I have a skoda superb 2016 2.0 140kw TDI DQ 4x4

I have everything ready to install but I'm worried that I can't do the coding

"For certain Skoda Superb models with the 2.0 140kW TDI DQ 4x4 engine, retrofitting a towbar is not possible, even if the car does not have existing towbar preparation, according to Škoda Auto. This restriction applies from the beginning of production for this specific engine/drivetrain combination, according to Škoda Auto. "

Any suggestions

Thanks

Hello, welcome to the forum.

Does your car have a towing weight marked on the vehicle loading plate?

This plate is normally located on the off-side B pillar.

I can install the tow bar

I'm worry about the coding as I tried to get a quote from skoda and they said is not compatible

It seems that you are being given incorrect advice. The VIN plate you have posted indicates that your vehicle is actually permitted to tow a braked trailer weighing up to 2,200kg, provided the rear axle weight of the towing vehicle does not exceed 1,140kg.

Edited 31 July, 202531 Jul by Warrior193
correction

16 hours ago, chemical888 said:

Ich habe einen Skoda Superb 2016 2.0 140kw TDI DQ 4x4

Ich habe alles zur Installation bereit, aber ich mache mir Sorgen, dass ich die Codierung nicht durchführen kann

„Bei bestimmten Skoda Superb-Modellen mit dem 2.0 140kW TDI DQ 4x4-Motor ist die Nachrüstung einer Anhängerkupplung nicht möglich, auch wenn das Fahrzeug nicht über eine vorhandene Anhängerkupplungsvorbereitung verfügt, so Škoda Auto. Diese Einschränkung gilt laut Škoda Auto ab Produktionsbeginn für diese spezifische Motor-/Antriebsstrangkombination.“

Irgendwelche Vorschläge

Danke

coding is the smallest problem

2 minutes ago, Cairus said:

coding is the smallest problem

So you think I should just install the tow bar

I can't guarantee anything, but it was never a problem with my activations

If the towbar is not coded correctly into the vehicles system, stability assistance, rear lighting and any rear assistance devices will be affected - if you have rear collision avoidance, the vehicle will probably not allow you to reverse with the trailer attached.

It is questionable whether the trailer load is entered in the COC documents

I believe the VIN plate is the final deciding factor for whether vehicle can tow or not. In this case it definitely can. As OP is in UK, I'd suggest contact with a Forum member with VCDS for assistance with coding.

For us, only what is written in the coc papers counts

OPs status gives Essex as location - so in UK.

It does appear that the VIN plate is on a LHD vehicle, and one post is actually in German but if OP is in UK, towbar is permissible.

On the vin plate is showing the gross towing weight

My concerns was that skoda will not install a tow bar on my car configuration 2.0 140kW TDI DQ 4x4 engine, retrofitting a towbar is not possible

They didn't give me any explanation why

I bought full towbar from another skoda Wiring is a bit difficult The book I have doesn't explain in details

I need to research more so I don't make any mistakes

OEM or after Sale Trailer Hitch?

26 minutes ago, Cairus said:

OEM or after Sale Trailer Hitch?

Oem