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Originally Posted by .anshuman Ask the Service center guys to replace the Control Panel panel. I got the one in my Elantra changed as one of the bulbs conked off.
Does the scanner show any codes? Check Fuse and the charger.
Did you check the switches? Do they work in other positions?
Rusting is normal, it happens in all cars. What do service guys say for the noise?
Is it Kat-Kat sound at full lock when car is moving? or it exists when the car is stationary?
Compare the clutch to another Laura for correct reference. Even for all other mechanical issues why not take a test drive of another Laura to compare the differences or take an alternate opinion from some independent workshop or any Laura owner.
Keep us posted. |
Thanks Anshuman
On the climatronic control - when i took it 2nd time to their service center - it was confirmed by the technician that it cannot be repaired and part had to be replaced. Even the part has come to stores. But - for some reason they are deferring to replace it. I have been told it costs some 36k & not sure whether they are trying to avoid replacing.
Cabin Lights - if i switch on the lights - it works normally....but the automatic feature while opening the door & while unlocking using the remote - isn't working. So - it must not be the fuse.
I have disc brakes in my Innova but never saw it rusting even if it stationary for more than a week. So - it was strange to see this one getting rusted even if not used for a day. On the noise front - they said they will check by opening the part.
The sound while turning is normally happens while starting & slower speeds. Actually - can notice the noise even before it hits extreme ends. Service folks said - they'll check this too tom. Will keep you posted.
I have done TD of almost 3 or 4 cars - but those have been shorter distances...so never noticed this. Now - that I drive almost 1 hr one way - so can figure out. Not sure if this fatigue & ageing
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Originally Posted by Guna It must be very disheartening to face so many (even if minor) issues in a new car. Wonder if some of the issues point to the possibility of car being flooded? It is a very remote chance but no harm in getting the car thoroughly checked by independent garage. Especially if there are signs of rusting in other parts.
I have not seen rusting on disks to be common in Bangalore. |
Thanks Guna! Haven't see any other part being rusted....except the discs.
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Originally Posted by v.anand For your query on distribution after assembly, I took delivery of my car 3 days after completion of its assembly in the plant as confirmed by VIN codes decoding thanks to @Wildon and Vinayak cars for keeping up their words. So, the three months story by Tafe doesn't hold true IMO, but then its fine to take a car assembled 3 months before too.
The clutch action in Skoda is little more heavy and longer than Toyota as per my TDs too, don't think much to worry about here.
I suggest you show your car to Vinayak for the other issues and see what they say about it. |
Thanks Anand! Guess - there are few more here have seen the diff of 3 to 4 months between assembly & sales dates. Guess - you were lucky!
Clutch - yes, possible.
If I don't see any positive resolution tomorrow - I will take it to Vinayak and seek alternate opinion.
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Originally Posted by ajmat 3-4 month gap is becuase the VIN is stamped in Czech Republic before kit is shipped over to Aurangabad. About par, my cousins X5 was 3 months old when it landed in UK since they are built in the US!
1) Climatronic Controls: -Sounds like a loose connection assuming the climate control works properly.
2) 12V Electric Socket: Blown fuse. Check fuse but I must warn you the layot is the reverse of what is given in the manual which is for left hand drive cars.
3) Cabin Lights: Check interior switch else get it reprogrammed first
4) Brakes: All brakes will get surface corrosion not to worry, gently press brake when driving off to clear this. The noise can be reduced by applying a small amount of copper grease behind the brake pads. Not sure where you get it in India
5) Power Steering: Most steerings make a graunch noise on extreme lock.
6) Clutch: Benchmarck with another Laura. Clutch will feel heavy because of immense torque |
Thanks Ajmat! When I decode - the plant name clearly comes as "Aurangabad" and not "Czech". Since it's a CKD - & has aurangabad in it - it must be the assembly date. Any thoughts?
Yes - Climate control works fine. It's just the LED flickering. But technicians have tried already to repair it - but doesn't seem to be working.
AC always takes "fresh air" & that seems to be the default setting. But - in my Innova & Esteem - I have run always with "cabin circulated" mode & never felt any issue with it. So - why would Skoda have this setting?
Copper Grease - hmmm. Any one has any idea about this & where can we get in India?
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Originally Posted by VW2010 Please check the battery and fuse...Like anshuman said, please post what noise you are hearing with respect to the steering.
It could be from a simple tyre-to-floor (shinyones) noise to problem with the axle.
For the electrical problems i feel there is some loose wires in the fuse box and not with the problem area itself. |
Thanks VW2010. I also assume that there is some wiring issue but not the issue with the issue area. Hopefully - will know tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by R. Kotwal Hi, I've just brought a new Laura about 8 days back. This is just to give you my car's feeback on the points mentioned by you. Well, as far as the brake noise is concerned, I have not noticed any such problem in my car. But I would like to mention here of a case a few days back when a fellow I know complained of some noise when applying brakes. The car was brought to the Skoda service station which found a couple of small pebbles stuck between the disc brakes. Whenever he applied the brakes the pebbles would rub against the disc and create that kind of a sound! I think you could check that too.
As far as the clutch and powersteering are concerned, my bit is that there is a small steering adjustment which can be carried out by the Skoda people to remedy it. My car steering has no such hinderances or noises. And that goes for the clutch too. I have driven the Innova too, an I thougt that Laura's clutch was pretty refine and smooth.
Best of luck with your car. I think you will have all the matters sorted out after a visit to the workshop.
Cheers |
Thanks R. Kotwal!
I will surely point this out to the folks in service tomorrow.
On the clutch front - Not sure. Mine is diesel & I guess your's Petrol. Will this cause any difference?
And other thing - which I have noticed in the car is erratic behaviour of the fuel efficiency indicator in MID. I see that when i am idlying in a traffic signal - the litre # goes up at every 30 secs or 1 mins. For e.g., while stopping at a signal & MID states 6.9l/ 100 kms.....after few mins it shows something like 8.4l/ 100 kms. I have seen once it shot up slowly (because of a major pile up of traffic) to 24.3l/ 100 kms. Logically - the value should go down since vehicle consumes lesser fuel while idlying than running. Am i correct? Has anyone have any thoughts?
Any case - will keep you posted what happens in service center & hope everything get's resolved.