Random flashing lights seem to be part of the joy of owning a little 1.4 mpi

First time the engine management light came on I started rooting around through the archieve came across some useful suggestions that led me to change the coolant temp sensor.

I decided to do the thermostat while i was about it - just as well because that was shot anyway.

Flushed the engine and rad replaced the coolant - bled the system and JOY no light on the dash.

Until now - the litter buggers back on again.

Any suggestions where to go next - EGR valve perhaps?

I have seen suggestions to a head gasket problem - yikes!

Cheers

Neil

Get the fault code read.

You're firing blindly otherwise.

If you're local I can read the fault code for you.

Edited 27 January, 201115 yr by C.D-vRS

I'd say MAP next, but it's worth getting it checked - one of these will do on the MPi (it's what I use on my wife's Comfy most of the time!)

I doubt HGF, but a guide on eBay you can follow that should set your mind at rest! (sorry about it all being in CAPS - I didn't write it!)

Thanks fro the offer CD-vrs Im in Somerset so it probably makes sense to get a reader of my own.

So are OBD2 codes generic across any car - I'd seen some code readers that were recommended for VAG/Skoda vehicles?

thanks

Neil

I got this one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330399696070&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3755wt_907

The software that comes with it is a bit basic, but I have a good copy of VCDS that a friend gave me. PM me if you'd like a copy.

Don't forget that full VCDS won't work with an aftermarket cable, if that's what you were suggesting...

Don't forget that full VCDS won't work with an aftermarket cable, if that's what you were suggesting...

Its not a genuine copy I have, just a better version that the one supplied in the eBay link.

I'd say MAP next, but it's worth getting it checked - one of these will do on the MPi (it's what I use on my wife's Comfy most of the time!)

I doubt HGF, but a guide on eBay you can follow that should set your mind at rest! (sorry about it all being in CAPS - I didn't write it!)

Does your U380 read the errors correctly? Mine doesn't work on my 07 Fabia vRS. Had to buy a vagcom lead to read the P0671 error.

I have a u480 actually, but that shouldn't matter as the Mk1 Fabia doesn't use CANBUS. And, yes, it diagnosed my faulty CTS and my wife's faulty MAP correctly. And a friend's faulty coilpack!