Engine workshop!

[Chris Knight]

I've owned my 2002 registered Skoda Actavia Ambiente estate automatic for about 4 months. Just recently, about 30 seconds after starting the engine, the on-board computer has sent a warning "beep" with the message "ENGINE WORKSHOP!" followed by a continuous flashing of the glow-plug warning light.
As far as I can tell, the actual function of the engine is unaffected.
My local garage (not a Skoda dealer) ran a diagnostic check, and suggested that the fuel pump has a problem. Before I rush into an expensive repair or replacement, can anyone tell me whether there is another possible cause for these symptoms?

[towcestervag]

check brake lights are working!
also get it checked on a vag com

[Chris Knight]

Thank you for the tips! Yes, the brake lights work OK. Does that narrow it down a bit?
I will try and get to a VAG computer and see what it reveals . . . .

[Chris Knight]

Apologies! I was wrong when I said the brake lights were OK. Fact is, the LED high-level brake light works, but the normal (side) brake lights don't.
Can you now point me in the right direction? Thank you for prompting me to check properly!
Chris Knight

[towcestervag]

firstly check the bulbs
then if ok remove brake light switch and recheck
if they still dont work you will probably req a new switch

[Chris Knight]

Thanks for that. I'll let you know what happens.

[Chris Knight]

Absolutely brilliant, and quite amazing! Putting in new bulbs for the brake lights fixed the "Engine Workshop" warning problem!! I thank you very much for your advice, which saved a potentially expensive fuel pump repair job!
(It also fixed the brake lights.) You deserve a medal!