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2010 vRS Control System for Exhaust and EPC lights - limp mode

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    2010 vRS Control System for Exhaust and EPC lights - limp mode

    Was crawling in traffic for ~40 mins when idling went out of whack. Engine light came on (called exhaust in manual?), then EPC came on and it went into limp mode. I got a tow from Skoda Assist to VW Rockdale (they use Toyota service over the road?).

    Any ideas what I might be up for? Only 51000k, and just got the service warning light, guess that is for 4 years. I was expecting only an oil change. hopefully not timing belt? maybe a sensor? or a coil pack? been searching all afternoon, but no clear answers (lots of diesel related stuff - mine is the petrol 6sp DSG). Thanks.
    vRS 2011 Race Blue
    Tags: exhaust, exhaust epc limp, light, mode, service
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    Coilpack wouldn't be unusual. Scanning will most likely give an accurate cause.

    Gavin
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      Got a call today - low compression in one cylinder. They are going to have to break it open for look. They say they are treating as a warranty issue at this stage, which was nice. Not sure if this is a common problem?
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        Have they given you any updates? I had similar issues with my vRS, turned out to be a faulty inlet manifold and clogged charcoal canister.

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          Not yet. They are still diagnosing. Is yours a petrol? I wonder what a charcoal canister is? Fuel filter? I was down to 1/4 of a tank on Monday and filled up with 98. Broke on tues morn. Been using 98 most of the last year. I think I used 95 before that with the odd 98 thrown in.


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          • #6
            Yeah, mine is a petrol.
            Charcoal canister is for emissions.


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              Latest is a busted valve spring. Taken almost two weeks to work that out. Rapidly getting f'd off.


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                Apparently they are fitting 4 new Pistons and head. Hopefully ready on Friday. All treated as good will by Skoda/VW Aus.


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