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Hey folks, I know it's been asked before, having searched the forums, but didn't find any specific checks or things to look out for so thought I'd ask here.. Have been toying with looking at this car: http://www.skoda.net.r66.co.uk/carview.aspx?id=604824750 But am not sure if I should be worried about the towbar or the high mileage given that it's only 2yrs old. Apparently used to tow a classic Mini, although this is only from the dealer and so unconfirmed. I understand the DSG gearboxes make good towing cars, although seen some threads about not towing on a diesel DSG. Can anyone advise what to look out for or what I could test/check if I went to view it? Thanks

This is an interesting question that I suppose you can only answer by looking at the specific car itself. Did you go for this one in the end? I may be looking at a 2yr old vrs with 46k on and have had similar concerns to yours, but if properly serviced, I suspect it's only been motorway miles so probably less wear than town driving. Can never be sure tho.

So many things on google, all sounding very complicated and no definitive answers. Full RR graph attached to this post, you can clearly see the spike between 2-2.5krpm. During DPF Active regen performance is quite poor as well. Perhaps a fuel sensor/pressure issue? Don't want to guess though. Still no errors on VAG-COM, DPF seems to regen around every 250 miles which is apparently normal behaviour. DPF ash level etc all ok, 30ml and the car has 33k on the clock so this is about right. (Again based on research online) Car is booked in next week, so fingers crossed something can be found! If anyone has any pointers or good tips then feel free to post them up

Car is going to have to get booked in I think - no real progress here :( Hope it doesn't work out too difficult or expensive to fix.

So trying to list the symptoms thus far: Power delivery similar to turbo-lag. From any speed/rpm foot to the floor, a good 2-4 seconds before any real power is delivered. When active DPF regen in progress (high idle rpm sat in traffic etc) notice a severe power problem, no pull in 2nd gear and high gears acceleration is sometimes met with a judder and no power whatsoever. Power curve shown above - huge spike between 2300/2500rpm rather than the smooth curve as expected. DPF regens seem to be occurring every 250-300 miles. (Logged over a few months) current ash content 30ml/g (can't remember units) Car still delivers max power/torque as expected, but it's how it gets there that bothers me. No errors on VCDS. Voltages on turbo actuator are reporting ok. Manual test of egr via vac line appears to open/close egr ok (can hear it moving) Skoda CS are useless. Didn't want to help or know at all. Test drove for 0.4 miles before giving up with no fault found. Skoda HO ignored my issue, then refused to help as the warranty was running out and I didn't purchase the car from brand new. Refused to offer extended warranty too, which was interesting!! Really gutted as I thought Skoda were good - but my experiences have shown that of VW and SEAT to far outshine Skoda. Looks like I am on my own on this one with my trusty Indy garage, but expect it to cost me £££ to figure out and resolve. :(

Hopefully this upload works... This is between 2k and 2.5k rpm

This was logged during the power runs, and we could see it was requesting the boost but not actually achieving it in the lower revs. Will upload the power run graph or at least the section showing the issue.

So, turns out I am right, and there is an issue. Had it on a rollers yesterday, and can clearly see the weird power delivery - it's almost like something switches on/closes at about 2300rpm and the power comes on thick and fast. Will try and upload the graph later. It still makes 174bhp standard so it's giving what it should - but it's how it gets there that's odd. Egr doesn't seem to be stuck and the actuator voltages seem about right.. This is all well beyond my understanding, but a few areas have been suggested: Remove and inspect EGR Check cam timing This is really annoying as no fault codes are thrown. If a DPF regen is in progress and I stick it in a high gear low revs it doesn't want to pull at all, sometimes judders as it tries to accelerate. Really not sure what to think or where to go next.. If you have seen this before or have any ideas they'd be much appreciated!

My mk2 cr tdi might be lucky enough to get a revo srage 1 map in the near future... Maybe...

That's what I thought, thanks. Problem I'm worried about is the performance impact - I drove for circa 10 miles knowing that the idling rpm was higher (and assumed it was doing a regen) and every time I pulled away from a junction and got to 2nd gear there was little to no power/acceleration. In other gears it appeared to accelerate better, but sometimes it was very lumpy/juddery...? Skoda couldn't find the fault - mind you they only did a .4 mile test drive!!! I'm half tempted to just turn up whilst it's occurring and see if a mechanic is available to jump in the car and experience it but I guarantee I won't be anywhere near my Skoda garage when it happens :( I wonder if I could ask them to force a regen and take it for a drive - and see if it occurs then as well? I know one thing - starting to regret getting a diesel and certainly gutted that the MOT law now states that it must remain installed....

