sarahjohnson10
Skoda Fabia Diesel Limp Mode
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A Skoda Fabia diesel entered limp mode, with symptoms of gearbox slippage and unclean gear shifts. The suspected cause was a faulty ABS sensor, which led to consequential faults affecting the transfer case. After diagnosing the issue and replacing the ABS sensor, the problem was resolved, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The repair was covered under warranty.
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sarahjohnson10 (community.author)
Yes, I have performed a diagnostic scan. Several fault codes are present, primarily related to the ABS system. Could consequential faults from the ABS system actually cause the transfer case to enter limp mode, resulting in the described gearbox slippage and unclean shifts?
selinazimmermann1
Yep, ABS faults can definitely mess with the transfer case and trigger limp mode. I've seen it happen before. I'd recommend getting it checked out at a workshop. They will pinpoint the exact faulty part and fix it.
sarahjohnson10 (community.author)
It seems the issue was a faulty ABS sensor, which caused the transfer case to enter limp mode as a protective measure. After replacing the sensor, the fault codes cleared, and the gearbox now operates as expected. The repair was 0€, covered by warranty. Thanks for the input.
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selinazimmermann1
Sounds familiar. I had a similar issue with my Skoda Fabia, though I'm not sure about the year. Have you checked the fault codes using a diagnostic tool? What codes are showing?