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Superb 2013 electrics

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Hi folks. I have 2013 superb, owned from new. 140k on the clock. It seems to be developing electrical gremlins. The 12 v sockets stopped working a while ago. Got them fixed but they stopped again. Infotainment unit displayed and error code which won't go off and drains the battery (have disconnected it). Have a bulb sign on dash permanently illuminated, although can't find any bulbs not working.  Now I periodically get lots of warning lights on at once (abs, traction control, power steering, bulb), all of which then go off again without me doing anything. Mechanically the car has been flawless, other that an air con problem a few years ago. Are electrical faults a common problem with ageing mk 2 Superbs? I do not know of any auto electricians round here to take it to.

How old is your battery?

If you're still on the original battery, it's time for a replacement. The electronics on these cars really don't like weak batteries.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I changed the battery quite recently - certainly within the last 6 months.

Scan the car with VCDS. The ABS traction and PS lights go on and off due to faulty ABS speed sensor and hub bearing rust. Had mine replaced about 150-160k. 

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