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Seat Ateca Electrical Fault and Navigation Failure

My 2019 Seat Ateca with a diesel engine is acting up. I'm getting a general electrical malfunction, and the navigation system is completely dead. The error memory has a fault stored and the mileage is at 187423 km. Could it be a software malfunction? I'm looking at a 240€ repair bill, supposedly for programming of the control unit which is considered implausible.

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Sounds like a classic software glitch. Have you checked for any pending software fixes through the onboard diagnostics? Sometimes a simple software reset can do the trick. What error codes are you seeing?

I haven't tried a software reset myself. Is that something I can do without special equipment, or am I better off taking it to a workshop?

A software issue is a strong possibility given the symptoms. Recalibration is often the fix. Unless you're familiar with using diagnostic tools and flashing software, it's best to leave it to a professional. Messing with the control unit programming without proper knowledge can brick it. The cost sounds reasonable for the work involved.

Took the Ateca to the shop. They confirmed the software issue and recalibrated the control unit. Everything seems to be working now. Thanks for the help!

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