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marcoschmitz1

Skoda Rapid fault code issue

I'm pulling my hair out here! My 2006 Skoda Rapid with a diesel engine is throwing a fault code. The check engine light is on, and I'm getting error messages on the speedometer and infotainment system. I suspect it might be a coding issue with the vehicle. Anyone experienced anything similar?

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detlefmayer47

Whoa, that sounds annoying! I had something kinda similar happen with my Skoda, a Fabia. Kept getting weird error messages. Did you try using a diagnostic scanner to reset the codes? It might just be a glitch.

marcoschmitz1 (Author)

Yeah, I tried using a generic OBD-II reader to reset the codes, but the fault code keeps coming back. The error message pops up on both the speedometer and the infotainment system. Could it really be the coding itself? I'm no expert, but is that common?

detlefmayer47

Ah, if the fault code returns even after you reset it, then yeah, it's probably more than just a simple glitch. When that happened to me, it turned out the car's computer needed some kind of reset. You should probably take it to a workshop; they'll have the right diagnostic tools to figure it out for sure.

marcoschmitz1 (Author)

Turns out my local mechanic found that the car's coding was messed up somehow. They recoded it, cleared the fault code with their OBD-II diagnostic scanner, and everything seems to be running smoothly now. Cost me 360€, but at least the check engine light is gone. Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it!

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