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Skoda Octavia Hybrid Engine Issue

Anyone seen this before? My 2020 Skoda Octavia hybrid is acting up. Check engine light is on, and I've got reduced power and terrible response. Sometimes it even stalls. Fuel consumption is up too. Plus, there's this weird whistling sound. I suspect it might be something with the boost pressure. Could it be the wastegate?

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Sounds kinda familiar. I had a similar issue with my Octavia, engine light and all. Check your MAP sensor and the hoses connected to the intercooler. Could be a leak somewhere. Is it making a weird whistling sound when you accelerate?

MAP sensor, got it. I'll have a look. And yes, there's a distinct whistling, almost hissing sound when I accelerate. If it is the MAP sensor, is it easy to fix?

That whistling sound points to a boost leak for sure. Like a punctured bicycle tire! While it could be the MAP sensor, the symptoms and sound suggest the wastegate valve itself might be faulty. Honestly, with a hybrid, I'd take it to someone who knows their way around boost control systems. It could save you a headache.

Yeah, it was the wastegate valve, like you said. Cost me 860€, but at least my Octavia runs like new now. Thanks for the help!

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