Cupra Leon 2024 (Spanish Golf Mk8 ?) Fault Code dramas

[Michael_B]

Well, all work was done and bits replaced.

End result, no difference. Fault codes cleared and all came back, so think there is something else is up and beyond my skill set, so next option is to take it somewhere to diagnose with expertise.

Solitaire Auto is the Cupra Dealer in Adelaide, but happy to hear of any other workshops that may offer good/proven diagnostic capability.

Let me know any suggestions.

Thanks

Michael

[Guest001]

For the cost, they bloody well should !!!

Well I bought stuff from skoda-parts.com and even with $104 DHL, parts cost under half what they would have been here and took 6 days to get here. Parts from Melbourne can take 2 weeks

[Michael_B]

Time for an update : After not getting anywhere myself and not having the knowledge, took it to a workshop and they confirmed that it is the ABS Sensor that's at fault.
Whilst the replacement one I got is the same style and looks pretty much the same, it is different length and body dimensions (even though it fits) .
So ordered a couple from different suppliers to solve the problem once and for all.

Fingers crossed !

[Lucas_R]

Oh yeah that will definietely be the problem if the ABS sensors you fitted were not the identical to the original ones. The length is critical because it sits a very short distance from the hub to pickup the wheel speed signal. If the replacement sensor is shorter (assuming it is shorter because if it was longer it would probably physically touch the hub) then it wont pickup the signal from the hub.

Anyway, good to hear you have found the issue.

As for your rims in the other thread, the Koya rims come in various copper colours which are similar to the Cupra copper colour. So you get a much better quality rim than the Simmons (Simmons used to be good quality 25 years ago, but not anymore) and in the correct colour for about $500 per rim. Koya Wheels Volkswagen Golf

[Michael_B]

Gotta admit I was surprised by the cost of the Simmons as they7 used to be way more expensive.

Not sure, may just sit and wait and see what happens. May be going OS next year for a riding holiday in Andorra/Italy ...

[Lucas_R]

Gotta admit I was surprised by the cost of the Simmons as they used to be way more expensive.

They used to be a good quality multi piece rim. As you probably know, they were ridiculously popular and fitted to basically every old Mazda, Datsun, Ford or Holden etc. But these days they are just a 1 piece cast rim (hence the low cost) and made in China. My friend bought a set about 5 years ago to put on his car and they are definitely nothing special these days. Personally I dont think they suit modern cars either, but thats subjective as its just my opinion.

Not sure, may just sit and wait and see what happens. May be going OS next year for a riding holiday in Andorra/Italy ...

Sounds nice. In the meantime just enjoy the fact you have a nice brand new car - and hopefully one without any error lights on the dash.

[Michael_B]

In the meantime just enjoy the fact you have a nice brand new car - and hopefully one without any error lights on the dash.

[Michael_B]

Update : The replacement ABS Sensors have now arrived (I got one from two different sources in case one of them was wrong), as the 2nd hand one I got was shorter than the original and hence didn't work.
Both new ones are the same (as each other), so will change the dud one this weekend and fingers crossed !

[Michael_B]

About farkin time.

The car is finally all sorted !! The alternate sensors were the WHT003864A variants which were about 1mm too short, so stumped up for the genuine part @ $212.

But it all works.

YAY !! Now time for a decent drive in the hills

[petemac110]

About farkin time.

The car is finally all sorted !! The alternate sensors were the WHT003864A variants which were about 1mm too short, so stumped up for the genuine part @ $212.

But it all works.

YAY !! Now time for a decent drive in the hills

Woo hoo!! Well done. Great success!

[Michael_B]

Cheers, was a long and frustrating process, and nice to have all the functions back and no noises on startup.

[Michael_B]

Thanks to all those that offered advice and assistance.


Have left the new wheels on the back burner, as potentially doing a cycling holiday in 2026 with a mate in Andorra/Italy, so need to save for that.


Still itching re getting more grunt via a Tune or Box (JB4 is the likely candidate). Have heard back from 034 Motorsports that they don't have anything yet to suit (was able to provide ECU & TCU software and hardware codes, so atm, that option is out.


FYI for anyone elses reference : (Note that this is an Aus delivered Cupra)


01. Engine (EVO/29bit)
VAG Part number: 8Y0907115C
Software version: 0003
02. Gearbox (EVO/29bit)
VAG Part number: 0GC906557BK
Software version: 4161


So, it looks like I'll have to be patient and just standby to standby.