Skoda Yeti Fuel Pump: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Yeti, hesitancy specifically when the fuel level drops below a quarter tank is a genuine, documented clue pointing to the in-tank pump — worth knowing before assuming a bigger fault.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — fuel pumps (aftermarket) Bosch 0 986 580 940 / Pierburg 7.05656.06.0

Accuracy note: Covers the Skoda Yeti (2009-2017) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. In-tank fuel pumps are sold two ways: as a complete feed unit (the pump in its swirl pot with the fuel-level sender and float) or as a bare pump that is fitted into the old housing, and petrol and diesel versions are not interchangeable — most diesels have only a low-pressure lift pump in the tank, with the high-pressure pump on the engine. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Check fuel type, the plug pin count and whether your car has one sender or two (saddle tanks on 4x4 and some larger cars) against your VIN before ordering.

Fuel pumps / feed units (aftermarket)	Bosch 0 986 580 940 (in-tank pump, for cars without gas operation); Bosch 0 986 580 826 (in-tank pump); Bosch 0 580 464 121 (in-line pre-supply pump); Pierburg 7.05656.06.0 (feed unit, 4 bar, 13.5 V / 9.5 A, 227 mm long); Pierburg 7.11775.03.0 (feed unit with sender, 0.7 bar, 13.5 V / 3.8 A, 2-pin, 232 mm long); Hella 8TF 358 146-811 (feed unit with sender, 5-pin); Hella 8TF 358 106-051 (feed unit with sender, 5-pin); Hella 8TF 358 146-631 (feed unit with sender, 5-pin)
Types & variants	The split is by pressure. Petrol TSI cars take the 4 bar module with sender (Pierburg 7.05656.06.0, Ridex 1382F0255 and 1382F0055 for PR code 1A5, ERA 770202A at 4 bar / 140 l/h). Diesel TDI cars take a low-pressure lift module (Pierburg 7.11775.03.0 at 0.7 bar with sender, Ridex 1382F0002 at 0.51 bar). Hella lists four different 5-pin modules with sender, which cover the petrol and diesel variants and the front-wheel-drive versus 4x4 tanks. Bosch 0 580 464 121, Topran 630 660 and Ridex 458F13697 (140 l/h) are in-line pre-supply pumps for the diesel.
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in catalogue listings — order a genuine unit against your VIN
Fitment notes	The Yeti sits on the PQ35 Golf V/VI platform, so the 4x4 cars have a saddle tank with a pump module on one side and a sender-only unit on the other; a fuel gauge fault may be the far-side sender. Petrol 4 bar and diesel 0.5-0.7 bar modules are not interchangeable. The Bosch 0 986 580 940 is marked for cars without LPG/CNG conversion.

A Genuine Diagnostic Clue: Does It Happen Only With a Low Tank? — Skoda Yeti Fuel Pump

A genuinely useful diagnostic clue reported consistently by owners: hesitancy or a longer crank specifically when the fuel level drops below around a quarter tank, that clears up once refuelled, points toward a struggling in-tank low-pressure pump rather than a completely failed unit — the pump can still work adequately with a fuller tank but struggles to pick up fuel efficiently as the level gets low, particularly if there's any sediment or debris settled at the bottom of the tank. This pattern is worth mentioning specifically to whoever is diagnosing the car, since it points toward the in-tank pump rather than the separate, more expensive high-pressure pump mounted on the engine.

An honest warning worth knowing: fuel pressure faults aren't always straightforward to diagnose correctly, even with proper garage attention — one documented case saw an owner spend £1,500 on a diesel fuel pressure fault that still wasn't resolved afterward. If a first repair attempt doesn't fix the fault, it's worth getting a second opinion with fresh diagnostic data rather than assuming the same component needs replacing again.

Skoda Yeti Fuel Pump: A Part That Fails at the Worst Possible Moments

On the Skoda Yeti, this particular failure has a knack for terrible timing, stranding drivers mid-journey instead of giving fair warning while the car's parked up safely. Spotting the early signs early enough is what stands between a routine fix and a roadside breakdown.

Skoda Yeti Fuel Pump: Watch: Replacing It

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Yeti sits on the PQ35 platform with the Octavia Mk2; Octavia generation not stated in title

Before you buy: fuel pump specifications vary by engine size and fuel type, and petrol/diesel versions are never interchangeable. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Skoda Yeti Fuel Pump: What It Does

Getting fuel from tank to engine at the correct combustion pressure is down to the fuel pump, and on the Skoda Yeti that pump sits inside the tank, submerged in fuel. That location is exactly why swapping out such a small part is rarely a quick job.

Skoda Yeti Fuel Pump: Generations & Engines: Fuel Pump Type

Accuracy note: these are documented patterns by generation and engine family, not a substitute for confirming your exact engine code — always verify against your V5C before ordering, since petrol and diesel pumps are never interchangeable.

2009–2017, 1.2 TSI petrol	Petrol (direct injection): in-tank low-pressure pump plus a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump
2009–2017, 1.8 TSI petrol	Petrol (direct injection): in-tank low-pressure pump plus a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump
2009–2017, 2.0 TDI diesel	Diesel: in-tank lift pump feeds a separate engine-mounted high-pressure injection pump (common rail) — never interchangeable with the petrol pump

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Skoda Yeti Fuel Pump: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fuel Pump Guide for symptoms to watch for (including the low-pressure vs high-pressure distinction on direct-injection engines), confirming fitment against your VIN, and OE suppliers worth knowing.

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