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Lifting a Yeti ... but by how much ?
Did you use the pro lift tiguan kit 🤔
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Constant DPF regen
Yes, it's the CUNA 184. It's currently in the garage and the mechanic is struggling to find any issues! Constant regens, reduced range, 1l of oil per 600 miles and can't find a problem smh
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Help! my Mk2 Fabia VRS is killing new batteries.
No stop / start. And alarm can be disabled as for when pets in or on ferry / transporter by pressing button on B pillar drivers side. Be aware when you open drivers door the fuel pump primes. Is the fuel pump running all the time. Or maybe just door wiring harness broken. Drivers or passenger side. Heated mirrors staying on etc etc.
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Help on rear coil springs uk
I'm sorry I'm not in position to answer shuch question, pls ask supplier.
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Help! my Mk2 Fabia VRS is killing new batteries.
2011, so I assume this vehicle is not fitted with stop-start technology - is that correct?
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2025 Octavia VRS Coolant Issue
I have a 23 plate VRS and recently had to add half a litre of coolant. No sign of fluid anywhere. Check everyday now and level hasn’t moved. Concerned im out of warranty end of October🤷♂️. Suggestion to OP, contact Skoda Assist and they will come to you and if any issue found will take to garage who im told have a week to repair.
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Startup stumble/chugging when engine is already warm (Octavia VRS TFSI MK2)
Thanks for your help. If it was the HPFP, would that show any other symptoms? i.e. loss of power when driving, misfires/stutters during heavy acceleration, etc. I haven't noticed anything like that. I don't know if it would show any warning lights or error codes along those lines, but haven't seen any of those either. If it's just the pressure dropping off (rather than any of the other symptoms), I saw another suggestion online that it could be the fuel PRV with a slight leak/bleed - does that sound plausible? When the weather is cold, there is sometimes a 1-2 second metallic rattle on cold startup and maybe 2-3 times out of 10 it will crank longer than usual before starting. I'm assuming that's the timing chain/tensioner that might need looking at, but it's not been enough of a problem to warrant further investigation so far - it's hardly done it at all during the summer. And thanks also for the info on the GFB DV+. I too have read a bit about the piston sticking if it's not properly lubricated. I supplied the part to the garage when it was fitted in September last year, and mentioned the need for oiling the brass piston, so I assume that was done. When I questioned about the need for oiling it routinely, the mechanic dismissed the idea, saying that it was supposed to be a "fit and forget" part, and he'd be surprised if it needed anything at all in the next five years. That doesn't fit with what I read online! Feedback suggests that it's a good part whilst working well, but it does need oiling every now and again. I'm very tempted to have the VAG/Pierburg 'Rev G' diverter valve fitted, but I don't want to throw more money at it if the GFB is actually fine and isn't the problem. I suspect that it might be the solution with the slight lift-off/overrun jerkiness that I'm experiencing, as some of the symptoms and timing of the fitting/issues seem to fit.
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Gandalf's Evolution
so, more than 2 months later and unfortunately its back. i noticed it end of July it was starting to mist up again around the edge (base). it progressively reached a good 2-3 cms up the filter housing at the start of this month. i finally got the chance to see my mechanic about it yesterday - they said it's nothing to worry about given i'm not losing any oil, it's not dripping/leaking, nor is there any performance impacts. given the car is now at Stg 3, we can expect more "pressure" in the engine, so some of this is not out of the ordinary. i'll just have to take this as normal, and give it a wipe every couple of months.
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Help! my Mk2 Fabia VRS is killing new batteries.
You could be unlucky and the battery has failed but check what voltage the alternator is puting out when car is running. If its too high it will fry batteries or too low and the battery will eventually go flat. Could be a failed voltage regulator. Had one fail years ago and was puting out 17 volts and above with high revs. New battery didnt last long. If its been flat for a week I doubt it would kill battery as its fairly new but battery may be down 20% due to sulfation Alasdair
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Recommendations for timing chain kit 1.2 htp 55plate
Have been reading up on it and discovered its far from a simple job. Didnt realize sump had to come off as well. Cant hear any noticeable rattle as far as i know(find it difficult to tell) and car gets regular oil changes and runs great so maybe leave it till I notice something obvious. Not sure on the change interval and we got car at 60k with no service history. Been very reliable apart from usual wheel bearings and exhaust flexi etc. Not sure if you can check if chain is stretched on this engine with vcds? Thanks for the advice re brands. Alasdair
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Error: selector lever...
Hello everyone! Recently I got the same error on the Gearbox and after plugging the OBD11, it seems that I have an issue with the P27F500, which is the Solenoid. I also found this procedure and tried to follow it, but it seems that the difference that we all saw, is due to the PHEV versions which are a bit different. I'm curious, have you managed to reach the solenoid? I will dive into it today, and try to take some photos and explain what I've done, IF I manage to find it.
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New windscreen
Same issue; smallish crack above drivers eyeline just kept growing. My insurers windscreen partner - National - booked me in and 90 minutes after he started he was out on a test drive. The new screen was marked up as a Skoda part; the fitter had all the calibration rig so clearly it's quite normal. Well, as normal as the software underneath lets it be...........
