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The Superb is no wider than an Octavia, its just a lot longer. Having tried to get 2 child seats and an adult in mine, I can safely say it cannot be done.
All I can say is speaking from experience, with 1 Britax Isofix seat and 1 Maxi Cosi Axis seat fitted in the back each containing a grand daughter, my daughter sat in the middle of the back and managed to easily fall asleep on a journey of 50 odd miles on the way back from a shopping trip to Ikea!
It was either the comfort of the car, or the shopping trip that helped her nod off! Both children were also in the land of nod!
In summary, yes there is room for an adult between the seats, just not a biggie!
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Not a problem with the early Mk2 Superbs like mine, the DRL's are the dipped headlights running at 80% - just like a Volvo - none of this flashy LED Boy Racer stuff!
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The fuel supply and return pipes are that side, if any split you would see fuel, then again pipes could be squashed.
If its any consolation, I have 'lost' the rearmost part of the driver's side undertray due to bottoming out over humps - the Greenline is lower and has a small downward lip that became detached without any damage to the fuel pipes. No plans to replace it and there doesn't appear to be any effect on the fuel consumption - probably one of those bits they add to reduce the CO2!
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That's happened to me twice. I had to turn off the ignition and than restart the car. I then shut off the ignition and it was fine. This was definitely not a question of an over heated car with the fans working extra to cool things down. I too, wonder what this was all about. Imagine if one walked away, upon returning the battery would certainly be dead
I also get this on my 1.9 Greenline, I've always assumed its the DPF doing its regeneration cycle. In addition, I seem to get the DPF light coming on regularly now which is resolved by approx 15mins driving at rpm in excess of 2000 - tricky around the country lanes! I am doing a fair amount of slow speed driving these days which is not ideal for the DPF equipped Superb.
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Don't know if this the correct place to enter this question,
Has anyone had the management light come on , informing you to change high pressure sensor, which has now been done 4 times, the light still staying on,after 8 months.
Also now a new light has come on ( the coil flashing) 1 week ago this was the turbo waste gate which was replaced , but has now come on again, but no loss of power unlike before?
Does anybody else have any problems with their skoda
Mine is a 2009 superb with 110,000 miles on it
I recently had the coil light flashing, followed by the engine management light - it was the pressure sensor on the DPF replaced under warranty.
Mine is a 2009 Greenline 1.9 - 30,000 miles
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Thanks Kevin - I'll give it a go this evening
Regards
Steve
A second thanks to Kevin - found the lever - works a treat - its just that rubber cover that's a b*gg*r to put back!!
Steve
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I have an SE and have worked out the headlights!! It's very easy - 30 secs at most
)Take the rubber dust cover off the back of the headlight - there are three, one for each of sidelight, headlight and main beam so make sure you have the right one.
Without taking the lamp or anything out, reach in with your fingers and to the right (looking at the front of the car) of the lamp holder, on the side of it, there is a fairly thin metal lever. Push this down. It should make a definite click and feel like it's moved to a new position.
You need to do this on both sides.
The result should be a flat beam, without the two little kicks to light up the verge. Best way to check is against a wall in the dark.
I hope this makes sense? If you stick your fingers in, it should become obvious. With a mirror and a torch you might be able to see what you're looking for.
cheers
Kevin
Thanks Kevin - I'll give it a go this evening
Regards
Steve
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Thanks,
I saw this was the casefor the Superb 1 but wasn't sure about the Superb 2
I'm taking my Superb 2 abroad shortly - has anyone with standard (Non Xenon) headlights on an S or Greenline found this lever?
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That sounds impressive. I will bet that there is likely to no more than one or two of these vans north of the border (if any at all)!!
Had a similar problem with mine last week, glow plug light flashing followed by permanent Engine light on meaning 'exhaust system problem' - diagnosed by local dealer as pressure sensor with intermittent fault on DPF - quickly and efficiently replaced under warranty.
