Hi good people of BRISkoda.

 

I've got an EPC error with my Karoq.  It's  a 6 week wait to get a booking at the local garage so I thought I'd have a crack at fixing it myself. Unfortunately it turns out I'm a total novice and need to ask for help.  I used a basic diagnostic tool which shows it as a P2279 error, when it's cleared it returns fairly quickly.  I've done a rubber glove test and it's got a strong vacuum.  The oil levels seem fine with no noticeable increased consumption.  Here are the model detail.

 

Model    KAROQ SE L TSI DSG / Year of manufacture    2020 / Gearbox    7 speed SEMI AUTO

 

I've inspected the engine and couldn't seen anything that looked out of place or producing a noticeable hissy sound.  Attached are a couple of images showing a tube that looked a little loose but I wan't sure if it was supposed to be like that.  What do you think?  

 

Any advice on diagnosing this would be massively appreciated.

 

Thanks loads!

 

Will

 

 

 

 

Hi, welcome,

 

Sorry I don't know whether that VW connection is as it should be, many VW connections are weird and not so wonderful to me.

 

Some things I think I know, you want your scan tool appropriate for VWs and its program for your model and year (or VIN) and that program to be fully up to date before you use the scan tool, also that the car battery and if appropriate scan tool battery are in a reasonable state of charge and health otherwise false reports might be given.

 

If you have not already done so then looking in and/or asking in the Karoq forum(s) might give you more information and replies (see below),

 

I see what I think is oil drips on the "beauty cover" if you have recently removed the oil filler cap check that none of the crud has got on to the bottom of the oil cap or oil filler neck so preventing a good seal of the cap, if so clean all off to get good seal again.  Do you also have an engine light on.

 

Loads of information and videos on the internet on this code and diagnosis, such as a good example, Ross Tech,18711/P2279/008825  - http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/18711/P2279/008825

 

Škoda Karoq forums - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/365-škoda-karoq/

 

HTH.

 

Thanks Nigel, I've posted in the Karoq forum so hopefully more reply there (should i close this thread?).  The Emission Control System sensor light is also on, is this a clue?  The oils splats are from me topping up the oil though it wasn't below the level.  I checked the oil cap and dip stick and the seal is fine.

Light on is expected so helps with code being correct.

 

No don't close this thread someone different might see it and able to give you advice.

 

Not necessarily with this but sometimes some scan tools take a few attempts to keep a code clear and lights out with a bit of driving also required and/or ignition on/off, say three times of ignition off back on and scan tool  to delete code a few miles of driving.  Unlikely with a 2020 car but a basic code reader clearer might need more attempts.

 

Good luck.