P0300 Code on VW, Audi & Skoda: Random Misfire, What To Do
P0300 code on a VW, Audi or Skoda means your engine is misfiring, the code's official name is "Random or Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected." One or more cylinders are skipping…
Car Won’t Start in Cold? Diagnose It From the Sound in 30 Seconds
If your car won't start in cold weather, the cause is usually simple: in about half of all cases it's the battery, and most of the rest come down to…
DTC P2002 (P200200) on VW, Audi, Skoda & SEAT: Don’t Buy a DPF Yet
DTC P2002 stands for "Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold, Bank 1." It means your engine's computer believes the DPF, the filter that traps soot in your exhaust, is no…
P0171 Fault Code on VW, Audi & Skoda: Your Engine Decides the Fix
P0171 Fault Code means your engine is running lean: it's getting more air than fuel. The engine's computer noticed the imbalance, tried to correct it by adding fuel, and set…
P2100 Code On VW, Audi & Skoda: Don’t Buy a Throttle Body Yet
The P2100 code stands for "Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit / Open." Basically, your car's computer has lost electrical contact with the motor that opens the throttle, so it has…
VAG Fault Code 01304 CAN Gateway: Causes and How to Fix It
VAG Fault code 01304 on a VW, Audi, Skoda or SEAT generally means the CAN Gateway has lost proper communication with the radio or head unit. It's usually not a…
Vgate iCar Pro BLE 4.0 Review: A Year On A VAG Car
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. The Vgate iCar Pro BLE 4.0 is a reliable budget…
P0441 On VW, Skoda & Audi: How Serious Is This EVAP Code?
P0441 means your car's evaporative emission control system is not moving fuel vapour through the purge valve at the rate the engine computer expects. That is what an EVAP emission…
P20EE00/P20EE Fault Code on VW, Audi, Skoda & SEAT: What It Means and What to Do
The P20EE code indicates "SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1).” Basically, your diesel’s AdBlue system isn’t removing enough nitrogen oxide from the exhaust, so the car has flagged…
How Far Can You Drive On A Flat Tyre? Safe Steps If You’re Stranded
There's no exact number of miles or kilometres you can safely drive on a flat tyre. You can drive as little as possible. Stop somewhere safe, then figure out your…
