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Seat Inca Fault Code Incorrect Vehicle Coding

My 2003 Seat Inca with a gasoline engine has thrown up a fault code. I'm getting an error stored in the error memory, showing up in both the infotainment system and the speedometer. From what I've gathered, the likely cause is incorrect vehicle coding. Has anyone encountered this?

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andreaskaiser71

I experienced something similar with my Inca, though I don't recall the exact fault code. Was it accompanied by any noticeable performance issues, or was it purely an informational error? Did you try a generic scan tool to reset codes, or did you use a specialized diagnostic scanner?

TKellerRacer (Author)

Resetting the codes with a basic scan tool was only a temporary fix; the error would return after a short drive. It definitely sounds like a coding problem with the control module, which is beyond my capabilities to fix. I would recommend getting it checked by a qualified workshop with the necessary diagnostic equipment.

andreaskaiser71

So, you're saying a simple reset codes operation didn't solve the issue for you either? Was the problem also related to the coding of the vehicle's control module?

TKellerRacer (Author)

Took it to a workshop as you suggested. The coding was indeed incorrect. They used a diagnostic scanner to reset codes and recode the control module. Cost me 360€, but the error message is gone now. Thanks for the insight!

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