Hello,

Drove home today after a day out and the car was suddenly running lumpy at idle, the epc light came on, it went into limp mode, the traction control light came on and the engine management light came on. I also lost proper use of my brakes on two occasions, the pedal was rock hard and I could barely brake. Any help would be appreciated! Just got the codes read:

VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.1

Monday, 01 April 2013, 20:05:08.

Chassis Type: 1U - Skoda Octavia I

Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,19,22,29,35,36,37,39,46,56,76

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Address 01: Engine Labels: 06A-906-032-AUM.LBL

Controller: 06A 906 032 HL

Component: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0001

Coding: 11530

Shop #: WSC 31480

VCID: 6F9150BF3E93

TMBFL21U738675350 SKZ7Z0B1497195

4 Faults Found:

17579 - Angle Sensor 2 for Throttle Actuator (G188) Implausible Signal

P1171 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

17950 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs

P1542 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent

17972 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs

P1564 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent

17705 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!)

P1297 - 35-00 - -

Readiness: 0000 0000

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Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 01M-927-733.LBL

Controller: 01M 927 733 LL

Component: AG4 Getriebe 01M 4956

Coding: 00000

Shop #: WSC 00000

VCID: 857D92178C2F

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1C0-907-37x-ASR.LBL

Controller: 1C0 907 379 K

Component: ASR FRONT MK60 0103

Coding: 0021505

Shop #: WSC 31480

VCID: 321799CBED21

1 Fault Found:

01314 - Engine Control Module

013 - Check DTC Memory - Intermittent

P1171 is throttle motor position sensor 2

P1542 is throttle motor position sensor 1

P1564 is Throttle control unit - voltage low during basic setting

P1297 is Turbocharger (TC)/throttle valve, hose connection - pressure loss

The first 3 codes relate to the throttle body, however a voltage problem could cause it as well. I'd check the fuse box on top of the battery for any signs of it overheating as it is a common problem on the MK1 and then proceed to check the underbonnet wiring and connections.

plus 1 for the melting fuse box causes alsorts of problems

This is the best I could do in the dark but looks ok to me - is this the right place?

Right place - check all that all the nuts are nipped up.

Also check your earth points, Bad earth can cause this type of random faults.

Cheers, will check my nuts are tight this evening! Regarding earth points, do I just follow the black wire from the battery or are there any others in particular?