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by Kelly80
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Main Skoda Karoq chat
Topic: Plug in hybrid - worth it or not?
Replies: 1
Views: 561

Plug in hybrid - worth it or not?

Hi all, With the cost of petrol not set to drop I am really considering trading in my petrol Karoq for a plug in hybrid? (not ness a Karoq as I don't think these are available). I currently have a 1L Auto Karoq TSI and do about 4000 miles a year mainly short urban journeys less than 20mins (shopping...
by Kelly80
Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: EPC and exhaust control system lights
Replies: 2
Views: 16885

Re: EPC and exhaust control system lights

All the warning lights are lit when you turn the ignition on to show they're all working. I'd suspect that the EPC and Exhaust Control System lights turn off once the engine starts to check out their monitoring system. The manual for my car states: "After switching on the ignition, some indica...
by Kelly80
Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: EPC and exhaust control system lights
Replies: 2
Views: 16885

EPC and exhaust control system lights

Hi all, Looking for some advice please, maybe someone else has had this issue and dealt with it? Firstly car model is Karoq 2018 petrol auto 1.0 TSI When I first put the key in the igniton (not turning it on fully) all the warning lights come on for a few seconds then go off but the EPC and Exhaust ...
by Kelly80
Tue Nov 07, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Central Locking issue
Replies: 2
Views: 18344

Re: Central Locking issue

Thanks BTandSid - didn't have an option to alter lock timer but just took of the auto lock and seems to be okay now just manually press the padlock

Thanks
by Kelly80
Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Central Locking issue
Replies: 2
Views: 18344

Central Locking issue

Hi all, I am experiencing an issue with the central locking on my Karoq. 2018 automatic model 1.0L. Specifically its the automatic locking that kicks in when you start to drive off and hit 10mph. It tries to lock but it appears there is something in the rear passengers doors not working so kinda mak...
by Kelly80
Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Air filter change and odd smell
Replies: 1
Views: 6741

Air filter change and odd smell

Hi all, I replaced both the pollen cabin filter and the main engine air filter in my Karoq on Sunday. I've noticed yesterday and today a bit of a odd smell when the air con or just the fans blowing. I've checked the connections on the engine filter unit and all pipes etc are back firmly in place as ...
by Kelly80
Thu Sep 14, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wheel alignment - con or not??
Replies: 4
Views: 9361

Re: Wheel alignment - con or not??

Thanks Colin,

Funnily enough that is the firm that just replaced three of my borderline tyres never knew they did alignment so will get it done for peace of mind at that price
by Kelly80
Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Wheel alignment - con or not??
Replies: 4
Views: 9361

Wheel alignment - con or not??

Hi all Recently had an MOT on my Karoq and the technician recommended getting all four of my wheels aligned due to some slight uneven wear on the tyres. Car passed MOT so was more a recommendation. The Cost is £80 for the alignment. When I mentioned this to a friend he said this is one of the bigges...
by Kelly80
Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: DAB radio suddenly stopped working/no signal
Replies: 0
Views: 11774

DAB radio suddenly stopped working/no signal

Hi all I have a Skoda Karoq 2018 model. DAB radio has just suddently stopped picking up signal, or does for about 2 mins then drops out. AM/FM all working fine. No faults detected when I connect the My Skoda app to the car USB port. Also cannot find any troubleshooting advice in the car manual relat...
by Kelly80
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Issue demisting windscreen and rear window
Replies: 4
Views: 12606

Re: Issue demisting windscreen and rear window

Hi Colin - yes have tried both. From what I can see the defrost button just whacks the windscreen blower up to max with one touch of a button rather than manually turning it to max and selecting the windscreen direction.