KenM

I recommend clean out the dirt first, just to make sure that's not the root of the problem. If not, then spend ££ on the suggestions made by others.

Just a thought - do you have Lane Assist active on your car?

My thoughts are that the battery voltages look fine, SkodaKing. I wouldn't waste time / money on replacing that just yet, at least until you've excluded other options. You don't say how old the battery is. Most will last for at least 4 years, while some appear immortal!

Hi JustMarcel. You've had a lot of advice about the oil you need, but there is a more fundamental warning in the owners manual. If ANY red warning light comes up on the dashboard, it is important to turn off the ignition as soon as possible. Immediately is best. In the case of the oil warning light coming on, "stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level, top up if necessary." Running the engine with little or no oil can cause irrepairable damage. Stay lucky!

We had a power cut last night, and so I was unable to charge up my phone. Battery capacity was down to 5%, and the car flashed up a message "Ken's A14 battery is almost empty". The symbol had turned red, and A14 is my phone. It's nice to know that my car is looking out for my phone!

Hi Cardo, I think you may have found the answer. My phone is indeed Bluetoothed to the car, and I had been unable to charge it up the night before. Thanks for putting my mind at rest; I feared that it was a sign that the car battery was going flat, during a 300+ miles journey. Possibly something relating to the key fob battery. Ken

As far as I know it is the original, numskull.

Just above the satnav screen, and to the right of the clock, there is a green emblem, similar to a mobile phone signal strength indicator. I have tried uploading a photo but, right now, technology is defeating me. Just recently, during a 300+ mile journey, I started losing "bars" and the symbol eventually turned red. The following morning, the symbol was green again and all of the "bars" had returned. I'm sorry that this is all rather vague, but I'm hoping that someone might be able to tell me what might have happened. TIA, Ken

SimonDonny, you have a 2012 Superb (mk2) but have posted to a mk3 group. You'll be more likely to get the help you need in the mk2 group. Good luck in finding the answer!

I'm not sure about the tailgate buttons, but replacing key fob batteries is a quick / low cost approach.

I've not experienced this particular problem, but it might be worth replacing the key fob battery.

IIRC there is a "lever", under the steering column, which allows all of the adjustments (probably the one you are trying to use). I don't think there any electric controls for the steering column mechanism, so all I can suggest is to release the lever, and tŕy jiggling the steering column to free it up. Good luck, and please let the group know how you get on. Ken

The Boss had a similar problem with her Fabia key. I replaced the battery, but this made no difference. The car was still under warranty, so she took it back to the dealer. They put in a 3rd battery (which worked), but said that the cheap Chinese battery which I put in wasn't up to the job.

Its probably worth checking the wiring loom where it enters the drivers door. This is a problem often reported here on Briskoda, and I suggest you search for solutions already provided here. Good luck - I hope you find an answer!

I had a similar battery problem with my Superb 2. After 4 days without use, the battery was comletely drained. I put my battery on almost permanent trickle charge! The independent diagnosis was a faulty Body Control Module, with an estimate of £300 to repair. As I'd need to replace tyres too, I put the Old Girl in pex for the current Superb 3 L&K. I can't say that your BCM is faulty, but it might be worth looking into. Please report the final outcome back to the group, and good luck in finding a solution!