Hi , 

 

This is more of a public annountcement than anything else. 

 

I have bought my Octy recently ( 2011 Scout edition) and it was popping up once in a while the error 01314 under multiple areas. 

On the dashboard there was a message in the lcd :" Error Stabilisation Control (ESC) ". The error is normal as the ABS was could not reach to the ECU and the engine was not starting. ( Crank no start behaviour) 

This was happeinign randomnly but at leat once in 2 weeks. 

Trying to access the engine tab in VCDS was resulting in a timeout as the ECU was unreachable. 

I have changed fuses(good but old ones with better quality news ones), I have measured everything that I could measure in terms of continuity of wires, checked the wiring that gets to the ECU, and all was fine. 

There was a 100 relay in the engine box compartment that was having heavy oxidation but that has nothing to do with the ECU power .

After reading threads in multiple languages on multiple websites I came across a post on thi very forum where a smart user ( can't recall his hadle) mentioned the vechicle battery might need to be changed when too many electrical systems are showing errors. 

The battery voltage was good but it looked "tired" with corrosion on the terminals and the terminals were a bit uneven( scratch marks and such) .

I have bought a new battery and once that was fitted, all worked like a charm. 

If ever you have such a problem with your Octy, try a new battery if all the rest checks out. It is not cheap but cheaper than a garage for sure. 

 

I hope this will help someone else. 

 

Cheers,

Misujr

 

I'm having exactly the same problem.  New battery 2 years ago but  3 times it has had to be charged recently after lack of power in the morning. However on these 3 occasions the esc light was not activated and the engine was trying to turn over. Putting a new battery in tomorrow nothing ventured as they say ! Roy. 

On 20/05/2023 at 17:42, theyaki said:

I'm having exactly the same problem.  New battery 2 years ago but  3 times it has had to be charged recently after lack of power in the morning. However on these 3 occasions the esc light was not activated and the engine was trying to turn over. Putting a new battery in tomorrow nothing ventured as they say ! Roy. 

How did it go for you the battery change?

To me it sounds more like you have something that drains you battery. Maybe something new connected to the 12V cigarette lighter that is always on or some other form of 12V consumer. 

 

Hi mate,

 

Were there any developments on this?

 

Same kind of problem atm with my MK1 Fab

 

Thanks

9 hours ago, jack964927 said:

Hi mate,

 

Were there any developments on this?

 

Same kind of problem atm with my MK1 Fab

 

Thanks

Mine still starts and drives like a charm every single time. The battery was the problem and once I have changed it, all worked perfect. I even have installed some new android radio on it and left it with that in an airport in cold weather for 1 week and the car started from the first turn. Check first a minimum of wiring to make sure you don't have any corroded connectors and/or fuses that are not making good contact and then I think a new battery should be the next logical step. ( Not a mechanic here and certainly not an expert but this is my experience) 

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response and I’m really glad you got it sorted  , I think a battery test will be next and then also checking all grounds and fuses like you say.

 

I appreciate the advice!
 

Thanks,

Jack

1 minute ago, jack964927 said:

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response and I’m really glad you got it sorted  , I think a battery test will be next and then also checking all grounds and fuses like you say.

 

I appreciate the advice!
 

Thanks,

Jack

Hi,

 

My pleasure to respond as fast as possible as I know how it feels haviing your car not play ball 🙂 . 

Fingers crossed you figure it out soon and it will be an easy fix. 

 

Best Regards,

Misujr

Thank you  have a nice day and a great Christmas also! I’ll update you on what I find.
 

Thanks,

Jack

Just an update. I've  found that , ign on , trac control light comes on,  and leave for 30secs. Turn the ignition off and then back on.  No problem. Starts. I'm sure it's power related.Going to fit a higher  rating battery  this week. Ps, has anyone had a very expensive clutch pressure plate problem, ie disintegration  ! 70000 on the clock? More vag built in bombshells  !!!  May change brands completely!! Roy. 

10 hours ago, theyaki said:

Just an update. I've  found that , ign on , trac control light comes on,  and leave for 30secs. Turn the ignition off and then back on.  No problem. Starts. I'm sure it's power related.Going to fit a higher  rating battery  this week. Ps, has anyone had a very expensive clutch pressure plate problem, ie disintegration  ! 70000 on the clock? More vag built in bombshells  !!!  May change brands completely!! Roy. 

On mine the clutch is fine but I have the dual mass flywheel starting to make tractor noises so I have it scheduled to be changed together with the clutch. mine has 160k miles on the clock. Another MK2 I have in Europe with 160k km on the clock needed recently the clutch slave cylinder to be changed due to the pedal not coming back up ( I had to push it from behind with my foot to come back up). None of these sound like your problem but just gave them as my own experience with clutches on these cars until now.