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Skoda Rapid Overheating and Check Engine Light

I'm having trouble. My 2003 Skoda Rapid with a gasoline engine (147476 km) keeps throwing a check engine light and overheating. I suspect it's something to do with the active air flap. My guess is the electromechanism is defective, but I'm no expert. Has anyone else run into this?

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A 2003 Skoda Rapid was experiencing overheating and a check engine light issue. The suspected cause was a defective active air flap electromechanism. Another individual with a similar problem confirmed that a faulty air flap motor could lead to these symptoms. The issue was resolved by replacing the electromechanism, which eliminated both the overheating and the check engine light.

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ludwiglion1

Sounds familiar. I had a similar issue with my Rapid, though I can't remember the exact fault code. Was the air intake or grille shutter mentioned at all? Could be the flap motor acting up.

svenschroeder18 (community.author)

Interesting! When you say 'acting up', do you mean completely dead, or just not moving correctly? And did it also cause overheating or just the check engine light?

ludwiglion1

Mine was completely dead. The fault code pointed directly to the active air flap. Overheating was definitely a symptom, along with the check engine light. If you are not experienced, I suggest you go to the workshop.

svenschroeder18 (community.author)

Thanks for the insights! The shop confirmed it was the active air flap electromechanism. The bill was 590€, but the overheating is gone and the check engine light is off!

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SKODA

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RAPID