Hi all,

Not sure whether these have been covered elsewhere, I did search and found some info, but wanted to check a few things.

Now, I have and aftemarket Vag-Com Lead, as I just wanted to check if I had any codes following my purchase of a cheap Cat-C Fabia 1.9TDi Comfort Estate, Y-Reg.

I've got the following codes form VCDS Lite

VCDS-Lite

Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator

Version: Release 1.1

www.Ross-Tech.com

Workshop Code: 000 00000

Self-Diagnosis Log

Sunday, 13 May 2012, 12:41:42.

VIN Number: License Plate:

Mileage: Repair Order:

Chassis Type: 6Y - Skoda Fabia I

Scan: 01,02,03,08,09,15,17,19,25,37,44,46,55,56,76

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Address 01: Engine Labels: 038-906-019-AJM.LBL

Controller: 038 906 019 AF

Component: 1,9l R4 EDC 0000SG 1110

Coding: 00002

Shop #: WSC 13765

VCID: 5BC9146FDA2B

TMBHS46Y413194355 SKZ7Z0Y0729121

3 Faults Found:

17664 - Engine Coolant Temp Sensor (G62): Open or Short to Plus

P1256 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

16955 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs

P0571 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent

17978 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs

P1570 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent

Readiness: N/A

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 6Q0-907-37x-ABS.LBL

Controller: 6Q0 907 379 D

Component: ABS/ASR 5.7 FRONT V00

Coding: 00188

Shop #: WSC 13765

VCID: 3E0FBDFB2979

1 Fault Found:

65535 - Internal Control Module Memory Error

35-00 - -

Okay so 17664 - I've ordered a new Temperature sensor as my gauge was intermittent at best. I've also been experiencing some high revving on start-up which, from my searches here, might be related (fingers crossed).

16955 - The brake lights seemed to stay on when I go the car, unless I lifted the pedal with my toes. I took the switch out and it had a damaged clip, so was moving around. I've replaced this and it's now working fine.

17978 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer. This makes sense. I recently installed an aftermarket wireless central locking kit, with flip keys. I swapped my immo chip from my ain key into the flip key and held it in with hot-glue. This worked fine till I dropped the key and the chip came loose. I've now secured it with 'Grip fill' so it's not going anywhere and it works fine.

65535 - Oh dear, from my search this looks like it could be serious. I can check the cables for damage, clean connections/fuses etc, but does this mean replacing the controller or just the front sensor?

Have I missed anything with any of these? or is it just the ABS system that I should concentrate on?

Oh, and my airbag light is on permamnently, I've managed to connect to the controller (15) and there are no faults and both drivers and passengers show as enabled. Could this be on from the ABS Issue? or have I got another serious issue here?

Edited 13 May, 201214 yr by Nemesis201077

16955 - The brake lights seemed to stay on when I go the car, unless I lifted the pedal with my toes. I took the switch out and it had a damaged clip, so was moving around. I've replaced this and it's now working fine.

Hi, would you have the part number for this? I have a 2000 fabia hatch and although I dont have the symptons my u281 picked it up. Would the part be the same for car? also any help on locating thr switch would help.

is this the right part?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Light-Switch-for-Skoda-Fabia-99-08-/300778425716?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ASkoda|Model%3AFabia|Cars+Type%3A1.4+16V&hash=item4607ca8d74

Edited 25 November, 201213 yr by trunks_mk1

Probably far to late, but that one should work. Just follow the guide when installing so as not to break the new one.