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I don't think a poorly fitting cabin filter would lead to the smell of diesel. Air in the fuel system, or poor fuel mix will lead to smoke and stink from the exhaust. Not sure if the 1.4 has any common problems with injectors or glow plugs failing? Could be EGR / DPF related too - might even be a cheap and simple sensor playing up. Have you considered getting your hands on a code reader to check the stored codes (local dealer or indie garage)? Might be a good way to point you in the right direction instead of replacing expensive bits until it's fixed. Some fabs have issues with the wiring loom as well which can cause false symptoms.

My van's heater (fan) controls have packed up, and seem to have some related wiring issues. I've removed the old unit, found that replacement parts are £silly and am thinking about other options. There are 4 controls - 3 mechanical (which I can sort), and some lights too (which I can sort), and one electric control for the fan itself. The connector pin has 4 cables - red (Live?), brown (Neutral?), green (thingy that controls the fans speed?) and grey (no idea). There is resistance through red / brown - have tried crossing red and green / red and grey but this doesn't make the fan kick in. I've tested the relay via the battery and a multimeter, which seems to be operational, and I've also tried closing the circuit and replacing - none of which have turned the fan on. What I would like is to have a switch that will just have the fan on full and off, but can't quite work out how. Am happy running new wires from the battery but am now feeling a bit lost. While I could just replace the lot, I would quite like to actually understand how it works. Anyone got a clue?!

could be fouled plugs, injection problem, timing out, sensor not reconnected properly, warped head or gasket not fitted correctly. Is it on one cylinder or all?

Oh good, another needlessly argumentative thread. This is such a nice forum, can you guys just stop it - or at least start your own thread to bitch at each other and leave the rest of us in peace? A new member looking for some advice is introduced to the forum to this - it isn't really going to put across the very helpful and friendly community this forum usually is.

If you're planning to jump start when you get back, do so with care. A very dead battery (as yours will be) can kick sparks out like a goodun when connected to cables. I would remove and charge if you can, although be prepared to buy a new one as car batteries are not designed to be left unused for long periods.

If its the original battery it will probably need replacing after 5 months of not being used, unless you have a trickle charger which usually means removing the battery. Are you leaving on the road or in a garage with access to power? I would also avoid leaving the handbrake on if you can as that will likely seize on after 5 months. I believe you can lock with the key by removing the plastic cover next to the handle.

Wiring fault? My TDI would flash glow plug once a week. Would reset once I restarted the engine, have heard of others on here with wiring loom issues (I think) causing limp mode. I think in your shoes Id be considering either booking the car into a Skoda dealer for a few hours to diagnose or a vehicle electrician to check wiring... Others on here have had more experience with gremlins than me though...

Never heard of 'em. Where did you (or were you considering) getting them from? Are they from ECP / GSF or the like?

Offered 6400 today, have been told that the suggested retails is now £7350... Hmmmm. Autotrader it is!

In sort of the same boat as you Craig. Need to change for something bigger bit am getting very poor px offers (6k by Peugeot) so want to sell privately. Same age and mileage but have the estate. It caps at 7k so thats really a disposal price, not px but dealers dont seem to see it thst way anymore. Would be great if you could update the post when you sell and how etc. Good luck, the black is a great looking car so hopefully will go at a good price.

Same power in both engines give or take. Ive owned both for high mileage use and prefer the petrol as I had ongoing sensor, EGR and DPF issues with the diesel. Road tax and mpg will be better with the diesel, although mpg figures seem to be quite sporadic in the diesel. Avoid the Monte if you will be on rough roads as the suspension is pretty hard. I would think you would get a decent low mileage mk 2 for that sort of money with some toys and fun buttons Im sure a dealer would let you have a drive of both so you can get a feel for them.

Enjoy. Gaming is always great no matter the format!

Its a chain I beleive on the 1.2 so in theory doesnt require changing.

I had an xbone and didn't really get on with it - despite having consoles since the Megadrive, I got fed up with over marketing and alot of the community (too much rage), sold it and built a basic pc and am really enjoying steam gaming at the moment - was around £400 and runs everything I've tried fine so far. Really good selection of games, better prices than microsoft and lots of free stuff and fun mods. No fees either, really glad I made the change. The only thing I miss were some of the people I played with were pretty nice, yet to build a friend base on steam. Not what you asked I know but thought I'd chip in...

I've had the 1.6TDi (2011), and am now on the 1.2 TSi (2014) - both estates. Was getting 55mpg with the diesel and seem to be getting 45 with the TSi although I'm more in town now. I had issues with the EGR valve with the 1.6 and ongoing sensor problems so I changed it as I'd lost faith in. Both are lovely cars although I'd likely not go for a diesel again it was refined to drive and comfortable, but just don't trust the design now. There are some great deals on the Mk2, the estate is better looking imo, and isn't a big car. If you're not fixed on a diesel I'd get some test drives in, just so you know the difference in how they feel. Good luck with whichever you pick!