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Sounds like a DPF or EGR problem, you need to do a fault code scan. Your 2016 1.6TDI predates the sort of TDI that uses Adblue.

I am just about getting to know how to delete previous Sat Nav destinations. But sometimes, the Sat Nav thinks I want to go to the destination when I touch it to delete it and it starts up again. I can't seem to find a way to tell it to stop so that I can try to delete it again without switching the whole thing off, waiting for 20 minutes than trying again. Is there a simple way to tell it to stop and that I don't want to go to the destination again? Thanks.

My Elroq has the Maxx Pack, Winter Pack and Driver Pack on it aka ACC, plus the Transport Pack for times when I need a 240v mains supply, also the boot net system. Already buying a few bits and pieces for it like door protectors and organiser trays, next month will see a boot liner, a 3 pin charger added

@Breezy_Pete has some great knowledge of Skoda electrical systems and has a Roomster so might be able to offer advice.

Hello, This is my first car so forgive me please for my lack of knowledge. Today I can take my key fully out and my engine stays on.. I have to take out the fuel pump fuse in order to turn it off. This fuse-box diagram seems correct: https://fuse-box.info/skoda/skoda-roomster-2006-2015-fuse-box-diagram I believe it's a Skoda Fabia Roomster 1.6 Petrol 2009. I've ran a OBD scan and it came up with these two warnings: Engine Control (EC) relay - Short to Positive Engine Control (EC) relay - Open circuit ECU addresses listed: OBD-II, 28, 58 I bought a new ignition switch, it's coming on Tuesday but I have a feeling it might be the EC relay due to the OBD scan. If anyone has any advice, links to what to buy I'd appreciate it I was thinking about buying a universal relay and then all of this got too complicated such as HEL4RD007794-021. I'd really like to drive my car to work on Tuesday, so if anyone has any thoughts on continuing to unplug the fuel pump fuse and if I might cause lasting damage - let me know

Thanks. As I thought.

Hope you enjoy your Elroq! I'm switching by the year end, too. Enyaq 85 Sportline in my case. Had Octavia for 4+ years now but eventually got tired of accumulating problems which workshops don't want or can't fix, so there it goes...

Of course, that was the question. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto haven't been officially enabled. Now, a firmware update is being rolled out to fix the clock bug, which means the patch for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is gone. So, the unit needs to be patched again.

Thanks to all. Reading the comments in this thread, I realised I was kicking under the rear bumper but not stepping back. I think I have got the hang of it now so thank you all again.

That isnt what they were asking.

Thanks, will do!!

Have a look to see if there a motorfactors near you. They may well stock them as our local one had one on the shelf as someone ripped my sons off on his mk1 fabia. As for the radio code switch ignition on and make sure radio is switched off then switch ignition off and leave for 20-30mins. Switch ignition on then radio and it should resync and start working. If it still asking for code then it may be in the radio instruction booklet or car booklet. Check its not in glove box as well. If the above doesnt work then I am afraid you may need to contact dealer it came from. Alasdair

Hi all, was researching this for a while, and seen comments on Seat forum stating that in 2023 VWG changed the recommendation on belt changes. So i contacted Skoda directly and they confirmed that my 1.4 TSI engine is on a lifetime schedule! 67 plate by the way, might consider an inspection in a few years. 66k on the odo at the moment

If you have a basic knowledge and are used to working on cars then fair enough have a go, but If you know nothing about mechanics especially brakes get someone else reliable to do it whether its a garage or a friend with experience. Have had a few friends that tried themselves and made an arse of it. The following I have had to sort for them. Pads fitted but not behind the part of the carrier that secures them. Pads fitted with outer pad as inner and vice versa Slider pins not tightened enough and not lubricated Discs not running true due to corrosion on stub axle Air in system after caliper change (they didnt know how to bleed system properly and thought the brakes would bed in) I could go on and on. Worse one was a friend that got a so called mobile mechanic to do hers and he only put one bolt back in each caliper. She had to brake suddenly on motorway and bang no brakes and just managed to control car before hitting central reservation. Alasdair

why does my exhaust inspection light stay on 2016 diesel 1.6 and nowhere to put adblue

