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Even if you have German cars you don't have to have a Bosch (labelled battery, I'm told they're Varta anyway) but if you must Tayna Batteries, (£146.08 =) £137.19 plus £8.89 delivery (as at now). - https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s5a11/ Or you could look at other suitable sized batteries, or alternative 115 AGM batteries, to the Bosch S5 A11.

How much?! Flipping heck that's way overpriced IMO. I just looked online here and a Bosch S5 A11 is about €160 (£139)

Installation periods for the Kamiq A B are for MQBx D E G H K are for MQBevo & MEB A & B do not have component protection

Sounds like a bad handbrake switch

On the western side of Spencer's Gulf, south of Port Augusta, South Australia.

As above, completely normal to not be able to access without a vpn connection authorised by you employer. It’s another layer to help reduce cyber attacks.

I Connect every Control unit With Index B on KL15

Hola, The default language for Briskoda is English as it is the native language for the site creators, headquarters and most members. Google translate does a good job of Translating even car stuff. El idioma predeterminado de Briskoda es el inglés, ya que es la lengua materna de los creadores del sitio, la sede central y la mayoría de los miembros. El traductor de Google traduce muy bien incluso información sobre coches. Eg - your question is Hello how can I update

Hi all Having owned an ex demo Octavia 1.0 tsi for just over 4 years I have just gone all in for a brand new Octavia VRS estate in grey. So far I have driven it for a massive 6 miles so far home from the dealers and I think it’s going to take me a little time to get used it😀 Rob

Until Index B, the Power ist KL15

Brilliant, thank you

Thanks. AG Falco

For Index B I have the note until production date 21.06.2021. If it is Index E in my opinion

Wrong radar... H is for UNECE vehicles Fit B instead

Hello, welcome to the forum. As you, I'd be a little suspicious - I think either of those faults, if genuine issues, would give some indication. I'd think the P003300 (Turbo bypass valve) would light up the EPC indicator - and possibly force limp mode, and P001600 (Crank or Camshaft position sensor) would cause difficult starting at least. Did you actually see him lift those DTCs? I'd suggest getting your vehicle scanned independently.

try again

Diag says P0401...egr or ???? could be anything of course. States not enough gas recirculation, to clogging to sensor to vacuum. 4k miles ago I had a whole new inlet manifold kit done..was leaking coolant [at skoda...fortune] Nothing else found. Have removed code, will see if returns. Tks for all the pointers

Thanks @Dean and @Breezy_Pete for the replies. The MOT is still over a month away so I have a bit of time. I will keep searching in the meantime and update here if I find something. If you do think you have one, please let me know. TIA. This morning I've been able to confirm the part number: it's 1U9 857 447 041 (Why 1U9 I don't know??) Thanks again.

Looking to source a switch panel like this for my RS60 Combi. Tried all the usual places and site search; no luck so far. I’ll be doing a USB upgrade soon for the rear with an AliExpress kit, but need front USB access also - really want to keep it as ORM looking as possible. Any suggestions and other options most welcome! 🙏🏻

I've never seen hardware available for this before (which makes the AI / 'child's hand' image a little more suspect 😅) but I'm sure there is something out there which can fit the bill, even if it's niche. Will follow this thread to see if you get any luck, though for now I'm just using a Anker 320 dual USB charger in the 12V port on centre console.

Thanks thats good to know. I'm still considering it/keeping it in mind.

Thanks, @nta16 . You are correct that the old battery was charged slowly to 100% - i also attempted to recondition it with my CTEK MX5. But, even tho' the CTEK didn't flag any errors, the battery just couldn't hold charge and had to go. I checked again and the child locks on both doors work exactly as they should. The only issue is the buttons do not light up when active. This must be what has triggerred the error, but trying to figure out why is going to be a challenge!

Hi thanks but no luck. I can push the connector to the sensor slightly. But pushing that tab does not move it, either into connector or down or up, it just doesn't move. I have used a lot of force but that tab is bending. Edit, finally, pull top tap directly up, I did not feel it move or click or anything but then also pulling connector up it came off.

No, nothing else required. I personally did reset the code using a recommended OBDII scanner and free android app, but everything worked as expected before it was reset anyway - you don't get any errors/messages if you leave the code. Phil

@nta16 a n/a 1.0 3 cylinder engine. No turbo it is not a TSI.

I might have a spare, but I won't be able to look for another week. If you need it fairly quickly, speak to Gav on the MK1 Octavia FB group. He has about 4/5 MK1 vRS's currently breaking.

Latest Updated Speedcams - October, 2025. Once again here's the latest update of my customised version of EUR Speedcams ( October, 2025 ). They consist of the full EUROPE speed cameras which I've split up into four consolidated poi categories i.e. Redlight Speedcams, Fixed Speedcams ( which now include European tunnel speedcams ), Average Speedcams and Variable Speedcams. They come supplied with my own preferred personal choice of icons, shown below, to match each of the speedcam categories. Remember to Install them as I explained in the first post in this thread i.e. after extracting the zip file remember to open the newly extracted folder and place only the PersonalPOI folder and metainfo2.txt file onto your sd card ( Please Note: a usb stick will not work! ). Also, please remember to select/tick the relevant newly added poi categories and the poi audible warning alert in your infotainment map menu settings after performing the update or they will not display on your map or audibly alert you. Hope you all enjoy them! EUR Speedcams - October, 2025.zip * Credit to jungblume2005 from Gpsurl for the use of his database which was used and converted in order to compile these files.