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MIB2 retrofit on an MY2015 L&K
9,2" Display works Only with mib 2 High ---> Columbus Install VC need odis online, Cluster is Immo Master
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A/C Condenser
While the statement above is correct, I have DIYed it at home on the driveway, replacing condenser/dryer together with a failed AC compressor (in my Mk3 vRS, back in June 2023, no gas in the system). However, you do need a decent vacuum pump and twin gauges as the system first needs to be emptied of air and more importantly moisture, otherwise water may freeze and cause blockage. You also need specialist oil and gas, the generic "airco top up" kits won't do. The cost of refilling HVAC yourself at the time was under £150 including pump , pressure gauges and hoses/adapters (under £80 all in), synthetic oil useable with both R123a and R1234yf (either/or, not a mix) and the gas. At the time, half decent Chinese vacuum pumps and gauges kits were cheap, not sure now. 3 years on, vRS's AC works just fine with no topups since, so I must have done something right... Getting hold of gas without any oil mixed into it was an issue, though after that job, for a HVAC topup on the other car, I have figured a way to filter out oil, sealant and dye from Halfords supplied gas/oil topup mix by running it through an inline oil/dye injector filled with folded, good quality paper towel HTH
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Help on rear coil springs uk
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2025 Octavia VRS Coolant Issue
My 1.8 had a similar problem. I asked my local dealer (Fred Rees in Haverfordwest) to sort it whilst it was in for a scheduled service. When I got the car back they said "Yes, you have a coolant leak . . No, that wasn't on the schedule so we didn't sort it". A little two man garage around the corner knew what the problem was immediately. The water pump gasket was leaking. They fixed it for me.
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Help! my Mk2 Fabia VRS is killing new batteries.
My VRS has managed to completely kill 2 brand new batteries in the space of less than 24 months. The issue first started when the original battery with the car (yes I know I should have replaced it years ago) started draining overnight/when it was left standing. So I then bought a brand new Exide battery and things were ok for a few months. Then the car started draining the battery again, eventually resulting in it just not taking any charge at all. At this point I once again bought a brand new battery, but Bosch this time. That seemed to fix it as the battery never went flat and therefore there were no charging issues. Then I came to start the car earlier today and it was dead, completely dead. I got out my charger that you plug into the house electricity socket and started trying to charge it, but as soon as I connected it the charger said the battery was fully charged and wouldn't charge it any further. It gave me enough electricity try and start it but it was still dead, the relays clicked for about 2 seconds and then stopped. I now have to purchase a third new battery in less than 24 months, but the problem still remains and I have no idea what that problem is. I'm posting on here in the hopes that someone had a similar experience or some knowledge that could point towards the component/system that is either shorting/huge parasitic draw/broken/etc. Here's some further information that may or may not be relevant. When this first started I took to leaving the doors open and the alarm off, so the alarm and remote central locking was not active when this happened. The car had been standing for about a week I noticed that for a lot of the battery flat instances that it had been raining beforehand, and that before this happened we had a huge downpour and thunderstorm. I also notice that on cold mornings the relays for the electric power steering will click whenever I turn the wheel. Other than that I really don't know. I'm hoping that someone here could help me. oh I meant to add if you need any further information please ask. Thank you, Eddfaf
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the truth about electric cars
Just how do the RAC arrive at that fact? I wonder, when there are more ICE (a mix of pure ICE and hybrids and PHEVs), the latter are highly unlikely to be plugged in compared to the pure electric ones being registered. Do you have anything to back up that interesting snippet? Regarding the Renault 5, I'm not at all surprised by what your dealer told you. That car has been widely accepted as a car worthy of consideration. One thing for certain is that if it was also available in drive variants, then the availability issue would be far worse than it currently is.
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waze direction arrow incorrectly displays on centre consol
Waze used with usb connection from Samsung A17 on a 2026 Karoq. Problem: turn direction arrows appear correctly on info system screen (waze display) but are corrupt on the driver centre console. This has been a problem from day one of ownership. example: waze might show turn next left but console shows turn right example: waze might show turn next right at roundabout but console indicates "do a U turn"! A solution would be appreciated.
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the truth about electric cars
Oh yeah, ta.
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Help on rear coil springs uk
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2025 Octavia VRS Coolant Issue
I have a 2025 Octavia VRS with 23k miles, it’s been using coolant, I wouldn’t expect this from a car of this age, there’s no wet spots on or under the engine. There has been an intermittent low level coming in for low coolant, level was topped up with manufacturer coolant today. I can’t get an appointment with a dealer or my lease company garage for two weeks. Am I worrying about it too much or is this a common issue for the VAG 2.0tsi engine
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Help on rear coil springs uk
Hi all can anyone helped with what rear coil springs I need for my 2013 skoda superb 2.0 tdi cr170 estate manual FWD. My springs are so rusty all the coating has come off so I can see any paint marks / dots
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the truth about electric cars
Yazz and the Plastic Population not Yazoo. They did Only You and Don't Go.