Ali_Wright

If anyone would like a modified (DPF removed) downpipe from an Octi VRS-PD please get in touch. I have one sitting in my shed Looking at it, it could be apadted to fit other cars too...

You can buy them from the UK at £215 plus vat inc delivery

At least it's not a Merc. There was a coupe pulled off the road outside my work last week with smoke billowing out from under it - which turned into a nice toasty fire. So at least the Skoda ECU is detecting a problem and letting you get it sorted. Actual DPF failures in Octavias are still very, very rare. When it's in at the dealers make sure it has had the DPF campaign work carries out which consists of a different pressure sensor and an ECU flash upgrade. This action keeps on top of any soot build up in the filter. Good luck

Hi Ben, I PM'd you about a price for a map/STS for a 2009 BMW 530d. How much am I looking at? Thanks, Ali

Ben, Can you do an StS for a 2009 BMW 530d?

Hi, PM me if you haven't got this sorted. Ali

My 3GS (updated to IoS4) has the same problem. I just get a single number in my phone book with the name of "." above it. So much for progress. Having looked on the apple discussions site every one with BMWs and Mercs are going mad as the update has screwed everyones handsfree kit up. Oh dear........ TBC

I've got one in my garage, PM me if interested

I agree with PSM, the car should behave fine with the driving style of the OP. If it is not then make sure that the 26E6 campaign update has been carried out (pressure sensor and ECU software update) - if Skoda have realised that there is a problem with the cars then at least we can do our best to make sure that we have the most updated kit fitted - AND it's free!!! If you are having little/no luck with your local dealership then find a local VW/Audi/Skoda specialist. The dealerships are the first to admit that unless the computer tells them how to fix something then they can't do it - especially under warranty. Failing that buy yourself a VCDS (Vagcom) cable that way you can tell/show them whats wrong. I also have the VRS PD and whilst I like to know that the power is there if and when needed, I don't believe in driving like a loon - there is enough of them out there now. I also agree with Dodgy in that there probably are cars available which will return better MPG - BUT they probably won't be a Skoda and thats why we're all here, isn't it?? Driving these cars we need to accept that we are not going to return an average of 60mpg, buying a Renault Modus might get you that but would you enjoy driving it? probably not. I would persevere with the car but it sounds like you need to be a bit more proactive getting to the bottom of the issues - kick some ass! Good luck

Someone can have mine for a fiver if they want it......

I managed to get the DPF off a guy on Ebay although it wasn't the exact part so had to make up a small stainless section - not a problem though. I haven't mapped out the EGR, I don't know enough about that yet. What do you have to physically fit instead? Is there any other problems? Cheers Ali

Was that the average over 19 miles Tom? LOL How's the car running with the DPF off? Your step by step DPF modding guide is really good I'm just going through the motions myself. I can hear the turbo whistling a little more now with the filter material removed. As for JBS I wouldn't trust them if I could throw them!!!!!! I would say De-DPF modding my PD170 has cost approx £250 (including spare DPF pipe and map)

lol, more strain = more fun! You do however have the benefit of knowing that you won't get stung for a £1200++ DPF replacement bill in the future You recommend the mod then?

MPG figures are never as stated unfortunately Why are you worried about your turbo? I'm looking at the Superchips de-DPF bluefin upgrade for £50 and I'll modify a spare DPF. Have you heard anything about the Superchips option? it's not much talked about...?

How has yours been behaving? Any comments/observations?