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I've opened up fuse box under bonnet it's green and milky allover going to clean it best i can and try again

Oh, erm, ****, I sort of forgot about this thread. Whoops. You might be asking what came of me, this car yadda yadda yadda. All is better (ish) now. Back in May (?) I had a slight Vectra vs Fabia interfacing issue resulting in slight* damage to the Skoda... as outlined in another thread at the time I'm sure. This resulted in a sizeable bill to get it moving in an approximately straight line. I do, however, think I've structurally knackered it somewhere though - something is scraping on full suspension travel, and it pulls to the left worse than it used to, plus it feels really rough and wobbly through the steering wheel. It hardly moves now anyway, doing about 20 miles a week - if that, as it can sit for a few weeks at a time. I'm seriously hoping that its just the console bushes that have disintegrated or something like that, it just doesn't seem or sound particularly stellar. It isn't looking too brilliant for the car but I'll investigate properly. Now, onto some slightly more positive news... I bought a set of seats with arsewarmers! Managed to claw a little bit of money back with my old Bohemia seats, and no longer have a metal bar sticking through the frame somewhat! Bonus. Despite what I've written above... I'm picking up another set of Bohemia alloys on Tuesday, because I'm a menace with no financial sense. Although, if this turns out to be the end of my Fabia, I'll just buy another Mk1. Still scrubs up well - on 95k miles now.

I never posted it there or in the MG EV thread simply because i thought the battery state after 143,000 miles might be of interest to those looking at getting an EV. The Truth of Electric Vehicle thread seems more suited to those not interested in getting an EV and that have had nothing to do with driving them or charging them. It looks like there is more stuff that is nothing to do with EV,s there, just about how superior a liquid fuel vehicle fills up quickly and goes far between fill ups.

Mot passed the other week and just been on a nice 400mile round trip all on one tank of fuel, quite decent for a big car.

Don't forget to code the new battery to the car after fitting. Thanks. AG Falco

ok cheers mate, Ive taken it to the garage who have made sure its at max now, after running it up to operating temp and letting it sit for a few minutes. Ill just have to keep an eye on it and see what happens. Thanks all

That video needs to go in "the Truth About Electric Cars" thread. Apologies if it is, I saw the start of the bickering from the weekend and skipped a dozen pages....

Just to comment very quickly on this - I use Costco and yes I generally expect to queue at busy times - much as I would at the local Sainsbury's on a Saturday, which is generally just as bad. I did so on Saturday and had maybe a 10 minute wait but I was at Costco anyway for food (my wife was already in the shop) and saving 10p per litre it's a wrth while thing to do. However, filling up at Costco on the way home from work I very rarely have to queue and am usually straight on a pump or have just one car in front of me. As ever with these things it depends on the 'spin' being placed upon the statements. And yes I have a double driveway and a garage and three petrol powered ICE cars (one of which is a mild hybrid). I could go EV and may well do so at some point in the future foe one of them but that will only happen when it suits me and I'm up for changing vehicles - which isn't going to be for many years yet (registrations are 2018, 2017 and 1995 - so lots of life left in them yet...)

The rubbers on the front wiper blades are removable. Mine were juddering and noisy too, I realised it was because they weren’t flipping over on the return sweep. Standing unused in the sun had caused the rubber to “set”. Removed the blades, slide the rubbed out, turn them round - job done. Replacement rubbers are £5 a pair, considerable saving on a pair of new blades.

