The EPC issue plaguing the Skoda Kushaq remains unresolved even after the fuel pump of the SUV is changed. Skoda has announced that all the Kushaq SUVs will be eligible for a fuel pump replacement free of cost whether or not they are facing the EPC problem. However, it seems like the fuel pump replacement is also a shot in the dark and the real issue remains hidden. There have been multiple cases where changing the fuel pump has still resulted in the Kushaq running into an EPC issue. So many cases will begin to affect the sales of the Kushaq as Skoda is struggling to diagnose the actual issue still. Here is the latest example of bad the problem is and how the customers are suffering as a result.
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Skoda Kushaq EPC Issue – Replaced Fuel Pump Not The Solution
As is clear from the comments shared by the owner of the Skoda Kushaq 1.5-litre DSG. He was not struggling with this issue at all. However, the service centre told him about the recall and fuel pump replacement. Now, Skoda claims that this new fuel pump is more robust than the current one. However, it seems like it is also not the solution. Because this owner started having the EPC error the very next day after getting the “robust” fuel pump. This is very critical that after getting the component replaced, the SUV still has the EPC issue. This implies that Skoda is still unaware of the exact problem and its solution. This is strange considering that the customers have started complaining about it immediately after the deliveries commenced. If the Czech carmaker still doesn’t resolve this issue timely, the customers might get inclined towards buying a VW Taigun or MG Astor.
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Specs
Launched a few months ago, the Skoda Kushaq is priced in the range of Rs 10.49 – 17.59 Lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos-rival is available in two engine variants – 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol and 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol. The smaller engine variant outputs a maximum power of 115 PS and a peak torque of 175 Nm, while the bigger unit produces 150 PS and 250 Nm. The 1.0-litre engine variant can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.5-litre unit is available with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG (DCT) gearbox option.
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