out of...??

Rip off???

Yes.

PS – I would like to warn the member above listing this info for free that this is a serious breach of Ebay rules. Someone else tried this earlier this year and had all his Ebay accounts suspended by Ebay Admin after someone informed them of his malpractice.

Is that a threat by any chance? I sincerely hope not.