Skoda Superb Diesel Engine Problems

I had a similar issue with my Skoda Octavia, it also has a diesel engine. The check engine light illuminated, and the car felt sluggish, especially when accelerating. Did you check the manifold sensor? Sometimes, a faulty sensor can trigger those symptoms. It could be the air intake causing the problem if it is not reading correctly.

Thank you for your response. I will check the manifold sensor first. When your Octavia had this problem, were there any other symptoms besides the check engine light and sluggish acceleration? Did your engine stall, or did you notice a strong exhaust smell?

Those additional symptoms sound very familiar. My Octavia did not stall completely, but it felt like it wanted to. The strong exhaust smell is another indicator. It really sounds like the intake manifold is the culprit. In my case, the intake manifold was leaking. Given the error code you are getting and the symptoms, I would suggest taking your Superb to a workshop for a proper diagnosis and repair. Ignoring it could lead to further engine damage. Think of it like a blocked artery in your car's engine; you need to address it to keep everything running smoothly.

I appreciate you sharing your experience. It seems my Superb is exhibiting very similar symptoms. I took your advice and visited my trusted workshop. As suspected, it was indeed the intake manifold. The mechanics confirmed the scorching. The total repair cost came to 1180€. Now the engine runs smoothly again!