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Something doesn't look right to me - the Octavia vRS has a 2.0L EA888 engine which doesn't (AFAIK) have cylinder disabling (only the 1.5L EA211 has cylinder disabling)?

yes, only handbrake cable on drum goes on lower part od axle and disc brake on upper part, but cable can be fixed with strong ZIP ties, that is not a problem. and disc version have 2 disc bracket holes. you can ignore them.

Hi everyone, Quick question. I'm looking into retrofiting reverse camera into my friends Octavia MK3 2014 with J794 - 5E0 035 864 A, I know it's possible somehow but not sure how exactly. I've spent quite a lot of time at this point just browsing the web and looking for right parts and OEM solutions which doesnt require stupid adapters etc etc. I came to quite a lot of version of camera as well as the harnesses but I'm quite short of many info. I can't find the official wiring diagraam as well as the manuals of the how to dismantle the ineterior parts or the official designated routes for the cabels. I did couple of retrofits mostly on my Audi A4 B9.5 2020 so I'm quite familiar with the whole VW group stupidity of making things harder for everyone. I had to check the correct wiring harness so I wont't be required to buy different cable adapters it was plug code and play. I would like to do it the same way for his car. Can someone suggest maybe the camera with right harness for that unit maybe wiring diagrams on car manuals which would help. I'm open to any suggestions and info anyone can give. Thanks everyone for reply and their time.

Thank you @Evolution13. I hadn’t thought to search for it that way - I’ll read through those topics and hopefully find an answer. My main question, though, is whether a rear axle beam for disc brakes can be fitted to a car with drum brakes, without converting the brakes to discs.

Welcome to the forum. Be aware that there are 2 different rear axles for mk2 Fabia vRS if getting an rear end with disc brakes.

Hi Guys new to the form really happy to be here! 2015 Skoda Octavia Vrs 230K Kilometers There is an issue i've been having for quite some time which I believe I know the fix for except I'm not 100% sure as it requires a lot of time and money that unfortunately I do not have due to work and other commitments. To mention before asking I have: Brand new spark plugs Newish (10k) Coil Packs New Fuel Injectors Carbon Cleaned Intake Valves Stage 1 Racingline High Torque Tune Brand New Single Mass flywheel clutch Full Racingline Intake System New PCV System + Piping New Sump With that out the way I have been getting a code where everytime i go above 5-5.5k revs my car throws an EPC light code. Turn the car off and it disappears completely and the car acts like complete normal again but does newly display OBD Codes P130A00 CYLINDER DISABLING - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN CIRCUIT P030400 CYLINDER 4: MISFIRE DETECTED Now as you can tell almost everything that usually is the reason of problem has been done which to be fair all needed to be done anyway. But now my suspicions look towards something else being the Valve Springs. My Specialist Mechanic which recently did my car with a few upgrades (plus a lovely $6000 bill) didn't think it was that and replaced the Spark Plugs. Just wondering is there anything else that could be the issue? I'm a bit lost at the moment and would rather get some other opinions before opening up the top end

Yes, the both dives prices is almost equivalent, but most older the OEM and used. Only used OEM price is equivalnet with the new aftermarket infoatinment. The warranty is 6 month and zero product support (but it’s only available for a fee). So far, I've been looking at Dynavin.

Yes demolished old 8 x 6 shed and thought about hiring a skip, but no 3 trips to the local tip and its all gone Good old Roomster.

For sale is my 17 plate corrida red Skoda Superb Sportline DSG 190 TDI hatchback with 84k on the clock, full Skoda main dealer service history, MOT until May 2027 and costs only £35 a year to tax! Initially purchased from @SwampDonkeyGJ on here via these Briskoda classifieds in 2021. It has the usual high spec including KESSY, adaptive cruise, electric tailgate, xenon headlights, heated front seats etc along with the Columbus infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Along with main dealer yearly services at 14k, 24k, 33k, 43k, 50k, 59k, 66k, 74k and 81k, the cam belt and water pump were changed at 60k along with DSG oil/filter changes at 40k and 80k. Original 19” Vega alloys with no kerbing along with new Michelin PS4 tyres and a proper spare wheel. Recent new brake discs and pads and an air con regas last year. All documents, handbook, V5, previous MOT’s, receipts in the original Skoda folder along with two keys. HPI clear so no accidents or finance outstanding. Genuinely the best car I've ever owned. I only meant to keep it for 3 years but after 5+ years the cost to change gap is getting bigger and bigger hence advertising here. Feel free to drop me a PM if you need the number plate for checks, ask any questions or want my phone number for a chat. I'm located in south Birmingham near to J4 M5. £9995