Here are some vcds stats from today: Stats from 10/11/2014 (32564miles) - 52400KM Oil Ash Volume 30ml Particle Filter Carbon Mass (spec) 6.6 Particle Filter Carbon Mass (act) 0.0 Time elapsed since Regeneration 0.0 Driven Distance since Regeneration 0.0 Fule consumption since Regeneration 0.0L Requested Regens 1.0 Successful Regens 0.0 Group 105 Bin Bits 00000000 Group 070.1 Bin Bits 101111111 Group 070.2 Bin Bits 00000001 And from 1st October 2014 (although not as complete as above) Stats from 1/10/2014 Oil Ash Volume 30ml Particle Filter Carbon Mass (spec) 5.4 Particle Filter Carbon Mass (act) 0.0 Group 105 Bin Bits 00000000 Requested Regens 1.0 So definitely looks like it was a regen tonight. Whether or not it completed I don't know? (Fans etc running when I parked up, for probably 3-5mins or so?) When a DPF is performing regen, and when doing town driving, is the power loss/hesitation/acceleration issue really that noticeable? Thanks folks

No - no errors on dash at all. Just ridiculously crap power delivery. As above, my journeys are 30 miles each mostly A roads around 50-60mph. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Block 108: 30ml oil ash volume, 6.6 particle filter (spec) 0.0 particle filter (actual) Successful regens: 0 Requested regens: 1 Distance/fuel/time since last regen: all 0 I'm unsure why successful regens = 0? Car has almost 32.5k on the clock. Thanks!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Folks, am I right in reading that a dpf regen could occur ever 3-400 miles? Today I got home and engine fans running after switch off and the nasty hot smell that indicates a regen, and the drive home was really naff - at least 10 miles of poor power delivery, lumpy acceleration and in 2nd gear almost no power to pull away from a junction safely. I'm trying to determine what performance impact the dpf regen would normally have - idling at 1000rpm all seems indicative of a regen but I am not enjoying the performance issues, especially as it occurred whilst I was in stop/start traffic and junctions around town... Thx Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Today car is driving normally again - well at least I didn't have any loss of power. Still get a big kick at around 2200rpm-2500rpm, I'm told this should be a bit lower at ~ 1900rpm. Is that correct? Can the turbo actuator be adjusted? I seem to recall this was possible on an older car I had - perhaps it's sticking and not set correctly? Or I could just be guessing and making incorrect statements... too early in the morning to think straight haha!

Good idea, if they have one in ( don't seem to hang around long)

Thanks for the informative reply When I say most of the power is at just under 2500rpm, that's when I feel the big boost hit - the bit that pushes me back in the chair, so to speak. If that's not normal then I definately need to get the car looked at asap :(

Also, the car power never seems to hit until just under 2500rpm. I understand this is pretty normal for a diesel, but thought I'd mention it in case you didn't agree.

Hey folks, I have a problem with my 2011 Octavia vrs CR/tdi that has occurred a couple of times now and I've just contacted Skoda to get it booked in asap. Symptoms: When accelerating, serious lack of power and very slow acceleration, noticed at various speeds. (e.g. 2nd gear, 20-40mph, 4th gear 50-70mph) Taking foot off accelerator and re-applying power seems to resolve the problem (at least it has on the last 2 occurrances) Car was idling at just over 1000rpm, normally idles at 750rpm. (I know this could be a DPF regen, but this high idle lasted a good 15 miles on my journey to work. I did not notice the fans running) No error lights on dash or diagnostics tool. My commutes are 30 mile A-road/dual carriageways. Car has 30k on the clock, and is still within warranty. (1 month left) The previous owner of the car reported this problem when it was only 6months old. Skoda took ages to resolve the issue, but apparently it was turbo actuator sticking or something? Do Diesels have throttle-bodies, and if so could this be sticking? If you can shed any light it would be great! Thanks

So far so good mate longer warranty and works well with my autobrite snow foam lance Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I've used the Comma air con cleaner spray twice in previous cars and it has worked very well - smell completely removed afterwards

It's one of the more interesting program's on tv at the moment. No TG to watch so this, and classic car rescue, keep me sane

Cheers! Anyone got any more local recommendations? Monsterwraps finally replied and their quote is 3 times the price of the local fitter, and it's well out of my budget. :(

I'm a Plato fan too, and was at Thruxton last Sun. Was gutted to see his DNF in the last race but suppose something was gonna happen to him eventually - he's finished all other races so far which is unusual this early on into the season :p

Figured it out now seems that I was missing 2 clips, which I've now found and managed to get them in fine look good too!