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Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI from the 2018 model year Problems again and again the starter does not work
Weird engine noise
Longer cold start time
Dim or flickering lights
Car won't start
Weak battery when starting the engine
Warning light in the speedometer of the vehicle
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Hey, I'm glad my answer helped you! After I had the car at the mechanic, the problem with the "engine start possibly not possible" was actually resolved. The whole thing was a consequential fault with the car's electrics, which means that something in the electrical systems had gone haywire and was sending out the wrong signals. The best thing about it was that the cost of the repair was exactly €0. The garage recognized this as a consequential fault, so I didn't have to pay anything for it. Since then, my Superb has been running wonderfully and no further problems have arisen. I hope that your garage is similarly accommodating and that you will soon be back on the road without any problems! Best regards!
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Hey everyone, here's a little update on my problem. I finally decided to go to the garage again, despite my bad experience last time. When I arrived, I explained to the mechanic all the symptoms I described: longer cold start times, engine problems when starting, weak battery, flickering lights and the warning light in the speedometer. He took a thorough look at the car and first checked the battery and the starter motor. He then looked deeper into the vehicle's electrics. In the end, it turned out that there was also a problem with the control unit - just like yours. It was sending the wrong signals and causing the symptoms mentioned. The control unit was replaced and reprogrammed. The good news is that the repair was actually carried out efficiently and my Skoda is now running perfectly again. The bad news: The cost was unfortunately not as low as yours after all. All in all, the whole thing cost me just under 500 euros. But at least I now have a working car and hope that I won't need any more visits to the garage for the time being. Thanks to everyone for the tips and advice, it really helped me! Best regards!
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Hi, I drive a 2016 Skoda Superb, and had similar problems to yours. In my case, it was also a consequential fault in the vehicle's electrical system. The symptoms were very similar: longer cold start times, the engine sometimes wouldn't start at all, and I also had dimming or flickering lights and a weak battery. The workshop first checked the battery and the starter motor. In the end, it turned out that there was a problem with the control unit, which was sending the wrong signals to various parts of the vehicle. The control unit had to be replaced and reprogrammed. This was a serious matter that took some time. After that, the car ran perfectly again. My experience at the garage this time was positive, the technicians quickly identified the fault and rectified it. Although it was a major job, the cost was reasonable. I hope this helps you! Best regards!
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