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Wow, thanks for all the information. Good to know I don't need to use the skinny space saver.

Thanks, this is good to know. Why they don't just supply it as standard is a mystery to me!

Hello, I have a 2.0 TSI 220 hatch which came without a spare wheel. I'm trying to establish whether I need the 18" space saver or the 16" full-size spare wheel option. The dealers don't seem to know and the posts on here seem pretty inconclusive too. I have the 18" alloy wheels. Hoping to pick one up on ebay. Does anyone have the same vehicle with a factory spare tell me which it came installed with? I know the 2.0l 280 needs the 18" spacesaver becasue of the bigger disks but I'm not sure about the 220. Thanks

Thanks, that's exactly what happens. Good to know.

Hello, I wonder if someone could advise on the following? (Reposting here having posted in the wrong place yesterday) I have just pruchased a Superb MK3 2.0 TSI 220 DSG, 2018 with around 14k miles. Serviced every 12 months. I thought I would just check for any codes and when I initially scan I only get two 'inactive' codes archived. However, after the car has been driven (but not switched of) I get a slew of transmission related codes come up (see below). There are no decernable issues with how the car drives and shifts, although this is my first DSG so I'm not familiar with others. I did read over on one of the VW forums that the DSG throws does throw errors after driving and that they can be false possitives. Is this the case or do I need to pay attention to these readings? I'm using the 'Car Scanner' app for Android and a Bluetooth ODBC adaptor, if that matters. Thanks in advance ============1============== 21153 Raw code: 0052A1 ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: Gear 1 P072C 00 - Not Selectable ============2============== 21154 Raw code: 0052A2 ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: Gear 2 P072D 00 - Not Selectable ============3============== 21155 Raw code: 0052A3 ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: Gear 3 P072E 00 - Not Selectable ============4============== 21156 Raw code: 0052A4 ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: Gear 4 P072F 00 - Not Selectable ============5============== 21157 Raw code: 0052A5 ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: Gear 5 P073A 00 - Not Selectable ============6============== 21159 Raw code: 0052A7 ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: Gear R P072B 00 - Not Selectable ============7============== 10731 Raw code: 0029EB ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: P174A00: Valve 3 in partial transmission 1 Electrical error ============8============== 10732 Raw code: 0029EC ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: P174E00: Valve 3 in partial transmission 2 Electrical error ============9============== 21207 Raw code: 0052D7 ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: P079700: Pressure Contr.Solenoid C Stuck On ============10============== 10906 Raw code: 002A9A ECU: 02. Transmission control unit Status: Test failed (current drive cycle) Skoda: P179D00: Cooling oil valve Electrical error ============11============== 197904 Raw code: 030510 ECU: 09. Onboard supply control unit[Archive (inactive)] Status: Confirmed Skoda Rapid EU(A-Entry) 2013 - 2021; Fabia 2015-2021; Fabia 2015-2018; Scala, Kamiq 2019-2021; Octavia III 2013 - 2020, Kodiaq 2017 - 2021, Karoq 2018 - 2021; Superb 2015-2021; Citigo 2012-2021: B140A4B: Central locking Excess temp. Skoda Octavia 2020-2021: C101C11: Left rear ABS wheel speed sensor Short circuit to ground Status bits: 1 Priority: 6 Frequency: 2 Unlearning index: 43 Odometer: 22263 km Date, time: 2021.05.11 08:07:08 ============12============== 204290 Raw code: 031E02 ECU: 09. Onboard supply control unit[Archive (inactive)] Status: Confirmed Skoda Rapid EU(A-Entry) 2013 - 2021; Fabia 2015-2021; Fabia 2015-2018; Scala, Kamiq 2019-2021; Octavia III 2013 - 2020, Kodiaq 2017 - 2021, Karoq 2018 - 2021; Superb 2015-2021; Citigo 2012-2021: B147918: Remote key 1 Voltage too low Status bits: 1 Priority: 4 Frequency: 1 Unlearning index: 41 Odometer: 22262 km Date, time: 2021.04.17 09:52:10

Ahh, I see. Thanks for the info... good to understand the context. For now, I think I'll just press the button!

Well I never, I didn't that that would be the solution! On the bimmer it was just a case of coding it off by default. Thanks for the tip, not sure I have the appetite for such a mod yet though!

Thanks for the info, I will look at Carista. I have not used that before. So what is a 'memory module'? Is it a feature of VCDS... forgive my ignorance?

Hello, just bought a Superb MkIII and wondered about coding (in particular defauting the Auto-start/Stop to off) and reading error codes. I have a Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+ Bluetooth ODBC which I used to use with the BimmerCode app on my old BMW. Can this adaptor be used for Skoda or do I need to buy the VCDS cable and software? If I can use it, which app is best? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Veepeak-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Supports-Vehicles/dp/B076XVQMVS Thanks.

