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Update to this - I have now returned to the same position as previous. Despite the setting being enabled, I pull up to a junction and Park Assist kicks in. It would seem my car has it's share of software gremlins, that which I've recorded now as follows: Park Assist permanently on when auto setting turned off in the settings Fan speed keeps resetting to speed 4 each time vehicle is switched off/on (I set it to manual - speed 2) Continually over sensitive collision warning (went off again earlier, triggered by man walking his dog on the path parallel to the straight road...) Lane assist refuses to switch off completely - first setting I switch off when I start the vehicle, certain points on my routes to work where I can feel it grabbing the wheel I also have a squeaky drivers seat after 11k (I'm 11 stone btw, hardly excessive weight) - not experienced this before in any vehicle I've owned I know I'm in the minority here - none of these issues are show-stoppers but do take the edge of the enjoyment of the vehicle. None of these are really worth taking to the dealer yet either - I will tie in with a service visit but as I'm on long-life servicing, that won't be for another few months yet. ☹️

Hello Looking for advice on where to source replacement tailgate struts for a 2017 Citigo. The units currently on the car no longer hold up the tailgate and it falls back so looking for a good on line supplier. Local Europarts way too expensive.

Your car has manual HVAC and the other controller is for auto HVAC - so a lot more work needing doing than “plug and play” - but I think that some people have accepted this challenge!

MK2 Fabia vRS sometimes had a low oil pressure light or message come on when cornering before you ever got a low oil light or message which might not show untill 1.3 litres low. And when you get a low oil or low oil message or light and open the bonnet it is then extinguished for 100km/62 miles.

Hi @pab567 and everyone, Could someone please share a download link for the complete MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0369T firmware package for installation via SD card? My unit details are: Car: Škoda Fabia III, 2016 Infotainment: Bolero, without navigation, one SD card slot Part number: 5Q0035840B Hardware version: H30 Current software: 0353 Current software train: MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0353T Android Auto already works. I am looking for the original firmware update package, rather than the Toolbox or a FEC/SWaP patch. Could you also confirm whether this unit supports a direct update from 0353 to 0369 using the standard SD card update procedure? A download link by private message would be appreciated. Thank you for your help! Štefan

You said previously there was no oil at switch/sensor when you replaced it. Might be worth removing it and start car to see. I assume oil should come out. Not sure how much so be prepared for spillage?? Alasdair

My long-term average is 39.5 over 11.5k. I easily get 46 mpg for long runs (500 miles) to the in-laws sticking to speed limits (fairly certain if you wanted to sit at 60mph on the inside lane you'd see 50 but this isn't for me). Actually better than I was expecting before I got the car. My usage involves daily 20 mile runs to/from work with a mixture of roads with a fair few short stop-start ones over weekends. All includes some heavier throttle usage where the roads permit.

