[Low oil pressure after oil change, Suspicious mechanic]

Allright. Got the car back from the authorized shop. They switched the oil filter to an OEM one. Problem gone for now.
 

I will still look forward and listen carefully if something shows up. I hope the idle with a faulty oil filter did not do any harm to the engine.  
 

I guess I will now inform the other mechanic that they made a service mistake and ask for a refund of some kind. Lets see how it ends. 
 

Thank you all for the help! 

[Low oil pressure after oil change, Suspicious mechanic]

5 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Which engine type?

I think the 1.2 TSI has a common 'gotcha' where a seal gets left behind by the old oil filter and screws things up with similar symptoms. 

Oh jeez forgot the most important thing from the post. But yeah it has a 1.2 TFSI. 
 

I read something about this but really makes me wonder how could they not notice this. 
 

So maybe the timing chain is ok after all? Maybe they will check it also at the authorized dealer.

 

Thanks!

[Low oil pressure after oil change, Suspicious mechanic]

Hey Skoda folks!

Just got my 2014 Rapid back from an normal oil change. Weird enough the car started to make weird noises after this service. The mechanic called, saying they're hesitant to drive it because of a loud rattling noise after the service (before it was all good). Well I drove to the place, checked it myself, and it was making a terrible noise indeed. Drove it a short distance, and bam, low oil pressure warning with a red alert.

Mechanic and the chief couldn't figure out the issue righ there but the chief suggested changing the chain asap and told that it is the only reason behind it. Things started to sound suspicious, since the chain would have probably given some fault codes, and I didn't want to leave my car there, so called a tow truck to take it to an authorized mechanic. Also their car inspection tool did not get any fault codes from the car even the car monitor showed a low oil pressure warning. 
 

Any idea how likely it is that the chain loosens up the second it has been serviced? What else could be causing this, and what questions should I ask the authorized mechanic? The mechanic shop opens next monday so I have plenty of time to think about this.

 

Crazy day! Thanks for any help.

[Skoda Rapid 1.2 TFSI 2014 Battery replacement]

11 minutes ago, Robbydazzler said:

This topic has been endlessly debated on these Skoda forums. An EFB battery in theory needs to be identified to the ECU to enable it to charge at the correct rate. However common opinion appears to be that you can get away with changing an EFB battery without recoding  with no problems. If you know your head unit code (if it has been set) and don't mind reverting to factory paramaters in the ECU you can change the battery without maintaining a 12v supply while you do so. You would get a load of warning lights immediately after doing this which would quickly disappear on driving and might have to sup

ply the head unit code. Also the ECU would quickly relearn your driving habits.

Thank you @Robbydazzler! I have been lurking around the forums but I think there are a lot of opinions depending the car and its options. Using the Webasto drains a lot of battery so I was thinking of the AGM battery 

[Skoda Rapid 1.2 TFSI 2014 Battery replacement]

Hello fellow skoda owners.

 

My battery has come to an end - or at least near to it. I was wondering if the battery is changable by myself? I have read about some coding after batter change and that is something I am not capable of. Battery change itself is not a problem. Should I visit a repair shop or try it by myself? The car has a start/stop function as well as a Webasto. I suspect there is currently an EFB battery due to its ”magic eye”. I was thinking if I should get an AGM battery instead or should I be good with the EFB battery? Thanks in advance!

[Automatic braking while driving]

1 minute ago, MickA said:

Sounds like it went into limp mode to me. I had exactly the same, the car suddenly lost power as if the brakes had been applied. I managed to get off the dual carriageway and perform a shut down then start up again and it was fine for a few miles before happening again.

Only difference with mine it threw up dash lights indicating the traction control was at fault.

If you haven't get the car hooked up to a diagnostic at the garage and go from there.

Not sure about it since I have driven for approx 400km after this happened and it has not repeated. That is why it is so confusing. And there was a slight smell reminding of brake pads so… The car was hooked up and there was nothing special. Or that is what I was told.

[Automatic braking while driving]

Yes exactly an authorised repairer. I will ask more information from them. 

[Automatic braking while driving]

2 minutes ago, e-Roottoot said:

@f1tzThe car certainly should be fine, but since you started the thread it was not. 

So their work only 4 weeks ago might be the issue that needs checking.    A good professional needs to check the car because someone that says sounds like the problem is an electric one sounds like they might not have the gear or much of an idea. 

That is true. Since the car has not done it after this one incident and it disappeared after a restart when it happened the only explanatory cause would be a sticky break? The car was serviced at a Skoda representative and they ask high prices from their job. Could I appeal on their job for them to take a look at the problem?

[Steering wheel creaking]

@xman @CS45

UPDATE:

The car was finally serviced and the problem was indeed the in the rotary coupling unit. The got it changed and now the creaking is gone!

[Automatic braking while driving]

On 12/09/2021 at 18:05, e-Roottoot said:

@f1tz

Has the car ever had the brake fluid changed in the past 7 years or had it tested for H20 content? 

