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Hey guys, Just picked up a 2010 Octavia mk2 about a week ago, so I'm still very new to the car and trying to figure out all the quirks. Running into a weird Bluetooth issue and hoping someone here knows if this is an easy fix or just how it is. The car has the standard Bolero radio (with the factory 3.5mm AUX in the center armrest) and a Kufatec FISCON Basic Plus module installed (Maxi-DOT shows Mainboard 2.16, PBoard 3.31.6). Regular hands-free phone calls work great through the steering wheel buttons and Bolero display. But whenever I try to play music from my phone, the car basically acts like I'm on a phone call. The audio comes out in flat, tinny mono with zero bass. Meanwhile, on the Bolero display under the MEDIA menu, the "BT-Audio" button is completely greyed out and unclickable. Could this be as simple as the wiring being plugged into the wrong pins behind the radio? For example, the Kufatec harness output being wired to the mono TEL+ / TEL- pins instead of tapping into the stereo pins (like the AUX or CD changer inputs)? Or is this specific Fiscon box just hardwired to only do mono audio like that, or maybe missing some VCDS coding to wake up the BT-Audio button? What I’ve already checked/tried: Radio Settings: Went through the Bolero setup menus to ensure "Bluetooth Audio" and "AUX" are enabled/ticked. The settings are turned on, but the actual on-screen button under Media stays inactive, grayed-out. Phone connection: Checked the Bluetooth profile on the phone, it shows connected for both "Calls" and " media audio". Re-pairing: Deleted the device, re-paired from scratch, and tested, same result. Just wondering if it's worth pulling the head unit out to inspect and repin the harness, or if I'm better off not wasting time and just plugging a small Bluetooth modulator receiver. Thanks for any help or advice!

There are two or three engine codes that fall within your description, on two different parts diagrams. Item 6 here if all 3 scrwws are the same https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/RO/481/1/131/131035 Item 8 (two lines in table) if there are 2 shorter and 1 long https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/RO/481/1/131/131030

They should be changed on the B service (every 2yrs) on the Merc. Generally remote key batteries did last for years in the past though - I don't recall batteries running out being a big deal until keyless entry fobs arrived.

Sorry for the mistyping. 1500rpm only of course. 😉

Check the spade connection sizes. It could be that the starter has a slightly smaller spade than one than the spade connector. There normally 4.8mm or 6.3mm Alasdair

Has anyone found a VAG jack pad insert for the Octavia Mark 4. Powerflex say they don't do one. However, I wonder if the PF3-1663 for Mark 3's will fit if one is prepared to adapt the underbody panels by trimming the existing holes back a little. The plastic plugs in the floor are clearly visible. Please let me know if you can advise on this. Many thanks

mib helper is your friend for such info... https://mib-helper.com/index.php?train=MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0241T

Radio wires - yes I checked with multimeter at time. AI says the aftermarket are susceptible to voltage drop and under 10.5v they shut down. Suggested I buy add on that has loom and small capacitor to take up the drop in voltage on cranking. Car wouldn't start now - the spade connector in starter motor had popped out. Any suggestions on holding it in? I crimped spade connector for tighter fit but it was already as tight as it would go. The aftermarket starter motor might have had some wear on its male spade end. I used duct tape but it came unstuck. Soldering a bit extreme and hard to get to. Don't think this is related to radio though. Thanks Ps found this for starter motor relay wire. 1K0973751 1 Pin Prewired Starter Connector for VW AUDI Seat. Currently there is just a female spade connector. Will this part fit? Methinks not....

Hi everyone, I have a 2018 Skoda Octavia and I'm thinking about getting a set of all-season tyres. I'm a bit tired of changing between summer and winter tyres every year, so I thought it might be worth giving them a try. I mostly drive around town, with occasional longer trips, so I need something that handles well in the rain and is also decent in colder weather and light snow. I've been looking at a few different brands and comparing prices online, but there are so many options that it's hard to decide. I also came across an autodoc review while looking for information about online parts and tyre shops. What tyres are you guys using? Any recommendations based on your own experience? I'd especially appreciate suggestions that offer a good balance between price, comfort and durability. Thanks!

