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Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore
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| ![]() The AC in my 5 year old yeti was alternating between blowing hot and cold air for over 3 months. And when I park the car outside when it is hot, it was usually only hot air for the next hour or so. I was sure that the condenser had gone kaput, so when I left the car for service at the Tafe access skoda in Bangalore, I had asked them to also take a look at the ac. I was sure they were going to confirm my fears and quote an exhorbitant rate to fix the AC. Surprisingly, I got a call from the service engineer the next day saying that he thinks the condenser needs to be changed; however, they have a campaign going on and that they should be able to fix it for free. The vehicle was delivered to me the next day. Attached is the list of parts changed and the potential damages if it would not have been covered under goodwill warranty. The surprising bit in all this is I had just asked them to take a look at the AC; never at any point expected such a quick and comprehensive fix for nothing! |
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![]() | #1997 |
Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New delhi
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| ![]() Hi. I am a silent reader of Team BHP. I am keen on buying a used Skoda Yeti. Please suggest, I am from New Delhi. What areas to look for and where to scout for one. My target year is 2011 or 2102. Any suggestions? |
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BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore
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Look for a vehicle that has done under 50k km, is a single owner vehicle, and has a detailed service history. Certain parts can be expensive and a real pain to replace so be careful. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Check if any Delhi TBHPian is willing to sell their Yeti. Generally all TBHPians love their cars and keep them well maintained. I sold mine last year to another TBHPian and he was very happy with it. |
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Newbie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Delhi
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![]() | #2001 |
Newbie ![]() Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pune
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| ![]() Hey there folks. I thought of seeking help with an EGR Cooler issue that recently popped up on my Yeti. I have a 2011 4x4, Elegance trim, and have done about 40K on the odo. recently whilst driving in Goa, the glow plug lamp flashed on the dashboard and my car took to the "limp mode". It was a nightmare as I had to drive back to Pune the same day. Somehow drove down to Pune with the light intermittently disappearing. After reaching Pune got the error checked at Viraj Skoda Baner who told me the EGR Cooler had to be replaced. Wrote to Skoda Support to intervene for expert advice however they only got the vehicle scanned again. The cost to fix the Cooler is around 70K inclusive of GST and labour. Even checked at a local garage who manages to repair German-make cars and he told me he could fix the issue with a EGR Cooler he will source from some scrapped/damaged vehicle. He said the cost would be approx. 7 to 8K only. I am in a jeopardy as to should I take a risk of fixing such issues other than Skoda Service Centers. Also, I learnt about a EGR Delete on the web. Not sure if anyone here in Pune is even aware of such so called "by-passing" the EGR. Anyone of you who knows about such EGR repairs or has done one before in and around Pune? Any information in this regard is much appreciated. Thanks! Last edited by ajmat : 30th January 2018 at 15:39. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() Your car is old and out of warranty. I would recommend using the second hand option assuming that you will not be keeping the car for too long. 40k is actually too short a life. If the car was less than 5 years old, I would have pushed Skoda for some goodwill. |
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Newbie ![]() Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pune
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Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A
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Your other option is scrap, but I'd rather remove the EGR altogether rather than put another one in - that too from a scrapped vehicle. FYI mine's crossed 110k and just went through some major work at a fairly well known local garage for the Germans in COK. Clutch replacement (first one) + Timing Belt change + Glow Plugs + a few assorted sensors that are part of any VW service, only this time it was Crank Position and one more on the engine side along with the timing belt (just to be on the safe side). Pretty expensive altogether, but the vehicle feels like new after all this even though its 5.5 years and 110k kms old. So will keep it for another 100k I think - this one's a keeper. Last edited by Steeroid : 30th January 2018 at 16:04. | |
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For Skoda Laura I got EGR part replaced for 14k yrs back and also similarly replaced compressor and Turbo with third party mechanic. Go for it. | |
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Newbie ![]() Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pune
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You could check for this part with a Skoda spare parts importer in Kashmere gate. His number is +918130126254 He may be able to get you this same genuine part at a fraction of the price. I bought my own Shock absorbers from them and the OE versions cost 1/3 rd of the price Skoda quoted me. I also had a Yeti for 6 years and sold it around a year back (got myself a Jeep Compass now) Avoid the Aliexpress route as this is a critical part and you will not get genuine parts there. | |
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Newbie ![]() Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pune
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Here is another one in Opera house who keeps Skoda parts http://www.narenjpr.com Last edited by Behemoth : 30th January 2018 at 21:22. | |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London & Pune
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The number for Gyani is +91 9225510101 or +91 9822210101. The owners name is Sasan and he may even be able to help with a local garage to get the work done. | |
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