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Anyone use a non towbar bike rack with their VRS
Howardvrs replied to technics100's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I've got racks on my roof. Used to have a boot one but got fed up of the pain of trying to use the boot at the same time. Plus I burst a tyre from the exhaust heat on a long fully laden run. I much prefer bikes on the roof! Useful to have for moving anything & everything too. -
Coolant tempreture warning light on cold start
Howardvrs replied to Howardvrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
No idea on the recall, one was replaced by the previous owner so i didnt think it would be possible now. I've got some 2ltr coilpacks ready to fit amongst other things, its just finding the time & motivation! I took the maf off tonight & gave it a spin, seemed to idle alot smoother. My friend with he code reader is having a bad time with a relative so it'll be a few days before i can do that now. Coolant light came on again with the maf unplugged, before i even turned the ignition. I'll give the sensor in the expansion tank a clean tomorrow evening. -
Coolant tempreture warning light on cold start
Howardvrs replied to Howardvrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Thanks, I'll try to get my friends code reader again tomorrow. MPG seems to be pretty poor to be honest, not that I've worked it out or used the trip computer. It Idles pretty crap now, but i haven't noticed any misfires. It still pulls well, but there's been once or twice where I've been unsure if a judder when driving has been the engine or just me letting off the throttle. It had a revo stage 1 map a couple of years ago now. I've been a bit lax on this to be honest as its not a daily anymore. I'll get it plugged in tomorrow to get the code, I don't think it's VCDS that my friend has, more of a generic code reader. -
Coolant tempreture warning light on cold start
Howardvrs replied to Howardvrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Thanks, I'll give that a go! I've also got an orange engine light on, just been doing some further reading about the maf & cleaning the throttle body etc. I did read the fault & it was overfuelling on one bank, cant remember the code. I didn't think the 2 were linked but I'm starting to wonder if they are :| -
As above, on random occasions when starting my vrs from cold the tempreture light bleeps/flashes. If i leave it a minute, turn it off & on it will dissapear. I thought it was the coolant sensor after reading posts on here, so i ordered a genuine green one from skoda, followeed the tutorial & replaced it. Let the fan kick in with the top off the expansion tank afterwards too. All was fine for a few days. Started it tonight after 2 days sitting there & its reappeared again Could it be the sensor in the expansion tank? Any help would be great, I'm loosing the love for it like this
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Would you sell the painted part separately?
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I'll take a set if you have enough please. Paypal ok?
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Awesome! Those arches are ace, any work in progress shots on them?
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2005 Fabia VRS, 32,000 miles no mods, great condition
Howardvrs replied to notyetoverthehill's topic in Cars For Sale
Would you sell the plate separately by chance?