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I had the same error msg with the DSG selector a year ago and they changed the whole selector unit . Sure enough with the new selector the wheels weren't locked when in P position. After some fiddling I did find I could get the wheels locked if I forced the selector all the way (forward?). They had the car back in and fixed it within a couple of days and its been fine since. It was just out of adjustment but its a shame they don't road test for this specific issue.

I always thought white was white but it seems not. A lovely pair. I love my 184 scout too. Recommend running in eco mode for the free wheeling when you lift off which really affects mpg but then able to just knock the selector back to drop into sports when you just have to go! The roads round here are pretty rough but the able suspension really soaks it up. Not a racer but a very very fun cruiser which is also capable on the grass and on ice if you have winter tyres.

Excellent choice. I got my 64 plate DSG scout a year ago after all the snow last March. With higher ride height and under protection the 4-wheel drive with michelin cross pilots I fitted would have meant I was unlikely to get cut off again here in Welsh mountains. Shame we've not really had any snow since!! Its a great drive. Comfortable and economical in economy mode yet very eager when shift is knocked back into sports mode. Only niggles have been with warning message popping up momentarily about an error with selector (known DSG prob) when meant selector was swapped out under warranty and also the rain sensor coming loose from behind windscreen. I've posted on both these before. I'd have thought the years warranty would be sufficient. Definitely a great step up from the Yeti.

You're getting impatient these days it seems. You must have been more laid back in the old days. My 2014 TDI DSG hill hold works well, holding for a second or two as I shift into reverse on a hill as I park up. No problems on startup but I'm not so quick on the draw as you. I love the DSG - relaxed running in economy mode with the free wheeling and good fuel consumption but instantly alert and eager when I just knock the selector back to drop into sports mode.

I moved to cross climates a couple of months ago and noted a marked drop when the tyres were new but once the edges smoothed off I am back to my previous mpg if not a little improved. I was previously on Contisportcontact5. The point being the mpg improved once bedded in. Also allow for the much colder weather today. It has been mild and today its very cold. My experience is you can loose 10% due to temp alone. So don't be too quick to feel disappointed. One serious bit of braking in snow/ice (or just very cold) and you'll be winning. What price all cost/hassle of a pranged car and of course no price on serious harm to anyone. Snow forecast here in the Welsh Berwyn mountains (SE edge of snowdonia).

Just loaded up with four cross-climates on my scout. Miles of icy lanes around here in coming months and just want better grip on dry tarmac when its cold.

Of course there are limits! I'd need a snorkel and probably flippers too if I tried to cross it now. "Why didn't the Scout cross the river? Because it would have been very stupid to try." {Traditional Finish saying} Hoping no one got flooded in UK storm - though my parents in Uppingham had 24deg and sunshine all day.

This is the terrain for a Scout. Its one thing having the acceleration, handling and refinement but I need a car which is also at home here in nature. This Scout loves Wales and yesterdays warm sunshine was just perfect.

Finally got car booked in with the dealership who sold me the car with courtesy car arranged so they could have it a while to resolve the problem... or deny responsibility. Their technician Tim was absolutely brilliant. I asked him to remove the trim to show me the problem. He quickly found the sensor had two metal spring clips which would quite readily ping off the plastic bracket. The plastic bracket is glued to the inside of the windscreen and can be ordered/replaced so a change of windscreen is not needed. The plastic brackets are on back order so for now the sensor was reattached and very adhesive cloth tape over the top to help keep it attached. The plastic bracket does also hold the 'lane assist' camera so it will need recalibrating if changed (£200+ ?). To remove the trim behind the rearview mirror you prise off the small inner panel above the mirror stem and then the main section easily slides down the windscreen. Removing the small panel is hard. There are two locating pegs up towards the windscreen but either side you needs to push a blade into the gap to push clip out (see photos). I think thats the method. In the end it was all resolved within an hour by a good pragmatic technician - worth his weight in gold. 4 photos attached - as you can see the sensor is now covered by adhesive cloth tape and plastic wedge. Hoping this will help someone else in the future.

