had a few problems with engine management light coming took it to a skoda specialiast who said this code means it needs water pump replacing any ideas

Try this link.....

17704/P1296/004758 - Ross-Tech Wiki

thx for that pal.from having a read it doesnt sound like replacing the water pump will fix this problem hmmmmmmm

This is the walkthru for the temp sender change, I think from a dealer they are under 30 quid, got mine on ebay for about 15, I Think......

VWvortex Forums: DIY: Replacing your temperature sender with the updated one (green-top)

Just make sure it is for the correct engine code

As for the thermostat, I know nothing, but if you search the site, sure you will find something.....

problem is its now in the garage getting a water pump timing belt done for that error code that looks like it wont be fixed

Temperature sensor would be my first choice. If it was a thermostat it would be running either cold or too hot and for the water pump impellor slipping on the shaft it would tend to get hot very quickly when driving at higher speeds.

Temperature sensor would be my first choice. If it was a thermostat it would be running either cold or too hot and for the water pump impellor slipping on the shaft it would tend to get hot very quickly when driving at higher speeds.

could replacing the water pump do anything for that error code pal or is the garage barking up wrong tree pal. just another thing with you sayong about it heating up very quicky my mate was standing talking to me outside the car the other day and he mentioned that engine seemed to be throwing a lot of heat of

I'd say that replacing the water pump will not fix that error, though I'd like to be proved wrong. If they are replacing the water pump, they may as well put a cam belt kit on it as well, as this is an expense which you'll have to incur sooner or later.

With regard to the engine seeming to give out a lot of heat, that's subjective, as with the present ambient temperatures and the possibility that your air conditioning was running, with fans sucking air through two radiators and blowing the extracted heat around, it will seem a little hotter than usual.

thx for advice pal.ill see what happens when i pick the car up tommorow but ive got a funny feeling ive wasted money the previous reviews i read on here seemed to point to it being the best in my area but ive got a funny feeling they have done naff all to fix it:thumbdwn:

had water pump fitted and cambelt renewed got about 5 miles down the road management light came on again.the skoda speciliast phoned skoda up and i think hes waiting for a reply.

i mentioned the thermostat and thermostat sensor he said if it was the sensor it would show up on 5051,and that if thermostat was knackered it would not be blowing hot air out of it ,is this true or any more ideas guys thanx for help:D

had thermostat and coolant sender change and has seemed to do the trick early days yet like.but i noticed straight away the diffrence in heat coming out of the blowers so hopefully its sorted now cheers guys