Nice. Was about to pull the trigger on a 1.4 and then has some probs, as per the earlier thread. I think the 2.0 is a good chunk thirstier on paper but will be interesting to see. Our mileage is only around 10k now so it's not the biggest deal. Shame it's not an estate but everything else stacks up so happy with the compromise overall.

Ahh now that makes more sense! 🤪

Is that on the 2.0tsi 220? That's better than I was expecting tbh. Looking forward to a bit more oomf underfoot having had diesels for a long time.

Glad it worked out in the end... there's no point being impatient about it and regretting for the life of the car. The one I've found since seems pretty good on paper. As I said, this dealer was happy to send me the service paperwork and had already undertaken the work the previous dealer was refusing to, and that was a car 6 months older. Hopefully this one hold up. Are you enjoying to 2.0? Does it punch you in the wallet?

I did!

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for the help on the forum this week from you all, especially @e-Roottoot. Really means a lot that folks are willing to share their knowledge around. After your prompting, I pushed the dealer a lot harder on the service history. The more I pushed, the more bluff there was. The vehicle had been on the 'variable' path, which meant that nothing more than an oil change had actually been done in 3.5 years. The dealer's offer to undertake the 'year 4' service before handover, turned out to just be an oil change, not the £310 of missing 'recommended items' (inc brake fluid, sparkplugs etc). Long story short, I withdrew. Called another dealer on a 2.0l TSI DSG and the service was night and day better. They immediately pulled up and emailed me the full service record certificate. This time it was on the 'interim' path and they had already undertaken the necessary ‘recommended’ items after they part-exed the car from their customer, ready for resale. Also, I hopefully have the added security of the less problematic wet DSG. Although I’m sure they also have their niggles too.

The car I have the deposit on was registered late November 2017, so that's good to know. Reading around the subject today, I was beginning to wonder if looking for 2.0tsi DSG was a better option given we'd like to keep this into the longer-term. I had originally decided to sacrifice the 2.0 for a 1.4 in order to keep the cost down while still being able to get an estate version (kids bikes, camping etc) with low miles.

I agree. Based on the information you've kindly pointed me towards, I don't think this car does have overdue items if running on this 'variable' schedule. I'm just keen to clarify the position so I better understand what's what. The neuances of which DSG is installed and their history is something that I've only really come across today as, aside from a few months with a 2010 Octavia, I've had Fords, a Honda and a BMW for the last 20 years. I'm not a really car enthusiast nor do I work in the auto trade... Just a bloke trying to make sure he doesn't make a bad choice!

That's about right! Thanks you've been really helpful. Is the presence of the DQ200 a warning flare? It's always hard to guage how hyped particualr issues are. I'm hoping to keep this car for a good period of time, so reliability is important. I always keep on top of servicing and will likely use a local specialist after the warwanty period is up.

Thanks, the top is the same as the one I have just found I think. Second one is helpful. Can I ask how this fits in with the 'variable' service plan, as it appears to be interval based. Are they likely to push back on my request to do the 4-year items as it's on the the alternative plan? Forgive my ignorance.

Ahh, like that is it! Ok. I had how obtuse things are these days

Thanks, this is really helpful. Do you happen to have the reference doument for this schedule? I've been on the Skoda website and all I could find and a basic infographic which didn't quite corrolate with this, so I'd like to be able reference something when I speak with the dealer. Edit: Sorry, the infographic does align... I was reading it incorrectly!

I'm about to pickup a late 2017 'approved' Superb 1.4tsi DSG Estate from a main-dealer in the UK. It has done 16k miles. I have just realised that in its 3.5 year life it has had one service, which strikes me as very little! I'm trying to understand how Skoda servicing works, as the only other Skoda I have owned went back before it was due a service. I assume this means the vehicle is on the 'variable' schedule, which is believe is up to 24month/18k miles? The dealer is undertaking the next service before handover, and I have a two year Skoda Used warranty included in the sale, along with the next two services. 1. Are my assertions correct regarding the intervals? 2. Is the schedule published so that I can check they have done everything? 3. What does the DSG need in terms of servicing... info seems to be varies and conflicting online. 4. Can I switch to interval based servicing an still maintain warranty? (18k oil changes seem bonkers to me) Thanks in advance

Good to hear. Amazing to think that anything less than a 2.0 in a car that size 20 years ago would be considered too small. What they squeeze out of it is remarkable. Is that the switch on the shifter itself for something internal?

Thanks, great to know! Seems you have enjoyed owning them too.

Hey folks, about to pull the trigger on a low mile used Superb Estate from 2017. It's the 1.4 150bhp DSG. I gather this engine has been less bothersome than the 1.5 that replaced it. I am wondering if there is anything about the DSG used on this model that should be checked or understood before purchasing? The vehicle is offered with a 2yr Skoda Warranty from the dealership so I guess that covers a lot, but we're hoping the keep this for a 7 years or so, so want to be sure we're making a wise choice. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks.