Seat Problems

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The Latest Seat Problems
Intermittent glow plug flashing OBD2 shows p2563

Recent replacement of turbo solenoid by local garage ,did they fit a duff one?

2013 Seat Altea 1.6tdi ecomotive
Posted: Dec 19, 2022
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Lost R 1st and 2nd gears

i have completely lost R, 1st and 2nd gear - 3rd is available by moving into reverse position, by pushing down across and up. 4th is available with a bit of effort, but appears like 2nd gear and 5th and 6th are easy to get to, but in the po...

2018 Seat Leon FR Tourer
Posted: Dec 12, 2022
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Seat Arona SE

When I put the car in Park & turn off the engine, I cannot extract the key. However, if i move the gearshift from P to N & back again a few times, i can extract the key. Is this a sensor not working?

2019 Seat Arona 1.0 TSI
Posted: Nov 22, 2022
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Won't change gear properly and revs up unless I use the paddle changer

Revs up when in auto changes on the first gear but then I have to use the side paddles to manually change the gears

2007 Seat Leon 2.0 tfsi auto
Posted: Nov 17, 2022
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Heating only one side of the car

only demists and heats passenger side of car

2017 Seat Ateca excellence, all drive 2.0 diesel
Posted: Nov 8, 2022
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Wind noise

Anybody experiencing wind noise at motorway speeds ? Both driver and front passenger are aware of it . l can't tell for sure whether it is coming from front doors or windows or the rear sliding doors but it is definately getting more intr...

2017 Seat Alhambra 2.0 tdi
Posted: Oct 19, 2022
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Driver mode ineffectual

no change in any of the modes also high revs idling

2020 Seat Leon fr tsi evo
Posted: Oct 19, 2022
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Headlights blinding oncoming drivers

When starting the car at night you notice this happening, with lightswitch kept on auto when starting you see lights lower themselves to what seems a sensible level, within seconds they lift up to what seems a level that is too high, many ...

2019 Seat Arona FR TSI, XDKRF
Posted: Oct 18, 2022
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Humming noise at 60-62 mph only…had all tires and bearings checked ?‍♂️

Noise only there between 60-62 mph …had tires and wheel bearings checked…could it be gearbox?

2018 Seat Leon Fr
Posted: Sep 23, 2022
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'Mix' option not working properly when playing from USB stick

Playing MP3 files from a USB stick. When I select the 'Mix' option so that it plays the tracks in a random order all that happens is it just repeats the same track over and over. If I deselect the 'Mix' option it plays the tracks in alphabe...

2021 Seat Arona 1.0 FR
Posted: Sep 20, 2022
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Back light bulb not broken but not working

One of the back lights has stopped working but the bulb is fine. I swapped bulb holders left to right but the problem stayed with the right. The warning light initially led me to the rear bulb but has since ceased to go on even though the p...

2010 Seat Leon 2.0 tdi
Posted: Sep 17, 2022
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Whining noise when acceleration

When i drive and gentley acceleration is over 25 30 mph i hear a humming/ whining noise, but when the car is rolling i put it in nutrual noise stops I did accidentally put £3 disel in then immediately filled it with petrol and after 2 mon...

2009 Seat Leon 1.4 tfsi
Posted: Aug 12, 2022
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Hi I have a 2014 seat leon 1.4 tsi (150bhp) when driving on the motorway in either 5th or 6th gear the engine will loose power for a few seconds but will then cut back in and acerlerate fine ,I have no fault codes come up either? Please help

I have exactly the same problem as below although only in the wet and wonder if any has come across this / managed to diagnose please?

2014 Seat Leon 1.4 tsi fr 150bhp
Posted: Jul 28, 2022
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Intermitant power steering

Intermitant power steering some days its fine others the power steering does not work as I slow down. dashboard yellow warning light comes on. i have to turn engine on and off and it releases. can do it 5 times in short journey. garage had ...

2013 Seat Ibiza 1.4 toca
Posted: Jul 23, 2022
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Clutch has dropped

Clutch is on the floor and will not bounce back

2012 Seat Leon 1.6
Posted: Jul 9, 2022
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Bonnet release

Inside release working but bonnet pull not

2005 Seat Leon 1.6 sx
Posted: Jun 14, 2022
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Intermittent wiper will not turn off

The intermittent wiper , will not stop

2015 Seat Mii 1lt
Posted: May 26, 2022
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No gears

First no reverse then on driving to garage no gear at all, Is this a new gear box call out?????

2013 Seat Ibiza iBIZA
Posted: Apr 25, 2022
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Exhaust sensor fault

engine management light came on, how serious is it

2015 Seat Ibiza 1.2 petrol
Posted: Apr 21, 2022
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Cannot open the boot. It appears to unlock, but still will not open

If it is the rubber, can I use wd40 round it? I have considered oil or washing up liquid too but don't want to degrade the rubber.

2007 Seat Ibiza Formula Sport
Posted: Apr 8, 2022
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