Bluefined my 2012 VRS Octy

[donweather]

You wouldn't be getting sticky vains in the turbo would you?

How can I check this? But it does feel like turbo lag.

[brad]

I really don't know.

Maybe google "sticking VNT turbo vains"?

You might also talk to your Bluefin retailer. They are usually anxious to help.

[donweather]

Got an "Exhaust Inspection System" warning light appearing this morning on the way to work. Could this be related to my perceived lack of performance?

[brad]

Probably

At least there will be some codes to read.

Could it be a DPF issue?

[donweather]

At least there will be some codes to read.

Getting the codes read on Friday by JMac

Could it be a DPF issue?

Ummmm, I have a TSI. DPF is only on the TDI, yeah?

[brad]

I keep thinking you have a tdi.

[donweather]

Hmmmmm warning light has gone off this morning. Almost exactly 24hrs since it came on.

[brad]

It will still have logged errors.

[Lucas_R]

Could be a failed cat and its blocking the exhaust flow. Could also be a failed o2 sensor of course.

[donweather]

It will still have logged errors.

Yep, getting them checked tomorrow.

[donweather]

Could be a failed cat and its blocking the exhaust flow. Could also be a failed o2 sensor of course.

Should either of these be covered under warranty? Even with a bluefin? I assume it would be hard for the Skoda Dealer to prove that a bluefin caused either of these failures (but I'm pretty sure they'll still try!!!)?

[Lucas_R]

Should either of these be covered under warranty? Even with a bluefin? I assume it would be hard for the Skoda Dealer to prove that a bluefin caused either of these failures (but I'm pretty sure they'll still try!!!)?

It will depend on the individual dealership mate - but luckily both items are cheap. The o2 sensor would be around $100 or so, and if you have a failed cat, you could have an exhaust shop remove the dump pipe and remove the obstruction.

[brad]

Failed cat = good opportunity to fit SPM downpipe & 200 cell cat.

edit: Give APR or one of the tuners a call as they probably have old OEM DPs & cats hanging about or in the scrap bin.

[donweather]

I'm not that keen to modify the DP to be honest. And I would have thought these failed components would be covered under warranty with or without a bluefin.

Given that the warning light has gone out and assuming it came on due to one of the above failing, what would happen of I did nothing (ie don't replace anything)?

[brad]

I think you're trying to 2nd guess yourself.

Wait for the codes.