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    Untraceable Rattle

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted

    I have a simillar issue with my 2010 1.2 Yeti, rattling behind the glove compartment, under the bonnet, and the rattling occurs only on cold days, 5-6C or below. It turned out the metal pipes from the fuel lines passing right where I described are making the rattle, check if it's the same with yours. 

    Daytime Running Lights

    in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)

    Posted

    From the Owner's manual:

     

    “DAY LIGHT”
    Switching on daylight driving lights
    – Switch on the ignition without turning the light switch out of the position 0 or
    AUTO.

     

    Deactivating the function daylight driving lights
    – Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after
    switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the bottom and hold
    it in this position for at least 3 seconds.


    Activating the function daylight driving lights
    – Pull the turn signal light lever towards the steering wheel up to 3 seconds after
    switching on the ignition and at the same time, slide it to the top and hold it in
    this position for at least 3 seconds.


    On vehicles fitted with an information display, you can also activate or deactivate in
    the menu the function daylight driving lights:
    - Settings
    - Lights & Vision
    On vehicles with separate lights for daylight driving lights in the fog lights or in the
    front bumper, the parking lights and the licence plate light do not come on when
    activating the function daylight driving lights (neither front nor rear).
    If the vehicle is not equipped with separate lights for daylight driving lights, the
    combination of the low beam, the parking lights (front and rear) including the
    licence plate light is used as daylight driving lights.
    In some countries, the national legal provisions require that the rear parking lights
    also come on together with the separate lights for daylight driving lights when activating
    the function daylight driving lights.
    When the daylight driving lights are switched on, the illumination of the instrument
    cluster is switched off, however, it is switched on in the position AUTO when it is dark
    and the low beam shines with full brightness (100 % of the performance).

    TSI HT lead failure

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted · Edited by cackok

    http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/161301-12-tsi-cold-engine-rattles/page__st__30#entry3107508

    My Yeti lost power, so took it to the garage, they found 2 foulty spark plugs and one ignition lead. They've changed all 4 plugs and one lead, and gave me the bill. After investigating this forum, I've found out that this was covered by good will, eventhough my car was out of warranty. I told this to my dealer, and they've changed the other 3 leads as well, and charged me nothing at all.

    1.2 TSI - cold engine rattles

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted · Edited by cackok

    My Yeti lost power, so took it to the garage, they found 2 foulty spark plugs and one ignition lead. They've changed all 4 plugs and one lead, and gave me the bill. After investigating this forum, I've found out that this was covered by good will, eventhough my car was out of warranty. I told this to my dealer, and they've changed the other 3 leads as well, and charged me nothing at all.

    1.2 TSI - cold engine rattles

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted · Edited by cackok

    Few days ago the EPC flashed, my Yeti lost power, after turning it off and on again, everything was fine. To be on the safe side, I went to the dealer to have it checked. They have put a 2mm washer on the valve, and changed the ECU with a brand new one. They told me that they were not able to update the software of the present ECU.

    Had some VCDS changes done this morning!

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted

    Ohh and coming/leaving home can also be enabled if the car has a rain /light sensor fitted in the mirror unit

    Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

    You are saying that eventhough my Yeti does not have a maxidot, but is equipped with a rain sensor, I am able to enable the coming/leaving home lights?!

    1.2 TSI engine failures?

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted · Edited by cackok

    My Yeti has 13000km on the clock, not a single problem with the engine. But I somehow managed to burn the cluth 2 times on a steep road (30m climb)with 3 adults in the car, the first time reversing, the second time in 1st gear. I climb the same steep road with my VW Golf 1.9 TDI (2000)with such an ease that it is very strange the Yeti was struggling halfway already.

    Check this thread as well http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/200209-poorly-yeti/

    Skoda Yeti Maxi

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted

    Skoda Yeti Maxi

    Date of publication: 2010-06-09 10:08:25

    According to German media reports, Skoda Auto is reportedly considering a move to launch a stretched version of the Yeti SUV. Compact SUV models current make up one of the most popular market segments in Europe.

    By Rafal Zaglewski

    According to German media reports, Skoda Auto is reportedly considering a move to launch a stretched version of the Yeti SUV. The newcomer may debut in 2012 when the Czech carmaker is due to rework the entire range.

    Compared with the regular Yeti, which is 4,223mm long, the additional model could be some 30cm longer.

    If Skoda gives the scheme the green light, it could follow in the footsteps of Nissan, which first launched the popular Nissan SUV, followed by the stretched version, called the Qashqai +2.

    http://www.samar.pl/__/__la/en/__ac/sec,4/new/58163/__Skoda-Yeti-Maxi.html

    My review

    in Skoda Yeti

    Posted

    http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/111157572512980489481/20100425#5470067260737470546

    I have just covered the first 1000 miles in my Yeti, and thought I would write review for all to read (or none), and interested if anyone shares, or disagrees my thoughts so for. Anyway, it is a 2.0Tdi 110 2WD Elegance. I have borrowed the auto-car format a little, not to be clever, just to keep me on point! - sort of.

