Škoda Yeti

The Yeti Škoda is the first such product of Skoda. It was introduced in 2009 and sales began the same year. Yeti is built on the same platform as Volkswagen Tiguan, from which the engines were borrowed.

Engines

Sweet Yeti with the engine 1. 2 TSI for its owners was far from sweet. "Diesel" after launch, unstable work, loss of traction, stalled engine - such was the rebellious nature of the small heart of the "snowman". Diesel roar from the gasoline engine after starting the cold engine was caused by the "withering" of the tensioner and stretching of the HRM chain. As a rule, the problem appeared after 20 – 50 thousand km of run. Dealers made the chain replacement along with the tensioner. The cost of working with spare parts is 12 000 rubles. According to the manufacturer, the problem has been solved at the moment, and the problem nodes have been modernized. Another headache of the owners of ŠKODA with the engine 1. 2 TSI - a drop in power at the time of the start of the car, accompanied by an audible malfunction signal, the illumination of the "Check Engine" and the EPC scoreboard. At the same time, the turnover does not increase more than 1500. After the engine restarted, everything suddenly stopped, and the engine worked again, as if nothing had happened. The attack overtook at a run of more than 20 – 50 thousand km, and the reason was in the turbocharger. Initially, the official service stations produced a replacement turbine, the cost of which is about 45-60 thousand rubles. Later, the manufacturer found a way to deal with the malfunction by more affordable means - by installing an additional spacer washer in the turbocharger and reprogramming the engine ECU. On new cars produced since the end of 2011, and on the Yeti with modified turbines, the problem no longer arises. Often Skoda Yeti 1.

Transmission

The manual transmission can be paired with any of the engines. But the most common problem with it occurs when combined with 1.8 TSI. It is often an unpleasant screech when trying to move forward or backward. After replacing the clutch disc with the basket, the problem disappears. According to dealers, the manufacturer delivers upgraded nodes with eliminated defects. Less often there are problems with difficult inclusion of gears. Owners of cars with a 1. 2 TSI engine also complain about this. Preselective gearbox DSG 7 with dry clutch can upset after 30 – 40 thousand km the appearance of shocks or even strikes with a grinding during switching. When moving in 2nd gear, vibrations can occur. Get rid of the unpleasant behavior of the box was possible after the replacement of the clutch (40-50 thousand rubles per set) and flashing the control unit. The manufacturer said it installs a reinforced clutch disc. Here’s what VAG says about the extraneous noise in the DSG box and not always the correct operation: “This gearbox contains a large number of densely spaced parts. Under some conditions, it is possible to appear vibrations of unloaded gears and box details. Structurally, the amount of oil in this gearbox is relatively small, which contributes to a more intensive transmission of sounds from the box to the outside. The noises that appear affect acoustic comfort only, but do not affect the performance of the box and its resource, and therefore are not regarded as a defect of the unit.” Weak argumentation. It is unlikely to help convince owners that “screaming” is normal. After 100,000 to 200,000.

Walking

The suspension does not throw surprises and is steadfastly fighting against Russian asphalt surfaces. Unless the stabilizer racks often start knocking after 20,000 km. And with the arrival of frost, no, no, and creaks a couple of times with its rubber suspension.

However, the rear stage bearings can sound after 60-100 thousand km. One of the accompanying reasons is a jammed parking brake cable (800 rubles). As a result, the wheel overheats, which affects the properties of the plastic bearing separator. The cost of the original hub is more than 7 000 rubles, analogue - more than 2 000 rubles.

The front brake pads serve more than 30 – 40 thousand km. The set of new original will cost 2.5 – 3 thousand rubles. Non-original cheaper - 1-1.6 thousand rubles. The rear brake pads run more than 80 thousand km.

Body and salon

Body iron and paint quality are not knocked out of the total mass of cars of any other automakers. After 2-3 years of operation, the emblems on the hood and the trunk doors begin to climb. Soon the chromium in the foreground becomes darker. On several three-year-old copies in the area of the rear arches and rear doors, paint bloating was seen. The staff jack has poor stability. Many owners were convinced of this after the “move” of the car from the jack. Often lost or "stealed" the rear plastic cap of the railing. The new will cost 800 – 1800 rubles. The salon of Škoda Yeti is almost not annoying with creaking. Only sometimes begins to creak the front panel, or rattle wells of instruments. Many people start to have door seals. Often helps to get rid of extraneous sounds processing rubber bands silicone compositions. Over time, the back of the driver's seat appears. The back can also creak. The floor covering of the front passenger and driver is slightly nicked, which spoils the overall impression of the car. Because of the "refreezing of the ice" often leaks the main supply of washing liquid to the rear window. At the same time, a characteristic smell appears in the cabin, and in the legs of the front passenger there is a washing fluid. Massive “winter whistles” of VAG-ov cabin heaters have not yet been noted, but the problem periodically manifests itself. But the freelance cooling of the cabin at the position of the temperature regulator in the “hot sector” is a frequent phenomenon on cars with a stripped-down version of the climate control. Getting the system out of the stupor is easy.

Engines

• As a rule, the problem appeared after 20 – 50 thousand km of run.
• According to the manufacturer, the problem has been solved at the moment, and the problem nodes have been modernized.
• 2 TSI - power drop at the time of the start of the car, accompanied by an audible malfunction signal, the "Check Engine" and the EPC scoreboard.
• Later, the manufacturer found a way to deal with the malfunction by more affordable means - by installing an additional spacer washer in the turbocharger and reprogramming the engine ECU.
• On new cars produced since the end of 2011, and on the Yeti with modified turbines, the problem no longer arises.
• It is also worth mentioning the rattling, knocking from under the bottom and vibrations that appear at idle.
• The problem is aggravated by the fact that the design of the engine does not provide for the removal of the crankshaft - the block leads.
• For example, there were problems with the tensioner of the chain of the valve timing, and the chain was stretched.

Transmission

• But the most common problem with it occurs when combined with 1.8 TSI.
• After replacing the clutch disc with the basket, the problem disappears.
• Less often there are problems with difficult inclusion of gears.
• Problems with mechatronics (80,000 rubles) and DSG7 hydroblock began to occur.
• Fortunately, with the DSG 6 (wet clutch) paired to 1.8 TSI, there are no such problems.

Body and salon

• After 2-3 years of operation, the emblems on the hood and the trunk doors begin to climb. Soon the chromium in the foreground becomes darker.
• Over time, the back of the driver's seat appears. The back can also creak.
• Because of the "refreezing of the ice" often leaks the main supply of washing liquid to the rear window.
• Massive “winter whistles” of VAG-ov cabin heaters have not yet been noted, but the problem periodically manifests itself.
• The problem is solved by reflashing the block, in the extreme case, its replacement.
• Incorrect fuel level readings may appear due to problems with the fuel sensor itself.
• The regular 2-din Bolero tape recorder sometimes turns off one of the speakers at low volume.
• Also there is a loss of the image on the display of the tape recorder, which after turning off and re-energizing the ignition again appears.

The positive can be noted quite strong suspension and reliability of the 1.8 TSI engines. The further behavior of the 1.2 TSI engines and the DSG 7 box will have to be watched.

• Engines: As a rule, the problem appeared after 20 – 50 thousand km of run.
• Transmission: But the most trouble with it comes when combined with 1.8 TSI.
• Chasing: The suspension does not throw surprises and is steadfastly fighting against Russian asphalt surfaces.
• Body and cabin: After 2-3 years of operation, the emblems on the hood and trunk doors begin to climb. Soon the chromium in the foreground becomes darker.

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