All fixed turns out it was a dodgy connection on the ignition barrel. many hrs of head scratching and going over and over things again and again, it's fired back into life. Thank you to BlueWagon for your info of things to check etc. Now next weekend I can carry on trying to find out why the rear wiper doesn't work the thing that started it all off, hopefully just a broken wire on the replacement tailgate fingers crossed.

Problem solved. Thanks @David6253

Lots of businnesses and organisations use a dedicated VPN to access things on their company propert and websites and email servers so perhaps that's one explanation. Another may be that the email server only recognises company property to grant access. So yes, best thing would be to speak to the IT department/ webmaster.

Look at the label of the belt on the other side to help (maybe) fill in the missing characters.

Seller wasn't being helpful, walked away from that one. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks David. I was thinking I should have probably tried this!

We all make mistakes. 6.5 years doesn't have to be old for a battery, the stop-start not working when it should is the first sign that the battery voltage is low and the battery needs charging either by sufficient driving or the use of an appropriate battery charger maintainer following the instructions for the charger and those in the car's 'Owner's Manual' for charging. Occasional, or as required, preventative recharging of the battery will not only extended it's useful life but also possibly prevent unexpected various warning messages and lights, unseen error codes and electrical and running issues with the car that can be caused by the battery being too low for the computers to be happy and this is when the headlights seem bright enough and way, way before the engine doesn't start properly or at all. The battery has to be very low indeed for it to be unable to start the engine on a modern car. Loads of posts and threads on Briskoda for the modern models about low 12v battery issues. Of course some VW(Škoda) models can have their own issues with the stop/start working when it should, that's another matter, a few threads and posts on this but much, much rarer than the usual battery too low for stop/start operation when it should operate. But if the battery went as low as 2.5v last August and you've only just replaced it the battery must have been recharged (recharging to full 100% slowly would have been best technique to match drain situation) so that's not the cause of this electronic child lock warning. If the car isn't to be driven for 5-weeks best to disconnect the battery (as per 'Owners Manual') or leave the car on a battery charger maintainer then you could also leave the camera running if you want (subject to camera and other drains not be a very silly high voltage). If the AGM battery is in the engine compartment then it's supposed to have additional heat insulation over that provided for factory fit EFB battery but if you haven't tuned the engine up and/or drive like you might be on a racetrack then I'm sure it won't matter that much. I didn't add additional heat insulation and the AGM battery has lasted fine for over 4 years so far, but I do do occasional preventative charges to full and perhaps the AGM battery life has been shortened to what its full potential might have been but I expect it to take a few years more yet to find out. I expect the battery to outlast the car or our ownership of the car at least. So if you know for sure the child locks actually work (unless there's a fail-safe setting to remain locked) then you need to find out why the buttons don't light up when they should. Good luck.

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Do you have experience with a pre-facelift one? If not, I guess the systems are not that different between the versions. Info for pre-facelift MK4. Yes, AEB works on manuals. It does stop the car completely except if you intervene - input throttle, or the danger disappears. Stalling the engine is the last thing to worry about in those circumstances I think. I have had only one erroneous activation of the AEB in 2 years owning and I didn't let the car stop fully. Otherwise, the system is pretty forgiving and doesn't alert you too often. I've had experience with Suzuki, Hyundai and VW & Skoda AEB cars. The VW & Skoda are the least panicky and alert you later than the others. I hope this helps!

I had heard of 1989 being released for Seat models prior to this, however, pleased I didn't go ahead and upgrade given the issues it seems some are experiencing. I reckon if there was any weight to this update, there'd be a lot more of the forum "heavyweights" behind it, as in supporting it's use etc. For now, I'm leaving well alone....

Hi, I somewhat recently added some steps to another topic when I changed my 3rd brake light. I'll link the post if it's still any help; https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/529111-how-to-replace-the-rear-center-light/page/2/#findComment-5964938

I have had a 23 Fabia DSG from new and absolutely LOVE the gearbox. Most things about this car I find to be excellent. I have a couple of minor niggles but they are my personal foibles around the infotainment system. I chose the auto because of the arthritis in my knees and have found it to be the best box I have driven. This is the 3 cylinder 999cc model and I generally get in the low 40's around town and up to 58 on a good run. Hope this helps.

The Auto Hold function has been integrated into the HMI...

"When pressing brake they extreme sharp and very responsive, stops so sudden." Difficult, I know, but try to see this as one of the (few) positives of owning a Fabia 4. The brakes were probably the first thing we noticed but they won't seem an issue when you look harder at the software and electronics. If you need to slam the brakes on they won't let you down.🙂 It's easier to adapt to the car than fight a losing battle with its peculiarities.

Coincidence is a funny old thing. I was rummaging around last night and came across this of my old Superb from July 2012: Fond memories 😊 Gaz

Couple from my album