sarkyscouser

I have a month of the caristaapp fully unlocked after just swapping out and re-coding my new battery. There are lots of tweaks available in app, just wondering if anyone has played around with these and which ones are worth considering? I have 2016 Octavia Estate 1.4 TSI SE 150 without many options, just passenger assist (and white paint haha).

Just to round off this thread in case it helps anyone else in the future. Changed the battery at lunchtime (this battery: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/e39/) together with one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224710201249 I had to cut the bottom off the new battery bag otherwise the new battery wouldn't slide back fully, I possibly could have gotten away with just cutting off the back corners but it was starting to rain and my back wouldn't take too many more tries. New cover is still way better than the thin bit of material that Skoda fits OEM. I recoded the battery with the caristapp and OBD2 dongle but was surprised after turning on initiation for first time that loads of fault codes came up such as ABS, ECS, TPS, power steering.... Quick drive around the block sorted those out - PHEW! Old EFB will be going to local recycling centre tomorrow after 1 or 2 more trips out to be sure. Took 30-45 min in total after making sure I had all tools out ready the night before.

yes thanks but hard to find in UK and for a reasonable price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Skoda-Car-Battery-Thermal-Cover-Bag-65-75Ah-Frost-Protection-Thermo-/224710201249?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Possibly not but would like to source one if possible. Maybe I’ll try a few other searches on ebay…

Thanks, how did you deal with the insulation/heat shield surrounding the battery? Obviously won’t be big enough for new battery and can’t seem to find replacements to buy. Might have to cut mine and just make sure that side of new battery facing the engine is at least covered.

Many thanks, will read that now...

Just wondering if anyone has replaced a 240mm long EFB battery with a longer 278mm battery? There's an extra bolt hole in the base of the battery holder that looks to be in the right place and I need to go back outside and double check that the leads would be long enough, but any other gotchas? I have a Carista OBD2 adapter on the way to re-code the new battery in via the app. My 2016 Octavia 1.4 TSI came with a Banner EFB battery and pretty much each time I start the car all the on-board stats (apart from main ODO) are zero'd including the time. No surprise as I've not done much motoring in the last 2 years and am now home based. The recent cold snap has made this a common occurrence and I don't want to get stranded anywhere over the winter if I can help it!. Thinking of replacing the current battery with: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/e39/