OctaviaJon

Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate that at some point I'll have to replace the tyre but that's cheaper than a whole new wheel at least. The tyre is actually in pretty good condition; it's been out of its dry UV light free underfloor boot space for about three seperate days over the last ten years so looks quite new, but yes, the rubber will have degraded a little... but I'll keep an eye on it and keep to the reduced speed (50) when it's in use (hopefully rarely) Thanks again.

I am considering a Mk4 Octavia (2025 onwards probably) and would prefer to have a spare wheel with it. I've had a 2016 Mk3 Octavia since new and used the spare wheel two of three times. I believe that the wheels are universal, i.e. that I could use the spare wheel in my current Mk3 on a Mk4. It's sold as a space saver but its a 16" 205 so plenty big enough. I believe I can just save buying one in the replacement car but would be good to confirm. Any thoughts? Thanks Jon

Just wanted to add my thanks to the conversation here, guidance and help with providing the spare part. Arrived well packaged and I finally got around to trying to fit it on Sunday between the showers... a bit of a fiddle but once it's sussed, it's fine. Went in well and yes boot switch now working as before. Thanks again for your help.

Ok. So, we learn something new every day. I had to look at the user manual carefully and had no idea that by pushing and holding the boot switch on the fob, it'd release it. Ok. So, yes, it does that ok. Good to know. Looks like I just need a new switch then

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Hi again. On the fob. All the boot button seems to do is unlock the boot only. Tbh, I've never really used it. But I went and checked earlier. To open the boot, I have to operate the switch by the numberplate lights and this operates the release inside. I don't have the electric remote release that I know was an option on some of these and the superb ... P.s. having left the car for an hour or so, I've come back to it and the switch isn't working ... so I suspect it's this that's failed To be clear... When it works, if I use the hob button, the boot won't lift, but it unlocks the boot such that the switch on the boot then can be used to open the boot ... whilst other doors are still locked

The key fob just unlocks the boot, it doesn't open it. Only the switch opens the latch. Should the key fob do that too then?

Thanks. Couldn't see that in my manual, but it worked. Replacing the switch... is it the whole external unit? And does this need all of the interior trim to be removed to undertake?

Hi everyone. Today i had a recurrence of a problem where i could not open the boot on my Octavia III TSI SE 66 plate (hatch)... and I could not see how to open it manually. The switch on the boot does nothing; all other doors unlock/lock as normal. I can't see how to open it any other way (manual in car was no help). On arriving at my destination, the boot latch did work again... but having now got home again, it wont. Sounds like it might be the switch, but I'm unsure where it is, or how to replace if I can't open the boot. Any help gratefully received. Jonathan