PETER COSGROVE
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Motorcycling,fishing
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Location
Cornwall UK
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skoda citigo Greentech
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Year
2016
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2016 Skoda Citigo Front Subframe MOT failure
PETER COSGROVE replied to PETER COSGROVE's topic in Škoda Citigo
Thanks Pete, for your help -
2016 Skoda Citigo Front Subframe MOT failure
PETER COSGROVE replied to PETER COSGROVE's topic in Škoda Citigo
Thanks, as follows,TMBZZZ -
Well, my Citigo failed today on front subframe corrosion,left iit ithe with the garage to fix , they say they are ordering the part, approximately £400. I have searched online and can only find used ones,which they definitely wouldn’t entertain. Not really worried about the price, ,just don’t want to be stuck with car that can’t be fixed Anyone know if these are available? Thanks
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Just to say that I successfully replaced the battery obtained from eBay(£12), I was told by Garmin that owner battery replacement was not possible. It was surprisingly easy, 4 screws,unclip edges (start at top and sides)the bottom will have a ribbon cable that can stay attached(acting almost as a hinge). The microphone will dislodge but is easy to replace. No idea of battery longevity,but worth a try if you need to replace.
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Thanks Simon, received a battery yesterday and changed it using the very same guide. Appreciate your help
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PETER COSGROVE started following 2016 citigo front subframe and Citigo 2016 Sat Nav
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I have a Garmin 4NSF Sat Nav as supplied from new, has anyone changed the battery? I have put it on charge from a phone charger as the battery warning came up. Replacement batteries are advertised on eBay, but have no idea of if I can replace it myself. Any help much appreciated. Thanks
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Looks excellent AG, nowhere other than roadside to wok on mine, but definitely a very good job. Thanks Pete
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Not,much,just brushed some engine oil,on the seams,trying to save some money for next mot, unsure what would constitute significant corrosion mot failure. Thanks
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Not sure how to mark as solution, so just to say thanks to everyone who replied.
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Thanks Pete, the rust is on the seams, they are quite crusty and are separating, can't see how that would ever affect the strength unless they disappeared! In my day oil leaks from engines provided sufficient anti rust for such items. I brushed some engine oil on after a bit of wire brushing, I know it can't last, but it made me feel better!
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Think my local garage wouldn't fit a used one, so Skoda may well be what has to be, my garage said around £500 to supply and fit, if needed for next year's MOT. Thanks for replying
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Hello Just had mot , (corroded subframe not seriously weakened), anyone know how much to replace? Very disappointed , it is quite bad on the welded seams I do live in seaside environment and the car is kept on the road, but still think this is poor.
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2016 Citigo Green tech charging system
PETER COSGROVE replied to PETER COSGROVE's topic in Skoda Citigo Guides
Thanks Steve, in the end I got the battery replaced,so thanks to the previous advice AG Falco and me getting over reluctantly replacing a battery that in the old days would be perfectly serviceable, so now a lot poorer but the S/S works -
2016 Citigo Green tech charging system
PETER COSGROVE replied to PETER COSGROVE's topic in Skoda Citigo Guides
No,I think it needs a special charger,the car starts fine,the voltage at the battery when running shows 14.9 volts, when I had the stop start not work before, the advice given was initially what you have suggested. The car was just under 3 years old, they ended up changing the battery monitor on the negative terminal of the battery. I will get a VW specialist to check it over,which is a bit of a waste as I don't like the stop start. It shows no signs of either under or over charging, so I remain confused lol. -
2016 Citigo Green tech charging system
PETER COSGROVE replied to PETER COSGROVE's topic in Skoda Citigo Guides
One last thing, does the unit on the battery have an effect other than on the stop/start? Thanks