There is nothing complicated about the fabia mk1 cooling system, I can't see why it wouldn't work, the thermostat will only open to the radiator once it gets hot enough but I guess the heater thermostat is set lower than the stat anyway. The rest of the cooling circuit remains open all the time AFAIK

The battle rages on.. I wasn't confident in the 'flattened' seal of the cabin air filter tray, i so removed it again and used suitably sized bitumen tape to re-seal it: A few days later a large box from Auto doc arrived. It contains a whole timing belt kit from INA, as well as cam cover gasket service items. I wasted no time and started with the top. Cam cover off, all cleaned, replaced the chain tensioner sliders, removed the gauze filter and re-assembled it using new gaskets of course: The long life oil service intervals really aren't doing this engine any good...: Cam cover was leaking quite bad causing misfires: Next it was time for the timing belt itself. I knew I'd have to drain all the coolant out of the engine, so i bought a set of metal coolant pipes: They were quite cheap and needed cleaning up with a dremel and a burr bit. I also lapped the coolant flange to make sure it really sealed well: I then fitted all the pipes, they went in without any trouble: Next was the timing belt, I followed instructions from Elsa step by step. The hardest bit for me by far was removing the engine mount. It was an absolute pain of a job. The timing belt itself was dated 2009, and the hydraulic tensioner was held on with just one finger tight bolt... New belt, tensioner, guide pulley and water pump in: I also replaced the lower crank seal, a 35mm socket was perfect to hammer it in: I also used new shiny new bolts on the bottom pulley: As you can see above the control arms have seen a better day and will need doing too, for now they are ok - they don't knock or have any play. Aux belt tensioner was replaced too: I also checked the wear on alternator regulator brushes and given that the car has covered 109k id say they are 50% gone. Keep in mind this car has an automatic gearbox and heated seats..: New vs old water pumps:

Can’t comment on the 235s however I’ve just replaced a worn pair of 225/40 Michelin PS5s with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asym 6s (currently £35 off for 2 and £70 for 4 at ATS) and both have a thicker section of rubber that runs around the circumference of the alloy to give some extra protection. I think most premium brands do. Never had any issues running the standard tyre size with the 18” Gemini alloy other than when the wife took the car out for the first time and properly had a go at curbing it! I don’t think any amount of protection would have helped in that scenario.

That's it.

Checked today map version 24.8, so I'm guessing it updated because I got Skoda connect up and running for a month.

You say it is a 2020 but why have you got 2021 in your profile ? Very confusing.

That's not how the forum works. If you continue to post disinformation (more damaging than misinformation) and FUD, then be prepared to have it questioned, fact checked and ousted. If you don't like your posts to be questioned, save yourself and stop posting FUD, do some very basic fact checks yourself.

@TimGoddard Given that it's clear you have a Mk3 Octavia, it would be far better to continue this discussion in the Mk3 Octavia forum where fellow owners can better hellp you. https://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/235-skoda-octavia-mk-iii-2013-2020/

So it's okay when you do it to EV, not okay when others do it other way round? Your examples: From creating doubts on solid data (aka spreading FUD): https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/517208-car-park-fires-transporters-ships-any-fires-an-evs-involved-or-not-thread-were-they-the-cause-just-there-and-so-made-fighting-the-fire-harder/?do=findComment&comment=5882665 To you don't like something "most of you EV drivers do" on a completely unrelated topic: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/526744-not-just-a-question-for-ev-drivers-just-any-members-on-here-what-temperature-do-you-set-your-cars-interior-to-be-at/?do=findComment&comment=5884664 And many more in the middle. As mentioned, there will always be certain level of spin. Your spin is worse than others and often worded as factual, either because you don't have the skills to write diligently or you want the statements to be true from bottom of your heart and want to mislead.

Just coming up to 3 months now. Havent noticed any other issues, ill top it up and keep an eye on it over the next 1k miles or so and if its still bad ill get a compression test booked.

Not in the mk4 they're not. Is yours a mk3?

Thank you for those observations, shame you were not a bit more diligent and looked at the last post where the same PFS is in use with his son's car this time. To use a Costco PFS you need to have registered an account with them which costs you an annual subscription fee. To gain access to Costco PFS you have to drive past a Sainsbury's PFS on the left, 2 more roundabouts to reach Costco and a bit further on the same estate is a 24Hr Asda PFS. Where A68 joins the A720 (Edinburgh bypass) driving to the first junction, there is a Tesco PFS 1.4 miles from the junction. Costco is a further 4 miles and off the 2nd junction on the bypass. Thus Costco was not the first PFS after leaving the A68, (as claimed) but was in fact the 3rd PFS and in view of the fact that Costco is member's only, it was his intended PFS, so therefore was planned into his journey. Something that you in particular have always claimed about planning the route is key, as an EV driver, so when driving an ICE car, do you automatically forget to plan your route??? PS the price of fuel is not the issue, it is still about time and being economical with the truth, if you know you're going to members only PFS (18 filling pumps) with prices like those you also expect to queue so it is NOT a typical experience of a normal ICE fillup.