Could they have been changed as part of a service? Even if the Merc doesn't have kessy, 14 years from a single battery seems a stretch. Unless they're rechargeable? I had a 3 Series where the battery in the fob recharged wirelessly while driving. The car died after 15 years but the key was still going strong.

From memory the yellow wire I think is permanent live and red is from ignition. The yellow wire is there to keep settings etc. It may be that the Kenwood is more susceptible to voltage drop. Check that the yellow wire is getting 12v with ignition off. Alasdair

I hope Amazon Duracell are OK. BTW, we have a Mercedes 62 reg C180 with 20,000 miles showing and the key fobs have never been changed. Could Skoda fobs last that long?

Apologies, it’s for a 19td Skoda roomster 2 - 2007, I thought I had posted the details - thanks for looking

OK. So to enable both fog lamps only a coding/adaptation OR dataset change is required. I'm trying to figure them out. For sure there is a small difference between LHD and RHD cars, and merging them will results in both fog lamps on. Can you share a BCM backup of your current state? Thank you

Long time no posting! I’ve recently moved over to the dark side and purchased a full electric ( not a Skoda…) In my driveway, I have my 2011 petrol VRS estate. Current state: Occasional ECU communication errors (mainly in very wet days!) Needs wheel speed sensor (traction control error warning) MOT expired (although I’m confident it will pass once the sensor is replaced) My question is: Replace wheel sensor, get MOT, sell through auto trader Get ridiculously low price from We Buy Anycar as is Scrap Other option? To be honest, I’m not comfortable advertising on Autotrader as I would feel bad about the occasional ECU error unless the person buying was comfortable resetting the error code every now and then!

I've had 3 MK4 Petrol VRS' (hatch, 2020, 2023, 2025), and the average for all of them has been between 40-42mpg. Can easily be 50mpg on a long motorway run, and if I get 30mpg on a Sainsbury's run then I've done well. It's pretty efficient if you are happy to drive sensibly!

Check the battery voltage while engine is being cranked - likely that voltage is dropping too low during engine crank.

What car? Which engine type?

Hello, Had a crank no start. Bosch starter motor reconditioned fitted. Car starts each and every time for a month since fitting. Wife noticed radio (Kenwood aftermarket) loses power on cranking and resets or stays shut down. Radio fitted 1 year ago and only shut down when battery was knackered. Turning off fan, lights had no effect. Radio loses power when starting every time, warm or cold engine. Looks like a voltage drop. Dash lights unaffected. I already cleaned all earth points in engine bay. I checked the negative battery cable to suspension turret earth. Put extra cable on it in case breakage (jump lead). Radio still loses power momentarily forcing reset. Presets not lost. Battery is healthy and reading over 12.6v AI Google says to fit a capacitor plus loom behind radio to drop the voltage drop. Anything else I can do? The battery is bigger than needed. 540Cca and it got at least 100 cca so I'm thinking is there a weak ground. Radio needs ignition on to power up - switched live. Could red and yellow wires be wrong way around, but then radio would be on all time = flat battery on constant live. Also seen a little brown wire slightly frayed on neg battery terminal. It is used for control systems on car and provides clean voltage unlike earth points. Could that be to blame? Any ideas appreciated.

mate I'd love to but it's all I have. I've asked on forums and FB groups but not getting much back. I know AI is doing exactly what you're saying, but it's avenues to explore and rule out and that's better than nothing.

Id ditch the AI mate. It just makes stuff up that sounds like what you want to hear

is RHD hatchback looks like you talking about basic LED there is T73a/72 controling fog light (NSL) I swaped basic LED to full LED and there is T73a/25 LIN controling fog and reverse light how you can see on diagram T73a/72 is not connected

That would be great Thanks Very much appreciated

Can anyone please advise me where I can get the 3 bolts that hold the throttle body actuator to the EGR valve as I do t know how but I have dropped them and cannot find them - urgently needed as getting a wee bit desperate Thanks in advance