emilyschaefer4

Skoda Kamiq Turbo Issues

My 2023 Skoda Kamiq with a gasoline engine is giving me fits. 220513 km on the clock. Check engine light is on, power is way down, and the engine response is terrible. Plus, there's this whistling noise and a loud hissing when I accelerate. Sometimes it even stalls at idle. Fuel consumption is also up. Suspect it might be the turbo actuator valve, or something related to the turbocharger. Any ideas what to check before I take it in? Could it be a problem with the turbo system, like the turbo wastegate?

A 2023 Skoda Kamiq owner experienced issues with the check engine light, reduced power, poor engine response, increased fuel consumption, and unusual noises, suspecting a turbo-related problem. The symptoms pointed towards a potential issue with the turbo actuator valve or turbo wastegate. Another owner with similar past issues suggested it might be the turbo actuator. The problem was ultimately traced to a defective electrical bypass valve affecting the turbo wastegate, which was replaced, resolving the issues.

Did this summary help you solve your problem?

4 comment(s)

Kamiq owner here too. I had something similar happen last year. Check engine light, power loss, and a weird whistling sound. Is it worse when the engine is cold?

Whistling is constant, but the power loss is definitely more noticeable when the engine is cold. What did you end up doing to fix yours?

Mine was the turbo actuator. They said it was a common fault. If the symptoms are the same, especially the hissing, it's probably the same issue. I wouldn't mess with it too much yourself; the turbo system is pretty sensitive. I took mine to a workshop.

Thanks for the insight. Just got it back from the shop. Defective electrical bypass valve was the culprit, causing the turbo wastegate to malfunction. New valve installed, total cost 250€. Runs like new again.

rmh_community_comment_box_header

community_crosslink_scanner_headline

community_crosslink_scanner_intro

community_crosslink_scanner_title

community_crosslink_scanner_price

community_crosslink_rmh_headline

community_crosslink_rmh_intro

community_crosslink_rmh_title

community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle

community_crosslink_rmh_brand

SKODA

community_crosslink_rmh_model

KAMIQ