Got a slight stutter in third last night, at low revs. Changed down to 2nd and it seemed to clear. Then this morning, car started up fine but then started bunny-hopping. Engine check light flashing. Sounded rough, like all cylinders weren't firing and quite a lot of vibration through the car when on throttle! Had to drive on a bit, then I was able to check with VAG-COM. Got the following:

Saturday,11,July,2009,08:59:43:65146

VCDS Version: Release 805.4

Wardy

Address 01: Engine

Control Module Part Number: 1Z0 907 115 A

Component and/or Version: 2.0l R4/4V TFSI 0040

Software Coding: 0203000318070160

Work Shop Code: WSC 00191

4 Faults Found:

000665 - Boost Pressure Regulation: Control Range Not Reached

P0299 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 01100010

Fault Priority: 0

Fault Frequency: 1

Mileage: 35007 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 14:07:04

Freeze Frame:

RPM: 3964 /min

Load: 81.1 %

Speed: 135.0 km/h

Temperature: 85.0°C

Temperature: 35.0°C

Absolute Pres.: 1000.0 mbar

Voltage: 14.097 V

000768 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

P0300 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 11100001

Fault Priority: 0

Fault Frequency: 1

Mileage: 35548 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 08:41:12

Freeze Frame:

RPM: 2021 /min

Load: 19.6 %

Speed: 42.0 km/h

Temperature: 48.0°C

Temperature: 17.0°C

Absolute Pres.: 1000.0 mbar

Voltage: 14.605 V

000769 - Cylinder 1: Misfire Detected

P0301 - 001 - Upper Limit Exceeded - MIL ON

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 11100001

Fault Priority: 0

Fault Frequency: 1

Mileage: 35548 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 08:41:13

Freeze Frame:

RPM: 2100 /min

Load: 24.7 %

Speed: 42.0 km/h

Temperature: 48.0°C

Temperature: 17.0°C

Absolute Pres.: 1000.0 mbar

Voltage: 14.605 V

008597 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1: Signal too Low (Lean)

P2195 - 008 - Implausible Signal

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 01101000

Fault Priority: 0

Fault Frequency: 1

Mileage: 35553 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2000.00.00

Time: 08:45:16

Freeze Frame:

RPM: 2116 /min

Load: 26.7 %

Speed: 71.0 km/h

Temperature: 84.0°C

Temperature: 18.0°C

Absolute Pres.: 1000.0 mbar

Voltage: 14.478 V

Readiness: 0000 0000

Fuel issue, or something more serious? Currently running a tank of Tesco-99, from the same station I always used. Between a half and 3/4 remaining.

Thoughts and suggestions please. Otherwise it doesn't look good for a trip down to the National tomorrow :(

Thanks,

Steve

Edited 11 July, 200916 yr by Wardy
Bit of extra info

Sounds like it could be coil packs mate casuing the other faults.

Try changing the coil pack on Cylinder 1.

Dunno if you have got any but Skoda Assist/RAC Usually have them although when mine went they didnt.

I had a similar list of faults when my coilpack went

HTH

Carl:thumbup:

Thanks for the info mate. Got a VW garage just down the road, so could pop down there for one. I do have breakdown cover, but now sat at home as I wasn't going far, so seems a bit pointless. If it's easier I'll just go down to VW. You got a Part Number handy?

Cheers,

Steve

06F 905 115 F

Might wanna get a couple mate. I had it explained to me that when one goes they all seem to go over time till you end up replacing all four.

They are about £31 each iirc.

If thats not the problem take the print out with you to the VW garage and ask if the Technician can have a look at the faults. They should be able to tell you more accurately if that is the problem or something else.

Carl:thumbup:

Hi Wardy

Try swapping them round

If it is a coilpack , then the fault will swap with it

If 1 has failed , may be worth getting all 4 done , to save the issue again

But as I said swapping will just double check it for you

Sarah

Oooh Mater beat me to it

Sarah

Gotta be quicker than that Sarah :P

:( sorry , must try harder :lol:

Sarah

Thanks people!

Coilpacks it is then. Seems to be intermittant, as I cleared the faults and did a 10min test round some country lanes nearby. Couldn't seem to reproduce the stuttering/hesitancy in 3rd, but then minutes from home on a light throttle uphill in 4th, bunny-hopping/vibration returned, along with a flashing engine check light

Need to look up how to change them now! But you reckon I should just bite the bullet and buy four?

Steve

Just rescan, and faults have 768 (random cylinder misfire) and 769 (cylinder 1 misfire) have returned. Does that suggest that two of the coilpacks are maybe faulty at the same time?

Steve

Where abouts are you steve i can give you a hand if you wish as im in Cheshire.

If not its a piece of pi55 to do. Remove engine cover, you will see the 4 coilpacks on top of engine. Unscrew the 2 Torx screws that hold in the Ignition electrics. Unclip each coil pack and pull off connector gently towards back of engine bay. Lift out coil pack (they go L-R 1-4) insert new one and reconnect everything back up. It literally takes about 2 mins.

As for the Random cylinder fault im not sure. I do remember having roughly the same fault codes as you when mine went but unfortunately i never kept the readout once id sorted it. It could just be from the one or it could be that any number are going upto all 4 of them

As for buying all 4 its up to you. Mine went at about 36k. Im on 42k now and no others have gone. But i have spare now just incase. I would defo say get at least 2 and keep the old ones in till they do go.

If you have any probs PM me and im sure i can pop round to sort it for you.

Carl:thumbup:

Thanks, just sent you a PM too

Steve

Just rang the local VW dealer and they've got two in stock, so I'll get them both. Part number has changed apparently, but I'll update with that when I get them.

£27.91+VAT, so £31.10 each.

Cheers,

Steve

If its still under warranty then call Skoda Assist. They keep them on board and it won't cost you a penny

Thats what I did when my 2 went.

Just outside now unfortunately Tom, by about 6 weeks. Typical

Steve

If it is the 07k ones , we have 3 in stock too

Sarah

Yep 07K

Good to know, but the VW place is nearer

Think I'll just replace the cylinder 1 pack straight away, then go for another road test. Bit confused random/multiple cylinder error code though, as surely engine management would know which cylinder was not behaving correctly :confused:

Steve

Cheers,

Steve

Bloody hell i only got mine in Feb and the part has changed again :eek:

Oh well hopefully it will be all sorted for you.

Damn my memory is good :P £31.10 i was only 10p out

Carl:thumbup:

Yes , your typing is fast too..... :P

Sarah

Yes , your typing is fast too..... :P

Sarah

Along with a few other things

Carl:thumbup:

Along with a few other things

Carl:thumbup:

dont want to know about them :eek:

Well if you need them , pop along , then you can get an R8 cap for Mater while your at it :rotz: I will be leaving soon , sorry

Sarah

Off to VeeDub now, will then fit them, test and see what happens.

Wish me luck

dont want to know about them :eek:

Sarah

Trust you to think the wrong thing :eek:

I was talking about my Car :P Honest

Carl:thumbup:

Off to VeeDub now, will then fit them, test and see what happens.

Wish me luck

Good luck

Sarah