P1100 Fault Code
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I may be wrong but I think generic OBD codes start with a 0. If it starts with a 1 it's a manufacturer's specific code so you will need something like that mentioned above or VCDS. I'm not that sure about this, but I think I'm right.
Hi Crossthreaded,
You're correct - or at least, thats what i've noticed in the Streetwize User Guide.
I'll try with the OBDeleven.
Hey Crossthreaded,
OBDeleven noted is as P1118, Bank 1 Sensor 2.
Bit of a PITA - we had that replaced in Oct 2018, albeit with a non-OEM part.
sorry to hear that. Learned the lesson about non OEM electronic parts many years ago when I tried to make a universal O2 sensor work. It was the type that came without a plug. You had to cut the old sensor's plug off and fit it to the new wires. Utter disaster! Complete waste of money.
Hope you get your's sorted out successfully.
Hope you get your's sorted out successfully.
Typically VW Group only supply and fit Lambda sensors from NTK which is an NGK sub brand for these sensors, I've only ever needed to replace a Bank1 Sensor1 - OBDeleven should have handed out a fuller description for a Lambda sensor fault code which might have helped to work out if it was an actual fault that indicated a failed Lambda sensor and not just a fault connected with that "post cat" Lambda sensor.
Yup. Post cat O2 sensors lead an easier life than pre cat ones and I would agree that they fail less often. Also they tend to have more exposed wiring due to their position. I would agree that it's prudent to investigate this in more detail before just chucking a new sensor at it, could just be a poor connector or break in a wire. Often, like on the wee Fiats I mess about with, the pre and post cat sensors can be swapped which can be a useful way to narrow down the problem if you don't have either the experience or sophisticated diagnostic equipment.
I take a slightly different view of Bosch, some items are within their core design/manufacture activities, some others are just bought in rebranded cheap stuff. I have never ever been fooled by a manufacturer listing themselves as being OEM when in fact they are just OEM for some specialised parts, but use that banner to make you think that any/all of their offerings as same quality when compared with the company that do supply these other parts.
NGK is typically the VW Group default supplier of spark plugs as well - and I have never ever had any reason to doubt their quality.
NGK seems to have pretty much "taken over the world" these days. All the factors seem to be supplying their product and, whereas a few years ago I would have insisted on Champion, I now just accept the NGK's and find them absolutely fine. Remember KLG, Lodge, AC Delco? (think Delco's still on the go?) Champion still seems to be big in horticultural machinery though.
As is so often the case! Especially with the exposed positioning of many post cat O2 sensors. Wiring faults and connector faults are common enough to be always worth checking first. In fact, if you find yourself immobilized out in the wilds somewhere, perhaps without even a multimeter, it's always worth just unplugging and then reconnecting any connectors that are easily accessible. Just occasionally you'll find yourself on the go again. I'm assuming you will be a person with some interest and knowledge of cars. If you don't even know how to overcome the locking clip on these plugs then probably you should just stay in the warm and call your breakdown provider.
Thanks for the responses folks.
Yes - easy fix this time! Glad I didn't go down the route of replacing MAF sensors (which was previously suggested).
Absolutely am but limited to what I can do without building a decent toolset, which will take time! I do wonder how long the "average mechanic at home" will last, given the complexity of new cars now and their computers....
Yes - easy fix this time! Glad I didn't go down the route of replacing MAF sensors (which was previously suggested).
Absolutely am but limited to what I can do without building a decent toolset, which will take time! I do wonder how long the "average mechanic at home" will last, given the complexity of new cars now and their computers....
Yes Wazza, lack of a competent tool kit was often what frustrated my endeavours in earlier years. Sadly it's now more often bodily infirmity!
I think what is more likely to muck up our home activities is the proposed linking of electronic diagnostic (and other) equipment through on line live connection to the manufacturer's computers. As I understand it this will mean you won't be able to access or work with any of the electronics - as we do with the likes of VCDS just now - unless you are linked through the manufacturer's computers. No doubt this will involve buying new gear and paying substantial license/rental fees? At least at my age I should be able to buy quality used vehicles for the time left to me whilst I'm still competent to drive which will not be subject to these new parameters.
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