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flymartin
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Yesterday the little yellow engine light came on in my 22 Beach. The manual says this is an emission related fault. Following advice in other threads I have driven around in low gear to try and trigger a DPF regen. Light briefly went off and is now back on.
Bought an OBDII dongle and VAG DPF app says the status is Normal - 81% - I have a couple of long drives coming up so I’m sure the DPF will fix itself.
However, I then used the Car Scanner app to read the DTC codes and it shows code P26B1, which is Engine Coolant Bypass Valve 'A' Stuck Closed
So, again following guidance in other threads, I called VW Assist to come and have a look. This goes through to the AA who went through a little script related to engine light then said this isn’t something we’d come out for, it’s ok to drive, go to your dealer.
So I’m confused. First of all the manual says the light is for emissions fault, when in fact the fault seems to be cooling system related. Secondly VW Assist seems much less helpful than others have found.
Any suggestions beyond booking in with a dealer and probably waiting 6 weeks for an appointment?
Thanks!
Bought an OBDII dongle and VAG DPF app says the status is Normal - 81% - I have a couple of long drives coming up so I’m sure the DPF will fix itself.
However, I then used the Car Scanner app to read the DTC codes and it shows code P26B1, which is Engine Coolant Bypass Valve 'A' Stuck Closed
So, again following guidance in other threads, I called VW Assist to come and have a look. This goes through to the AA who went through a little script related to engine light then said this isn’t something we’d come out for, it’s ok to drive, go to your dealer.
So I’m confused. First of all the manual says the light is for emissions fault, when in fact the fault seems to be cooling system related. Secondly VW Assist seems much less helpful than others have found.
Any suggestions beyond booking in with a dealer and probably waiting 6 weeks for an appointment?
Thanks!