bigjohn

Take it to a specialist that knows what they are doing - steer clear of your current stealer!

What engine and gearbox codes do you currently have? The problem is the 2.0 non turbo is a totally different old breed 8 valve engine where all the ancillaries inc manifolds are totally different. It also has a reputation for oil burning although the 2.0 mk1 my Dad had was fine to be honest. Also I don't think the old 5 speed box is designed for many more gg's. I think you'd be better getting a complete suitable engine / gearbox although even then there are other differences eg mounts, engine management, Intercooler, cooling system (as I've discovered in the past). Beware engine/gearbox mounts especially where they are bolted to captive nuts in chassis etc - On a 20 year old car these can be seized / snap off etc which can be a big job to sort.

Isn't your Kamiq a 1.5 DSG auto? This thread is about a manual 1.0 Kamiq. I've been watching this thread with interest as I was considering a 1.0tsi manual. I'm also concerned about the infotainment / SOS woes.

A windscreen fitter showed me the best way to remove things such as this - wrap some strong thin twine or fishing line etc around the top edge between device and windscreen then pull backwards and forwards repeatedly to cut through the adhesive. Hope that makes sense..

I'm surprised its not mentioned on other non manufacturer specific forums yet - HonestJohn etc

Shouldn't your Skoda dealer get back to Skoda UK! Especially as they can demonstrate the issue on multiple cars?

Well diagnosed, I was looking for my much older Tomtom to do the same test - but it will no longer turn on.

I'd still check just to make sue. It seems on modern cars it's other systems that start failing before car struggles to start. Power steering a common early symptom. At least measure the voltage before first starting to confirm all ok.

Seconded re battery on its way out

I know in the UK it's transmitted with the Classic FM broadcast - has somethings changed, failed or expired(eg certificate of some sort)? I can't test anymore as I just use Tomtom technology via phone sim theses days (device and phone app) - my original RDS-TMC device has died.

Are you sure you can't reject the car? :- https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/legal-rights The first 30 days are important re rejection but so is 30 days to 6 months.

Yup - I have a similar problem, being large and 6ft 4" with size 13 feet with a 6ft 5" son - although he has now left the nest (well some of the time). Many cars are not suitable for long distances which is why I've had two Superbs since 2005. The position of the B pillar is my "big"gest issue as with many cars my elbow lands on this and I end up looking out of the back window if turning right. The Superb has none of these issues! The slight future problem for me is we eventually need to downsize to one car and Mrs BJ finds the Superb too large to drive! Mrs BJ has a Fiat Panda - with me driving just think "Mr Incredible!"

Any codes logged - 3k limit sounds like limp home mode? When my previous Superb diesel had a vacuum control issue (different pd diesel engine) it used to restrict the power but it did put the EML light on - sort of ok on the flat but was a pain going up hill. If you reset it ran fine for a while.

How empty is the fuel tank? I don't have this problem with my Superb (only a 1.4tsi) but in the past with a fastish car (Peugeot 306 gti-6) going up a local steep hill giving it a few beans if your petrol tank was low it would "hold back" at the steep bits. The combination of going uphill and accelerating somewhat (ahem) was causing fuel starvation.

My sons 2016 1.2tsi Octavia doesn't seem to burn any oil

Ignition replaced - do you mean ignition key barrel? This contains the immobiliser sensor coil. Previous thread:-

When I got my 2001 1.4 Octavia Classic new it came with a luggage net. I'm not sure we ever used it in the 19 years the car was owned by me or my son.

On my son's Octavia hatch if the boot is not fully closed the rear washer/wiper doesn't work. He complained that his rear wiper wasn't working - fault in his case was a trapped air bed! I removed and all was well. Is the Estate hatch mis aligned somehow.

The Bluetooth module on mine is on the floor in front of the fully back drivers seat with a plastic cover over it.

In some cars the EA111 lingered on as late as 2015 - to check lift the bonnet and look at the engine, if the oil filter top left above the alternator then it's the EA111 cam chain engine. Not a problem though by 2015 the engine is well sorted. I think the fact that it's 85ps shows it's the old engine.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173679748108 ?

Pardon the pun 🤣

With multiple errors like that at once I feel this could be a low voltage issue. I suspect all is still not happy re battery and/or charging. The flashing glow plug light indicates an engine management issue -which could also be voltage related.

Bluetooth module is under a plastic cover in front of the drivers seat - if pushed fully back!.

I used to use STP oil flush on a mega miles 1.6TD 1990 Passat before an oil change as a couple of the hydraulic tappets were noisy - it quietened them down for a few thousand miles. Didn't want to rebuild the engine as the car was nearing the end of its life.