Hi All,

 

I've been stalking this site for a while but I now need to call on your expertise/experience as I'm drawing a blank and am close to breaking the internet with all the searches

 

About 6 weeks ago Injector #3 failed open which caused CEL and EPC shutdown with thick blue smoke out of the back. Since the injector replace I have experienced a "judder" when in idle and the odd occasion when the car struggles off the line or/and judders between 2000 & 3000 rpm when accelerating in high gear. Off the line its almost like there's a flatspot in the acceleration curve but finds itself again after about 0.5s.

 

Naturally I have returned it to Skoda (a few times now) who have checked coils, changed plugs, cleaned all injectors, swapped injectors 1&3, compression tested and updated the ECU to latest software but the issue is still there - if anything the hesitation and acceleration judder is worsening.

 

Since I have had it back there have been a couple of codes but none have returned since cleared

1. Lambda sensor low voltage (I think this was the one after the CAT)

2. P0303, appeared when accelerating 2000-3000rpm in 6th (50mph+) - Injectors have been cleaned and swapped since.

 

Your expert thoughts and suggestions are appreciated as I am at a loss

 

Thanks

Andy

 

61 plate, Sept 2011, DSG, 48K, FSSH

Edited 10 February, 201511 yr by andyduggs

After 12 weeks of hassle, internet research, independent dealers and "no fault found" from 2 Skoda dealers, at cost risk to myself I insisted dealer #2 removed the intake manifold and checked the seals were fitted correctly and even if the injector was the correct part number.

 

As it happens, dealer #1 fitted the wrong injector for my car - fitted the 1.8 part not the 2.0, that would explain the P0303 code.

 

Dealer #2 replaced with correct injector and have been driving it for 2 weeks with no issues at all

Brilliant news!

 

Any recompense from the original dealer? Sounds like you've been severely inconvenienced!

Has been a nightmare but I persevered.

Meeting with SM of garage on Saturday as have out of pocket expenses to get back.

Skoda HQ have given me a 12 month warranty as good will to protect their brand so there's peace of mind in case of any knock on effects

If you don't get anywhere ask for a written report from dealer #2 as to what they found / carried out to rectify the issue - you will then have the required evidence to start a small claims court case for your losses and reasonable inconvenience.

 

Hopefully it won't go that far - but I would suggest that they would capitulate.

 

Don't be greedy - but stand your ground for recompence and something for your inconvenience.

From the contact I've had so far I dont think it will come to that but have all the info I need.

Have a idea what would be acceptable so will see if they join the party