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8) Spare wheel - we got a puncture in the winter. I opened the green slime, but didn't insert it. I know it is deleted from Greenlines to save weight, but how easy is it to fit in the spare well? Pros - wont be stranded ever. Cons - extra weight. Cost?
Definately get the spare wheel, I got one for mine from my dealer (£100 with tyre and pllastic insert for jack etc) and used it for the first time yesterday when I kerbed the nearside front and took a chunk of rubber out of it(another story!) No apparant impact on the MPG, I think it was only deleted to keep the CO2 rating low.
I wouldn't lower it any more, I've already lost the rearmost part of the underside tray on speed humps!
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It is all wishful thinking and guesswork at best as posts #17 & #19 say. The inaccuracies in any vehicle measuring system using rubber tyres are well known, it makes us feel good though.
I like wishful thinking! Just done a round trip from Kent to Stoneleigh, Warwicks, mostly on cruise contro, 64mpg there, 66.5 back - even taking into account the optimism of the MFD, thats not bad! Cruise was set at 2100rpm
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Hi...i dont know whether it is my imagination, but when we got our superb greenline 1.9 tdi, we knew that the car didnt have a spare wheel. My question is, although we have the air pump and tyre repair gunge, did anything else come with the foam infill that was in the boot instead of the spare wheel?
I've been racking what brain i have left, and noticed that the car did not come with a jack and spanner to remove the wheel nuts, but it did come with the socket for removing the locking wheel nuts. can someone with the same model put me out of my misery and let me know what exactly should be in the boot of the car?? Many thanks
My 1.9 Greenline came with all you describe PLUS the jack and wheelbrace, it was however an ex demo car so may have had these added by the garage. I subsequently bought a steel wheel and tyre from my local dealer and a new plasic insert to go inside the wheel to hold the jack etc. I now have a lovely expanded polystyrene wheel well insert in my garage which was removed to put the spare in.
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I have the similarly powered 1.9 Greenline (105bhp), I can honestly say that it has enough power for todays motoring, yes it would be nice to have 170bhp on the odd occasion, but what you get instead is a very economical and smooth car. After 28,000 miles it is even better, more responsive and quick enough to overtake easily on the motorway fully laden. If you want high performance look elsewhere, if you want economy and comfort look no further!
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Michelin Primacy no question.
The last bloke I knew who bought Avons got sidewall cracking after about 2_000 miles, and Avon tried to claim it was because he'd been driving too fast, with H rated tyres on a car capable of 108mph!
I haven't got them on my Superb, but have used them on both my Classic cars for the last 4 years with no problems whatsoever (Triumphs Stag and Spitfire) Caterhams fit them as standard to the lower powered versions, so I guess they're more suited to lightweight cars. I am running Barum Bravaris 2 tyres on the front of my Superb and they seem to be giving good wear and grip, they are a lot quieter than the Conti's that were on them as standard too.
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I have to point out, that i do not drive our superb greenline 1.9 hard at all...yeah the gearing takes some getting used to, but i havent had any issues. It cruises effortlessly on motorway above the national limit if required, and as for carrying a large family, the car copes rather well.Ok it is only105bhp, but i knew the low down torque would help in pulling away from standstill, also the car is basically tuned for those who wants mpg, and what with rising fuel prices, this car is beginning to show its merits.
I havent personally driven the 1.6 greenline, and although on paper the figures match that of the 1.9 tdi...but it is 300cc less, and if you transmit that small figure into the engine performance, then i feel the 1.6 will be under powered, but it does more mpg than the 1.9, which is basically due to the smaller engine size and the occasional tweaks of the ecu. so basically the cars are identical, except the greenline that 1st came out had its own specifications, and to match it on the next generation superb greenline isnt exactly cheap, plus the fact the vat has also gone up as well.
In my own opinion, i think the 1st generation of greenline superb what with its good ecconomy, the standard kit that it has including the boot spoiler and cruise control, makes it a very good purchase, for those who like ecconomy and looks.
