Skoda fault codes
56 distinct codes across 64 real diagnostics on Skoda, including the Skoda-specific ones no generic code list can decode.
Skoda-specific codes
These are manufacturer-specific, which means the same code on another marque is a different fault. That is exactly why they have no page of their own here and no entry in any generic code list: a single description for one of these would be wrong more often than right. Below they are scoped to Skoda, ranked by how often we have actually seen them, which is a claim we can stand behind.
| Code | Diagnostics on Skoda |
|---|---|
| P1735 | 4 |
| B1916 | 3 |
| B1059 | 2 |
| P1032 | 2 |
| P119A | 2 |
| P1647 | 2 |
| B103E | 1 |
| C100C | 1 |
| P175E | 1 |
| P3008 | 1 |
To turn one of these into a cause you need the marque, the model and the engine, which is what the tool does. A code on its own is a starting point, not an answer.
Standard codes we see most on Skoda
These are standardised, so they mean the same thing on every vehicle and each one has a page of its own. The counts are what we see on Skoda specifically.
| Code | What it is | On Skoda |
|---|---|---|
| P0299 | Turbocharger underboost condition | 7 |
| P0301 | Cylinder 1 misfire detected | 4 |
| P0441 | Evaporative emission system incorrect purge flow | 4 |
| P0087 | Fuel rail/system pressure too low | 3 |
| P0121 | Throttle or pedal position sensor A circuit range/performance | 3 |
| P0201 | Injector circuit open, cylinder 1 | 3 |
| P0204 | Injector circuit open, cylinder 4 | 3 |
| P0403 | Exhaust gas recirculation control circuit | 3 |
| P2002 | Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold, bank 1 | 3 |
| P0017 | Crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, bank 1 sensor B | 2 |
| P007B | Not individually documented | 2 |
| P2177 | System too lean off idle, bank 1 | 2 |
| P0011 | A camshaft position timing over-advanced or system performance, bank 1 | 1 |
| P0016 | Crankshaft/camshaft position correlation, bank 1 sensor A | 1 |
| P0100 | Mass or volume air flow circuit | 1 |
| P0118 | Engine coolant temperature circuit high | 1 |
| P0122 | Throttle or pedal position sensor A circuit low | 1 |
| P0148 | Fuel delivery error | 1 |
| P0172 | System too rich, bank 1 | 1 |
| P0202 | Injector circuit open, cylinder 2 | 1 |
| P0222 | Throttle or pedal position sensor B circuit low | 1 |
| P0234 | Turbocharger overboost condition | 1 |
| P0303 | Cylinder 3 misfire detected | 1 |
| P0400 | Exhaust gas recirculation flow | 1 |
| P0402 | Exhaust gas recirculation flow excessive | 1 |
| P0507 | Idle air control system RPM higher than expected | 1 |
| P0606 | ECM/PCM processor | 1 |
| P2015 | Intake manifold runner position sensor circuit range/performance, bank 1 | 1 |
| P2096 | Post-catalyst fuel trim system too lean, bank 1 | 1 |
| P2181 | Cooling system performance | 1 |
| P2187 | System too lean at idle, bank 1 | 1 |
| P2196 | O2 sensor signal biased or stuck rich, bank 1 sensor 1 | 1 |
| P2279 | Intake air system leak | 1 |
| P24C6 | Not individually documented | 1 |
| P2556 | Engine coolant level sensor circuit range/performance | 1 |
| P2681 | Not individually documented | 1 |
| P2711 | Unexpected mechanical gear disengagement | 1 |
| U029D | Not individually documented | 1 |
What tends to go wrong on Skoda
By share of the codes we have seen on this marque. A description of our own caseload, not a reliability ranking.
- Powertrain, manufacturer-specific · 12
- Turbo and boost control · 10
- Throttle and pedal · 7
- Injectors · 7
- Body, manufacturer-specific · 6
- Not yet classified · 6
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I run a diagnosis?
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