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I have 3 Superb Estates, all Technology, but one is an SE Technology and this one has 2 USB sockets. I in the centre console with the 12v supply and 1 in the centre armrest. They both can switch to Apple Car Play etc so obviously link into the infotainment system. I have seen some USB 'hubs' for Skoda cars with both 2 & 3 inputs and 1 output. I would think there is a lead goes from the hub to the infotainment unit while the leads from the sockets plug into the hub. Has anybody retrofitted these units or is there anywhere you can obtain the leads for them? I haven't yet looked too far into them so don't know if any of the wiring is in place or not.

Just recently added 2 Superb Estates to my fleet. One of them, 2019 2.0Tdi Technology the Blind Spot Sensor is not 'permanently' set to on so need to go into the Car Settings every time the car is started to tick the box and switch it on. Anybody know the sequence to switch it on through VCDS meaning you would need to go into the car settings to switch it off?

The DPF has reared it's ugly head again! I had the DPF removed and professionally cleaned and car was running reasonably for sometime with occasional 'bursts' of smoke out the back. However the engine runs ok, does not go into limp mode and according to scans has been carrying out regenerations when necessary. However, recently it has started to play up again and the dreaded DPF light cam on yet when checking with VCDS soot content was in range. Decided to carry out a Service Regeneration which initially was reluctant to kick in but then got it to do so. As you can see the regen was going according to plan with both soot content volumes reducing but the DPF Differential Pressure Sensor was sitting at 38hPa for sometime as the soot content was reducing, then that began going down very quickly down to 3 - 4hPA then suddenly, "BAM" it jumped back up and very rapidly shot up to 152 hPa and the soot content started to rise as you can see from the scans. But as the readings rely on the pressure sensor readings obviously the ECU thinks the DPF is blocked! I don't think it's the sensor at fault as I have fitted 2 or 3 over the time but now wonder if there is a wiring or ECU fault? Tuesday,03,January,2023,10:57:02:08428 VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64 VCDS Version: 22.10.0.1 (x64) HEX-V2 CB: 0.4623.4 Data version: 20221026 DS344.0 www.Ross-Tech.com VIN: TMBGE21Z7C2140161 License Plate: YR12 FEP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 10:56:52 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 40 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 395 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 23.81 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 4.36 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1140.6 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 10:57:15 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 40 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 408 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 23.78 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 4.32 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1141.2 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 10:57:18 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 40 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 411 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 23.78 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 4.32 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1141.2 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 10:59:52 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 35 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 565 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 23.13 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 3.54 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1124.6 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:11:30 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 35 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 1263 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 10.84 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured -1.84 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1127.6 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:13:32 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 35 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 26 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 8.53 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured -2.13 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1126.0 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:16:01 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 54 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 175 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 6.46 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured -2.58 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1193.8 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:17:15 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 82 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 249 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.75 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 1.23 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1291.0 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:17:48 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 91 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 283 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.47 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 3.45 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1321.6 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:17:49 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 91 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 283 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.47 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 3.48 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1321.6 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:17:51 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 91 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 285 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.45 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 3.63 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1323.8 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:17:51 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 91 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 286 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.45 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 3.66 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1323.8 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:17:51 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 91 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 286 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.45 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 3.66 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1324.2 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:18:03 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 94 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 297 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 5.36 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 4.43 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1332.4 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:18:46 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 146 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 340 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 4.82 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 5.30 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1604.2 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:19:24 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 152 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 378 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 4.73 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 5.33 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1611.2 mV -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 11:19:26 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 152 hPa IDE00430-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration request status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00431-ENG188621 Particle filter: field regeneration lock status-Bits 0-7 0 IDE00432 Particle filter: time since last regeneration 381 s IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 4.73 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 5.34 g IDE00436 Particle filter: kilometers since last regeneration 0 m IDE03353 Particle filter differential press. sensor: uncond. voltage 1608.6 mV Log-YR12 FEP-TMBGE21Z7C2140161.txt

Further to this, have now carried out a VCDS Scan. Took it for a run out, thrashed it around a bit to get it hot and see what showed up. Wednesday,13,April,2022,14:22:07:08428 VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64 VCDS Version: 22.3.1.1 (x64) HEX-V2 CB: 0.4615.4 Data version: 20220401 DS337.0 www.Ross-Tech.com VIN: TMBGE21Z7C2140161 License Plate: YR12 FEP Mileage: 196468 Repair Order: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 14:21:26 IDE00427 Particle filter: difference pressure 140 hPa IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 10.60 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 26.69 g IDE02229 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 1 250.1 °C IDE02233 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 -0.0 °C IDE02234 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3 130.0 °C IDE02236 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 4 174.9 °C IDE04677 Oxygen sensor 1 bank 1: lambda actual value 6.896 As you can see the difference pressure is 140hPa, is that too high? Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3 is 130.0c: 1) cannot get this to reach 150.0c in anyway, would this effect the regeneration in anyway, as most information states exhaust temp to be +150.0c? 2) does anybody know exactly which sensor this is. Pre turbo, Pre DPF or Post DPF? Is the Oxygen sensor value about right?

