Seat Problems

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The Latest Seat Problems
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The English language box is ticked but still reads Czech?

Language is set to English and the box is ticked. English language shows when first switched on, but then changes to Czech?

2021 Seat Mii Mii
Posted: Nov 26, 2023
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Engine cutting out when decelerating

Recently acquired this vehicle, engine intermittently cuts out when decelerating, mostly when pulling up at roundabouts & junctions, usually restarts but not always, there has occasionally been a stro...

2014 Seat Ibiza 1.2
Posted: Nov 15, 2023
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MY SEAT ARONA AUTOMATIC GETS STUCK IN PARK ?

About once a week my car gets stuck in PARK with no ignition working, and a sign saying : '' Only leave vehicle in position P. Please visit workshop." After a minute or two it all works fine again! Th...

2018 Seat Arona SE Technology 1.0 TSI
Posted: Oct 31, 2023
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Power loss on uphill

I have a seat leon 1.4 16v 2009 it losses power on uphill and I have to go in 2nd or some time in first gear.i have changed the all the filters ,spark plug but it doesn't work and some time I hear a ...

2009 Seat Leon 1.4 petrol 16v
Posted: Sep 21, 2023
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Clock & Trip Mileage

My clock resets itself to 0.00 regularly and when it does this it also resets the trip mileage to zero

2019 Seat Tarraco Xcellence tdi dsg
Posted: Sep 15, 2023
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Ateca technology se 2022 ,will not show rev/speedo on dash.

both round dials will not show on dash board.

2022 Seat Ateca se technology dsg
Posted: Aug 16, 2023
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Front wipers stopped working on Seat Leon 2012 Tdi fr

New car Battery installed now front wipers won't operate.

2012 Seat Leon 2.0 tdi
Posted: Aug 8, 2023
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Sticking starter motor

Makes a grating noise on start up, then goes away

2014 Seat Ibiza 1.4
Posted: Jul 26, 2023
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The clutch pedal is not bouncing back

The clutch pedal is not bouncing back or not fully

2019 Seat Arona 1.6 TDI
Posted: Jun 19, 2023
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Dash indicates tyre monitor fault, then various warning lights come on.

Tyre pressure checked, all fine yet dash and monitor state a fault and will not reset. Then anti lock brakes light and EPC comes on. Car then judders and will not drive smoothly. Seems to lose power...

2064 Seat Ibiza Toca Sport
Posted: May 30, 2023
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Just changed rear brake pads, electronic brakes not working now

Needed to screw in one of the pistons as it had came out fully, now only one side rear not working when engaged

2017 Seat Leon FR Estate
Posted: May 14, 2023
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Gear box error

Below is a report from Seat Boongate and their estimated costs for repair for a car that isn't even 9 years old. A total con. "Car has loss of drive fault code stored P17BF00 carried out test plan a...

2014 Seat Leon 1.2 Petrol TSI Automatic
Posted: May 12, 2023
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Loud engine, squeal in idle, vibrating in pedals

I hit a small pothole and heard a clunk. Engine is very loud inside the car (not as loud outside). Can hear a high pitched squeal/ringing when stood near the bonnet. Aggressive vibrating can be fel...

2013 Seat Leon 2.0 TDI
Posted: May 3, 2023
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Burning smell/clunk from car

So I’ve started to notice a burning smell of rubber when I get out my car after driving. I’ve also noticed a slight clunk when pulling off in first and second and can sometimes find it difficult t...

2014 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Toca
Posted: Apr 27, 2023
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Rough idle since major service and cambelt change

Went in to Seat main dealer perfect and had a major service and cambelt change. Since then has the most horrendous rough juddering idle and seems very lack lustre. Took back to Seat and they cannot ...

2018 Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR
Posted: Apr 26, 2023
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Battery is always dying after only 1 week

Seat Ibiza 2009 1.4 SE keeps dying when left alone for around a week. Never used to happen but now a regular occurrence when I leave and come back for uni. The battery has been changed twice so hard t...

2009 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Hatchback
Posted: Apr 9, 2023
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Using excessive fuel

Toledo 16cc Drinking Fuel Just got A new Egr valve on the manifold and new Egr valve with cooler at the back off engine new timing belt water pump Oil leak fixed

2016 Seat Toledo 1.6 td se
Posted: Apr 8, 2023
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Hard start and limp mode at 3000 revs

Hard start and limp mode at 3000 but accelerates like a train in between ...when I bought it I was told it had it had a stage one remap

2006 Seat Leon 2TDI
Posted: Apr 5, 2023
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How do I check and test the light switch 2018 1.2 Leon mk3 5f

Side lights not working. bulbs and fuses ok

2018 Seat Leon MK3 1.2 5f
Posted: Mar 24, 2023
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MK3 2018.Side lights not working.Bulbs ok.No warning lights

Side lights not working.Bulbs ok. Rear lights on plus daylight running lights.

2018 Seat Leon 1.2 F Mk 3
Posted: Mar 24, 2023