Hallo zusammen, ich beschäftige mich gerade mit der Idee, schwer erhältliche oder unverhältnismäßig teure Kunststoff-Ersatzteile für Fahrzeuge nachzukonstruieren und bei Bedarf mittels 3D-Druck herstellen zu lassen. Ich bin auf eure Diskussion über die defekten Kunststoffteile an der mittleren Lüftungsdüse des Škoda Octavia IV gestoßen. Bevor ich Zeit und Geld in eine mögliche Ersatzlösung investiere, möchte ich zunächst herausfinden, ob dafür tatsächlich Bedarf besteht. Dazu hätte ich ein paar Fragen: Zum Defekt Welches konkrete Kunststoffteil ist bei euch gebrochen? Habt ihr Fotos vom defekten Teil oder eventuell eine Teilenummer? Bei welchem Fahrzeug tritt das Problem auf (Baujahr, Modell und Ausstattung)? Funktioniert die Lüftungsdüse ansonsten noch, oder muss wegen des Defekts die komplette Einheit getauscht werden? Zur Ersatzteilversorgung 4. Habt ihr das Originalteil einzeln beim Händler oder online gefunden? Falls ja, unter welcher Teilenummer und zu welchem Preis? 5. Falls nur die komplette Lüftungseinheit angeboten wird: Was kostet diese bei eurem Händler beziehungsweise online? 6. Habt ihr bereits Ersatzlösungen, Reparatursets oder 3D-Druckmodelle ausprobiert? Falls ja, welche und mit welchem Ergebnis? Zur möglichen Reparaturlösung 7. Würdet ihr ein passgenaues, separat erhältliches Ersatzteil kaufen, wenn dadurch der Austausch der kompletten Einheit vermieden werden könnte? 8. Welchen Preis würdet ihr für ein solches Teil als angemessen ansehen, sofern es zuverlässig passt und funktioniert? 9. Gibt es weitere Besitzer mit demselben Defekt, die ebenfalls nach einer Lösung suchen? Ich habe aktuell noch kein fertiges Ersatzteil und möchte auch keine fertige Lösung versprechen. Zunächst geht es darum, den Defekt und die Nachfrage besser zu verstehen. Wenn sich daraus eine technisch sinnvolle Lösung ergibt, würde ich einen Prototyp entwickeln und testen lassen. Über Fotos, Teilenummern, Links zu Angeboten und eure Erfahrungen würde ich mich sehr freuen. Vielen Dank! Hello everyone, I am currently exploring the idea of reverse-engineering plastic vehicle parts that are difficult to source or disproportionately expensive, and having them produced via 3D printing when needed. I came across your discussion regarding broken plastic components in the central air vent of the Škoda Octavia IV. Before I invest time and money into a potential replacement solution, I would like to determine whether there is actual demand for it. To that end, I have a few questions: Regarding the defect: 1. Which specific plastic part has broken? 2. Do you have photos of the damaged component, or perhaps a part number? 3. Which vehicle is affected (model year, model, and trim level)? Does the air vent still function otherwise, or does the entire unit need to be replaced due to the defect? Regarding parts availability: 4. Have you been able to find the original part sold individually—either at a dealership or online? If so, what is the part number and the price? 5. If only the complete air vent unit is available, what is the cost at your dealership or online? 6. Have you already tried any alternative solutions, repair kits, or 3D-printed parts? If so, which ones, and what were the results? Regarding a potential repair solution: 7. Would you purchase a precisely fitted, standalone replacement part if it meant avoiding the need to replace the entire unit? 8. What price would you consider reasonable for such a part, assuming it fits and functions reliably? 9. Are there other owners with the same defect who are also looking for a solution? I do not currently have a finished replacement part, nor am I promising a ready-made solution. At this stage, the goal is simply to better understand the defect and the level of demand. If this leads to a technically sound solution, I would develop a prototype and have it tested. I would greatly appreciate any photos, part numbers, links to listings, or insights based on your own experiences. Thank you very much! @KS000 auf Englisch bitte. Das ist die Standardsprache für Briskoda. Es stehen zahlreiche kostenlose Übersetzungstools zur Verfügung. Danke.

Nice find.

A quick update - I’ve spent some time thinking about it and reading reviews of all the possible aftermarket options (Diederichs, Vika, Imaxle, D2P, Eurosubframes, etc). Even though there are a lot of positive reviews, some feedback suggests that the weight and geometry differ slightly from the OE and in some cases it makes it difficult to install and align the rear wheels properly. So I looked for original remanufactured ones and found a company from Poland on eBay specialising in refurbishing rear axles. They claim to sand and apply anti-corrosion paint, replace the bushings, and to have very strict quality control. They have good feedback as well. It was also the cheapest option (£100 + £17 shipping, including VAT, compared with £160-£250 for the aftermarket ones), so I went ahead and bought it. I haven’t installed it yet, so we’ll see how it goes, but so far it looks good and solid. Thanks to everyone for your comments and advice.

From here : https://skodapartsdirect.co.uk/product/skoda-fabia-2015-2026-spare-wheel-tool-kit/

get a new unit

Got you. 👍

I believe they are doing their own thing as they have done this work numerous times and the small repair panels available are just for the outer skin but that area is double skinned and the inner layer will be where the rust started so just replacing the outer area will hide the main culprit. For the cheaper quotes it will be cutting out a square, welding the new bit in then filling and sanding. Really the whole rear quarter would need repainting. A 5 door would probably be cheaper but mine is a 3 door so to be sprayed properly the rear window will need removing whereas the 5 door has a handy door!

