[Kaus2002]

Originally Posted by DocHudson

Thanks @kaus2002 for the information.

I was thinking to get the dashcam installed from the dealership only to avoid any warranty issues. :

Yes that shall be the best, but in case if they don’t do it, you can do it yourself..
It’s not that difficult, you can see DIY YouTube videos on installing dash cam .

[thanixravindran]

Originally Posted by Kaus2002

- Product quality is questionable, it’s 12v usb charger has stopped working a week after the purchase and also caused a short circuit in my Kushaq’s cigarette lighter(had to replace fuse, it cost me ₹34 only). So don’t use that instead buy a good quality one.

I am contemplating a Dashcam for the last couple of months and following the other Dashcam thread but scared to touch anything electrical in a Skoda due to warranty fears.

I read in VW/Skoda theads that the (Cigarette lighter), 12V socket will still be ON after car is switched OFF and will keep the Dash cam powered and cause battery drain. Is it the same case in Kushaq too?

I do not need parking surveillance, so hard wiring is not needed. I just want a plug and play connect to the 12V socket. I am also not too keen on sticking the Dashcam in Windshield. I was rather thinking of sticking one it in Dashboard recess area. In fact, I felt if Skoda could have given a USB slot in the side of the recess slot, I can happily tap the USB connection for a Dashcam. Can this electrostatic sticker stick in the Dashboard plastic material too or it is for glass only?

[Kaus2002]

Originally Posted by thanixravindran

I read in VW/Skoda theads that the (Cigarette lighter), 12V socket will still be ON after car is switched OFF and will keep the Dash cam powered and cause battery drain. Is it the same case in Kushaq too?

Yes this happened in my Kushaq too, but it doesn’t happens all the time. I am not really sure under what scenario it stays on.
For safety reasons I disconnect the usb every time I lock the car.

Can this electrostatic sticker stick in the Dashboard plastic material too or it is for glass only?

Even thought if it does stick, then your camera will be pointing upwards, camera lens doesn’t rotate that much. There is no harm in installing camera on windscreen, it will stay behind your IRVM and won’t be visible to you .

[RPM1706]

Originally Posted by thanixravindran

I read in VW/Skoda theads that the (Cigarette lighter), 12V socket will still be ON after car is switched OFF and will keep the Dash cam powered and cause battery drain. Is it the same case in Kushaq too?

I do not need parking surveillance, so hard wiring is not needed. I just want a plug and play connect to the 12V socket.

Unfortunately, this is true! And i learned it the hard way. I too wasn't keen on parking surveillance and didn't want hard wiring.

So got my dashcam installed using the 12V socket. I had used it for barely a couple of days and found the battery had drained out. Of course, i didn't know (till the Skoda service centre told me this) that the 12V socket remains on even when the car is not running.

The service folks were quite helpful and sorted out the matter but this is such an annoying situation to have. To have to remember to disconnect the dashcam each time is such a pain! I understand this is not the case with all manufacturers/models.

Does anyone know of a workaround in this case?

[DocHudson]

Hi Everyone

I'm into an unfortunate situation and need your advice.
Yesterday evening while driving, the car started to make some grinding noise while braking, it felt like something is stuck and it is preventing the car from braking smoothly.
This morning the noise started coming even on light braking. I'm not sure if there is some issue with the brake pads or the discs or some other issue.
The dealership is 90 kms from my hometown and I'm very skeptical about driving it all the way. Only option I can see is to utilize the RSA.
There is a 800 km long trip coming and I don't want any issues during that trip.
If anyone has been in the same boat or has any information related to this please do let me know.
Thank you!

[thanixravindran]

Originally Posted by DocHudson

Hi Everyone

I'm into an unfortunate situation and need your advice.
Yesterday evening while driving, the car started to make some grinding noise while braking, it felt like something is stuck and it is preventing the car from braking smoothly.
This morning the noise started coming even on light braking. I'm not sure if there is some issue with the brake pads or the discs or some other issue.
The dealership is 90 kms from my hometown and I'm very skeptical about driving it all the way. Only option I can see is to utilize the RSA.
There is a 800 km long trip coming and I don't want any issues during that trip.
If anyone has been in the same boat or has any information related to this please do let me know.
Thank you!

Did you checked whether there is any small stone or pebble is sitting on the brake pad gap?

[DocHudson]

Originally Posted by thanixravindran

Did you checked whether there is any small stone or pebble is sitting on the brake pad gap?

