Hi all and here's to a better 2021 !

 

I drive a 2012 1.6 diesel Skoda Octavia which overall I am very happy with. Just over 100,000 on the clock now. The problem has been intermittent starting and cutting out with the glow plug warning light coming on, and occasionally the engine management light. I'm aware this does not necessarily mean an issue with the plugs. Its been scanned previously with no issues showing, however the problem has persisted. I decided to buy my own scanner which is an Autophix 5600 and VW, Audi, Skoda specific.  The result of my scan with the Autophix is below. I printed this out for clarity.

 

 

Aside from No.1 which appears a straightforward investigation and fix, I'm clueless as to how to tackle the other issues, mainly because I wouldn't know where to look. A lot of online images or instructions seem to assume you  know where to locate the problem area which is not helpful.  I'm guessing there is a logical order to address these problems, i.e. beginning with the terminal 30 reference ? I understand this is a 30amp fuse which may be damaged or not seated properly - could resolving this clear the other reported faults ? But where is it ?

So, advice please on where I need to look on my Octavia, and what I could realistically tackle (i know the business end of a screwdriver) and what I should leave to a mechanic/auto electrician. 

 

Many Thanks

Tony

Your photo link isn't working.

Thanks for pointing it out MicMac.  Scan image appears to be ok from here ? Different format for the site ? 

Link just shows blank.

Will sort it, thanks again.

Cant appear to edit my original post ? so I'll add the scan results here.

 

1) 0042  :      Door electric : drivers door 00912 front left window lift switch.

2) 0003         Brakes: 01314 engine control module

3) 0008         Air con: B109c11 air distribution flap motor positioning sensor, short circuit to ground.

4) 0009         Central electrics: 02391 terminal reference

5) P034100  Camshaft pos.sensor/circ.....range/performance

6) P001600  Crankshaft position - camshaft position, correlation bank 1, sensor A.

7) P034000  Camshaft position sensor circuit.

4) Thats terminal 30 reference.

Since all faults are electrical I would start by checking the battery connections are clean and secure, it may be worthwhile clearing all codes, disconnecting it for a few minutes and draining any residual charge by turning ignition on and operating the horn/high beam.

 

Once reconnected, start engine and rescan for any change.

 

I suspect a ground connection is failing somewhere due to corrosion/abrasion.

Could the short the scan picked up  in the air con be the cause ?

 

5 minutes ago, Tony12 said:

Could the short the scan picked up  in the air con be the cause ?

 

I don't think so.  Air con, distribution flaps related to car cutting in and out intermittently. No.  

 

All the camshaft / crankshaft errors and correlation is more of a worry. First inference is a slipped timing belt but may not be.

 

 

Ok thanks. I’ll try advised actions and take it from there. Advice much appreciated.