I agree totally with Skodanut, my 1.9 Greenline has never given me cause for concern even when fully laden. On paper its torque is lower down than the 1.6 and in practice this shows up very well during everyday driving. Economy is also superb(sic) especially important now! Its very rare that I think that a 140 or 170 version is needed during my everyday driving. My only gripe is the lowered suspension and I seem to bottom out the car on some of the speed humps that Kent County Council seem to insist on!
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Yes, you first need to remove the mirror glass to expose the retaining screws and the electrical connection.
Removing the glass without breaking it is a delicate procedure though so proceed with caution!
Thanks - how do you remove the mirror glass? Is it a push fit on to the fixings?
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Had a clash of door mirrors the other night on a dark country lane, whilst washing the car noticed the last 2 cms of the indicator repeater has broken off leaving the LED light exposed, fortunately they still work. Anyone know if it possible just to replace the lens?
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Hi yes totally agree White looks excellent
but all the ones i ve seen on the road were taxi's
Sorry !
but still a brill car
Andy
Mine isn't a taxi! (and not very white today!)
Although it was used to run a couple of friends to Heathrow today, 80mph motoring, and still over 64mpg for whole trip!"
Isn't life good with these Superbs!
Steve
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I walked past a factory today with a clean as a whistle white Superb II parked outside, side on. Oh My God, absolutely stunning. saw a black one a few factories up and it just didn't crave the same attention.
I now have a man crush on a white superb II....
That is all...
Yeah - got to be white - best colour there is especially in Greenline spec
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Was not impressed with carpets on the newer models, they did not seem as good as my first Superb a Mk I, so did not order as such just accepted the basic floor covering and then obtained carpets from the firm below.
http://www.simplycarmats.co.uk/skoda-superb-car-floor-mat-10949.htm#embroidery_options
The quality is very good and price was equal to OEM when I ordered. They are a perfect fit, I had my initials and Reg added, an extremely good extra drivers heel pad, another full thickness of carpet should last a considerable time.
I agree the carpet quality is not as good as my Mk1 Superb, but then I have the Skoda fitted Rubber mats just the thing for small kiddies with dirty boots.- so who cares!
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The DPF light on my 1.9 Greenline came on again today - this is the second time in 6 months, This time I put it down to the necessarily low engine speeds I've been using in this great British weather we've been having recently, coupled with the fact that I've done a fair number of short journey's where the engine (and therefore DPF) has not heated up fully.
To clear the light I have just done a 6 mile journey at 3500 revs along the country lanes (2nd/3rd gears!) as I don't live close to a motorway/dual carriage way of sufficient length.
Incidentally, found this excellent explanation of the DPF process:
VAG DISESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS
Courtesy of David Bodily Volkswagen Technical Support Specialist
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Detailed below is important information outlining the function and features of the Diesel Particulate filter which all members of your team need to be aware of.
Diesel particulate filters are becoming more commonplace on diesel engines, particularly sizes 2.0L upwards. This is in order to reduce the exhaust emissions as required by European legislation.
The prime reason for a DPF is to reduce particulate matter entering the atmosphere. Particulate matter is found in the form of soot, which is produced during diesel combustion. The DPF traps most of the soot which would normally travel down the exhaust and into the atmosphere. The DPF can hold a certain amount of soot, but not a huge quantity and therefore it needs to go through a process called ‘regeneration’ in order to clear the soot loading. When the soot goes through a ‘regeneration’ process it will be converted to a much smaller amount of ash. The ash is non-removable. There are two types of ‘regeneration’, passive and active.
During long motorway journeys, passive regeneration will occur. This needs no intervention from the engine control unit. Due to the raised exhaust temperatures on a long journey (temperatures between 350 and 500°C), the procedure occurs slowly and continuously across the catalytic-coated (with platinum) DPF. The catalytic-coated DPF is situated close to the Engine, therefore the exhaust gas temperature is high enough (500°C) to ignite the soot particles. Due to this soot is burned-off and is converted into a smaller amount of ash.
