Warrior193

Hello Willum, Skoda UK changed their 5-year cambelt change interval about 2 years ago - It is now recommended on mileage only (I believe 120 - 140K miles) There is plenty of discussion on the forum regarding EA211 cambelt changes. Skoda UK were the only manufacturer of VAG that previously mandated a 5-year interval. I believe that the fuel filter on the EA211 series is integrated with the tank fuel pump.

Are you certain that it's the button that's at fault - what are your symptoms? Do the Crossed A symbol and message appear in the instrument cluster when the button is pressed? Intermittent inhibition of stop/start, when required vehicle parameters are normal, is usually caused by low battery SOC, either from short trips, or failing battery.

Either a bad seal around the tyre bead, leaking valve stem or screw/nail in tread. Leak partially re-sealing while running. Jack wheel off ground and check carefully for foreign objects in tyre. Test valve stem with saliva or soapy water for leakage.

I have used chains and found that they gave so much traction that I kept stalling the engine when I was trying to climb up a steep earth bank. Granted, I'd much rather use M&S tyres most of the time. Does the requirement to carry chains simply mean carry - rather than fitting them being compulsory - in which case the snow socks may be sufficient for most conditions.

Probably - what is the tyre size (not the spare) on your Citigo?

Thanks, that second picture is a lot clearer and the oil colour looks better to me.

Hello, welcome to the forum. How long since the last oil change? The oil on the stick looks very light-coloured if it has not been changed very recently. Does the oil on the dip stick smell of fuel? Is the coolant level falling and needing topping up frequently? Does the check engine light extinguish when the engine is running?

Opening hood, then reclosing it without doing anything else will temporarily reset oil warnings for a short period. Reduce engine oil to correct level. Carefully monitor oil and coolant levels at frequent intervals. Check oil for smell of fuel. Check oil for any sign of coolant emulsification.

Hello, welcome to the forum. Are you absolutely certain that there has been no increase in engine sump level from when it was serviced? If there has in fact been some increase in oil level that is not explained by incorrect topping-up, the only answer is a faulty injector leaking fuel into cylinder - or internal coolant leak.

There are a number of posts on the forum where either the low-oil has not lit when the level was low - and others where the indicator has lit (or remained lit after topping oil up) when the oil was above the minimum level. All this would strongly suggest that it may be unwise to rely solely on 'modern technology'!

Running out of fuel will be an inconvenience - although I do not rely solely on fuel gauge, but use trip odo as well - running out of oil can often be catastrophic.

I'd suggest that you have the belt and tensioner carefully checked for condition during your next service. If, purely for peace of mind, you do decide to have the belt and tensioner replaced early, make very sure that the place you contract to do the work knows exactly what they are dealing with! I have seen other owners quoting prices for the 1.5TSI being around £1200 - with the 1.4TSI at around £700 to 800.

AFAIK, in a 'non-dusty' environment (which includes UK) the change interval is somewhere around 120 to 140K miles - with no maximum time period stated. I believe that VAG state the belt is 'for engine life' - but of course 'life' could simply be up to the point where the belt fails! Make no mistake, cambelt failure can be catastrophic for the engine, and the belt should be inspected at regular intervals - but it never required replacement at the intervals that Skoda UK were stating two years ago. Previously, Skoda UK, contrary to all other VAG manufacturers, were stating 5 years.

...but completely pointless if its accuracy is in any way suspect.

I would suggest extreme caution if your mechanic is not familiar with your engine type - I did point out in my first reply to you that a cambelt change on your engine type does not impinge on the water pump. It is apparently extremely easy to get the valve timing wrongly set on the EA211 1.5!

...but, apparently, one can be retrofitted.

I would suggest not relying on the sensor - IMO, nothing is a substitute for regular checks of the stick.

I think that will be MIB1 - you can confirm if you check the hardware version in settings.

That is a lot cheaper than the quotes I have seen on here for the 1.5. Critical, check that he can guarantee he has the correct locking tools for the 1.5 - it requires different (and quite expensive) tools than the ones required for the 1.4!

Not sure with the Mk4, but I believe I have seen a reference to removing the trim cover to access it - simpler on the Mk3 as the sensor is exposed.

If OPs VRS is late 2015, it should be MY16 - with MIB2 fitted.

Check your infotainment system for your system type ID - I assume that you have either a Amundsen MIB2, 2.5 or 3 depending on year. Try a search on the forum for updated SD map cards.

Try gently pressing the sensor in all directions to check if there is any movement, and visually check if it looks in any way out of alignment. The mounts appear to be easily damaged in a parking 'nudge' without displaying any obvious damage to grille or bumper.

Hello, welcome to the forum. Probably the easiest way is to simply buy a new SD card with the latest version of maps - especially if you need to increase card capacity to 32G to accommodate full maps. There was a member on the forum who was able to supply - otherwise try the Bay.

Hello, welcome to the forum. Are you aware that Skoda no longer mandate 5-year cambelt change? If you have a TSI, are you aware that it is not necessary to replace water pump when replacing the cambelt?