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Yes you can, Allpower, Ecoflow etc make portable batteries which can supply a granny lead to supply and 3 pin charging lead at 2.4 kWh. Ecoflow make something similar but my Allpower S2000 pro was about half the price of the Ecoflow. Can act as backup for home and store for cheap night time lecky to use during day. Can carry portable solar panels too. Bjorn Nyland uses the Ecoflow Delta Pro Max which is similar after he deliberately runs EVs down to zero miles and until they stop, usually do 10, 15 or 20 miles past zero.

@Graham ButcherI have over 65,000 miles of EV charging. I know pretty much where there will be problems. I could often just pay a FULL PRICE TARIFF and get a charge, But then that is crazy prices. I am not a Business User with Tax Benefits and claiming back VAT. Edinburgh City & the Airport is ridiculous as a Capital City for Visitors / Tourists and anyone really needing rapid charging. Charge Place Scotland is ridiculous, hopeless, not fit for purpose. Public Charging can be very expensive, or reasonable or Free. Free causes issues with the greedy and ignorant. The Scottish Government / Transport Scotland have Millions spent on the Infrastructure and are TOMMY. Deaf, Dumb & Blind and probably the only Pin Ball they play is with their Salaries & Expenses. Too expensive.

I've been banging that drum for ages....I did a big guide & several smaller one on the mK7 Golf forum, retro fitting lots of underbody aero from the other "eco" versions of the Golf..& even from other VAG cars! How to retro-fit skid trays, aerodynamic under trays, & stone guards to a MK7 Golf | GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum How to retro-fit the rear window spoiler fins to a Mk7 Golf Estate/Variant/S.W. | GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum How to retro-fit the front subframe cover from the VW Tiguan (2016->) | GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum How to retro-fit the Mk8 rear suspension aero covers or stone guards to a Mk7 Golf. | GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum

The potential of the panel rusting if you dont apply touch up paint promptly.

Right, 3.6 is a peak power it can take. But even small battery has some charging curve, so last quarter or so is charged with less power than when the battery is empty. My charger shows me consumption per hour and I always see that first hour car takes exactly 3.6 and next two hours a bit less.

It's almost as if it's gone full circle. Go back many years and you were rewarded for loyalty. Around the time of Thatcher, loyalty went out the window and it was discounts for new business, ( short term outlook ). Seems we're back to the loyalty game again

It does sound a bit like chain rattle while the engine builds hydraulic pressure for a moment or two. The ratchet on the tensioner is supposed to hold tension to prevent this. But if it has been replaced, with the timing chain it may not be. What it also could be are the hydraulic tappets, that also require oil pressure to build for a second before they are working properly. I had one of your cars for 5 years from 34k to 80k miles.

A nice and steady progression from the current model, no point in changing too much, if you have a winning product, why risk it all on complete departure from what is serving the brand well already?

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-world/all-new-skoda-superb-world-premiere-2023/ The new Superb continues the tradition of spacious and refined cars. Modern materials and technology will offer passengers even greater comfort, and the interior space, both for occupants and luggage, is also larger. The fourth generation comes with a wealth of options to choose from. The Superb will continue to be available in Combi estate and hatchback body styles, and customers will be able to choose from seven different interior designs, six powertrain options including a plug-in hybrid variant, and all-wheel drive. There will also be a premium Laurin & Klement trim level. “The Superb has been the flagship of Škoda’s internal combustion engine range for more than 20 years. In its fourth generation it will continue to be just that, offering an even more refined, sculptural design, outstanding spaciousness and cutting-edge technology,” says Klaus Zellmer, Škoda chairman of the board. New colours and more space The exterior proudly displays Škoda’s new design language, Modern Solid. Customers will be able to choose from a total of eight colour shades, six of which are completely new. These are Purity White and the metallic shades of Pebble Silver, Ebony Black, Cobalt Blue, Carmine Red and Ice Tea Yellow. The new Superb is larger than the previous generation, with the body boasting improved aerodynamics. The lower drag coefficients are 0.23 for the hatchback and 0.25 for the Combi estate, improvements of 10% and 15% respectively contributing to reduced fuel consumption. The front of the car is dominated by a new octagonal grille and second-generation LED Matrix beam headlights, which deliver up to 40% more light output than the first version. The wheels can be up to 19 inches in diameter. “The Superb has traditionally shaped Škoda’s design language and the fourth model generation will continue to do just that: its looks are characterised by sharply drawn lines, clearly defined dynamic proportions and a modern sculptural and crystalline styling. We have also managed to significantly improve the aerodynamics of both the hatchback and the Combi estate, while at the same time offering passengers even more space,” says Oliver Stefani, head of Škoda Design. The Superb offers more space for both occupants and luggage. Both body variants are longer and taller than their predecessor (by 40 mm and 5 mm in the Combi, 43 mm and 12 mm in the hatchback), so passengers will not only have more legroom, but more headroom as well. The boot remains huge, with the hatchback boasting 645 litres of space (a 20-litre increase) and the Combi 690 litres (30 litres more). Practicality and sustainability The interior of the fourth-generation Škoda Superb is practical in terms of both space and storage and also controls and functions. The dashboard is uncluttered and elegant, dominated by a large 10" or 13" infotainment screen, with a 10" Virtual Cockpit for the driver. A special feature of the new generation are the multi-function Smart Dials, which provide quick and easy access to various functions, including air conditioning adjustment. The seven different interior Design Selections create a pleasant environment for the occupants, and the materials used place a particular emphasis on sustainability. All textile materials on the seats and door trim are made from 100% recycled polyester, for example, while the leather is tanned using an environmentally friendly process. The ice scraper in the tank cap and the umbrella in the door, which the Superb was the first to feature, are now also made from sustainable materials. State-of-the-art technology The cars are powered by one of six engine variants. The 1.5 TSI unit with 110 kW has mild-hybrid technology, while the 2.0 TSI unit in 150 kW and 195 kW versions delivers plenty of power. The fuel-efficient 2.0 TDI diesel will be available in 110 kW and 142 kW versions. The sixth powertrain is a plug-in hybrid that combines a 1.5 TSI unit and an electric motor. The latter delivers a system output of 150 kW (204 hp) and enables an all-electric range of more than 100 kilometres on the WLTP cycle. This unit will be exclusive to the Superb Combi estate. All variants of the latest-generation Superb have a DSG automatic gearboxwith the selector on the steering column, and the most powerful diesel and petrol engines come with all-wheel drive as standard. A range of advanced driver assistance systems (such as the new generation of parking assistance systems, assisted driving and blind-spot monitoring) will make driving the car easier. The optional DCC Plus Adaptive Chassis will provide a superior driving experience. The Superb also boasts cutting-edge safety equipment with up to ten airbags, and advanced connectivity.

It’s about a grand to get one fitted which is why I’m reluctant to do it with a phev. I can do all the home charging I need with a normal socket. My wife is looking at a full EV in the new year (id3 or cupra born) She can get a wall box with her lease scheme through work for £15 a month over 3 years. So I’ll let her pay for it and use it if I need to 😊

Problem is more to do with charging networks and their shoulder shrugging than actual EV reliability. In my Electroverse map filter, BP Pulse and Geniepoint are permanently disabled because their chargers are well known for being unreliable. My preferred are Tesla, and as backup: Ionity, Instavolt, Osprey and MFG. Admittedly I don't use public charging as often, but whenever I do, at Tesla superchargers, I've never had to queue, never had problem with charging starting the on first try. Though I do take heed of Tesla's busy-times graph and try to go to them when historical demand is low. Completely different experience in the Nissan Leaf, of course. Mainly due to smaller search radius and thus more likely need to use unreliable chargers. But Taycan man should have similar search radius as my MY. I would have also expected Porsche branded chargers to have delivered rated speeds (Taycan are able to charge back to 80% in 23 min). He stayed at Porsche chargers for over 40min on both occasions.... why? When correctly configured, Taycan do pre-heat the battery for ideal charging speeds. https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/pre-heat-battery.14655/post-221188 https://media.porsche.com/mediakit/taycan/en/porsche-taycan/das-laden

Yeah just want to try it out. I'll probably stay an hour. Home charger seems to be working:

Ooooh, smelly, dirty and noisy.

I am on an extension cable and it works fine with 3 pin charger. It’s a single 6m extension lead (not on a reel) i have sockets in the garage and just run the cable to the car under the door with the plug just inside the door where it’s dry

Lots of the 7 kW chargers were not working this morning at the Airport and nobody had posted on ZapMap or PlugShare, actually hardly anyone ever does. I do for every charger i use, working or not working. Looking at chargers for a PHEV driver in the Octavia Section, par for the course for Shell Re-Charge. I have never ever managed to get one to work. 5 locations i think so far. I would not want to pay 59 pence to charge at 11 kW anyway. I have done to get 11 kW when nothing else, actually paid 70 pence a kWh on a 11 kW charger.

@mccririckI passed it going to and from Lidl this morning. No use to you though, you can not sit an hour to get 3.6 kWh or less. You will use more than 10 kWh getting there & back.

I took my car to the local dealership yesterday and yes the transport blocks had been left in. Now for the interesting part, the dealers have said that if the transport blocks have been left in and the car has been driven it is Skoda's policy to replace the suspension. My car is leased so I contacted Skoda Finance and they were less then helpful in trying to help. My local dealer is now preparing a quote to send to the dealer that supplied my car. I'm not particularly happy that the suspension is going to be replaced, I just have visions of the car having more issues once they start poking around with it.

@mccririckYou are looking for Type 2 AC chargers. 7 kw or 11 kw and you are only going to get 3.6 kW charging. You can not sit at a Shell Recharge Charger for a couple (or 3) of hours charging a PHEV. You want the Longer stay chargers that are all around Edinburgh. They call them FAST Chargers, they are not FAST. Loads were out of Service @ Ingilston Early today and all 6 Rapids were Dark, No power. There were DC Rapid Chargers. Wallyford Park & Ride as an example of 7 kW chargers. On ZapMap what you are looking for show as BROWN, or might be beside the Purple markers.

Totally agree with you, however, the ICE power plant can still be improved to further increase its efficiency and reduce its harmful emissions, coupled with some of the aero mods would produce significantly better MPG and less pollution at the same time, which cannot be a bad thing can it? Reducing demand for oil so less resources being used up, and less harmful gases produced, the sooner we can climate change under control.

I’ve seen a similar thing when charging using the 3-pin. It’s not pulling the full amount the whole time. Seems to average around 1.5kWh per hour according to Octopus

Ended taking it to my local guy at mr clutch who removed the gearbox, big job, to gain acess to the crankshaft sensor, what a stupid place to put it totally recessed in the casing between the engine and gearbox as per picture, hopefully no one else will need to replace theirs, car seems ok so far.👍

3.6kW is the max with a type 2 charger cable. So If you have a home wall box charger or use the charging network, this is what you’ll be able to charge at. Should take about 3 or 4 hours to do a charge If you can only charge from a household plug (13amp/3pin socket), then the supplied charger for that is rated at 2.3/2.4kW which means it takes 5-6 hours to charge this way

You haven't powered your module correctly. This module needs a permanent fused 12v supply, you have given it an ignition feed im guessing? You also havent correctly uploaded a dataset for your vehicle using either ODIS or VCP.

Its very odd - the manual for this engine states: The summary of components refers exclusively to engines without balancing shafts. I cant see anything in the manual about crankshaft replacement - but then again I remember my first VW from 1999 specified never to remove the crankshaft as it would allow the engine block to twist - so theyve said that as long as i can remember. But with balance shafts they have to be timed correctly.

Oh wow Glad I didn't go to the dealer it was the lack of wires in the screen and no obvious button {thank god I didn't ask my 22yr old son or Id never live it down)

Yep! It’s the same across all VW group phevs. The new 1.5s coming out next year in the new passat, superb and kodiaq have faster charging mine takes a good 5-6 hrs to charge on a 13 amp plug.

Looks like it

sorry to hear that, hopefully things pick up for you soon again Mine only done under 4K due to having Co car and other cars I own, busy with work etc, still had to be done as it timed out for the first 12 months and it’s a package etc

Almost never worked for me. With only a few exceptions, app was always saying there is no power connected to the car and it won't launch charging. I figured it will start charging only if I push the button before care goes to sleep though. Octavia won't take more than 3.6 anyway.

Thanks. Couldn't see that in my manual, but it worked. Replacing the switch... is it the whole external unit? And does this need all of the interior trim to be removed to undertake?

Oh dear, that is not good news is it, so maybe Taycan man was telling the truth about the chargers after all, why I give the benefit of doubt when you can't actually be there, at the same time and verify things, you have to accept what he said as being correct. Good job you were not desperate for a charge at the time and were able to find others to get topped up from.

Profile says 1.2 47kW 2007, so BME engine code. Scan with VCDS or a handheld scan tool. Post fault codes here. Fault lights mean there is fault information stored in the engine ECU; retrieve it please. Check spark plugs. Check brake servo vacuum pipe.

