HELP - poss coding issue? - SEAT Cupra.net

Danny_B · 23-12-2010, 20:06

Hi,

I have a mk4 Ibiza with the usual 6 gauge dash problem, faulty fuel gauge etc.

I had the pins solder today at work.

I got into my car this evening to find the indicators, window wipers and climate control do not work.

The wipers move a bit and the climate and indicators have shown a bit of life but cut out once the wipers are tried.

Does something need coding?

Any replies will be great as i have no wipers which is scary in this current weather!!

Thanks in advanced.

Dan.

Danny_B · 23-12-2010, 21:57

anyone?

**m0rk** · 24-12-2010, 06:09

Sounds like something isn't connected properly

*Bondiblu* · 24-12-2010, 07:50

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Originally Posted by m0rk

Sounds like something isn't connected properly

Yes, Mork, I think you're possibly right!! I would recheck the connections, possibly something dislodged while removing and refitting the instrument cluster.

*DEAN0* · 24-12-2010, 08:07

Have a good look at ALL your fuses (including the ones in the engine bay) - most of the items you say arn't working are connected to the common power unit.

Danny_B · 24-12-2010, 23:14

All items work briefly but cut out randomly as if something requires coding..

I'll check fuses and then remove the pod and check connections.

bald_eagle · 25-12-2010, 11:01

why would they work briefly if they needed coding?, wouldn't they just not work at all and i thought coding only involved the ecu which hasn't been touched?.

Danny_B · 25-12-2010, 13:21

I thought it might have lost settings where it has been unplugged.

If they work it means they are plugged in but as they work breifly i must have a connection issue or something as lost its settings.

Thats wat im thinking anyway.

*techie* · 25-12-2010, 20:34

Wont be a coding issue, sounds like a fuse has blown to be tbh, they shouldnt be effected by removing and installing a dash insert.

Danny_B · 25-12-2010, 21:12

I just spoke to the guy that done the soldering.

He said he had the engine running while he unplugged and soldered.......

What you reckon?

I will check all the fuses on weds.

Danny_B · 30-12-2010, 10:12

Problem Solved.

It was a loose earth under the steering column cowling.

*Bondiblu* · 30-12-2010, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny_B

I just spoke to the guy that done the soldering.

He said he had the engine running while he unplugged and soldered.......

What you reckon?

I will check all the fuses on weds.

Glad you got it sorted!!

Why would you unplug the cluster with the engine running????

23-12-2010, 20:06	#1
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 335	HELP - poss coding issue? Hi, I have a mk4 Ibiza with the usual 6 gauge dash problem, faulty fuel gauge etc. I had the pins solder today at work. I got into my car this evening to find the indicators, window wipers and climate control do not work. The wipers move a bit and the climate and indicators have shown a bit of life but cut out once the wipers are tried. Does something need coding? Any replies will be great as i have no wipers which is scary in this current weather!! Thanks in advanced. Dan.

24-12-2010, 06:09	#3
m0rk sarcasm comes free Join Date: May 2001 Location: Horndean, Hants Posts: 29,428	Sounds like something isn't connected properly __________________ m0rksport fleet Skoda Octavia vRS Leon Copa

25-12-2010, 11:01	#7
bald_eagle yeah its blue but i like Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 484	why would they work briefly if they needed coding?, wouldn't they just not work at all and i thought coding only involved the ecu which hasn't been touched?. __________________ . 2002 Ibiza 130 TDI sport , custom remap,starfish or winter alloys,flip key,golf mk4 light,Fabia vrs suspension/higher profile tyres so the comfiest budget ibiza on the planet

25-12-2010, 20:34	#9
techie Skoda Techie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Worcs Posts: 5,497	Wont be a coding issue, sounds like a fuse has blown to be tbh, they shouldnt be effected by removing and installing a dash insert. __________________

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23-12-2010, 21:57	#2
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 335	anyone?

24-12-2010, 08:07	#5
DEAN0 Full Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Preston - UK Posts: 2,604	Have a good look at ALL your fuses (including the ones in the engine bay) - most of the items you say arn't working are connected to the common power unit.

24-12-2010, 23:14	#6
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 335	All items work briefly but cut out randomly as if something requires coding.. I'll check fuses and then remove the pod and check connections.

25-12-2010, 13:21	#8
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 335	I thought it might have lost settings where it has been unplugged. If they work it means they are plugged in but as they work breifly i must have a connection issue or something as lost its settings. Thats wat im thinking anyway.

25-12-2010, 21:12	#10
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 335	I just spoke to the guy that done the soldering. He said he had the engine running while he unplugged and soldered....... What you reckon? I will check all the fuses on weds.

30-12-2010, 10:12	#11
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 335	Problem Solved. It was a loose earth under the steering column cowling.

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