Yep, I never thought I'd change from an RS, but my car has passed the 3 year boundary and will soon want an expensive service, discs and all sorts of TLC. Throw in the increasingly expensive fuel, VED and the fact that I'm getting older, I've now lost my parents and dog I've decided to have a change and go electric! I'm not leaving the Skoda fold though, I'm getting a Elroq Sportline 85 instead, had a test drive and I was very impressed with it, it was smooth, comfortable and airy. Also it's going to be cheaper to "fuel" at home and with a broadly similar range to what I get from my RS now it was a no brainer for me. My RS leaves me at the beginning of December.

Sorry I just assumed you were in the UK, you should have said !

I’m asking whether it’s possible. I know that, in principle, it isn’t legal, but in my country it’s not a problem. Besides, there are quite a few other cars, such as Kia, that also have amber-colored lights.

No you don't have to tell the they have been replaced (the car will already know LOL) no joking apart doing the front pads/disks is poss one of the easiest jobs you can do, and as long as you use some common sense, and have every thing prepared, the job will take about 1 hr and no you won't die after fitting them, and these days there is Youtube that will show how to do it if you get stuck, thats the problem with people now, they just would pay over the odds for jobs

The pan roof is an optional service item on the Menu at most dealers, £149 every two years: clear drains, lubricate moving parts, moisturise the nenoprene seals. You can buy the Krytox moisturiser off eBay it’s quite pricey but you use very little, also off eBay nylon cable to rid through the drains, fronts are easy, back ones inaccessible without risking damaging the nenoprene seals. I do mine every 6 months. Thd backs I do by parking the Karoq facing up hill on my drive, with the roof open I pour some water with a bit of screen em wash in it, as a marker, then go and look under the each corner of the rear bumper for liquid that smells like screen wash. So far no problems.

Plus that would be illegal, as we don't have amber lights like the states, plus it would fail a MOT

On my end, I prefered to wait for the Face Lift (starting 2024) who solved most of the issues (at least, based on feedbacks found so far). Regarding the lane assist by default, can be painful but it can be disabled by 2 clicks from a button on the steering wheel (a bit painful but more manageable than in other cars where you have to move in 5 menus and sub-menus) Speed warning is now mandatory in all cars in Europe but not too intrusive in my point of view (just a small notification which remains sometime really usefull when I drive in Paris where the speed can switch 10 times in less than 2 kilometers...) Regarding ODB11, sounds like they are working on it to manage the SFD2 and this point really sucks... (ODB11 is really usefull to perform some changes or even when you change your battery). I hope they will be able to sort it out else you need to move to VCSD

As a ex-programmer, I am astonished at the level of incompetence shown by the current batch of software developers. It is a basic skill of the trade to consider what might go wrong at every step of the update and to gracefully handle it. The 'switch it off and on again' approach might just about be acceptable for a desktop computer. But for a car or other system that completely depends on the software it is utterly unacceptable. I don't think airlines would be happy if they had to switch their jets off and on mid-flight to reset a software glitch 😉 So far, the worst I've had personally is a persistent message on the screen that 'updates are being applied' long after they had finished doing so. I'm dreading getting a more significant failure like yours. Somewhere in this there is a class action lawsuit against VAG brewing for the loss of utility when their shonky software fails. In this case, you could not use the car, had to wait hours for a reboot, and had the costs and inconvenience of getting the garage to help. And you won't be the only person this has happened to. (rant over)

Nice 👌 Welcome to Briskoda @Devilbilly 👋

Hello all, new to Briskoda but not really new in Skoda world 😅 After more than 6 years 1/2 with a Skoda Octavia 3 RS Combi FL (245hp) who help me to discover the brand, community and enjoy the car, I replaced it last July by an Octavia 4 RS Combi FL (265hp). Color switch from Magic Black to Moon White