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Problems with Yeti Skoda 2013: Engine light, smoke development and glow plugs

Hello everyone, I'm currently a bit worried about my 2013 Yeti Skoda with a diesel engine and 125632 km mileage. I spent quite a lot on the last visit to the mechanic and I'm afraid it could be expensive again. My car currently has the following faults: The engine light is permanently on, black smoke comes out of the exhaust when accelerating, starting also takes longer than usual and the DPF regeneration seems to be failing. I have also noticed that the pre-glow light simply won't go out. As a layman, I suspect that a glow plug is not working properly. Is my suspicion about the glow plug at all plausible or could it be something else? Thanks in advance for your answers!

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@urbanh wrote on
have troubleshot with computer it says that the camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor circuit is not as it should. Now the car does not start at all

Hello, In this case, it could also be that the timing chain of your engine is worn out. The two error codes you have stored indicate this. I would also recommend that you have the timing chain checked in a workshop.

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@urbanh wrote on
Hello. Engine light is on traction control is on. Goes unclean and bleeps stops at idle. Skoda yeti gasoline engine 1.2

That's a good point, CarlyAdminBenny. A worn or stretched timing chain can indeed cause the camshaft and crankshaft sensors to give incorrect readings, leading to the issues you're experiencing. It's important to address this issue as soon as possible, as a failing timing chain can cause serious engine damage if it breaks. I would recommend taking your car to a professional mechanic for a thorough inspection. Please keep us updated on your progress and don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions.

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