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i had bad timing noise from engine after bad timing belt change. on 2.0 TDI 2011.

Not sure on your engine but on my 1.9tdi when changing belt there are bolts in cam pulley with slightly oval holes that I had to loosen and adjust slightly to get timing spot on. If yours is the same they might have come loose and timing is changing slightly. Reckon the only option is to as said get in touch with dealer and explain etc. and have them check the work they did. The fact that the noises etc started after belt change may be pure coincidence but get them to check it out. I would be wary of driving it until its checked and noise has been diagnosed. Alasdair

Hello. I have the same issue on my Skoda Fabia. I'm looking for the file on mibsolution.one but it still offline. Does anyone have a link to the MEN2_EU_SKGPX_P9160L (8742) file ?

The below description is the exact same problem i'am facing also, would be nice to hear is some have this problem. fixed. So, had the SOS module error and had a time at my local dealership to fix yeserday, they told me they updated the software and now it worked - great. But my app since then refused to connect to update, status was stuck in "Standby". I had issues with connectivity before where i pulled fuse 19 for a min or to, then re-inserted and the LTE modem reloaded, tried that first although it had connectivity according to the status icon on the infotainment - of course didnt work, proceeded to try to reset my whole infotainment, saw a few ppl online had luck with that - well, lets just say now its all messed up 😄 It wont allow me to sign in to my Skoda account from the car, so im stuck in guest mode - it generates all the QR codes, but then im met with this, when trying to sign-in: App wont update, and i cant sign into my account in the car since SOS module software fix : r/enyaq

Not sure if the newer Octavias are the same but on the Mk2 there was a top Engine mount with stretch bolts by the timing belt on top that were readily accessible and also a lower bolt on the same side accessible from the wheelarch. We found on one occasion after the cambelt was changed that the lower bolt hadn't been tightened up properly, had worked loose and was allowing some movement and a rattling / clacking noise. Tightening it properly fixed the issue so it might be worth a quick check of that??

Thanks for the info guys. Seems like the Skoda official figure of 40 MPG isn't far off the mark . I think that's an MPG I can live with given the power on tap.

Collect my estate this morning Already got wheels and suspension lined up, but would like to do a few more bits to it I have the 1.5 TSi 150bhp Manual FWD I’m looking at a remap by a local tuner who’s very good with VAG stuff Debating an intake, possibly the MST kit as it’s the most enclosed system But not sure what to do about the exhaust on it Wasn’t sure if a resonator delete would gain much sound Or would I need a custom exhaust somewhere I don’t mind if the exhaust tips aren’t visible But I don’t want anything that sounds rubbish Tried to do as much research as possible but struggling to find the info I need Any help would be amazing! Especially with photos

Just to confirm: M6 southbound in England. Travelling in middle lane of three. All three lanes display, including trucks and cars. Our Superb is a July 2026 factory build. Arianne.

KinderBean's DPF regen point is worth ruling out first, since that can come and go exactly like you describe. But because the noises started after the belt job, I'd go back to the dealer before anything else. On this engine the belt change means taking the engine mount off on the timing side. Those mount bolts are stretch bolts that should be renewed and torqued, and a mount, bracket or heat shield that hasn't gone back quite right is a classic cause of a rattle that comes and goes, and of a clunk when you blip the throttle while stationary. What I'd do: Ask the dealer for the invoice line by line and check it shows new engine mount bolts, not just the belt kit and water pump. Take it back as a post-repair concern (not a new job) and ask them to check the engine mount and bracket, the auxiliary belt and tensioner, the belt covers and any heat shields near the turbo and exhaust. Take your videos with you. The fact it was quiet before and only started after the work is the useful bit. If they find everything tight and it lines up with regens, at least you'll know. I wouldn't jump to the DMF yet when the timing of it points at the belt job.

Collect my estate this morning Already got wheels and suspension lined up, but would like to do a few more bits to it I have the 1.5 TSi 150bhp Manual FWD I’m looking at a remap by a local tuner who’s very good with VAG stuff Debating an intake, possibly the MST kit as it’s the most enclosed system But not sure what to do about the exhaust on it Wasn’t sure if a resonator delete would gain much sound Or would I need a custom exhaust somewhere I don’t mind if the exhaust tips aren’t visible But I don’t want anything that sounds rubbish Tried to do as much research as possible but struggling to find the info I need Any help would be amazing! Especially with photos

I doubt you will resolve these by updating infotainment alone. They were known to separate issues requiring fw updates for front camera and SOS module.

A couple of earlier BRISKODA forum links relating to the spare-wheel/tool-kit for Fabia Mk4 models. https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/522682-spare-wheel-and-central-tool-holder/ https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/533394-fabia-spare-wheel/ The image below shows a spare-wheel and the correct tool-kit for a Fabia Mk4 installed in the spare-wheel well. From the "Tyres engineered in Germany" marking I think the tyre is a Continental product and, based on the space between the tyre's tread and the inner wall of the wheel-well, it's probably a 185/65 R15 tyre fitted to a 15"-diameter wheel (ie. the wheel/tyre size of the Skoda spare-wheel option). This is the wheel/tyre size of the spare-wheel of my Mk4 and (as I mentioned above) when it is fitted into the wheel-well, part of the tyre goes beneath the plastic trim where I've red-marked the image. Realistically, the only way to know if this might present a problem putting a 16"-diameter wheel with a 195/55 tyre into the wheel-well would be to try doing it.

Just over two years on mine! Car new in Oct 24 and just started getting the 'Replace key battery warning' . Car not used frequently (I'm retired) , just two to three times a week. Already had Panasonic CR2032 spare batteries, replaced the one in my key , I guess the other key (which hardly gets used) will need replacing soon. Tried using the key blade to open the key as described in the manual but couldn't get it to work. Found post on here showing exactly how to use small flat bladed screwdriver to release cover easily!

I think it was optional. I’ve only seen it listed on adverts for l&k models.

Ahh maybe they don't ship it in UK? I'm not talking about the Webasto or Eberspacher ones, but about the electric heater of the small coolant radiator above the pedals. I think it's also called PTC or auxiliary air heater.

I don’t think I have it 😔

I can't comment on the DMF as my DXRB DSG is only about a year old but there were times when it used to sound like a transit on the same road and under the same engine load and I figured out it was due to the phase of DFP re-generation that was going on. In my case, that is the clack, and the aux belts are the chirp

@Cqrmine if you read the handbook most of your queries are explained there. Page 23.

@Binx1310 With the new battery, you can now use the electric auxiliary air heater if it gets below 5 C in your area. I think it kicks in if it's below 5 C, your battery has more than 11V and HVAC is on Auto. It's a nice feature when it's cold outside

Yes, you will need to delete all the data. It's a good idea to back up the files first if anything goes wrong, then you can just copy them back

Firmware has nothing to do with the navigation system's map data.

@Felix2021 Thanks for sharing this retrofit. I’m planning to do the same upgrade on my Octavia Combi RS Mk4 Facelift. You mentioned that you replaced the front side windows with: 5E3845021 – left 5E3845022 – right Do you happen to remember the part numbers of the original standard glass that you removed? Were they: 5E3845201 – left 5E3845202 – right I’d like to confirm the exact standard-glass to acoustic-glass part number change before ordering. Thanks!

Hi, I am Stewart from Sydney Australia, new owner of a MY26 Skoda Superb Sportline Wagon (Combi) 195kw petrol. Previously I was driving a VW Arteon & Tiguan. To date I have been impressed with my Skoda.