HI Guys.

I have a 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI  Estate,  been a great car only just starting to get some problem,

The front assist has come up with a error, Unavailable, it has done this before but rectified itself once the radar wash washed /cleaned.

Can someone advise if the error would still be the same if the radar was faulty ?

Can anyone recommend a in expensive diagnostic tool which can clear the error.

 

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

Regards 

 

Mark.

Edited 24 July, 20223 yr by john999boy

Hi there, it would be the same message as when there is actually a fault yes.

 

Regarding clearing the error - The error is there for a reason and it is 99% never as simple as just clearing the code and the issue is fixed. Especially when this is a safety critical system it needs to be working 100%. 

Regarding what the fault may be, it could be anything from a faulty radar unit to a misaligned sensor due to an impact or pothole in which case it will need re-calibrating with a special piece of equipment. 

Hi ApertureS, thank you for the reply, i will have to eait and get a error code tool to connect and find out, not presenting any problems as yet, so will wait.once again thank you for the reply.

Edited 30 July, 20223 yr by MABRO

You may wish to locate someone for a scan if you need it in a hurry, or look about buying a tool

Stupid as it may sound it could also just simply be a case of something being detected as too close/blocking the sensor.  I've had everything from snow and leaves triggering the error at times, to on one occasion where the reporting was more 'random', I eventually tracked the cause down to a fecking spider which had taken up residence in the front bumper and kept periodically trying to make a web right across the front of the sensor.  You may want to check for something like this before going to the dealer for a costly bill.