Active ‘regeneration’ is when the ECU intervenes when the soot loading in the DPF is calculated to be 45%. The procedure lasts for about 5 – 10 minutes. Specific measures are taken by the ECU to raise the engine exhaust temperature to above 600°C, these include switching off the exhaust gas recirculation and increasing the fuel injection period to include a small injection after the main injection. The soot particles are oxidised at this temperature.
The ECU will trigger a regeneration process, if for some reason this is aborted, ie. customer slows down, stops etc, the process will be resumed when regeneration conditions are once again met, above 60km/h (38mph). This will continue for 15 minutes.
If after 2 attempts of 15 minutes, a successful regeneration has not been possible, the loading will increase. At 50% soot loading, the ECU will continue to maintain maximum exhaust temperatures of 600°C to 650°C to cause a regeneration process. The system will try to run a regeneration process for 15 minutes. If unsuccessful, the system will repeat this process for a further 15 minutes, if still unsuccessful, the DPF light on the driver display panel will then be lit.
The owners handbook states, the DPF symbol lights up to indicate that the diesel particulate filter has become obstructed with soot due to frequent short trips. When the warning lamp comes on, the driver should drive at a constant speed of at least 60 km/h for about 10 minutes. As a result of the increase in temperature the soot in the filter will be burned off. If the DPF symbol does not go out, the driver should contact an authorised Volkswagen repairer and have the fault rectified.
At 55% soot loading the DPF light is lit on driver display panel. At this point the customer should follow the advice in the handbook. If they ignore this information and continue driving the vehicle until the soot loading reaches 75% without successful regeneration, additional warning lamps will light up. At this point the customer will also be complaining of lack of power, etc.
At 75%, regeneration is still possible with the use of the VAS tester. Only when the loading is above 95%, is it necessary to replace the DPF unit.
Operating Status System Response
45% DPF Load Level 1
Normal Regeneration
50% DPF Load Level 2
Regeneration at maximum exhaust temperatures
55% DPF Load DPF lamp
Regeneration from 60 km/h onwards
("See operating manual")
75% DPF Load DPF, SYS and MI lamp
Torque limitation, EGR deactivation,
Regeneration via VAG tester only
95% DPF Load Replace the DPF Unit
The Warranty department has confirmed that if there is no fault on the vehicle and DPF regeneration has been unsuccessful due to the customers driving style and the customers failure to comply with the instructions in the handbook, DPF replacement will not be paid for by warranty.
Common causes for complaint
• Frequent short journeys – Regeneration conditions are not met.
Not recommended for sale in the Channel Islands and inner city driving.
• Customers who continue to drive the vehicle with DPF light on – Continued
driving with the DPF light on and without successful regeneration results in
excessive soot loading of the DPF, to a point where it is above 95% loaded.
At this point regeneration is not an option and replacement of the DPF is
necessary.
• Fault 18434 particle filter bank 1 malfunction – Common fault code. This does
not only relate to the DPF itself, but the entire exhaust gas handling system. This
can be caused by defective temperature sensors, pressure sensors, additive
system components (if applicable), poor connections, wiring issues, etc.
Important Information
• Before diagnosing a problem vehicle or attempting to perform an emergency
regeneration, it is important to obtain a full diagnostic log and read out relevant
measured value blocks. These MVB’s contain important information on the
condition of the DPF system and are essential in diagnosing the fault. When the
DPF light is illuminated, it does not necessarily mean that the DPF requires
regeneration. For further advice, please contact Technical Support with the
information from the diagnostic log and MVB data.
• If a problem vehicle arrives with the DPF light, the engine management light and
the emissions light on. If during your diagnosis and reading of relevant MVB’s,
you find that the soot loading exceeds 75% (but is still below 95%), an
emergency regeneration procedure must be performed with the VAS tester.