Hi, posted sometime ago about DPF issues. Searched the forum but cannot find the posts as it’s a couple of years ago. Having had the DPF cleaned, off the car which showed the pre and post back pressure values, still having issues with the car pushing out white smoke after sitting ticking over or when undertaking sudden acceleration from a lower speed. Plus it still has the problem of (appearing) to try and continually regenerate once it has got up to temperature. Until then there is no sign of any smoke, nor when driving along. It has also had, throttle body replaced, oxygen sensor replaced and EGR valve replaced. Think it is pretty obvious that the white smoke is due to the additional fuel being injected when trying to regenerate and then being blasted out when pulling away? Have got VCDS and there are no faults recorded, although before the DPF clean the DPF light would come on, otherwise none. Would like some advice from anybody well up on VCDS what live data I should be looking at to try and find out what’s going on or anybody in Kent, UK that might be prepared to give up a bit of time to assist? I would point out that it had the software ‘fix’ before I bought the car and have considered getting it remapped to regress to the original or as close to as could be to see if that made addition. Chopping out the DPF and mapping it out is not an option for me I would add. Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR CFHC engine.

UPDATE*****UPDATE*****UPDATE I have now located some other units, from Audi A3's and VW Golf's which have the same prefix, 0CQ and the same part number 525010 with the only difference being the suffix? There is an H and L. My own view is that as long as the prefix and numbers are the same the unit will fit as the suffix and a lot of parts change over the years.

Had my rear diff diagnosed today, whine and metal filings in the oil! have located one on EBay from a 2017 Kodiaq which has the same 'numbers' as mine 525 010 but the letter codes are different, mine is 0CQ ...........F while the one for sale is 0BR.........M Anybody know if this would fit my Octavia 3 2015 CRMB 2.0 Tdi SE 4x4?

Hi, thanks for the input but definitely not the head gasket. It's been doing it for sometime and have been working through the components with a replacement EGR valve last week. No other signs such as oil / water mix, no increase in oil level or overheating.

My 2012 Octavia II 2.0Tdi CR 150 is producing white smoke from the exhaust and running at a fast idle, around 1000rpm, as if trying to continually attempt a passive regeneration of the DPF and think this may be causing it to over fuel pumping excess diesel into the DPF and hence the white smoke. Anybody who has seen my previous posts know I have had a long term issue with the DPF etc. However, after having the EGR replaced, the DPF cleaned recently and the turbo replaced a while ago this is still happening. I found an earlier post (which I can now not find!) regarding undertaking a run gathering live data through VCDS? I know when the turbo was replaced the garage had a problem with the oxygen sensor which they replaced at the time. I also had a replacement throttle body fitted bit it is not a genuine part. I have an official VCDS set up and was wondering what data I would be looking to get to check out the relevant sensors etc? When I have run checks on it before I have had doubts about both the coolant temperature, gauge indicates 90 degrees while VCDS logs 75 degrees. Similarly I think the Exhaust temperature readings are lower than expected but this is just a snap shot reading not live data. I have taken the car on long fast road runs to ensure it gets as hot as possible. Everything else, oil, water and power check out ok.

Appreciate all the replies and suggestions about the USB fittings unfortunately when it comes to these things I am a bit of a nerd. Also although it's a relatively easy job to convert the 12v supply to twin USB outputs it requires the storage to be open. Running the vehicle, as I do with all of mine, as a Private Hire (Taxi) service bet your bottom dollar that's going to get broken by one of the customers feet at some point. Believe me those rear bits are just ripe for people to mess with and break, had cup holders, arm rests and 'ski flaps' done in so the less that moves the better. The twin ones are a project for my VW Sharan & Seat Alhambra. Bought the Stop / Start panel that fits in the centre section of the lower dash panel, they fit in where the 12v & stop / start buttons fit, take a feed from the fuse board to them and there you go, all neat and tidy ready for all the gadgets that need to feed off them.

So, been having another root around to see what I can find about the USB set up. It seems that there is a "hub" connected to the infotainment system, Part Number: 5G0035953 (may come with various letters at the end, C, D, or X.) It appears to have a single input to the unit but with 3 inputs or 3 lines in through 1 input? If that is so then there are 2 additional inputs available. The part that fits in the centre console would appear to be: 5Q0035726 (again may come with various letters at the end, C, N, M and E, although the one ending in L appears to be a double one?) If you Google some of the part numbers they come up as Seat and visually look different. Not sure how you could wire them in for the minute as I cannot find a harness listed for them so may have to find a breakers where you could strip out the part of the loom you may require or get in touch with the local dealer and see what they can come up with? My thought is the plug on the unit end going to the USB sockets. As for the rear of the centre console there are 2 rear carriers listed and 4 inserts on zap7 so perhaps one of them along with one of the usb plugs is what I am looking for?

