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I think by fitting different springs (to what was there) I've upset things. Just not sure why it's only (most noticeable) when on left hand bends! Thanks!

Not sure if this is linked to me fitting new shocks (see https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/489523-octavia-scout-mk3-rear-suspension/ for details – did go stiffer for towing) or wheel alignment or something weird going on with the Haldex but my Scout has a mildly disconcerting bounce/lurch at times. Particularly when on left hand curves. Does anyone know what I should be checking? The garage have checked and told me everything is where it should be and all bolts etc torque'd. Have I just upset the handling? But if so, why especially when steering left? Andy advice/suggestions welcome. Thanks, Jonathan [2015 Scout]

Carslton, Karhunik – many thanks. So very helpful. Order placed.

So, best springs to fit to the rear to match Eibach R15459 springs, ride height and general driving but as stiff as is reasonable to assist towing/loaded driving please? SACHS 992 103? Or the EIbach or Bilstein? Thanks.

Carlston, can I join the ranks of people thanking you for your knowledge (and patience!) and, I hope, have you help me please? 2015 Scout – just had the front shocks/springs replaced but garage (do love ’em, genuinely) suggesting the rear shocks could do with replacing too (car is at 140,000 miles) . Front shocks (just) fitted are BILSTEIN B4 OE with Eibach R15459 springs. I'd like level ride height but I do tow my Panda about (and load the car for road-trips) so a stiffer rear spring would likely make sense. Rear shocks, https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/7503724 with a Eibach R10494 spring a good pairing with the front set-up I now have? Many thanks, Jonathan VIN is TMBMJ7NE9F0112414 Actually would this spring be as good/stiff as the Eibach? https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/633021 You did say a MK II spring will fit a MK III (even if Autodoc doesn't think so!) :O)

That sounds much worse than mine was (is, I think it's mildly returned but it doesn't affect drive-ability and I might be imagining) – it was a lull, dip, hesitation more than a significant loss of power. Definitely cured by the (software?) upgrade from the dealer but I can imagine it's 'reprogrammed' itself since. Yes, ignorant driver view, no idea of the tech. :O)

Didn't know that. Useful. Thanks… I’m at 70% (and so’s my battery :O)

Oddly the car is sometimes hesitating on starting, just a few seconds, first time from cold. Not checked the battery condition (but I'll ask next time it's at Bourne Motors – Bob and Andrew and Steve love my visits!). Never had it as bad as your “Normally it would do the sudden loss of power (as if someone is pressing the brake pedal hard) 3 times in a row. Kind of jolting the car forward.” …that sounds unsettling. If I was worried the car was going to let me down and endanger lives I'd certainly want it sorted. Hope you resolve it. My situation is just (currently) annoying.

To be honest it had sorted it but I’ve a feeling it's back. But it’s not a 'big thing' – a slight change in engine engagement (that doesn't describe it very well) and it doesn't affect my driving. If I'm 'pressing on' it's not an issue. Just an oddness around town when about 1500 revs. Wondering if it has reappeared as I had the 'injection rail' worked on (there are two things? one each end? had them replaced – I think) and upset all the sensors and computer bits?! It certainly was fixed by the updates but having reappeared I'm not going to chase a solution as just glad the car is delivering (and there's a stone chip in the windscreen to watch and save for – new screen £285 plus vat!). I got 38mpg towing my track Panda 100HP on a trailer from Eastbourne to Bedford and Cadwell and back it was great so I'm loving it.

Power map and DPF/EGR delete – well beyond my car knowledge, and the "start/stop" button come to that. Wish you all the best – hope you get it sorted.

I do believe the software update (or whatever Skoda dealer calls it) has sorted it. Driven 2000 miles since (and some very enjoyable driving in the west of Scotland) and not had 'it' happen once. It's going well. Didn't miss a beat. So, I'd suggest you book it in for £99 diagnostics at your Skoda dealer and have them report back. As well as the update I got the enitre car checked over, video underside etc, treatment. Money well spent.

@GrahamSkinner Update for anyone who's interested. Might (!) have got somewhere. Yesterday was Skoda dealer diagnostics. Birchwood in Eastbourne. Impressed with the service I got (particularly Harrison in the service dept. and Chris and Michael who carried out the work). They checked the whole car over (I got a funky video with tyre, pads, etc etc checks) but crucially connected it to Skoda HQ mothership. They updated the engine management software (see attached, might be relevant) and so far (driving the car back from the garage and again this morning) I can't get it to misbehave. No oddness at 1700 revs in third. Smooth at urban cruising speeds. Feels good. Might well be fixed, £99 well spent :O) Any relapses and I'll report back.

I've had it souped up – proper Campbell! Yes, sorry, typo 1700 :Op

@GrahamSkinner Sorry it's been so long since I posted on this topic. I've had my rear diff fixed (and coupling replaced). Sorted that but still the surging/lurching at 17,000 revs in third (etc). Diplocks Injectors in Hailsham took it for a drive, he felt the car behaving oddly at numerous gear/rev combos. I'm now going to paraphrase his words to me (but he knows his stuff and any inaccuracies here are mine)… “Skoda… could be the injectors, could be the EGR valve (not calibrated correctly slightly too open too closed at various points), or something else really not possible to discover what’s going on with that car and it ain’t a problem so all okay to stick with it. You could map out the EGR (!) but ultimately it’s fine if it is not a problem. You could spend hours and hundreds of pounds looking for it but if you test the injectors out of the car you won't get the same situation, and EGR is a b*st*rd to get to to replace/test. There might have been a recall / software update but you'll only know that if you go to a Skoda dealer” I summarise. The man knows his stuff, was lovely to talk to and wouldn't take payment (but beer and biscuits will be delivered next week) …so, I've booked a £99 diagnostics with Skoda as last port of call before I just live with it (or get it mapped and see if that sorts it!). Skoda will connect to VAG Mothership (motherboard) and that will show if any tech. solution/recall/update.

Update from me. I paid Pilbeam (Hailsham, Sussex) about £1100 and they took out my rear diff. Car sat for two weeks or so at their yard whilst Bexhill Gearboxes serviced the diff (they fitted one new bearing I believe, and the £380 they charged was in the Pilbeam invoice). Pilbeam put it all back together again. Bill included fitting a new coupling (which I bought from Autodoc for £140 I think). Car is now quiet and going well (although I still have my issue, see another thread, with my lurching/eccentric sensation at ~1700rpm in third, ~1600 in fourth, and odd at other times – car booked in to Diplocks Injectors, Hailsham on 15th to check fuel delivery system). Diff fixed £1250 :O)