Skoda Praktik exhaust noise issue

I've got a bit of a head scratcher with my 2008 Skoda Praktik, gasoline engine, about 145000 km on the clock. The exhaust noise is louder than usual, and I've got an error stored in the error memory. Seems like the exhaust flaps aren't working. It's especially noisy when I first start the engine. Had similar issues with their exhaust system or exhaust valves? I'm guessing it's the exhaust flap defective or an exhaust blockage somewhere.

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Hey! Loud exhaust and error codes sound familiar! I had a similar issue with my Skoda Praktik. Is the noise worse when the engine is cold? It could very well be a defective exhaust flap. Does the error memory say anything specific about the flap motor?

Yeah, the noise is definitely worse when the engine is cold, like a really noisy engine running. The error memory just says something generic about 'exhaust flap defective'. Was it a difficult fix? Did you have an exhaust blockage?

Okay, if the noise is worse on a cold start and the error is about the flap, it's almost certainly the exhaust flap motor. I didn't attempt the repair myself. It's part of the exhaust system, and I didn't want to mess anything up. I'd recommend taking it to a workshop for an exhaust repair. They can diagnose it properly and replace the faulty part. Good luck!

I got it sorted at the workshop. You were spot on about the exhaust flap motor. New part and fitting came to about 190€. Runs much quieter now, especially on startup. Thanks for the help!

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