My 1.8 EA888 Gen3 uses at most 0.5L in the 8,000 miles between annual services, so I would say there's no general problem with the EA888.

Re the battery maybe at fault, I bought one of the testers below, it's been invaluable for the three cars I've used it on recently. Also I had a SEAT that started throwing up random fault codes, the battery was 4 to 5 years old so I didn't think it could be that, car started fine and all that. I was wrong, my local garage tested the battery and the diagnostics picked up the same faults that I picked up from my simple OBD2 reader. He then said battery test, after the test it showed it was weak, yes it would charge but not hold a full charge. Anyways new battery solved that problem, no more codes thrown up. I then bought the linked gizmo to test myself the various batteries I had. It worked on a Mazda battery, showing it was weak and needed replacing, that was 9 years old but still doing a decent job of starting the car, I replaced it anyway. My Kamiq has thrown up codes, mainly the SOS one, battery tested and all good. That SOS message seems to be a thing with some VAG cars I've read, software update maybe which I've not got around to having checked. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372436652444?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vrAwd99DT4i&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=PjrX0wOKTfG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Just over 87k miles on it

My understanding is that u can't adjust the caster on the Superb's suspension. Which would explain the reading.

Neither me but I've heard about this problem from several people.

Right now its only pushing 300 hp stock engine, injectors, upgraded k04, dyno tune, dowmpipe and a CAI. Got bigger plans for it thats why im getting even more worried about the driveshafts. I've been driving it really hard last 5 months and broken 2 driveshafts. Now it broke while doing a pull and it broke when i changed from 1st to 2nd. Found this site. https://usrallyteam.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_186_280 Looks promising but its US based.

Awe! Diddums!!

It still seems like an actuator fault and or calibration / wiring. But.... given that it resolved it for 6 months not sure... There should be no correlation to fuel level but if it only shows the fault on low fuel, maybe it's something else....

Hydrate - 80 is excellent. I've used it for years - it works and you can use as a primer as it dries hard and can be sanded down ready for paint. Just used it on my Yeti, drivers door where the road grit runs down the seal and rubs the paint away. Nice and clean now in new paint, covered by a small patch of clear helicopter tape ready for the winter.

Same button but keep pressing it for a few seconds. You’ll see the Siri logo pop up on your ICE screen. Alternatively, just use your voice as you would if you weren’t in the car.

You can put the car into a suitable rpm range simply by knocking the gear lever sideways into manual mode & then selecting 1 gear lower than auto mode would choose.

I love the way this car looks & it sits just right.

Hi QuinFin, I bet you are excited! I am too, I pick up mine here in the UK on Tuesday afternoon. In the general Superb Mk4 forum there are a lot of posts regarding a major software problem that won't be fixed untill Wk47. I think it involves much of the ADAS system (Lane keeping assistant, Traffic signal recognition assistant etc etc) not working with dashboard error icons showing the full extent. The car is still driveable but without these assistants. Not trying to alarm you but you need to be aware. I am hopefull we'll both be fine? Post back when you have the car with how it is. I will do the same. Good luck!

When it happens to me “ if “ i ll make video how to fix it and you will see how easy it is. Maybe you will change your mind a bit 😀

Shortly after this, the 12V battery died and Skoda assist had to come out and give it some juice. After they did, the audio and parking sensors returned! However I was still booked into Skoda, so it went in yesterday, where I was charged £153 for two software updates... - One for the Infotainment Screen - One for the HV Battery where apparently if you charge the HV Battery to 100%, it drains the 12V battery. Contacted Skoda Customer services and after being passed around like a cheap date.. Finally managed to get my £153 back!

