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You could try the dealer route as I did but they but they held my vehicle to give it a health check and a valet, which I had not requested and was not told about when I booked for Key programming. I had a medical appointment booked so needed to leave within the hour, they listened and curtailed what they were doing so I could leave. They offered me a free valet in recompense. I sent an email to head office suggesting than anything other than requested and booked should be mentioned at the time of booking. This I think they now do. I therefore suggest any local key cutting company's to supply and programme one for you.
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Droning noise from front of car
jong123 replied to jaykyu's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Possibly input shaft. That'll cost you.🙁 -
Wipers in Service position
jong123 replied to MadaRS180's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
turn off ignition and pull wiper stalk down. opposite procedure when wipers replaced. -
Stupid question but... where is the radiator cap?
jong123 replied to JamieH86's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
no radiator cap but one on the expansion bottle. -
Second radiator fan purpose
jong123 replied to Steroidas's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
isn't the second fan used when the air con is initiated ? -
immobiliser/key without the 7 digit SPC Code
jong123 replied to sealover1's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
any skoda franchise should be able to supply the information if you provide the reg and vin number -
Purchased 2011 Octavia L&K, Timing Chain issue?
jong123 replied to boblord's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
you are futureproofing the car by getting it inspected/replaced you've saved on the purchase price, it is what it is. -
I have a 55 plate 1.6 fsi and have replaced 3 coil packs since owning it from 2012, never had to replace spark plugs apart from service recommendations, or injectors. Whenever the check engine warning illuminates I pull over when safe, check fault codes and replace the relevant ignition coil. I have always carried a spare and spark plug just in case as I tow a folding camper to rallies all over the UK. I have put Redex in the fuel when filling up and have no problems with emissions at MOT time. Give it a try or try Depitane. Good luck.
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Who has owned their Octy for the longest?
jong123 replied to Stevoraith's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Acquired my 55 plate 1.6 fsi November 2012 so coming up to ten years. Comfortable safe reliable motor always passes the MOT. -
I sent off to ebay for replacement aluminium adhesive replacement stickers, do the job nicely without having to remove the wheels to pop out the caps.
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What's the purpose of the Octavia 4x4?
jong123 replied to alessio92's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
4 x 4 a brilliant all rounder, tows a treat, "A wolf in sheep's clothing". -
Lockdown electrical issues
jong123 replied to mark674500's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I run an extension lead from garage to car to a charger placed onto the upturned battery cover in the space behind the nearside headlight, charger is connected to terminals. the extension lead is visible as it is routed from the wind screen scuttle, so I know to remove it before driving. Works for me. -
Lockdown electrical issues
jong123 replied to mark674500's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
ive had this for the 8 years I've owned mine, wont start after 4 days, during lockdown I have wired up a charger to a time switch that charges for an hour every other day, works for me. -
Never had a problem, wouldn't be without them, they do as designed.
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I'm with Liger1956, never had a problem, easiest solution remove the retaining bolt and plate.
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cheap one from Aldi, does everything I want.
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Skoda Octavia Mk II 1.6 FSI rattle on start up
jong123 replied to mylot's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
mines the same intermittently been the same for 7 years. -
Isofix in front seat (passenger)
jong123 replied to Yotzhak's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I have never and will never put a child seat in the front passenger seat, Everything I have researched has shown it is a dangerous action. Safer in the rear. IMHO. -
2012 octavia replacement key fob
jong123 replied to Stevemilne750's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Mobile locksmith. -
2012 octavia replacement key fob
jong123 replied to Stevemilne750's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Main dealers have all the information to do this for you. -
How good is the 4x4 in poor adhesion (snow etc)?
jong123 replied to alessio92's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I now have a petrol Octavia 4x4 and it copes well in snow if you drive sensibly, having said that I drove in snow with an Estelle in the mid 80s in North wales and it was brilliant with normal road tyres. -
Towing within the maximum capacity with the correct nose weight has never caused any issues with my Octavia's over the years, still on the same suspension, clutches and tyres.
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its more expedient to replace with new, IMHO