Skoda Fabia VRS shuddering on idle?

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Mon 8 May 2006 00:53
Skoda Fabia VRS shuddering on idle? - ffvrs
Hi All,

I've just purchased a brand new Skoda VRS. Its a great car but I started to notice (after only 50 odd miles) that when sitting idle the car was shuddering. I proceeded to look under the bonnet and the engine appeared to be rocking back and forth a bit more than what you would consider normal (on a petrol that is - and I know this is a diesel). You really feel it through the steering wheel and seats when it occurs.

Activating the A/C stops the shuddering as to with the blower. I went for a brisk drive down the motorway and then came to a stop and it did'nt do it but later on it came back.

I'm to two minds whether to report this to the dealer or bear with it till I get some higher miles on it and put it down the car needing to be run in some more?

Apart for that it picks up fine and is faultless.

Comments appreciated.
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Mon 8 May 2006 01:56
Skoda Fabia VRS shuddering on idle? - stevie70
Hi Mate,

I would not worry at the moment.I am sure this engine is common rail (VW PD ?). i believe the ecu will be adjusting its settings while the engine is running in and getting used to your driving style.
If the problem has not gone away after a few hundred miles get it checked out.
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Mon 8 May 2006 13:08
Skoda Fabia VRS shuddering on idle? - bert-j
Go to the Briskoda forum at www.briskoda.net/forums/
Lots of experts on VRS's there.
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