OK I've downloaded software (11.11.5) and got the dongle to communicate with usb on my laptop. I've located canbus and I'm ready to go. Question - for the first time scan should I have the engine turned on or just the instrument lights on. I don't want to blow anything. The car is 1.8 tsi dsg.

Thanks

Ignition needs to be on, engine not started.

Thanks mannyo.

here is the scan with details of malfunctions:

hassis Type: 1K0

Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 10 15 16 17 19 25 42 44 46 52 55 56 62 72

VIN: TMBBK21Z0A2072916

01-Engine -- Status: Malfunction 0010

02-Auto Trans -- Status: Sporadic communication error 1000

03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000

04-Steering Angle -- Status: OK 0000

08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000

09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000

10-Park/Steer Assist -- Status: OK 0000

15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000

16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000

17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000

19-CAN Gateway -- Status: Malfunction 0010

25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000

42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000

44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000

46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000

52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000

55-Xenon Range -- Status: OK 0000

56-Radio -- Status: OK 0000

62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000

72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000

Address 01: Engine (CDA) Labels: 06J-907-115-CDA.clb

Part No SW: 3T0 907 115 G HW: 1Z0 907 115 F

Component: 1.8l R4/4V TFSI 0010

Revision: AAH11--- Serial number:

Coding: 0203000C24070160

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00999

VCID: 356764965CB148B0C2A

1 Fault Found:

049409 - No Communication with Transmission Control Module

U0101 - 000 - - Intermittent

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 00100000

Fault Priority: 0

Fault Frequency: 2

Mileage: 1048575 km

Time Indication: 0

Date: 2111.15.31

Time: 31:63:63

Freeze Frame:

RPM: 0 /min

Load: 0.0 %

Speed: 0.0 km/h

Temperature: 84.0°C

Temperature: 22.0°C

Absolute Pres.: 1010.0 mbar

Voltage: 12.065 V

Readiness: 0000 0000

Address 19: CAN Gateway Labels: 1K0-907-530-V4.clb

Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 AD HW: 1K0 907 951

Component: J533 Gateway H16 0231

Revision: H16 Serial number: 4320K09C0703BB

Coding: EDA17F06000202001303

Shop #: WSC 73430 790 00999

VCID: 69DFF8E64089DC50962

1 Fault Found:

01315 - Transmission Control Module

004 - No Signal/Communication - Intermittent

Freeze Frame:

Fault Status: 00100100

Fault Priority: 2

Fault Frequency: 2

Reset counter: 187

Mileage: 24593 km

Time Indication: 0

Is this normal?

The Ross-Tech Wiki is your friend for fault codes. This is what it says about the second one, ie 01315. The first one isn't listed.

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/01315

I found a thread about the same fault codes in this second link - and there are more similar posts out there if you use Google.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=346912

Is your car still under warranty?

Car is 4 months out of warranty. At the December 2012 service I asked that the car be put on fixed service instead of variable because I do only 6,000 miles pa. I also got them to check behaviour of dsg because of kangaroo syndrome between 1st and 2nd. They did a software update on the dsg. Otherwise nothing found and MOT passed.

Thanks for links I'll do a bit of googling. I have a feeling I'm going to be one of the unlucky Skoda owners.

Could be an intermittent bad connection. Clear the code and see if it returns.

Done a bit of googling and as you suggested a lot of similar failures on VAGmobiles. Is this something I should raise with dealer/SkodaUK now or wait till next service/MOT in December. If I hadn't been playing with my vcds I'd be none the wiser. Perhaps ignorance is bliss.

I've yet to learn how to clear failure codes. I shall consult Ross Tech web site.

Clearing fault codes is easy - click the Clear Codes button, but read the caution below first.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/dtc_screen.html

[Clear Codes - 05] will send a message to the controller asking it to erase the DTCs from its memory. Some faults cannot be cleared (such as internal processor faults) and the control module may explicitly refuse or may just still display the fault after a clearing attempt. Be aware, clicking on Clear Codes does not fix the problem that caused the fault! DTCs should only be erased after correcting the condition(s) that caused them in the first place. Note: There is no way to erase individual DTCs while leaving others alone. This is not a limitation in VCDS. It's just the way the VAG protocols work. Note: In some cases, the ignition must be cycled after clearing codes but before performing certain functions such as Basic Settings.

Thanks for directing me to the dtc screen. The more I delve into all this the more worried I get that I might blow the electronics!

You can cause major problems by incorrect coding (which is why you should always make a note of any existing coding before making changes) but you won't do any damage clearing fault codes. If it was my car I would clear the fault codes and rescan from time to time to see if they come back. If they don't, then it was a transitory problem; and if they do, then there is a problem which needs investigating. In the meantime are you having or have you had any problems with the DSG?

DSG was not smooth at slow speeds forward and reverse, basically it juddered too much for my liking when reversing out of drive. Dealer did a software upgrade and the problem has diminished but not disappeared. There is also whining noise at gear changes at certain speeds when accelerating and decelerating eg slowing down upon entering major roundabout.

Clearing fault codes is easy - click the Clear Codes button, but read the caution below first.

http://www.ross-tech...dtc_screen.html

[Clear Codes - 05] will send a message to the controller asking it to erase the DTCs from its memory. Some faults cannot be cleared (such as internal processor faults) and the control module may explicitly refuse or may just still display the fault after a clearing attempt. Be aware, clicking on Clear Codes does not fix the problem that caused the fault! DTCs should only be erased after correcting the condition(s) that caused them in the first place. Note: There is no way to erase individual DTCs while leaving others alone. This is not a limitation in VCDS. It's just the way the VAG protocols work. Note: In some cases, the ignition must be cycled after clearing codes but before performing certain functions such as Basic Settings.

Cleared the fault codes and all OK so far. New scan shows no faults.