    Design

    I like the look of it, I think its proportioned about right, although feel an extra foot or so would improve the looks a little. But being the size it is I think is just about perfect. Easy to park and about the same in length as my previous car, a Golf Mk5. It is high, and even though I am 6ft + I had to buy a small plastic step ladder from ebay so I could wash it properly. I like the jacked up look and the wheels look great. I got the 17 inch as standard but had reservations about this, mainly due to the price of the tyres compared to 16 inch ones, and ride quality. The flat back makes it easy to park, so much so the need for parking sensors could be argued to be redundant. The looks grow on you I think, I always liked the look of the car, hence buying one, but over time I think its looks better every day. Negatives, not that many but must say have had a few chuckles from family and friends in regards to its looks, but having owned two Skoda's in the past I am used to it! They call it the “monstrosity”. The name has stuck, never named previous cars, but even I call it the monstrosity, with affection must add.

    On the road

    The ride is probably mentioned many times in the forums. And it is fair to say its is firm. I am not sure if the Yeti's with 16 inch wheels ride better but have no way of finding out at the moment. The quality of the road helps of course, a smooth road and it just glides, and bad road and it does patter along a bit, but overall I am happy with it. The plus side for me is that show it some bends and it goes around them with verve and little body lean. I would make a bet that in a spirited drive with its competitors, the Yeti would show them a clean pair of heels. I got the 2WD 110 diesel and compared to the 1.9Tdi in my previous Golf and Octavia, the refinement is in a different class.

    Performance wise I cant say yet as I am still running in but it does seem more sprightly than my previous cars (at slower speeds), but a word of warning – this version of the Yeti is highly geared. So higher up the speed limit it is definitely more sluggish. Even at 30 mph in 4th it feels a tad sluggish and you need to be 40+ for 5th gear. Of course the pay off is better mpg. It is OK for me, and something that with any new car you get used to its personality, as it were. As for gear change, brakes and steering, all first class. Of note is the steering, great around town, light but responsive, at speed firms up nicely.

    Living with it

    This is where the car exceeds for me. I got the Elegance as I had always promised myself “all the toys” and wow this car has it all. The leather seats are great quality and very comfy. I have no problems with mirror position or seeing the instruments as some others sadly do. Its about spot on I would say. Can't wait for winter to try the heated seats, it should make my trip to work on a freezing cold morning a joy. The stereo is brilliant. I have not bothered putting in a CD yet as popping in an SD card is so easy. Sound quality is great, and would love to hear my standard set up next to an upgraded Yeti. The integration with the phone again is amazing, so easy to use and not sure how I managed without it before. Always had standard air-con before as thought climate control is a con, just as easy to set the dial, but I am coming around. Just set the temp and away you go and being dual zone, no more arguments with my passenger. Must say something about the steering wheel. Its just the best I ever had. My dad has some very expensive cars and drove them all, and this steering wheel is comparable to a £50k Mercedes in my book. The xenon lights are something else. First time I noticed how good they were was in a pub car park with friends. We went in daylight but left in the dark, that is until the lights went on, we all said “wow” about the same time. Actually we didn't say wow, but I cant repeat what we said here! I am sure these lights are going to be something that I will order with every new car from now on, just pleased they are standard on the elegance.

    No complaints in the back or with the boot. The sliding removable seats are great but heavy. No concerns about that although some car magazines have. Much prefer heavy to light and flimsy. I have used the movable seats more than once turning it into a 3 seater etc., and its a great idea to mix and match the seats with your needs. With them all out it is effectively a van in the best sense of the word. Boot space is great, about right for me. I ordered mine without the spare wheel and did see some in showroom with them and the boot space was reduced substantially. I am still worried I have no spare, had one on every car before. I may change my mind at a later date and order up a space-saver for long trips etc. Nice touches are the way the stereo quietens when in reverse, auto wipers and lights work well and the auto dimming rear view mirror again is something that I cannot live without again, as it the cruise.

    Verdict and negatives

    Nothing really very negative for me, the car gets dirty very easily, happily I like to wash my car, but must say, its attracts dirt like no other of my previous cars. I would like the centre armrest a little longer and higher and the door armrests are not quite right for me to rest my arm on. On a positive that makes you grab the previously mentioned steering wheel correctly! MPG average is 48 mpg so far in mostly urban driving. The gobi leather gets a little dirty but a pack of baby wipes in the door cubby sorts that out. The handbrake not quite positioned to the centre, so for the first 500 miles was grabbing for empty space – again something that you get used to. The left footrest is great, wish there was one for the right foot when in cruise mode. That's about it for negatives. As for my verdict, I would buy another immediately. When sitting up slightly higher and driving along, the car feels just right, in a way I cant put into words. I got lucky, no rattles or niggles so far (touch wood) and just hoping it stays that way. In the fullness of time hoping it residual values are good.

    Anyway, there you go, hope you liked my review and interested to hear what you think.

    Great review :):):)

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