The oil is below threshold at first startup, yet there is no light .... that's because the on/off switch has been routed through the computer, to interpret it, instead of just displaying the result on the dashboard, like most other cars I've owned in the past. 🙂

Thanks again for your rapid, helpful replies. Really gets to the heart of the matter. 👍🏻

No need to replace parts with the logic ''if it's not this, it would be the other" etc, this is an money spend situation which never ends. A mechanic can diagnose the wheel bearing when the car is on the lift-jack and turn each wheel by hand.Also turning the steering wheel full left-right and vice versa. Have you ever check or replace the steering wheel fluid? Have you listen with the hood open and the car standing if the noise comes from a pulley? Brake pads whistle when braking, the bent brake discs create vibrations while braking. I had a situation with a grinding-squeaking noise while moving in reverse or when turning in U turns. https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/541160-grinding-noise-in-reverse/

Not sure what you mean there. The pressure switch is just an on/off switch. Oil pressure above threshold it shorts the wire to earth, below threshold it is open circuit. Or do you mean it should work at any rpm?

Got it, will give you a call.

My interior lights have stopped working when I open the doors. Feels like the switch has been a bit iffy for a while, but now seems to have completely stopped working. If I manually press the buttons on the individual lights they will come on. See video for demo. Any idea how to get the switch out and repair or replace? (Or any other ideas what it might be?) Cheers! PXL_20261027_140436403.mov

''No, the exhaust assemblies are identical between the 40 kW (135M) and 50 kW (136M) versions. Because both versions share the exact same 1.3L multi-point injection block layout and 8-valve cylinder head shape, they use the same: • Exhaust manifold • Front downpipe and catalytic converter • Middle resonator section • Rear muffler assembly The factory 42mm exhaust bore diameter is more than enough to handle the extra 14 hp from the 136M flat-top pistons''.

A GOOGLE-search on "6VA093860B" retrieves no entries, while a search on 6VA093860B just retrieves this one (that does not include that specific Part number). https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/set-for-spare-wheel/p/6VA093860 Conversely, a search on "6VA093860A" retrieves masses of entries, including the advert shown below that shows the polystyrene 'box' and tools that include the necessary jack and extension handle. https://shop.ahw-shop.de/original-skoda-fabia-4-pj-werkzeug-reserverad-notrad-fuellstueck-wagenheber-6va093860a (I don't know why you have concluded that 6VA093860B is the right Part Number for your Fabia Mk4, but everything points to 6VA093860A being the correct number.)

Hello @pab567, I have a Skoda Columbus RNS 510 stuck in a boot loop (Skoda logo appears, then the unit restarts). My unit details: Part number: 3T0 035 686 N Hardware: H27 Software: 6276 Version: C14 I tried an older Josi firmware, but the update fails with error 010306. Could you please send me the download link for RNS510-6276-Update-VIM+Tm_60_35_5.iso? Thank you very much for your help!

Thanks - I gave this a go but it hasn't made a difference sadly. Definitely feels like a loss of power issue! Just weird that it's only affecting the highest setting - all other settings work fine...

Hello Breezy-Pete, thank you, you are right! When disconnected, the oil light eventually shows (after nearly 20 seconds) but it's on the MFD (Multi-function display) in this Elegance model, not on the rev counter with all the other lights (where it should be in my opinion). It takes a long time, and, if there was no oil, then some significant damage could be done in that 20 seconds. Video link is below, so that others can see how it works. (The wire comes off easily in the video because I'd previously unclipped it, so I could remove it with one hand, holding the camera.) I think Skoda have tried to be too clever here, and an on/off switch would be adequate. So it's possible my old switch is fine. By the way, the new one was a proper Skoda one. Thinking this through, my test doesn't actually prove the pressure switch is working, merely that it's providing a signal all the time. To test it more, and prove it drops the signal when there's no oil pressure, I'd have to unscrew it, re-connect it and then run the engine with it unscrewed. But I think I'll leave well alone now. Thank you for your help. Video link: https://youtu.be/Ae1Ofbnhhtk