 

If the brake fluid had overheated it would not just have been OK after a on / off of the ignition. 

 

You need the car checked out by a competent mechanic.

Hi,

 

The car was in service 4 weeks ago. And they performed a brake fluid change so I think the fluid should be fine?

[Automatic braking while driving]

On 12/09/2021 at 17:53, gav_is_con said:

Something making the brakes stick if you had city braking. I don’t think they do that on the Rapid?

Strongly suspect a sticking brake callipers. Please check which wheel is the hottest next time and after your next journey. Otherwise wheels off and check all disks and pads for excess wear. Don’t forget inner pad should be checked also.  

Hello and thanks for your comment. I visited a mechanic and he told that the problem sounded like an electric one. But there was no record of anything special in the cars ecu.

[Noise at start up]

8 minutes ago, Koreenium said:

My 1.2 TSI with timing chain never makes this sort of noise. Slight rattle on cold start can sometimes happen when left to sit for long time, when parked on an incline or has a wrong oil filter but nothing like this. If you get this rattle constantly when starting the engine then it's clearly timing chain that is making it and you need to get it replaced. At 138 000km you are already overdue for timing chain replacement on a 1.2 TSI. Can't comment about other engines. My 1.2 TSI with over 250 000km is already on its third timing chain. First one was replaced after ~100 000km and second one was done after 230 000km because of severe timing chain rattle even while driving around. And my engine is late 2014 made which has all the early timing chain problems "fixed".

I am told that the timing chain should last as long as the engine. Timing belt has on the other hand a change period. Are you sure you are talking about the chain?

[Automatic braking while driving]

Hi fellow skoda owners!

 

I was driving yesterday with my Skoda Rapid 1.2tsi 2014 on a highway and suddenly the car started to brake by itself! I know it sound silly etc. But that really scared me out.

I could give gas and it responded but the breaking kept going stronger so I had to lower gears to keep the car going so I could go to the side of the road. After I shut down the car and started it again and the problem disappeard. What on earth was it? Has anyone else faced this situation? Maybe some electronical thing? Or air in the brakelines? 
 

There were no warnings just suddenly slowing down by breaking (I guess). And nothing appeared on the board. I drove for couple seconds while it was breaking and after it smelled a bit odd. Like brake pads? After this incident the car has worked just fine.

 

I hope I dont face this issue again since it was scary and dangerous.

 

Thanks in advance for any kind of respond.

[Noise at start up]

On 27/08/2021 at 19:16, Koreenium said:

That sounds like timing chain rattle. How many miles/kilometers has your car driven? And has it ever had timing chain replaced? Also what engine does it have?

Hi! It has 138000km on it now. I heard the same but I guess it is normal for a short period of time.

[Noise at start up]

Hello fellow Skoda owners!

 

I faced an question last morning when I started up my Rapid. On start up there is a short metallic noise. I have read that it is normal for a short period of time. Is it really? Especially when it is a very loud rattle?

 

There is a short video of the noise. Thanks in advance!

[Steering wheel creaking]

On 17/08/2021 at 01:36, CS45 said:

My 2013 Rapid has made the same noise since I bought it used in February. I initially thought it could be a clock spring issue, but all of the buttons work fine and it doesn’t seem to cause any problems. I assume it’s just a worn bearing or plastic part that’s making the noise. I’m just ignoring it for now as it doesn’t seem to be getting worse at all. I’ll let you know if it does. 

 

On 12/08/2021 at 23:31, xman said:

You need to confirm that is the problem before changing anything.

 

The car is 7+ years old and out of the 100,000 km warranty window so unless you have a full dealer service history or had a skoda extended warranty, its unlikely skoda wants to know.

 

Fortunately track rods are not too expensive and I dont imagine it takes a good mechanic very long to change them. You will need the car to have a wheel alignment if these are changed though.

 

But first get a mechanic to confirm where the problem is.

UPDATE: 

 

I just picked up my Rapid from a annual service at Skoda dealership. They took a look at the wheel noise but they had just couple minutes time for it after the service. The mechanic told that the problem could be caused by the rotary coupling unit. I will be in contact with the salesman after this problem came just in a day after buying the car. I will keep you updated.

[Steering wheel creaking]

Thank you @xman for your response. The car has currently 137.000km on dash and production year is 2014 so do you think, if there is a TSB, it would still go through it? Or should I just visit a work shop or try and do it by myself?

[Steering wheel creaking]

Hello fellow Skoda owners and others!

 

I bought an used 2014 Skoda Spaceback 1.2 tsi. After some driving (approx. 150 miles) the steering wheel started to make a creaking noise. I think there is some wire rubbing against plastic covers? I do not think it is a big problem but I find it very unpleasant. There should be a video on this post to tell you exactly what I am talking about.

 

Any suggestion what I shall do? Thanks in advance!