Further to this, the customer needs to be educated. They need to understand
why the lights have appeared on the dash panel. Their attention needs to be
brought to the owners handbook instructions, so that they are aware of what the
DPF light means and what to do when it appears. This should prevent
unnecessary repeat visits for regeneration purposes.
I have also found that as the car gets older 30K+ miles, you will notice that the regeneration takes place more often.
ALWAYS, check your oil before any long journey, as DPF regeneration can use a fair bit of oil.
Some questions and answers that may help;
Question: The glow plug symbol is flashing. Why? What should be done?
Answer: The DPF regeneration has not been completed during normal driving and now DPF has reached its maximum saturation at which it can still be regenerated. The limit value depends on variant and Model Year, but is in the range of 105% - 125%.Possible causes for this are:
a.) Frequent short distance journeys, i.e. high soot loading while at the same time regeneration of the DPF does not take place because the conditions necessary were not fulfilled.
b.) Frequent interrupted regenerations, i.e. the engine was switched off during regeneration. Applies to short journey drivers who have at least fulfilled the conditions for triggering regeneration. If the glow plug light flashes, the vehicle
a.) Engine running since start for longer than 2 minutes.
b.) Calculated saturation higher than 80%.
c.) Coolant temperature over 70°C for at least 2 minutes.
d.) No DPF-relevant faults stored in system.
e.) A defined vehicle speed threshold must have been exceeded (e.g. for >80% loading, 100 km/h)
Question: Under what conditions is regeneration interrupted/ended once it has started?
Answer: Normally when regeneration has been successfully completed, or:
a.) After a maximum regeneration time (20 - 25 min.).
b.) If the engine is switched off or has stalled.
c.) If the engine is left idling for a long time (5 - 10 min.).
d.) If 1000°C is detected by the exhaust temperature sensor.
e.) If during regeneration, a fault is detected on the components relevant for combustion (injection/intake system).
If a regeneration is interrupted once started but before it has been 50% completed, the glow plug lamp flashes on the next engine start (cold or hot) and regeneration begins again once the operating conditions (see 3) have been fulfilled.
Question: How long does complete regeneration take? a.) In the most favourable case? b.) In the least favourable case?
Answer: a.) Under constant conditions, i.e. the exhaust temperature necessary for regeneration always lies above the required value, for example during motorway/cross-country driving, the average regeneration time is 10 minutes.
b.) Vehicle conditions such as long down-hill descents, frequent driving in the low-load range (city driving, idling) allow the exhaust temperature to fall. If the conditions for triggering regeneration were fulfilled, the active regeneration time can be extended up to 25 minutes (depending on engine type). If complete regeneration is not possible within this period, the regeneration will be interrupted.
Question: How does regeneration affect the oil life?
Answer: On each regeneration or attempted regeneration, a certain diesel fuel amount is injected into the engine oil which reduces the oil life. If the "INSP" light in the instrument cluster comes on, the engine oil is exhausted and must be changed. Failure to do so could damage the engine.
Hope this helps you all!
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Has anyone else had this? - my Greenline seems to be very susceptible to bottoming out when driving on rutted snow, During the last few days it seems to be continually scraping the bottom of the car on snow laden roads. I assume it is because it is a lower ride than standard, bit disconcerting at first until you get used to it.
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Mine turned up the post yesterday - same time as the rain - doh!
I guess their delivery was delayed by the snow, despite being ordered 3 weeks ago!
Now need snow
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Not only was my Superb delivered with the brolly installed, I also received a Skoda ballpoint pen - very good quality and greatly appreciated. Nice touch Skoda.
Snap - so did I - the pen sits very nicely in the pen holder in the glovebox - my Skoda umbrella stays in the Driver's door pocket!
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Wood trim kits for Superb 2?
in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
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This stick on Vinyl can look very effective, I remember seeing the Mini that was applied with the Carbon Fibre on Wheeler Dealers - that was very good.
You just have to be vary careful putting it on otherwise it'll look like the stuff you used to buy in Woolies!