Hi @Gizmo , you can add me to this list too (VCDS HEX+NET and OBD11)

 

Limavady area, Northern Ireland

It seems that the Wild West of England isn't very well represented here so I'll add myself to the list being in Newquay on the North coast of Cornwall.    I have Hex Can.  

VCDS enthusiast based in Scotland, Glasgow (Bishopbriggs) = Kalamath HEX NET

Hey @Gizmo ,

I've been a bit of a lurker over the past few years wherein BriSkoda has proved unfathomably helpful but have only just registered an account. The newness of my account means I can't DM directly (really sorry) until I've posted 20 pieces of content. In lieu of spamming, I figured I'd just tag you.

I'm looking to fit a towbar to my 2007 Octy estate and am after a hand with the coding. I'm in Rye currently so not far from New Romney. Is this something you could help with? If so, maybe you could send me a DM with how much you'd like/any questions and we'll go from there. Cheers in advance, it's hugely appreciated either way.

@Leanyfreakkid have a look at the map from the link at the bottom of this thread's opening post, the post also gives details and how to tell when the member lasted visited the site to give an idea of contact. - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/262215-list-of-vcds-owners-previously-known-as-vag-com-vcp-owners/#findComment-3091029

@PeteHuws @jaymd

Or any some Wirral/chester area although willing to drive able to help me out. Skoda Octavia 15 plate, engine exhaust system light has come on. Thank you

Just for info, you might already know but in case not, PeterHuws last "Last visited [the site] 8 April, 2024" but that doesn't mean he hasn't viewed the site and may still get the contact. jaymd last visited the site 19 hours ago.

By putting your cursor (finger? with phone? I've no idea) on their nameplates(?) a dropdown appears with the info.

Hope that helps and you are contacted.

@nta16 it doesn’t quite work with iPhone, I had to put in name with @ on reply and then go onto their profile, figured worth a shot. Did ring rac who said it’s probably dpd filter clogged and needs good run at high revs around 40mph but most roads here are 20/30 and only longish 50/60 road has loads of lights. Did go down motorway as slow as possible in high gear but only for about 20 mins as not sure I that’s the issue so didn’t want to make it worse as don’t know if car has seperate dpd filter light or not. In fairness didn’t get up to that high a rev on motorway, may get some redox or similar stuff and give it another go this evening when motorway is empty

Thanks. Does anything work on an iphone - I'm joking I don't like any so called "smart" devices (they're not, all computers are extremely dumb, including AI, well so far), I'm just having to change my mobile phone, that's used about half a dozen times a year if that, as the 3G is being turned off.

German marques for decades have been loaded with over-complex systems that throw up warnings (and want you in the dealership every 5 minutes for Mercs) so I'd not worry too much about taking things too easy - but you've not really put what's wrong. however I'm going on the RAC bit for now.

There's a 'Skoda Octavia Mk3 (2013 - 2020)' forum if you want or prefer more/different advice and information and from Octavia Mk3 owners. - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/235-skoda-octavia-mk3-2013-2020/

Otherwise, I would follow the RAC but you seem to misunderstand you want high revs and higher speed (within the law and reason to conditions) best for me would be fill up the tank with the oxymoron of a "clean diesel" I found Shell V-Power diesel to seem very clean(ing) running, then take the car on a quiet motorway or long dual carriageway and travel out as far as possible before turning round to come back, say total of 50-80 miles of motorway or dual carriageway. Have the engine running at say 3,500-4,000 for whatever gear is required to get this. To save boredom and exercise the car more you could vary the speed but keep the revs up. Let the fuel tank get low and refill with Shell V-Power diesel again for a second fill.

Think of your car's engine as a giant air-pump on for wheels, you want it sucking in clean air (and clean diesel) into the engine, through the engine and through and out of the exhaust. The greater the amount of air going in through and out the more the DPF will be 'cleaned'.

As well as too many short slow journeys lack of service and maintenance of the engine will also clog things up and the VW "service" and "maintenance schedule" are quite scant anyway so if any are done late or missed thing might get more clogged than even sticking to the scant VW recommendations. You want the engine air filter and it housing box and hoses to be clean and clear as possible. Then there is the engine oil and filter they need to be changed at a minimum with what VW has but may need doing more frequently if the car gets little use and lots of short journeys (these also wont help the very important 12V battery service performance and life and the intrusive computer systems will make you suffer for allowing the 12v battery get too low for them).

If the blow-out run does do it's job and the car goes back to only previous use the clogging will return.

To help keep things clear I suggest these types of blow-out runs occasionally, the use of Shell V-power before during and after an engine "service" and/or MoT as detailed above. Change the engine air filter and clean the air box and hoses when required which is usually before VW put, same for engine oil and filter (and I'd use a better oil than VW recommend).

Of course the engine is one of the less important components on the car, more important are the brakes, steering, suspension (tyres are part of all three), safety electrics (lights, horn, wipers, blower, etc.), reflective number plates (see and be seen).

HTH and you at least get a scan report, clear any error codes and go from there.