Hi all, have a intermittent p00af fault on my 2014 skoda octavia 1.4 tsi. 

 

This is to do with the turbo and water gate actuator (know problem). 

 

Now as this intermittent, I would believe / hope I can get it fixed.... 

 

Anyone know decent garage that deals with this know problem in Kent (near medway). 

Person I have had a look at it so far wants to replace the whole turbo, but has only seen error code and not had a proper look. 

Yes - and its easy to fix for all Octavias that throw that fault.  The veins actuator (which are usually located behind the turbo) - are stuck.  If you tickle the accellator, the actuator itself gets stuck in the open/closed position.

 

For ref: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/000175

 

To deal with it - switch off engine - find the actuator - get a can of WD40 (other spray lubricants are available) and work the actuator vein by hand until it is running nice and free.  Probably caused by carbon build up around the actuator mechanism.

Only just seen this reply, however found a garage who knew of the problem and how to fix it. 

 

If the error reappears, they can replace the actuator, not just the whole turbo!! 

 

Very happy with the service and there knowledge

 

http://gmskent.co.uk/