Had another look in the handbook and my original picture is not for the 240v installation? Had another look and this picture is for that so the USB fittment must be available somewhere?

Had another look in the handbook and my original picture is not for the 240v installation? Had another look and this picture is for that so the USB fittment must be available somewhere?

There is always discussions on Cambelts / Waterpumps is it X miles or Y years, stop start driving v motorway miles? I run my cars for business and they are done every 100k all of them. Never had a failure (knock on wood) done by very good independent with genuine parts. Rather over service and avoid problems than skimp and end up paying a fortune.

Hi, I live in Kent around an hour away (TN17) would certainly come down to get it done for the £20. I have just added a 2018 SEL Executive to my small fleet so was going to ask about doing it with VCDS as I do have that but if as you say you cannot then sure just for the convenience and if it can be done on the key as well, like my Alhambra all the better.

Interesting topic for me as I have just purchased a 2018 SEL Executive for my Private Hire business and looking to put USB's in the rear both for their use and run an iPad with extra services on for them. In the handbook it does show 2 usb's fitted in the rear of the centre console. Obviously not sure when or in what model or even if they were an optional extra but have done a number of Google searches to try and find the parts involved with no success so far. Not having really got into it I was wondering if the loom was still in the bottom of the centre console for when the usb / phono was in there? Alternatively there is a 12v socket in the storage and I thought about converting that to a twin usb?

Waiting for the car to go into the garage to have a replacement EGR valve fitted and a check on the DPF as it very quickly 'blocks' and requires a very regular service regeneration and always appears to be attempting a passive regeneration, rise in tick over speed to approx 1000 rpm and fans continue to run after switching off. Last couple of times taken it for a good blast down the motorway then be able to carry out a service regeneration no problem, but if I just take it for a run around to get it up to temperature it's not so easy. Took a snap shot as it was regenerating earlier today and have a query about the Exhaust Sensors. It's a 2.0 Tdi CR CFCH engine. 4 sensors are listed, 3 seem to be well up to temperature while No 2 reads 0? Anybody know if this is normal and if it actually has 4 sensors? There are no fault codes listed on any scan done. Tuesday,06,July,2021,15:08:50:08428 VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64 VCDS Version: 21.3.0.0 (x64) HEX-V2 CB: 0.4544.4 Data version: 20210226 DS325.0 www.Ross-Tech.com VIN: TMBGE21Z7C2140161 License Plate: YR12 FEP Mileage: 195913 Repair Order: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine (03L 906 018 C) 15:08:24 IDE00433 Particle filter: oil ash volume 0.00 l IDE00434 Particle filter: soot mass calculated 1.12 g IDE00435 Particle filter: soot mass measured 5.43 g IDE02229 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 1 649.7 °C IDE02233 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 -0.0 °C IDE02234 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 3 531.6 °C IDE02236 Exhaust gas temperature sensor 4 667.8 °C 2012 Skoda Octavia II Estate 2.0Tdi 140PS Manual 2015 Skoda Octavia III Estate 2.0Tdi 4 x 4 150PS Manual 2017 VW Sharan 2.0Tdi SE Bluemotion 163PS Manual 2019 Seat Alhanbra 2.0Tdi LUX Ecomotive 150PS Manual

Rawhide, I know the problem! Both the Lower EGR / Cooler and the Intake EGR have recently been replaced on my 2.0Tdi 4x4 along with the DPF and 8 snapped rockers. Total bill £6.1k at a VAG Specialist!! All down to a slipped timing belt.

Hi, don't know if you are sorted but I have VCDS and live in Cranbrook not too far away?

Not a permanent cure but it might help out for a while you could try some spray EGR cleaner such as Wynns EGR 3 Professional which you spray through the intake. May be enough to 'soften' the residue and clearer it a bit.

