christopherschmid1
Skoda Kamiq belt tensioner issue
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A 2023 Skoda Kamiq with high mileage is experiencing a belt tensioner issue, causing a persistent belt squeal and engine noise that worsens with RPM. The problem is identified as a defective automatic tensioner, which fails to maintain proper timing belt tension. The recommended solution is to replace the faulty tensioner to prevent potential engine damage, with repair costs estimated at 455€.
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christopherschmid1 (community.author)
Mileage is high because I drive a lot! And by automatic tensioner I mean exactly that mechanism, that automatically adjusts the timing belt tension. About the engine noise: Yes, it gets worse with higher RPM. Does that clarify it?
kevinmaier5
The fact that the noise worsens with RPM really points towards a tensioner issue. Since the automatic tensioner isn't working, it's not maintaining the correct tension on the timing belt. Continuing to drive it like this could cause the timing belt to jump a tooth, which would be catastrophic for your engine. 455€ sounds about right, including labor. I'd recommend getting it fixed ASAP at a workshop.
christopherschmid1 (community.author)
Got the Kamiq back. It was the belt tensioner. The automatic tensioner was broken. Cost 455€ total. Thanks for the help.
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kevinmaier5
Wow, 204073 km on a 2023 Kamiq? That's a lot of driving! Belt squeal usually means a tension problem, so you're likely right about the tensioner pulley or belt tensioner failing. When you say automatic tensioner, do you mean the mechanism that automatically adjusts the timing belt tension? Does the engine noise change with RPM?