evakoch1
Skoda Kodiaq exhaust treatment malfunction
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A 2017 Skoda Kodiaq with a gasoline engine experienced an exhaust treatment malfunction, indicated by a check engine light, rough engine performance, exhaust leakage, and a strong exhaust smell. The suspected cause was a defective lambda sensor, which can disrupt the fuel mixture, leading to incomplete combustion and affecting components like the particulate filter and EGR valve. The issue was confirmed to be a faulty lambda sensor, which was subsequently repaired.
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evakoch1 (community.author)
If the lambda sensor is faulty, how does that directly impact the exhaust treatment system, specifically the particulate filter or the EGR valve operation?
patriciabrown9
A faulty lambda sensor throws everything off. It's like having a bad recipe. It can cause incomplete combustion, leading to more soot, which clogs the particulate filter quicker, and impacts the EGR valve because the exhaust gases aren't being managed properly. Definitely worth getting it checked professionally.
evakoch1 (community.author)
The lambda sensor was indeed faulty, resulting in the exhaust treatment malfunction. Repair cost was 375€.
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patriciabrown9
Rough engine and exhaust smell? Sounds like when you're baking a cake and something's burnt – the whole thing's off. Could be the lambda sensor as you suspect messing with the fuel mixture. Has the engine light been on long?