Yes, that's a good idea, thank you very much!

I’ve posted the link just to let you know which parts are needed, probably if you look for the various part needed on different platforms the final prince would be cheaper

difference is only on places where handbrake cable mountings are welded.. new aftermarket parts have probably disc and drum parts welded.

its because the electricit travels via the culomb counter. if you connect directly to the battery it bypasses that. Its effectively a tally on electricity in vs electricity out of the battery and the car uses this for its "state of charge" status.

Thank you Pete! Just messaged you my VIN.

Thank you @Jack25. As much as I’d love to do that, it’s probably not worth it for a £700 15 yo clunker. 🙂 But looking at that kit, it seems there must be different mounting points for drum and disc brakes.

Thank you very much!

Not sure, but in this thread I appear to have looked up by VIN the suggested replacement part for a car with drum brakes and got the part number that's described as for disc brakes, so they may have rationalised part numbers. Can look up your suggested PN if you can tell me VIN. Typing at same time as Jack25 above, whose info is usually excellent, so have a read of his link. ^

Buy the brake disck rear axle and you will need these parts, https://darksidedevelopments.com/products/rear-brake-drum-to-disc-conversion-for-skoda-fabia-5j-mk2.html (the fitting point in the frame are the same even for the shock and spring), maybe consider to fit polyurethane bushing in the rear subframe to increase the handling. Let me know if you want to upgrade the brake setup to fit 256mm vented rear discs (and to increase front to 288 or 312mm)

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy an Elroq 60, possibly the Sportline version. I live in a hot climate and drive around 40 km a day, plus roughly 150 km on weekends. If you have any experience with this model, or any tips or suggestions, I’d really appreciate hearing them!

Hey there! My Skoda Fabia 2019 has the same issue. I would love to try to update the software myself without going to a dealership. Could anyone maybe send me the download Link for the aforementioned software update? Thanks so much!

I’m pretty sure this isn’t possible on facelift models.

I'm almost finished with my amundsen+ retrofit on my 2008 Fabia 2, but i've been walking into walls for the past 2 weeks Backstory: The car originally came with NO radio, as the options sticker said. I checked the Quadlock for canbus cables, it had them. I bought an Amundsen+ from a guy that had it in his facelift Fabia 2. Plugged it in, it almost worked, but it didn't recognise the ignition signals. Found out that i need a "radio control module" for these PF Fabias, because they use canbus 1.6 instead of 2.0. Fixes: Went to Škoda and bought the 5j0 035 751 module, but only this one, even though there was a second option (same part number with an A after it) labeled DIAG. Wired it up, radio functions properly, bluetooth starts, goes to sleep correctly. Issues: -Maxi-dot only displays "RNS CRUISE" (from what i've heard it's a protocol issue, so is there a way to translate these protocols?) -VCDS crashes when i try to access address 37 (It connects to it, but the second it tries to identify it, cable goes ape**** and VCDS freezes. When i connected it to an Octavia 2 PreFL, it connected correctly to it, and even coded it, using the same cable and laptop) I'd appreciate any help!

C, D, E, Mk2.

For external charging, yes.

Plenty of scope for the first keeper to take a few lives out of the clutch in 8K - compounding that with 'riding' it occasionally in your ownership would easily finish it off. An expensive bad habit. Possibly the weight of the Karoq clutch is lighter than the Octavia's was, and even only a slight, inadvertent pressure on the Karoq's clutch pedal was causing excess wear.