Not much of an update. I spoke to Autoglass (very obliging and helpful attitude) who reckoned there wasn't a known problem with the brackets not being right and suspected damage by the Skoda tech who changed sensor when I brought the car. Quoted £380 for a Skoda screen fitted and £680 for it fitted and calibrated. Yikes! I spoke to Faintree (selling dealership) and they played cards very close to chest and need me to bring car in and leave it. Its 100mile round trip but I can see why they'd need to see and consider the problem. Hoping I can get a look too. It's still all to play for. My solicitor friend says that the emails I have prove the agreement to fix the problem as part of sale. They don't have a lot of wiggle room. All I want is for my wipers to sense the rain. Maybe I can just glue it in place myself - just can't get cover to slide off the windscreen. Inspection booked for two weeks time.

Brilliant Kev. Very much appreciated. The camera looks different from my 15 model. Do you have rain sensing wipers, headlight assist and or lane assist? I wonder if just light sensor for rearview mirror and auto-headlights. Are the brackets metal springs around plastic lugs stuck to the screen? I've just been away for a few days and tomorrow but I'll get onto selling dealership on Tuesday and see if we can make a deal. I'd be interested to hear Autoglass' view on it all first though.

I normally try hard to buy local from a trust worthy source and almost never buy off some internet site. I really value the after sales service and I'm willing to pay the proper price for that. With the Scout the local dealer hadn't seen one for many months and when they do show up they're often just a year old and way over my budget. I thought that being a Skoda franchise and having Skoda warranty would mean I was safe and my local dealership would sort it. But you're right I do need to speak to the selling sales mgr and see what he's prepared to do. Its just that he's already told the customer services chap that they aren't planning to do much at all - and I'd have thought they would have wanted to curry favour with head-office. I raised the problem on here first because it's always better to be aware of 'known problems' or precedents having been set or even a better technical understanding. Not all those boxes ticked yet but I will call them next chance I get. I've been too busy today and I'm out from dawn to dusk tomorrow so will have to wait till Monday now. I may discuss with Autoglass first to hear their perspective. They may be very familiar with such cases.

Thanks Dunc. The 30 days have long gone and the rest of the car is great. The Scouts are very hard to find at £12 -15k so I'm in no hurry to ditch it for the cost of a new screen. I'll mention the Motor Ombudsman so they know I know. I find it hard to believe the sensor can't be held in place. I'd like a look but not sure how the cover comes off.... does it just slide down the windscreen?

Hi Scot - thanks for that. It's a 100mile round trip to the other dealership so I've been avoiding doing that especially as I was told to expect the same story as my local dealership came up with - the cust service guy confirmed this was their response. Thats £45 cost and most of a day. Having purchased a Skoda approved car with Skoda warranty (extended and used car) I'd have hope I could use my local dealership to resolve any issues - especially as they've had a lot of money off me with servicing and repairs over the last 10+ years. The situation now is that I'm told I need to visit so they can confirm the problem - but if as diagnosed locally then they won't do much to help. The customer services chap suggested claiming a new windscreen on my insurance and maybe seller would pay excess. I can't imagine how I could persuade my insurer to pay for a new windscreen though. What do you reckon? I have no idea what the cost of a new screen (fitted) would be? Anyone know??

Thanks but but I wonder if that may have been a faulty technician rather than anything deficient in the windscreen. Another thing I've noticed is that sometimes the sensor falls away so much it starts rattling terribly. I thought the sound was from behind infotainment system till I tapped the lane-assist camera housing and heard it rattle. The acoustics under the windscreen can be very deceptive. Always though you can see the sensor isn't stuck to the inside of the glass. The round aperture to the nearside (UK) of the triangular camera should be black showing sensor is glued onto the glass. I can see its peeling away with an air gap across more than half the aperture. That air gap really messes up the process of detecting water on the screen (infra-red beam I think).