Drivers collection part 2

Amazing looking Scala and so much more than just paint protection. it’s mind boggling just how many products there are to choose from. CarPro has an excellent range, I love their Darkside Tyre dressing. I really have to limit myself to how many I try, as space, budget and wife have to be taken into account. This is not helped by Pan the Organiser’s new CLEAN range coming to the UK very shortly.

and finally git a picture of Amber in there This was us loaded up for a week in Arran (myself, GF & her mum + Amber)

Some wise words on this topic here. It’s easy to fall into the trap of disliking the car because of the tech / various quirks. I’ve learned to live with it now, but I do agree that having everything accessed via the touch screen is a dangerous thing and takes your attention away from the thing you’re meant to be doing ie driving! I have to say that I don’t think I’ll ever have another Skoda based on my experience with the info system and its various oddities which is a shame as other aspects of the car are very good. Hopefully you’ll learn to love yours!

I have the same problem after update to 1941, and calm 2-3 weeks after. What's wrong with Skoda? Instead of driving a normal car, we have to read forums daily and trying to find solution of our problems. Very disapointed of Skoda as a brand, Alfa Romeo that I was driving before was more reliable car than Skoda.

After searching here to see if anyone else had Intalled the revised Maxton design rear spoiler, I thought I put up mine as I installed it over Christmas. It's the version 2 diffuser and I think it looks amazing, fits amazing well ( which was a suprise after reading so many reviews about bad fitment ) and comes with an exhaust extension peice to move the exhaust away from the diffuser as it apparently melts them otherwise. Apparently you can fit these with the bumper on but I couldn't be bothered so took the whole bumper off instead. Took a few hours but that was really taking my time and I'm really pleased with the results. Also fitted new wheels, the reiger front splitter and I have Maxton design side skirts to install next but haven't worked out how best to fit them without drilling into the sill ? Then fit my lowering springs....... Anyway, here's some pics of the diffuser installed and just wondered what you think. Also my love the fact it hides my detachable tow bar and has a removable panel 👍

As far as I know, CUNA also has 2 EGRS. Both low and high pressure.

You just can't help and move the goal post again. It is about planning fuel up's now? So your post on cost was pointless? Your point about 5min fuel up in the previous post no longer relevant? As mentioned, during everyday driving, EV are more convenient and actually less time spent, don't even need to think about fuelling up. For longer journey, rest stop naturally happen and simply plug in when resting. Planning not required if in-car sat-nav software is good enough. For day trips where total driving is around 4 hours in total on motorway, or 6 hours around here with a bit of local traffic at either end, EV doesn't need any planning or preparation. Whereas with ICE, as you've previously said, need to check and possibly fuel the day before, taking 10minutes minimum even if the fuel station is literally next door to your house (get dressed, start, drive around, 5min fuel up, drive back, change into comfy cloths. Ok, may be 6 minutes if you go out in public in your PJ ) I have plugged in the Leaf in my PJ before. Leaf BMS records how many charger connect/disconnects. It is also very poorly connected in terms of app control or Home Assistant integration. So when wife told me she want 100% next day for driving to shopping centre, I had to go and plug it in. 11pm in a Close, 5 seconds, no one saw 🤠 In other news, my Powerwall was meant to be installed today, installer sick, had to reschedule to 18th. 😞 New phone coming today though, I'll be using the new 80% charge limiter and see if it makes any difference. My current iPhone 12 mini that has seen battery use around 140% every day is still reporting 83% health at 4 years old. Conservative estimate with 120% battery use each day puts it at over 1750 total battery cycles so far. Modern batteries really do last and can take a beating. Meanwhile, my Tesla vehicle BMS says it has recorded 94x discharge cycles (I run sentry mode all the time when not at home). I'm confident it can last more than 1000x cycles. Extrapolate from current mileage means ~200k miles zero worries and zero service requirement on the whole powertrain.