This morning the glow plug warning light started to flash, and went into limp mode - cruise control didn't work either.

 

VW specialist coming later this afternoon after a call to Skoda Assist - hopefully it's an easy fix. It sometimes clears and drives normally, then again it can start all over again.

Seems it's the turbo boost pressure sensor, not something normally carried on the van - so a dealer job!!

OOOOOOO, Hope you get it fixed.

 

Kitten and I have had Ivor for coming up to 4 years, and have had NO issues.

 

Another service in 3 weeks time, and then renewing the tax disc.  :(

 

Apart from new tyres he's been problem free.

If you want real reliability go for a Honda.  My last car, a 2005 Civic Type-S went for 8 years and 83K miles and the only work outside normal servicing was to replace the constant velocity joints and gaiters at around 65K miles at a total cost of less than £300.

 

My Octavia vRS has so far been fault free in14 months and 14K miles, so some way to go yet to equal the Honda.

If you want real reliability go for a Honda.  

 

Possibly. Which might be relevant if Honda made something comparable to a Yeti. The CRV is something of a bus in comparison.

Going into the dealer tomorrow for a replacement sensor under warranty, but I've noticed three rubs into what I would call the bottom coolant hose.

Two are caused by rubbing on the skid plate, and the third is a mystery. The hose is protected in various places by external wear bands, not always seemingly in the right place.

 

I've got the skid plate off at the moment for cleaning the front suspension, which is handy for the tech at the dealer, so I'll point this out if I'm allowed into their workshop.

If the hose is still intact, they won't replace it. So what happens down the line when it ruptures and the coolant loss is total. If I fit a replacement, will I void the warranty? If I don't and the engine is subsequently kaput - whose fault is it?

 

Hopefully I'll find out tomorrow.

 

Possibly. Which might be relevant if Honda made something comparable to a Yeti. The CRV is something of a bus in comparison.

I quite agree.  Also I won't replace my 2005 Civic with the latest model Civic.

If you want real reliability go for a Honda.  

I think this is specific to a particular model at a particular time. I used to have similar thoughts about Toyota but look at their recall statistics!

 

Fred

Sensor replaced, no problem, and all has gone back to normal.

 

I was allowed into the workshop with the car in the air and pointed out the coolant hose. They were amazed that a "customer" had actually removed the skid plate and noticed this - 'cos they hadn't!! ( So much for a "service")

 

As they didn't know what to do or say, I decided to split some old hose and wrap around the existing hose, fixed with cable ties, as added rub protection. If wear/rub marks subsequently appear, I'll talk to them again about replacement coolant hose replacement. 

 

They are now a bit wary about my coming through the door as they think I know a bit more than the average punter  (and possibly them)

Sensor replaced, no problem, and all has gone back to normal.

 

I was allowed into the workshop with the car in the air and pointed out the coolant hose. They were amazed that a "customer" had actually removed the skid plate and noticed this - 'cos they hadn't!! ( So much for a "service")

 

As they didn't know what to do or say, I decided to split some old hose and wrap around the existing hose, fixed with cable ties, as added rub protection. If wear/rub marks subsequently appear, I'll talk to them again about replacement coolant hose. 

 

They are now a bit wary about my coming through the door as they think I know a bit more than the average punter

Ooops!

I quite agree.  Also I won't replace my 2005 Civic with the latest model Civic.

The new (2012) Civic is a great car and I would have got one over my Yeti if Honda hadn't taken the ridiculous decision to place the fuel tank under the driver's seat thereby restricting the view for any driver over 5'9". When I sat in the car with the driver's seat at its lowest setting, my eye-line was level with the sun-visor in the "up" position! If you're 5'9" or shorter, then the Civic in 1.6 diesel guise is a great car. 0% interest, £500 deposit and 5 years servicing/breakdown/warranty for £555. That's 5 years complete peace of mind driving.

'Still loving my monster though, more fun than my Accord (or the last shape civic I had) ever was!

Edited 16 August, 201411 yr by fastestlouigie

I had a 2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDci 130 oil burner estate for 10 years, only warranty claim was when the CD player popped up an error code. Oh and I changed a cam shaft position sensor myself (10 minute job)  at about 9.5 years and 100K miles for the princely sum of £22. OK the old girl may have been a tad dull to look at and had arguable street cred but she drove really well and was a great car, no cam belt change or water pump change just in case  (it had a chain) and original clutch. It did eat through brake disks at a much greater rate than my Yeti though (Yeti serviced yesterday at 18.5K miles, 10% front and 5% rear wear although no idea of replacement costs) If my Yeti does that I would be very happy indeed...... Although after the dealer visit a MK III Octy L&K or VRS do seem just a tad interesting...... I'll awake from the dream soon as currently nothing will tempt me from my Yeti any time soon unless my circumstances change significantly.