2016 2.0 TDI CR Skoda Superb low oil pressure

[DannyT1985]

I have an issue with a recently puchased Skoda Superb (37k miles). 3 days after having purchased (having driven around 180 miles by then), the engine management light came on and the engine went into limp mode. I turned ignition off, light went out and drove normally again.

I took the car to a local garage the next day (when the light came on again en route) and they ran diagnostics which returned low oil pressure - they found too much oil in engine, drained some out, changed oil filter (although it had just been changed in service prior to purchasing), problem remained. Then changed sensor, they thought problem solved and gave me car back, but issue returned next day (light only comes on when engine cold).

I took the car back to garage, they looked at it for a while and then decided because they think it needs a replacement oil pump, it should go to a Skoda dealer. They also told me that they have spoken to another garage who has had a couple of cars with these VAG engines in recently that have had major damage for the same reason. They told me on collection that they suspect it could be more than just an oil pump but as I say, after reignition, the car drives normally. The light that comes on is not the low engine oil pressure light, it is the engine management light (amber). I am hoping it is crossed wires between them and this other garage, and these other cars had low pressure oil in the engine which was then driven and then damage was caused. The mechanic told me he thinks these engines post emission scandal are starting to show teething problems.

2 questions:
1) Presumably, the oil pressure sensors for the engine management light to come on are separate to the engine oil pressure sensors that cause that light to light up on the dashboard?
2) Does this seem like a major repair is needed? The garage did not fill me with confidence throughout the process, e.g. they were initially referring to two sensors and not being sure which one may need replacing, having taken it back today, I assumed they would replace the other one, however they now say the other one relates to sensing high pressure?

I'm now taking it into Halfords on Monday morning as the Skoda dealer can not get me in until 2nd August.

The used car dealer I got the car from paid for the work from the first garage and will be paying for the work now but am wondering if it is a situation where I may need to think about returning it or have the garage made me unduly concerned?

[DannyT1985]

I should have added for context (if important) - the vehicle was parked up in the yard of the dealer for 6 months prior to me buying which I feel may be relevant.

[fleming164]

I'd just go straight back to the garage/dealer you bought it from. Might be a bit of a faff, but it stops the possibility of them claiming any issues are the fault of the garage you chose (especially if it's Halfords!)

[DannyT1985]

fleming164 said:

I'd just go straight back to the garage/dealer you bought it from. Might be a bit of a faff, but it stops the possibility of them claiming any issues are the fault of the garage you chose (especially if it's Halfords!)

Thanks Fleming - I would but the garage is in Oldham and I am in York (around 60 miles) and don't want to drive the car for that long, not to mention the inconvenience. They have been good about paying so far.

[Jhonno]

If it was low oil pressure I would expect it to be when warm, not cold, rather than visa versa..

[Jimmy No Hands]

It's incredibly odd that something oil pressure related isn't well.. throwing up the oil light, which I am fairly certain these VAG common rails have. Is there no VAG specialist in or around North Yorkshire? Not sure I'd trust Halfords to properly diagnose something like this. Routine servicing, or tyres, or an MOT - sure, why not. But there must be a better option..

[goldieandblackie]

STOP AND RETURN TO DEALER STRAIGHT AWAY and either have them repair it and then use a independent motor engineer to carry out a full check or ask for your money back.

If garage don't play ball and try and brush you off engage the services of a good local solicitor.

Let us know hoew you get on and good luck.

[GH421]

I think your engine may be the last of the notorious balance shaft issue plagued by VAG diesel engines.

[Trevor555]

fleming164 said:

I'd just go straight back to the garage/dealer you bought it from. Might be a bit of a faff, but it stops the possibility of them claiming any issues are the fault of the garage you chose (especially if it's Halfords!)

This 200%

Otherwise you're risking giving the supplying dealer a get out clause if you're doing this off your own back.

Inform the supplying dealer of the issues (which I think you've done) and follow their instructions as to where the car needs to go.