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Too late to make a difference now as we are 8 months on, but. My 2012 1.2 diesel Greenline had the same issues, terrible acceleration from a standing start, almost dangerous when pulling out of a junction, the engine was very reluctant to "rev". Also the stop/start was working, not working, working, not working. Did a little research and it seems the car requires the AGM "heavy duty" battery for want of a better word which it had, but on testing it was only at 75%. So been ultra low mileage with full service history and wanting to sell it in the near future (getting a motability car) I bit the bullet and paid twice the price of an "ordinary battery". Two thing to report, stop start now working fine, and I have no idea why but the sluggish set off and mid range acceleration has been sorted as well, it drives as if I had had it tuned, the drive is so very different. Could the new battery be giving the engine management a boost somehow, I have no idea. I must add, if someone on a forum had told me this story I would have laughed at them, but it's 100% true, I have tested it on a hill near us, goes up it now a gear higher, HOW.

Thanks for the reply's guys, much appreciated. On to it as we speak. Thank You.

Just had a complete service on my recent purchase, the Fabia Greenline 1.2 diesel, all the oily bits, belts, water pump etc etc plus tyres and was looking forward to 12 months of reasonably cheap motoring. But to my dismay The orange engine warning light has appeared, which according to my handbook tells me, control system for exhaust, emergency programme selected, drive to nearest specialist garage, gently. Now here is my single question, what does the orange light actually mean, I smell a big bill from a Skoda dealer on the horizon. As usual, any help or advice will be most appreciated, thanks fellow Skoda owners.

Aye, thanks for that, I have noticed a pungent pong emiting from the car when itcomes up to temperature, I assume that is the regen taking place. Cheers.

Hi, I see you write, I have noticed it regenerating twice, may I pick your brain and ask, how DO you notice when regeneration is taking place, as I have no idea. Thank You.

Thank You UrbanPanzer.

Just bought our first Skoda, a 2011 1.2 Diesel Greenline with very low mileage. Serviced before purchase so all is well. But we have a service message appeared on the screen with a flashing spanner below it on start up. Without going to Skoda, can I or how do I get rid of it, anyone have an answer please. Thank You.

Thank you Davy.

Bodie was 9 start of November. Apart from having the sack around his heart drained of fluid when he was 3, he has not been a problem in any way. Had several dogs over the years, all special to me, but this little fella has stolen my heart.

Our Bodie, our Border Terrorist.

Just acquired my first ever Skoda at the age of 70, so It seems appropriate to join a Skoda forum. Sure to want to know the answers to a question or two along the way.