Yeah, I even used pressure pump and washed the brake area but no luck :(

[RPM1706]

Originally Posted by DocHudson

Hi Everyone

I'm into an unfortunate situation and need your advice.
Yesterday evening while driving, the car started to make some grinding noise while braking, it felt like something is stuck and it is preventing the car from braking smoothly.
This morning the noise started coming even on light braking. I'm not sure if there is some issue with the brake pads or the discs or some other issue.

So here is the thing. And i am not sure if this happens with other vehicle makes or even with all Kushaqs. I faced this too in the first few days. Just as i was about to contact my local service centre, my cousin (who had just bought a Taigun) also mentioned he was hearing this grinding sound when stepping on or releasing the brakes. When he checked with the VW service station, they said "it is not unusual when the vehicle is new".

When i later checked with the Skoda service team, they too said that with regular usage, the sound will go away. I have now driven my car for about 500 kms and i must admit i don't hear the sound anymore. Likewise with my cousin's Taigun.

Am hoping that's the last i hear of this! Of course, you could cross check with your local service centre if the issue persists even after clocking some more kilometres.

[DocHudson]

Originally Posted by RPM1706

So here is the thing. And i am not sure if this happens with other vehicle makes or even with all Kushaqs. I faced this too in the first few days. Just as i was about to contact my local service centre, my cousin (who had just bought a Taigun) also mentioned he was hearing this grinding sound when stepping on or releasing the brakes. When he checked with the VW service station, they said "it is not unusual when the vehicle is new".

When i later checked with the Skoda service team, they too said that with regular usage, the sound will go away. I have now driven my car for about 500 kms and i must admit i don't hear the sound anymore. Likewise with my cousin's Taigun.

Am hoping that's the last i hear of this! Of course, you could cross check with your local service centre if the issue persists even after clocking some more kilometres.

I really hope that is the case but the sound is not very confidence inspiring so I'm planning to opt for RSA and get the car checked from the dealership itself. Thing is I didn't get any sound for the 1st month, I have now driven around 500 kms and I'm a little concerned.

[Rjeevan]

It's been around 10days since I got my kushaq 1.5MT tornado red and it's been absolutely amazing to drive this beast. There are no rattling issues in 500kms I have driven.
Can someone help me with this query.
The infotainment system has been connected and is all set, except when I'm trying to use the apps like Gaana, Sygic, etc., that I'm unable to use the dongle's internet connection. I want to use that Gaana app on jio wifi provided. It works fine while using mobile Hotspot. Is anybody else experiencing this?

[ridehard]

Originally Posted by Rjeevan

The infotainment system has been connected and is all set, except when I'm trying to use the apps like Gaana, Sygic, etc., that I'm unable to use the dongle's internet connection. I want to use that Gaana app on jio wifi provided. It works fine while using mobile Hotspot. Is anybody else experiencing this?

Congratulations on bringing the beast home!
As far as I know, the internet from the Jio dongle cannot be used for our own purposes. They would've placed restrictions to only make it work for the connected car feature (jio motive app).

[Rjeevan]

Originally Posted by ridehard

Congratulations on bringing the beast home!
As far as I know, the internet from the Jio dongle cannot be used for our own purposes. They would've placed restrictions to only make it work for the connected car feature (jio motive app).

Thanks ridehard for the prompt response. Not sure how these restrictions would help the company. In my opinion this defeats the purpose of this dongle if it can't even be used for navigation apps. Anyways, getting on with it.. Thanks again!!

[maverickNerd]

Here is the notification I got today regarding the SMP refund/benefit that Skoda is giving to early owners of Kushaq.

[varun.petro]

Observed a new issue specific to Ambition AT Kushaq. Front passenger seatbelt warning doesn't work when sitting normally. Once you lean forward and centre of weight moves forward, the warning sign and sound pop up.

Took the issue to service centre, they checked everything and were equally amazed. When the service guy sat, it worked fine. However when I sat, It didn't work. Something to do with body weight and sensor accuracy. Ideally it should work even if 12 yr sits on the seat.

Checked 2 other Kushaqs that were there in Service centre. Seat belt warning worked flawlessly in Style variant but in other Ambition same issue was found.

Please confirm if anyone else facing same issue.
For me having seen it in 2 vehicles, indicates it maybe being a widespread problem in Ambition AT.

I was surprised that within 3 vehicles, 2 had this issue but still I couldn't find a single mention of this on internet.

[TurboGuy]

Originally Posted by DocHudson

has anyone upgraded the horn in their kushaq? I'm not a fan of the original horn and the dealership has quoted 12k for the horn that comes in the Octavia/Superb

My dealership placed an order when I requested them to source both the low/high tone horn from Jetta which costed around Rs.6500 for the set. These are made in Spain by Clarton. This was for my Rapid TSI though. Perhaps, you could consider either this set or the pair from Laura.