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Well thanks fellas, It seems to me, from all the very knowledgeable and experienced replies, that the standard steel wheel (6.5x16 with a 205/55 tyre) will be OK. All I've got to do is find one with the kit and sooner rather than later!! Thanks again dawpooldad

Hi, I have a 2013 Octavia 1.2 Tsi hatchback that doesn't have a spare wheel, relying on the inflation kit. If I buy a spare wheel kit, can I have a full size wheel or does it have to be a space saver. I picked up somewhere that the full size spare won't fit in the wheel well. If anyone can help I'd be grateful. Thanks dawpooldad

Hi guys Thanks for all the info. It makes sense. I forgot to say that I use the Mersey tunnels frequently and in all other cars you have to switch your lights on just to see what speed you're doing! So, in a sense, the car is forcing me to put the lights on because of the ambient conditions. I thought it was a fault! I think that I'll get it changed when it goes in for service. Thanks again Dawpooldad

It's a Mk3 Octavia S hatchback. Dawpooldad

Hi, I have recently acquired a '63 plate 1.2Tsi Octy and it's great! However, I'm a little puzzled by the dashboard lights. In normal lighting conditions, the dash is visible but when I drive through darker areas, say through wooded areas or even if the sun goes behind clouds then the dash darkens and I can only see the the needles on the dials. Now I've tried altering the display in the setup menu but I think I'm missing something. If someone can help, I'd be grateful. Best Rgds Dawpooldad

Ok fluff, thanks for that Rgds Dawpooldad

Hi, Where is the diagnostic port location on the Octy III ? Thanks in anticipation dawpooldad

Hi Guys, Thanks for the help. The bulb holder is behind the rubber cap (which is fun and games itself if you drop it down between the wing and the liner!) and there is a short "tube" that it fits in. It's difficult to get my fingers inside the tube to turn the holder. It's easier on the passenger side than on the drivers side but the holder still wont come out. Do you have to twist the holder like a bayonet bulb to get it out or is it just a straight push in fit? I did try yanking on the wiring, but I chickened out 'cos I don't want to make things worse! I might try the trim removal picks as suggested. You can't have enough tools can you? Rgds dawpooldad

Hi, I'm trying to change the bulb in the front head light unit and I'm having difficulty getting the bulb holder out. Is there any special way of getting it out or is there a special tool required? There's not much room to get your hand in. If anyone knows or can help I'd be grateful Rgds Dawpooldad

Hi, have now checked the discs with aforementioned DTi gauge and I'm very puzzled. Both discs check out at less than 0.05mm variation which is about 2 thou in english money? I checked the discs on both sides and at various positions in the swept area and the 0.05 reading was taken about half an inch in from the disc edge on the near side (which was the largest variation I could find!) I was expecting that I would get wildly varying readings suggesting that yet another set of pads and discs was required, in the main the gauge hardly moved at all. I don't think that the "pulsation" lies with the discs and pads. I have also tried doing some of the high speed brake applications as previously suggested but that hasn't worked either. So, I think that Ill have to have the suspension bushes checked out. I'm due a service shortly so I'll have to get the main dealer to check it out and steel myself for the outcome. It's a pity that Unit 18 are so far away!! Best Regards Dawpooldad

Storm Blue 2, Hi where , what and why are console bushes? You've hit a nerve here as I do sometimes here a clunk when turning and going over some minor bumps! Did this cure the problem? Rgds dawpooldad

Hi guys all the previous posts are like deja vu to me 'cos I too am suffering a similar problem to storm blue 2 although I would call it pulsation rather than shudder!. I've had 3, yes 3 new sets of pads and discs and when new, the problem goes away only to return a few months later. Each time they've been done the garage, be it the main dealer or Kwik fit and even myself, are convinced that it's either me (driving style) or faulty components. I've never had this problem on any other car that I've owned so I've discounted my driving style (Captain slow if you must know!) So, I'm awaiting the arrival of a DTi gauge set up so that I can check the run out (if their is any!) and try to pin down the source of the problem. Now, anybody know the what the maximum run out is allowed on the discs in metric? Grateful for any help Rgds dawpooldad

Hi guys thanks for the replies. In answer to them, under the circumstances, being on holiday dictated Kwikfit as they did the testing and replaced the parts and cured the problem within 4 hours. I would have preferred to have been at home, with access to my regular parts factor, workshop, tools, dial gauge and possibly a lathe, but with my family on board its a fait accompli and a cost of £200 that I have to swallow! I was tempted to to think about the sticky caliper and as I said the mechanics said everything else looked and checked out ok. The car is a family estate and has been owned virtually from new and never been raced or rallied, well certainly not by me (can't vouch for the wife though!!!) It doesn't have Esp and is not thrown around corners or indeed the victim of heavy braking. I don't think that the theory of keeping you foot on the brake after braking applies to my driving style but it is certainly something for me to think about. But remember that this is the second set of discs and pads that have gone wonky! Oh, and one last thing, Kwikfit gave me the old parts back, bagged and boxed, for me to take back! Rgds Dawpooldad

Hi I wonder if anyone can help with my recent probs with my front discs and pads. Today I had the front discs and pads replaced for the 3rd, yes 3rd time in about 12/15 months on my Fabia II 1.4 TDi combi. The original discs/pads were replaced due to wear at about 55k and I used my local factor to supply the parts (Pagid). Then at the beginning of this year(Jan) I had to remove them because of juddering from the front when braking. Good enough, the local factor took 'em back and replaced them under warranty (with Bosch units). This week at 68k and whilst on holiday, the juddering returned, this time more severe, so, off it went to Kwikfit for their free brake check and they initially said that they couldn't find anything wrong with them although there was some shudder when braking at a speed in excess of 40mph. This was confirmed both by road test and their rolling road equipment. They then checked the rears and they said that apart from a bit of brake dust everything looked OK! They stripped the fronts down and checked them but couldn't honestly say(their words!) that there was anything wrong. So I told them to replace the discs and pads which they did and now the brakes are back to normal. Now, I have to say that this is the first time that I have used K/Fit but there was method in my madness. 1. They do a free no obligation brake check. 2. They were able to do it almost right away (important when you're on holiday!) 3.They're National so that I could go to my local branch if there was where any further problems and 4. You get a 12 month no quibble warranty on discs (I felt I might need it!) and a lifetime replacement of pads! Now, my driving style is more like Captain Slow and I do not live on my brakes. I use the gearbox just like I was trained (like investments, they can go up as well as down!) I asked the Mechanics if there was anything wrong with my fitting of the parts and they said that everything had looked OK to them. They were actually reluctant to change the parts as they looked quite new and unworn. But change them they did and now the the brakes are like new again. So, whats causing the warping of the discs, anyone have any ideas? I'd be grateful for any input. Best Rgds Dawpooldad

Hi Guys I had this happen twice, thanks to my missus grabbing hold of the flap instead of just touching it. I did the above procedure posted by Sharky 09 and to save myself having to do it again, I secured the catch with a small cable tie. I cant remember exactly how I secured it but it can be done! Now all I've got to do is educate Mrs dawpooldad in how to just touch the flap!!!!! Rgds dawpooldad