Well, after many months, and lockdown, along with trying to find somebody who is really on top of these engines I finally have the car 100%! To update and close the whole saga I eventually found a real VAG Specialist Garage! The guys there really know the ins and out of all VAG vehicles and totally up to speed on the engines. First off they looked at the DPF being the problem, they initially used a chemical cleaning system they use on a regular basis which actually got the vehicle running, on it's own with all sensors and exhaust intact. However it would not run properly, so, they removed the sensor and put a camera down into the DPF and found that it had partially melted this being the main reason, along with the quick build up of soot which stopped the engine running. Result, 1 new DPF fitted, car ran better but lacked power with a loud 'induction' noise from the air filter. Quick run on the diagnostics showed "EGR Valve Excessive Flow", followed by a call to Skoda Technical who suspected the rear part of the system so new Low Pressure EGR Valve & Cooler fitted but still lacking in power and induction noise. They then replaced the EGR Valve at the intake manifold with little improvement so they left that on at no cost to me and decided to look further on the engine side. They removed the cam cover and found the real culprit of all the issues! 2 cylinders rockers on all 4 valves had snapped and therefore it was basically running on only 2 cylinders, even they were somewhat amazed the car ran as ii did with no miss fire, knocks or bangs. They came to the conclusion that the timing belt had slipped, pistons hit the valves and snapped the rockers. The original garage had replaced the timing belt, not very well apparently as there were 'tippex' markings meaning that no special tools to lock the camshaft were used and the belt had been over tightened. Top end was stripped, all genuine new parts were fitted along with oil and filter change now all is good. MOT passed, taxed and insured all set for another 100k+ hopefully?

Hi, I am still having DPF issues with my 2012 Octavia II 2.0 CR but think I may have narrowed it down now. I believe when the new turbo was fitted along with a Throttle Body, Lambda Sensor and DPF Pressure Sensor the new DPF Pressure Sensor was not adapted as is required and it still thinks it is clogged and continually tries a passive regeneration and smokes a bit! I intend to buy a new unit from the dealer on Monday, fit it and code it in with my VCDS. I know the procedure may have been posted at some time on here, or another forum, but can anybody provide me a step by step guide or point me to the previous posting? Thanks

Hi, this is taken from Ross Tech WiKi I would run an Autoscan to make sure there are no outstanding fault codes that would prevent it doing a re-generation, such as EGR or Injector or timing errors. Where the text states 'Regeneraration while standing' that refers to Service Regeneration It also states that 'this may take 30 minutes' mine took nearly 40. You can check out quite a lot at Ross Tech, download their manual, FAQ's, Support, WiKi pages and there own Forum. In the measuring data if you type 'partic' in the search box it will bring up the measuring blocks you need to measure the soot and ash content. You can do this without doing a regeneration. To answer your question, yes it would reset to '0' but if there is any residual ash then obviously that might distort the reading a bit. I reset mine after a 'chemical clean' using the JML 2 stage process so not too sure what medium / long term effect resetting the value after it has been running will have. Hope this is some help? 1.6l/2.0l R4 CR-TDI (CAN) With the newer CR-TDI engines there are 2 different types of regenerations available depending on the actual soot mass/load. If either the calculated or measured soot mass is above 30g but below 40g you can initiate a regeneration while standing (Idle will be raised etc.), a forced regeneration while driving is also possible. Once the values are above 40g (but below the max 45g) the regeneration while standing is no longer available and the regeneration while driving is the only way. Regeneration while Standing/Idle Prerequisites (General): Ignition ON Engine ON (Idle) Fuel Tank at least 1/4 full Transmission in Neutral/Park Parking Brake engaged Coolant Temperature above 70 °C (see MVB 002.4) Particle Filter Load below Specification (see MVB 108.2/3 -or- 241.2/3 VCDS should give the specified values) If the Particle Filter Load is above Specification the Particle Filter needs to be replaced since the car may burn down when regenerating. Power Consumers ON (Light, Seat Heating, Front/Rear Window Heater, Climate Control) Engine Hood Closed [Select] [01 - Engine] [Security Access - 16] Enter the Code shown by VCDS next to Adaptation Enabling (e.g. Regeneration while Standing) [Do It!] [Basic Settings - 04] Select Block for Regeneration while Standing [Go!] [On/Off/Next] if Basic Settings isn't automatically ON at the top of the screen. Follow the Instructions on the Screen. This process may take up to 30 minutes. [Done, Go Back] Check the following groups after the regen. The Particle Filter Load should be as low as possible (close to 0 %) [Meas. Blocks - 08] Select Blocks 099 and 108 at once. [Go!] MVB 099.2: Exhaust Gas Temperature before Turbo Charger MVB 099.3: Exhaust Gas Temperature before Particle Filter MVB 099.4: Exhaust Gas Temperature after Particle Filter MVB 108.2: Particle Filter Soot Mass (calculated) Alternate group 241.2 if 108 is blank MVB 108.3: Particle Filter Soot Mass (measured) Alternate group 241.3 if 108 is blank [Done, Go Back] [Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

As parts are 'modified or upgraded' regularly the best advice is ring the dealer and quote them your registration number and they will tell you the correct part number. Sometimes you will find numbers the same but then with different letters on the end like A, B or C and beyond where they have been changed. Aftermarket parts can give issues particularly those that need to be 'adapted' to the ECU which the Coolant Temp Sensor may need to.

Have this with my 2019 Seat Alhambra, but then this has all the bells and whistles on it. However, never even thought about it on any other car, so I am going to check it out on my Mk2 & Mk 3 Octavias and my VW Sharan!