Skoda Problems

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The Latest Skoda Problems
Auto gearbox problem

Car is jumping she changing Gear

2009 Skoda Roomster 1600 auto
Posted: Sep 27, 2022
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Non start

Glow plug light flashing Cranking but non start Fault code P0610 control module options error

2010 Skoda Octavia Vrs cr170
Posted: Sep 23, 2022
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Jerky auto gearbox

The car jerks violently from 1st to 2nd and 3rd back to 2nd

2009 Skoda Fabia 1.6 petrol
Posted: Sep 11, 2022
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The engin is not starting

It was yesterday when the clutch kit was broke and i change it in the proper way to do it then the engine wouldn't start please anyone who knows anything reply

2014 Skoda Fabia 1.2
Posted: Sep 4, 2022
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Engine emissions light on.

The emissions light came on March 2022 the car went to the dealership for checks, they checked and found nothing. Said the dipstick wasn't in tight !? Car was fine. The emissions light has now been back on twice more. There are now 2 senso...

2017 Skoda Citigo SE L Green Tech
Posted: Aug 31, 2022
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Ignition

When ignition is switched on there is a '' dinging'' noise and all lights on the dash illuminate then go out. Engine starts ok.

2016 Skoda Citigo SE MPI 999cc
Posted: Aug 28, 2022
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Clutches in automatic gearbox are too hot

Warning light cam on. Unsure what to do

2014 Skoda Fabia Greenline 11
Posted: Aug 26, 2022
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EPC light with stop start error showing. Engine only runs on cylinder 1

I travelled 150 miles today no issues. Parked up, restarted 5 mins later EPC and engine warning light on and a message of stop start error. Recovery came out and checked the plugs, only running on cylinder number 1. Coming back with throttl...

2016 Skoda Fabia 1.0 tsi ss
Posted: Aug 24, 2022
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Impossible to select 1st gear

Hello. Last night I dropped from third to second gear in anticipation of a hill climb and heard a metallic "clang" from that moment on I had great difficulty selecting gears especially second and couldn't select first gear at all. Oh and wh...

2004 Skoda Octavia vRS Octavia Mk1 Hatchback
Posted: Aug 23, 2022
3
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Traction warning light .

Traction warning light comes on after driving 30 mins ish. Loses livliness in acceleration re start and light goes out for a while. Tends to be while waiting in traffic or slowing. After two re lights engine warning light comes on.

2010 Skoda Roomster Tsi d
Posted: Aug 21, 2022
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Paintwork attracting lots of scratches on my pearl black 2021 Skoda Scala SE L TSI . How do I resolve this issue?

I am finding that I am getting lots of tiny scratches on my pearl black paintwork. I have taken the car to my local SKODA showroom and they say it is down to tiny pieces of grit getting into the cleaning cloth when cleaning the car. I have ...

2021 Skoda Scala SE L TSI
Posted: Aug 18, 2022
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Engine management lights on

Engine management lights are ON, car will start but runs lumpy. Will not drive above approx. 10 miles per hour. A simple diagnostic device is pointing to the EGR Valve or possibly No1 Injector? Anyone come across this issue before Many Tha...

2011 Skoda Roomster 1.4 TDi
Posted: Aug 15, 2022
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Building revs instead of accelerating

When pressing the accelerator the car will build revs instead of accelerating until you let off a build speed very slowly

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.4
Posted: Aug 13, 2022
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Uneven tyre wear on rear.

Uneven wear across rear tyres. Going from 6mm on inner edge to 3 mm on outer on both rear tyres.

2020 Skoda Scala Se l
Posted: Aug 1, 2022
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Drivers window switch has power but windows don't open

Having problems with the drivers side window switch it will not open any of the windows the unit has power going to it but nothing happens .the windows apart from the drivers window all open individual

2013 Skoda Roomster 1.2 tsi
Posted: Jul 23, 2022
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Rear indicators not working but the front ones do

rear indicators not working but the front does therefore the flash rate with the dash repeater flashes as twice the speed

2016 Skoda Citigo 1.1 city
Posted: Jul 19, 2022
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Unable to put car into gear.

I can mount the car into reverse or first gear when starting the engine. After this I can sometimes change through up to 3rd or 4th gear. After that once car goes into neutral I am unable to put it into any gear. Problem sometimes improves ...

2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6tdi
Posted: Jul 8, 2022
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Fan keeps coming on when engine is switched off.

Comes on intermitingly and drains the battery

2018 Skoda Superb 2.0 Executive Saloon
Posted: Jun 28, 2022
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Head gasket replaced and now the car is using a lot of oil!

Head gasket replace by a garage and after only130miles I had to top the oil up. Thought it was only due to settling but after less than 300 miles I had to top it up again. The garage says there are no leaks and it must be using the oil in...

2017 Skoda Superb L&K
Posted: Jun 26, 2022
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I recently had my ar service including a new fuel filter and the fuel economy has dropped by 8-10mpg

After my car was service the fuel economy dropped by 8-1ompg

2017 Skoda Superb L&K
Posted: Jun 26, 2022
2
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