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Accepted Codes checked and reset professionally on almost brand new Snap-On scanner. Error came back the next time I started the engine. 25 years in Engineering/Motor Trade here, not some modern day dumb f**k "fit a new one!" technician! Genuinely seeking help not a slap on the wrist!

Codes checked and reset professionally on almost brand new Snap-On scanner. Error came back the next time I started the engine. 25 years in Engineering/Motor Trade here, not some modern day dumb f**k "fit a new one!" technician! Genuinely seeking help not a slap on the wrist!

Other than what I have already tried would you suggest I do? The point of my question was how do I find out why the light is on? I am stuck as to what to try next?

My engine light came on the other day. Car is 2020 Kodiaq L&K 2.0 tdi. All codes and fuses checked. Clean fuel. No water contamination that I know of. Fully serviced. Been told it could be the signal wire from AdBlu pump??? AdBlu topped up a few days before with 'old' fluid. I bought 25l and decanted it into 5 x 5 spotlessly clean containers. Does it degrade with age? If so, can I drain it out?

Have the centre bearing on the propshaft checked. I had an 'Edition' of similar vintage and that would start vibrating at just under 70mph and stop at about 78mph. Made it very difficult to get anywhere quickly but comply with the law. Ended up just sitting at about 66mph and all was fine. Had the car on a ramp and there was definite 'play' in the bearing! Subsequently changed the car so perhaps you've got it now (lol)! Mike

Seller mytyres WINTER TYRE Tristar Snowpower 2 235/55 R19 105V XL M+S New QuantityQty12345678910+ £240.80 Other 48h courier 4-5 days Free postage Does anyone have any info or experience of using 17" instead of 19"? Does anyone know if 19" steel wheels are available second hand? Kind regards, Mike

Didn't say you had to take the wheels off!! Just implied that it was easier if you did! Why are people so hasty to criticise? Don't often visit the site and remember why now.

Fitted my Genuine Skoda Mudflaps to my Kodiaq today and was genuinely disappointed by the complexity of fitment for the front pair. The Rear were a doddle as has been previously stated but there was the "Simply Clever" element missing from the fitment design for the fronts. My wife was appalled when she saw what I was doing and didn't believe that I was following the manufacturer's instructions and read them for herself. She just couldn't believe that one had to cut a bit off an almost brand new motor car to fit one of it's accessories. That said, this doesn't mean that it is a dealer job. Anyone can do it and if you're prepared to take the wheels off then it truly is a job anyone could tackle.

I too have been considering going down the 16" route. I bought my Superb partly because of the positive comments from fellow sufferers with spinal problems and good as the car is, the ride for me is let down by the 18" Thermisto wheels and 'rubber band' tyres. I am seriously considering selling the Thermisto's/tyres and buying a set of 16" Cades Eros alloys which seem to have been fitted to the Audi TT at some point. I have checked with my insurer and all they are worried about is the cost of replacement so seem OK on that score. Does anyone have any experience with these Cades alloys or able to make any other recommendations? I would have liked a 16" version of the Thermisto's but they don't exist. I am also considering putting all weather tyres on them. Again any tips or experiences would be welcomed. Thanks in anticipation, Mike

I have an Elegance fitted with 18" Luxon (I think) Alloys as standard and the original tyres are coming to the end of their life. I would like to change to 16" (awaiting insurer approval) for the comfort aspect and wondered if anyone knows of a similar looking wheel in the smaller diameter. I don't fancy the look of the Spectrum alloys and am not sure if the insurer will insist on a genuine Skoda wheel. Thoughts/ideas/suggestions anyone? Kind Regards, Mike

I too have the V7 DVD but unopened, in genuine sealed Skoda packaging. Same price would be acceptable but UK mainland postage only. Thanks, Mike

I've had 'chips' on 3 Passat's and have found them excellent. My son chipped an Ibiza and a Passat, again excellent results. All diesels. My son has since had a remap on a T5 transporter. Good but not as impressive and without the fuel economy improvement seen on all the others so lots of practical experience to support tuning chips. I acknowledge that there are good and bad 'chips' but from what I read here there are good and bad remaps so don't write chips off unless you have some overwhelming evidence to back it up. Incidentally, I'm currently looking for a chip for my Superb 2 140 as it's a bit short on torque and the consumption is poor compared to my previous 'chipped' 130 Passat. Any recommendations? I note some chip suppliers offer a refund if you're not happy. Do the re-mappers do this? Festive greetings to all, Mike

One of the reasons I bought my Superb Elegance twin-door was the comfort. I have quite serious back problems and lots of research pointed to the Skoda Superb as being the car to have. However, it sits on low profile 18" rims which transmit every dimple/rut/cats eye through the suspension to my back (yes it really is that sensitive). The front tyres are looking shot at almost 11000 miles so I am going to have to change them. Does anyone know if I can go for a higher (or is it lower?) aspect ratio tyre on the same rims to give me a taller side wall and hence a softer ride or will I have to go down to 17" rims? It looks a bit tight under those wheel arches! Thanks in anticipation, Mike

