Can be any of the following:
MAF (you will need a Full version of vcds)
Egr stuck open
Temp sensor failure (fuel temp) making it overfuel
Thermostat
What size wheels do you have? Dont trust the mpg counter its just a gimmivk. Do brim to brim
MAF (you will need a Full version of vcds)
Egr stuck open
Temp sensor failure (fuel temp) making it overfuel
Thermostat
What size wheels do you have? Dont trust the mpg counter its just a gimmivk. Do brim to brim
Post up in the vagcom/ diag section, and maybe there'll be a forum user local to you that's willing to help.
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Have you checked the condition of the sensor on the coolant header tank.
Are you free on Monday afternoon as I could do a diagnostics on your car to see what the fault is coming up with?
Are you free on Monday afternoon as I could do a diagnostics on your car to see what the fault is coming up with?
mk4pd130
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right after abit more further investigation thanks to this forums helpfull members i have discovered there is no sensor on the coolant header tank :-[
which is most likley why the light pops up also had a look around for any loose wiring / sensors and couldnt find any
and i am free on monday afternoon providing nothing pops up last minute
which is most likley why the light pops up also had a look around for any loose wiring / sensors and couldnt find any
and i am free on monday afternoon providing nothing pops up last minute
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Have a look on the radiator hoses for a temperature sensor and temperature warning sensor (one has 4 connectors and the other has 2), if you find these, try cleaning them and the connectors.
I'll be driving from Durham to Worksop on Monday afternoon so I could meet you somewhere on the A1 if this is handy for you? If not then I could come to Hudds sometime through the week
I'll be driving from Durham to Worksop on Monday afternoon so I could meet you somewhere on the A1 if this is handy for you? If not then I could come to Hudds sometime through the week
mk4pd130
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Right i will have to let you know about tomorrow on the a1 but if i do can i have your numer? i dont have any credit but i do have bbm and whats app
p.s whats closest spot to hudds you could meet me tomorrow?
p.s whats closest spot to hudds you could meet me tomorrow?
If you give me your email address I'll email you my number.
Wetherby Services - Closest I could meet you tomorrow, on nightshift so need to be in Worksop for about 9ish
I could possibly meet you closer through the week though.
Wetherby Services - Closest I could meet you tomorrow, on nightshift so need to be in Worksop for about 9ish
I could possibly meet you closer through the week though.
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just finished a full tank of high octane diesel £60 within 8 days got 310 miles out of it max 195 miles on the motorway
Had it scanned on vagcom and it came up with a MAF sensor code
also the red flashing light temp sensor
Could this be knocking my mpg out really badly
or is it cowboy mapping?
Just worried as i mainly purchased this car for its mpg =(
Had it scanned on vagcom and it came up with a MAF sensor code
also the red flashing light temp sensor
Could this be knocking my mpg out really badly
or is it cowboy mapping?
Just worried as i mainly purchased this car for its mpg =(
mk4pd130
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not really beasting it how many miles do you get out of a full tank without venting?
i really looked forward to a car good on mpg
i really looked forward to a car good on mpg
Personally, just under 400 on the last (first) tank, plenty of short journeys, quite a bit of country roads and a quickish 100 mile motorway blast. Current tank looks like its heading for just over 400. No motorways but been a bit more restrained with the throttle!
mk4pd130
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I used to get better consumption from my tuned Cupra TDI, so I'd agree, somethings not right.
What code did it give you? A failing MAF would normally act as a restrictor because it'll generally see less air mass than there is, so the ecu will lower fueling to match the Air mass it thinks is passing the MAF, therefore there would be a reduction in power and efficiency and generally consumption will increase. If it were mine, I'd consider replacing both the MAF (bosch) and coolant temperature sensor for piece of mind, but thats just my opinion.
Regarding the flashing temp light, as you said you've got the 6 dial dash, so this may be another issue all together, and possibly the start of the common tdi sport dash issue.
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