BloodWorm

Is your phone on silent? I’ve found that things like satnav announcements won’t come through if phone on silent.

Have done. Thank you muchly.

Anyone got dealer level access to give me some part numbers? Local dealer not helping and want to try some breakers but Skodas are way less common here in NZ so trying to help me along. Happy to PM you my VIN number - need numbers for under body trays and a couple other bits. Thanks

As it turns out - yes. Pulled the pump - bottom and top halves not attached (and no sign of the spring either) and the key transfer pipes were disconnected. So someone had been in there before. Sorted that and all my issues seem to have been resolved 🤞

Feeling frustrated. Following on from previous post. 2014 Superb Elegance TDi CR170 Back story. Ran over something in the road, punched a hole in the fuel tank. Mechanic replaced the tank with one I sourced from a breaker that included pump, gauge sender etc. Car was then hard to start. Mech thought maybe low fuel, so put half a tank in. Following day, it started but cranked for ages before it started. Drove fine for a while then gave me limp mode, flashing glow plug light etc. Code comes back as P008700 - fuel rail/system pressure too low. Checked getting fuel out of tank pump, and at filter housing (and was full to top), HPFP and rail but I have no idea if any of those are ‘in spec’. Fuel filter had 15,000km (9000 miles) on it so well within factory intervals but changed it anyways just in case but noted this time the housing was nearly empty. No sign of HPFP metal pieces. Still very hard to start if sitting for more than a minute but runs ok til you give it some stick - brings on limp mode about 4.5k rpm. Im usually pretty sedate driver, but tow a trailer fairly regularly so gave it some death to make sure it’s ok which its clearly not. Question is - could the tank pump be causing my issues? I have the old tank with pump, so can change it but I don’t know if it’s my problem. Otherwise it goes back to the mechanic on Monday. TIA

Hi All I hit a rock Ont he way to work and damaged the lower front corner of the fuel tank. Not exactly a great way to start a Monday. Basically, how hard is it to replace the tank myself? And are the tanks the same for pre and post facelift? 2014 FL Elegance estate, 2.0 TDi 170 Thanks

Actually, that’s something I hadn’t considered. Will look further into that. Having said that, I think the part number matched. I say ‘think’ cause I’m not entirely sure I didn’t get the PN from internet research 🤣 It’s fine when towing or loaded. Just fluctuating in the colder temps with no load. I’ll do the DSG again and hope for the best.

I had this same issue - switch contacts burned out. Soldered new wires straight to the PCB, and hid an aftermarket rocker switch in the back of the sunglasses holder. Cost me like $4 NZD 🤣

TBH that was my gut feeling. I did the last one so no issues swapping it. I figured aliexpress couldn’t go too wrong with something that basic though lol.

Being driven round the bend with this. 2014 (facelift) with CR170 TDi and DSG. 320,000km (or 200 ish miles) When I originally got the car, coolant temps were slow to increase in general, And in winter just non existent. A 40km drive would see the gauge still on the bottom until I got to work and it sat idling - then I’d get some temp. Replaces the DSG temping valve about a year ago (Ali express) Made a huge improvement. But still struggled to get from 80 to 90 unless sitting in traffic or loaded (towing trailer for example) Had the cambelt and water pump done in January (summer here) and got the main thermostat done same time. Independent garage so probably not OEM parts but I digress. Everything seemed fine, warmed up to 90 Etc etc. Now we’re getting into winter and cooler temps, I’m back to slow warm up and can actually lose up to 20 degrees temp if on a downhill stretch and on overrun (engine braking). I can somewhat mitigate it by holding the box in 5th to keeps the revs up slightly which helps but it’s not really a long term fix. Is it possible the DSG has gone bad again? It’s done all of 30,000km. Not sure where to look - do I send it back to mechanic (And cost) ? Gamble on another DSG valve? Something else? I’m mechanically inclined so don’t mind doing bits and pieces but it’s our primary car so I can’t have it down for extended periods (only reason it went to mechanic for belt etc). Thanks.

It’s an improvement thank you. Still Not the level i experienced in the other car but I’ll take any improvement at this point 🙏

That would be a no. I didn’t know that was a thing 🤣 I shall try that thank you

Blowing like a storm inside the housing. Cap is definitely on tight and it does have the foam seal around the end of the filter as well

Pollen filter in or out makes No difference to the vent air flow and cap is on properly but I haven’t thought to see how it feels within the filter housing. Will check that and report back.

Wait! I know everyone gonna say replace the blower. But it works. Hear me out. I’ve always had pretty poor airflow through my vents. I always just chalked it up to being a superb thing. But I recently got the opportunity to try another and just about got blown out of the car. Ok, so somethings not right with mine. But what? The blower works. And judging by the roar from it at full speed, it’s either pushing air into a partially closed flap or it’s not getting air to move. There’s nothing to suggest it’s the blower itself. At least not the motor. But the noise suggests the blades are moving air. Even if it is in a confined space. I do have some flow through the vents, and that does change when recirculating is selected which suggests that flap operates. Is there a a fresh air intake that might be blocked? Or a flap? Removing the pollen filter doesn’t seem to make any difference. 14 FL Elegance Estate. TIA

Mmmmm. That differs from my manual. There’s nothing in mine that’s lists any of what the MaxiDot display shows. But that’s very helpful thank you.

No, it won’t make any difference at all. But as someone who tinkers with old stuff, I just struggle with the concept of not having one 🤣 It can also give some information on an engines health, like how long it takes to come back on after running. I guess it’s just something I’m not missed to.

Yeah I’ve checked a number of YouTube videos and none of them show an oil light. Mine does the start up, needle sweep and all that but I just thought it odd there’s no oil light. Especially given there’s no pressure when ignition on so it gives a visual aid that there is some pressure created when it starts and go out. I’ve never been a fan of trusting oil level gauges etc, but I guess I’m gonna have to! Wonder if there’s somewhere suitable to tee off for an aftermarket gauge. Mmmm

It’s listed yes, but not shown.

Little bit late, but it’s accessed from below the glovebox. There’s a removeable panel then the housing lid slides sideways and drops the filter down.

Well this is embarrassing to admit. I can’t find the oil light. Did a service on weekend (first one since I’ve owned it) and went to watch the oil light when I started it. Lo and behold, no oil light. At least not that I can see. Now, I’m either blind, or it doesn’t have one. Or the MFD loses it **** when something goes wrong. But that still doesn’t seem right. So, am I losing my marbles? My eye sight? Or just incorrectly assumed there should be a light when there isn’t one? 2014, FL, 2.0 TDi.

Gonna do this tomorrow. Anyone had any issues with the hoses being hard and brittle like radiator ones tend to do after a period? Just thinking out loud now

Yup 🤣 2.5x the price but they at least have stock. Probably have to go that way or AliExpress - Harry’s have it as discontinued line for them but they can order them in - from Germany. So shipping more than doubles the price 😭

Yeah I found that one when Agent327 gave me the link with the part number. Says sold out so I need to get in touch with them And see if they have stock coming. Found a couple other places too, cheaper than dealer but not as cheap as that. But I’ll take any savings as a bonus

How did you get on with swapping the seats and seat airbags talking to each other? I don’t find my seats uncomfortable but I came from a Ute previously so I’m used to something 1 step away from a church pew 🤣