The emission control system light stayed on this morning, after start-up.  Later in the day, Skoda Assist came to the house and diagnosed a glow-plug problem on cylinder 1.  They tried to clean it, but no luck. 

 

The dilemma is, I was planning to take the Yeti from home (NE England) to Orkney on Monday for a week's camping holiday.  I  phoned several local Skoda garages in the area today and they all apologised for not being able to tackle the problem (understandably) at such short notice tomorrow (Saturday). 

 

So the question is, should I chance driving the Yeti (16 reg 2.0 Euro 6 4x4) to Orkeny or take the Fabia instead? The Yeti seems to be running fine, and being the larger vehicle is much more convenient for hauling all of the camping gear.  I'm planning on arranging a garage appointment for asap when I return whatever.  The Yeti has an extend Skoda warranty, and reading the small print the glow-plugs seem to be covered - I think.  Chance it or not?  I know I'm lucky to have a ready, if somewhat smaller, alternative.

It'll be fine. Enjoy your holiday. 😁

I agree with Wino.  A failing glow plug will not cause any problems at this time of year.

That said, I'm surprised the AA didn't replace it instead of cleaning it.

1 hour ago, Robjon said:

I'm surprised the AA didn't replace it instead of cleaning it.

I'm more surprised that it brought up a fault, in the past they have always failed and logged codes in the background.

Go for it; this time of year the glow plugs might be active for about the first 10s after a cold start.

Premium fuel might help.

10 hours ago, Robjon said:

I agree with Wino.  A failing glow plug will not cause any problems at this time of year.

That said, I'm surprised the AA didn't replace it instead of cleaning it.

I'd presume a typo there and guess they tried "clearing" it (the fault code).

Good thinking ^

1 hour ago, gumdrop said:

Premium fuel might help.

 

 

Many thanks for all of the replies.  That's really helpful.  I knew I could reply on the Briskoda community. 

 

Re: premium fuel, I've been using Shell V-power diesel religiously, so the Yeti is truly pampered ( 😊 ) and I don't think fuel quality was an issue.

 

The emission system light is still lit and remains on when the engine is running, presumedly because the error is still there (i.e faulty glow plug).  The AA didn't replace it yesterday as they didn't have the part.  Indeed, two of the Skoda garages I rang to see if they could fix it today,  claimed not to have the part in either, even if they "did that kind of work [repair] on a Saturday". 

 

Anyway, the sun is shining (for now) and the Yeti is getting camping-ready....fingers crossed!

 

Thanks again.

 

 

Edited 17 August, 20196 yr by Ooopnorth

On 17/08/2019 at 09:10, Ooopnorth said:

"did that kind of work [15 minute repair] on a Saturday". 

 Edit underscored

10 hours ago, SuperbTWM said:

I'm more surprised that it brought up a fault, in the past they have always failed and logged codes in the background.

 

I had a glow plug fail earlier this year & brought the EML light on. AA reset it but it came back on. Ran fine until I got it replaced.

1 hour ago, KenONeill said:

 Edit underscored

 

15 minutes if your lucky, if your not certainly more. 

I was not suggesting premium fuel as a cure, just as an aid in case of difficult starting while on holiday.