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Skoda Praktik Engine Issues

My 2010 Skoda Praktik with a gasoline engine is playing up. It has 123365 km on the clock. The engine power is down, there's a warning light glaring at me, and it's starting poorly. Also, the lights are flickering like crazy. I reckon it's the generator, but what do you think?

A 2010 Skoda Praktik with a gasoline engine is experiencing reduced engine power, a warning light, poor starting, and flickering lights. These symptoms suggest a potential issue with the alternator. A faulty alternator can lead to electrical problems and engine misfires. The recommended solution is to have the alternator checked and possibly replaced by a professional, which was confirmed and resolved by a local garage.

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Sounds like a dodgy alternator. Have you checked the voltage drop across the battery terminals while the engine is running? What error code is stored in the error memory? A faulty charging system can cause all sorts of weirdness with car electronics, even engine misfires sometimes.

Voltage drop? How would I even check that? And where do I find the error code? Never done anything like that before...

You'd need a multimeter to check the voltage drop, but if you're not familiar, it's probably best left to a professional. Given the symptoms – weak lights, starting issues, error codes – a defective generator is the most likely culprit. Alternator replacement is probably on the cards. Is it worth messing with if you're not sure what you're doing? Might be time to visit a workshop.

Thanks for the help. I took it to a local garage and they confirmed it was the alternator. The alternator replacement ended up costing 960€, but at least it's sorted now.

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