I have had for the last 2 years the engine warning light permanently on , no limp mode, no loss of power nothing, so ignored it. Now need to sell car to buy new superb so trying to diagnose most likely sensor that is probably faulty . Thinking of buying a scrap part to replace it , just to get light out. Any ideas or had similar?

It's a superb mk2 150bps diesel

Ignoring and engine light with a DPF.... oh dear oh dear oh dear.

 

Probably best to get it scanned with VCDS first.

Look, they're only golden, not crystal, so all I know right now is that your CEL works!

its booked in thursday. Is there a cheap option ?

Ask someone with VCDS to read the fault codes in advance!

its booked in thursday. Is there a cheap option ?

In other words how expensive a problem can you pass on to the next owner?

 

CEL could be many, many things. Until you get a diagnostic scan done all bets are off. Just bear in mind that the chances of an inexpensive fix are low at this point.

In other words how expensive a problem can you pass on to the next owner?

 

 

I once bought a Mondeo with the bulb taken out.............

that was an expensive problem covered up

Thanks, here's the answer

Took it to skoda Bolton last week . They tested it on VCDS and error code showed sensor problem like I expected . My car has done lots of motorway miles so they said it would be the likeliest problem. Charged £30 for test.

Today they replaced sensor for £90 and now fully working and no light on dash.

£120 all in and can now sell confidently to a private buyer. Anyone interested ???

Yeah looks like you took good care of it.
I will give you £130 for it  .

Become a freedom member before you start selling on here as well :zzz:

Edited 26 October, 20169 yr by DEL80Y