amusingduck
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Hi All, My Octavia vRS wouldn't start earlier, this connector had completely popped off - The one on the left was completely disconnected. Once reconnected the car started immediately. For a while the car has been starting a little more sluggishly than usual, perhaps it has been loose for a while? I just want to check that those pipes look normal, really. Or if there's anything to keep an eye out for. Any advice appreciated!
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That doesn't make sense! The car has to be rolling to 'bump' itself, and it will have a much easier time rolling away in 3rd than 1st or reverse. Low gears have a high ratio to make it easier for the engine to turn the wheels. When the wheels are turning the engine (ie - trying to roll away), the reverse is true. Think about engine braking in 5th vs engine braking in 1st, which is more severe? Same principle.
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The gears don't prevent the car from moving, the engine does. If gravity is providing enough force to compress the air in the cylinders, the engine will turn and the car will roll. There is nothing to prevent the gears/engine from turning in reverse, which is why a car can roll backwards in first, or forwards in reverse.
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This is completely backwards, lower gears provide higher resistance.
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The temp gauge is not a true reflection of the coolant temperature, it should rise to 90 and stay there as long as the temperature is within normal range. Coolant Temperature Sensors can be an issue, but I couldn't say for sure whether it was the sensor or the thermostat.
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Wastegate/recirc valve opening at part throttle?
amusingduck replied to Schern's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Did you figure this out in the end OP? I also have this occasionally, stock map and stock DV setup -
Replacing the Standard Stereo
amusingduck replied to amusingduck's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
It does yes, but suffered the same problem of forgetting everything with the ignition off. Since the ISO harness has bullet connectors, I've just swapped those over. So - Aerial adapter power cable into blue floating cable. Got it. Thanks guys! -
Replacing the Standard Stereo
amusingduck replied to amusingduck's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Update: Wires are now swapped around and working a treat. The only remaining issues are the aerial adaptor and the K-Line On the picture below of my ISO adaptor, is the blue floating cable the power source for the aerial adaptor? Is the K-Line cable visible on this picture? and if so which should be cut? Thanks -
Replacing the Standard Stereo
amusingduck replied to amusingduck's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Ok. I have replaced my stereo now, there are a few issues: I need an adaptor for the aerial. I may as well get a power injector, will this one work? http://www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/car-audio/stereo-fitting-accessories/autoleads-audi-aerial-adaptor-pc5-52 The other issue is that the permanent and switched lives are the wrong way around. I'm using this harness adaptor - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400674530742?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT How difficult is it to swap the wires? Can you pull them out of the connector block and swap over, or do they have to be cut, stripped and joined? I may just see if somebody at halfords will do this, I don't fancy butchering my stereo wires! -
Replacing the Standard Stereo
amusingduck replied to amusingduck's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Brilliant, thanks for the reply. I'll make sure to get an autoleads adapter and see how I get on with the FM reception. -
Hi All, I want to replace the standard stereo in my car with an aftermarket one. I think I know what I'm doing but it won't hurt to double check! I am buying this stereo: http://www.carsoundsandsecurity.co.uk/store/deh-x5700bt/ I believe that an ISO adaptor is not required, and the stereo should work with the existing connector I may have to switch two cables (live and switched live) for this to work properly. Some people fit aerial boosters, but I am led to believe that this is only necessary for AM stations? Correct? Anything I've missed? Thanks!
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Standard is SMIC, not FMIC
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rear passenger brake stuck on
amusingduck replied to Shadows Entity's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Got mine from ebay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281140542980?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 -
Rear Brake Calipers - both sides identical?
amusingduck replied to amusingduck's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I got mine from eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-OCTAVIA-VRS-RS-TURBO-1-8-DRIVERS-RH-REAR-BRAKE-CALIPER-GENUINE-MINT-GREEN/281140542980?_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=aid%3D333001%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211125758%26meid%3D6587138790338591046%26pid%3D100068%26prg%3D20140211125758%26rkt%3D3%26clkid%3D6587141056372019647&_qi=RTM1793693 Much cheaper than ECP, and no surcharge too! -
Rear Brake Calipers - both sides identical?
amusingduck replied to amusingduck's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I thought so. Just wanted to make sure before i took them back. Thanks!