2006 polo gti engine light issue

[ben22j]

Mine does a similar thing. The code it throws is P0441. I've been told it's from overfilling the tank too but my old polo never did it and I'd always fill it to the brim. My engine light turns itself on and off, I replaced the N80 a couple of times, it fixes the problem for about 6 weeks. The fact that it doesn't affect performance means I haven't bothered rectifying the issue.

[RUS7Y]

Yeah Mine doesnt turn itself off.
I have to either need to get racv to come out and reset the code or disconnect the battery and then reconnect.

[seangti]

Are the Vag Coms very detailed as in provides codes like a VCDS will? I'm looking to order one myself to see if anything comes up with my current issues I'm having..

I can take screen shots for you over the weekend to compare. The autoscan feature didn't allow me to reset/clear the ECU and lacked some details as to the fault, but did identify it, though by going into the specific category (e.g. engine), it gave more details and allowed for reset. It lacked some of the details the genuine cable provided but gave the code and I think the issue (in my case "response too slow" re an o2 sensor).

There may be more useful input in the VCDS section of the forum. I'm very new to this stuff and only exploring it cos the light came on and I wanted to clear it. Once that's sorted I'll probably run it only occassionally for logging purposes for health checks.

[louis19]

I can take screen shots for you over the weekend to compare. The autoscan feature didn't allow me to reset/clear the ECU and lacked some details as to the fault, but did identify it, though by going into the specific category (e.g. engine), it gave more details and allowed for reset. It lacked some of the details the genuine cable provided but gave the code and I think the issue (in my case "response too slow" re an o2 sensor).

There may be more useful input in the VCDS section of the forum. I'm very new to this stuff and only exploring it cos the light came on and I wanted to clear it. Once that's sorted I'll probably run it only occassionally for logging purposes for health checks.

Thanks mate a screen shot would be awesome. I've got one ordered anyway so will be good to see if anything with my thermostat comes up on it

[RUS7Y]

Thanks mate a screen shot would be awesome. I've got one ordered anyway so will be good to see if anything with my thermostat comes up on it

I have also ordered one. Should come in handy

[RUS7Y]

So I emailed a VW dealer the other day re this issue to see what info they could provide.

Got an email back today saying it sounds like the issue is my lambda sensor aka oxygen sensor

[seangti]

So I emailed a VW dealer the other day re this issue to see what info they could provide.

Got an email back today saying it sounds like the issue is my lambda sensor aka oxygen sensor

Same as me. The car has just ticked over 100km.

The code is 16517 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1. which means pre-cat 02 sensor.

[RUS7Y]

Same as me. The car has just ticked over 100km.

The code is 16517 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S1. which means pre-cat 02 sensor.

Yep mine is sitting on 100,062km

Any idea what they are worth installed?

[seangti]

Yep mine is sitting on 100,062km

Any idea what they are worth installed?

Jmac (Jimmy) has ordered one for me, $160. I recall Gav saying about that price as I'd asked VW when I bought the strut tops and bearings last week, they quoted $288 for the pre-cat sensor and $311 for post-cat. They didn't know what B1 S1 meant, but further research confirmed that's pre-cat.

[RUS7Y]

and here i was hoping it was only gunna cost me $60 like the temp sensor