See the last post in this link

Been buying (solely) skoda since 1993, about twenty new cars in that time. and currently with my 5th octavia estate technology 25/10/2022. I can't afford to buy pre-used, it is cheaper to have new on pcp and change every 12-18months, but never get off that merry-go-round. The brochures for those models 2021 onwards ALL show internal electric boot lid release button as standard fitment to the driver's door panel, but I have never found any in this country with that button. I phoned dealers all over the uk but none had the button. A bit of to and fro with skoda uk and eventually a refund to me of 1690UKP was made. Looking at the current car configurator on the website, I have see Tailgate/trunk lid release shows as standard equipment, is this the same as the button that never was? I think we should be told. If you are counting on it in the delivery of your new car then be prepared for a battle if it doesn't have it. Reminds me of 2012 when I wanted to order my second octavia estate, but always with a factrory fit tow bar, only to be told it was not an available option that year, so I had to have the new model yeti instead. Funny thing was, Caravan Club (I think it was) declared it towing car of the year. Perhaps it was strong string on the bumper🙂

Still winter Bridgestone is much quieter than summer Goodyear with which my Skoda came from factory.

Exactly this ^^

I finally bought and installed this one: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHzt4Jl Plan to need several hours to install it if you buy the same or any equivalent. Videos on the website are a joke. The way to remove the housing around the inside rearview mirror is not the right one. You have to remove both left and right parts before rear housing indeed. Pay also attention to fix the video cable to existing harnesses with tie-wraps so it doesn’t disturb airbags if they need to blow out. I´ve routed the video cable along A-pilar, then down under front and rear door steps, up along rear seat backrest, behind upper plastic part of boot side panel, then up inside D-pilar, thru the rubber hose arround tailgate cables and rear washer hose, and finally thru the upper part of taigate. I only had to drill a small hole on the rear window housing to make the rear cam cable go thru it. I had to screw the cam, since the double sided tape doesn’t stick enough on the grained plastic. Pictures coming soon. Test pending.

1 pump does the front and rear by spinning in opposite directions. If its coming from both directions the pump is faulty. The pump cant spin both ways at once so its one of the small valves in the pump that is faulty.

Solved!!!!!! Hope this helps somebody in the future. Always go with your instinct! I had the new starter in and tried to crank but still no start. When I had both starters off the vehicle I bench tested them. I didn't put 12V to the connector plug. Just bridged to the other large terminal and it only span the motor. I thought this might have been a new faulty unit not realising that the solenoid is only going to work if you connect a feed to the connector plug. Seems obvious I know to some. Anyway, with both the starters off I at least inspected both to ensure they were the same and curiosity made me think the pin inside the new starter was further inside the plug housing than the old unit but proceeded to fit it anyway. FItted and still no crank. I wasn't sure the plug was making contact with the new starter pin so this morning I made a short cable to go between pin and plug. Had multimeter on to check voltage when turning key and boom, fired up perfectly. The new starter plug pin was infact further inside the plug housing and not making contact with the old wiring loom connector plug. So a slight modification to the loom plug and everything is fine once again! Thanks for the help and advice! again hope this helps someone in the future.

When they're bad, but they generally start failing long beforehand so uneven idle can be an early symptom.

The reason I used those words was to be as sure as one could that the sleeve had retracted and was in the non operational position before disabling it, as someone said it is possible that it could be stuck in the partially deployed position. Your live data reading looks correct to me, in the days before the water temperature guage readings were fiddled if you had an accurate guage with a 270° scale that is exactly what you would see with an 88° thermostat, did it return to somewhere around 90°c after the hill? With the sleeve disabled the engine will take slightly longer to warm up but you will notice that you have to drive a couple more miles from cold before feeling warmth from the heater, its a very good system when it behaves.

On our last trip to Scotland we stopped off at the Beinn Eighe car park near Torridon, hoping to see the local celebrity - Callum the Stag. He was there and was very happy to pose for photographs, and he took quite a liking to the Karoq. 71 plate Skoda Karoq Sport Line 1.5 TSI DSG in metallic Race Blue. (If you type Callum the Stag into Youtube you can see several videos shot by other visitors to the car park.)

Well the rear axle and tank are back in finally. Looks so good in there. Fuel pump works and is properly noisy😂

I am happy to report that this seems to have cleared the problem completely... 👍

Karoq SE 1.5 Drive DSG Black Magic As roof rail and window trim come in black as standard I decided to match grill surround. Used black gloss wrap.

New Recall to this problems.. 55L7 Commencement Date 06/06/2022 Service Campaign/Recall Description W-Rear boot lid wedge buffer

Hi all, I had the same problem with my MK4. Last week the car went to 15 000 km service and I mentioned the rattle in the back. The dealer told that there is a recall for that problem and they replaced the spring dampeners on the boot free of charge. Everything is quiet now, it's like I'm driving a new car 😄. The new dampeners feel a lot stiffer than before.

Haven't tried this myself, but this extract from the manual might help.