To add to my previous comments and Ashmonuts comments on 'Brand Snobbery' I can honestly say that in 45+ years of motoring, nobody has ever come up to me in the street and asked my what my car was, until I got my Superb. "BMW? AUDI?? No - it's a Skoda" "Oh - nice car!" And it is. Mike

Brookwood, I had the benefit of a 4 day trial of the estate and took the good lady, my daughter, grandaughter and associated pushchair (and all the other paraphernalia associated with a baby) on a 500 mile round trip to South Wales and to be honest I felt there was more room in my Passat Saloon. I thus tried the Superb Twin Door and it's cavernous by comparison. I've found that the rear seat squab will unclip and stand upright like the estate so the rear seats go perfectly flat and the business of a rear windscreen wiper is a joke. I've had Passat's since 1996 and never a rear wiper. The rear screen heater/demister keeps the screen clear in the rain. The twin door keeps you dry when loading but you can open the smaller boot lid when you need it. Truly a 'Superb' car. Get the twin door - Rosso Brunell - Superb Colour! Mine is a 140 and after a disappointing start is now starting to return over 50mpg which I always got with my Passats. Looking for a good tuning "chip" now to improve the mpg/torque before hitching up the caravan in September. Any suggestions anyone? Mike

I too was disappointed in the cooling effect of my 4 month old Superb Elegance Hatch yesterday in the hot weather. My Passat's would cause brass monkeys severe discomfort in the past, one even emitting spooky cold mist from the vents, but the Superb was, as above, cooler with the windows open.

Hi, Is there a code or something in the documentation/VIN/Chassis No: that tells you when your car was built? I ordered mine in December and according to the stealer it was waiting for me on the dockside! It arrived early January but looking at the links there are 2 sets of manuals that could be representative. Thanks in advance, Mike

Thanks for the replies. smf1007 - I will await with interest your experiences at Derby. They are not too far for me. Is it a take it and leave it all day job or call back after two or three hours of letting the good lady loose with the credit card? Mike

Fellow Superb 2 owners, I have a 2012 140 Hatch which was off-the-shelf so to speak so I wasn't offered any options. I too am expecting to tow my caravan with the car but wondered what to expect as "standard" by way of tow bar electrics in the main loom? I have asked my dealer but they ignored the question but offered to fit me a tow bar for £724.80! I would be grateful for any information and/or recommendations for suppliers/fitters. I am in the Peak District and have always fitted my own in the past, but there again I have never had a car with rear parking sensors before so want to be a bit careful. Thanks in anticipation. Mike

I too am disappointed in my CR140's Fuel Consumption. It has only done just over 2000 miles and I too am getting in the low 40's mpg. Does anyone have experience that it improves when it 'loosens up'? I came to the Superb from a Passat SE TDi 130PD which was chipped. I never saw less than 50mpg and I always deducted 10% to allow for 'inaccuracies'. I understand that chipping a CR diesel is not as easy as the PD due to the DPF. Ha sanyone any experience of Chipping and/or Remap with some ideas of cost and any mpg improvement? Would forumites recommend I wait a bit before I do this? Thanks in advance.

Hi Guys, I took delivery of my Superb Hatch about 1 month ago and it didn't come with a DVD so I contacted the dealer. According to them the DVD has to be ordered so they duly ordered one for me and it came at the beginning of this week. It is Version 7 - Europe West - A2C53430633. The label on the package says Receipt Date 01/FEB/2012. I haven't had time to try it in the car yet but have I not been sent the latest version? I too want to add POI's and Speed Cameras from my TomTom subscription. Kind Regards, Mike

Hi, My 140 Hatch, new last week, doesn't seem to have HHC fitted. Anyone know the code? Is it the same code for all cars? There seems to be so much missing from my car that is in the Owners Manual that it's a bit useless. Kind Regards, Emberto

Superb Elegance 140 Hatchback - 2012 Due to buying a "stock" car I couldn't get Front Parking Sensors or Park Assist added to my spec. Drilling for the sensors doesn't worry me (as an engineer) but wonder about the wiring/control boxes needed. Would also like to have a crack at Park Assist. Has anyone done either of these and can offer some tips, info on where I can get the bits, wiring diagrams or anything useful. Thanks in anticipation. Emberto

I have a new Superb Elegance CR140DPF and am missing the power from my old chipped Passat 130PD which supposedly gave about 170bhp with chip fitted, bags of extra torque for towing and excellent mpg (never below 50mpg). I couldn't get a 170 Elegance without a long wait so I thought I could chip up the 140 but hadn't reckoned with the DPF. Has anyone any experience in removing the DPF, or at least the guts out of it and then chipping for more bhp and torque? Energy Tuning Ltd offer "dpf removal and ecu mods from £299. Optional performance ecu upgrade from £99 extra" Anyone had experience of these people? I have access to a ramp and welding gear so could possible do the DPF removal/degutting myself but would like some guidance on where to start. Thanks in anticipation. emberto

Chris, Ordered 20th December - ready for collection today! Was a "stock" car standing at some port or other but pretty quick just the same. Luckily it was just the spec I wanted so not really a record breaker, but pretty quick non-the-less. Collecting tomorrow so hope it's as good as it looks. Kind Regards, emberto