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its been a while since I piggy backed mine but from what I recall I had to drive it a few km and then the error cleared! Good luck

id assume it’s the same DSG gearbox in the superb so same micro switch fix - it’s a common issue across the vag platform. I managed to fix it on the Octavia just by removing the bit panel around the lever - didn’t have to dismantle the whole centre console. There was one screw I needed to undo from the side so I drilled a small hole in the plastic panel on the side- it’s barely visible. Got micro switch from Horton Skoda part no. 5Q0713128A but take care as there’s two types of DSG and thus two different fix microswitches . First pic before pic - red arrow for the screw I had to undo from the side. Second pic shows new switch piggy backed onto gearbox. You can see the white switch. No more irritating beeps and error messages!

Thanks . The only time I go to the stealers is when the cars under warranty or for a recall! My independent family run garage are invested in the quality of their work and have always been reasonable on price. Thanks. Gives some reassurance

Thanks @PetrolDave 2. I couldn’t find much on Skodas site and as you suggest there’s split opinions on googling it!! I tend to take the pro-active approach with servicing my cars so will probably get it done now.

have the 1.4 mk3 Octavia estate. 2018 - 5 years old and 28k miles on clock. 1. does the 1.4 petrol engine have a timing belt or chain 2. if belt when does it need changing? Is it mileage or years? 3. When does the DSG need a service? thanks in advance

My central locking has been very erratic this last 6 months. I’ll unlock the doors and then it would lock itself again a few seconds later. At first it was occasional but then became very frequent so I have been careful not to put my keys down in the car when loading etc. BUT weirdly this issue has ceased over the winter cold spell. To me this suggests a capacitor is not discharging properly and the cold has reset it. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is there a module that needs replacing somewhere?

That’s good it showed the error especially with warranty making it difficult without. Bit of a disgrace really as the issue is well known to Skoda/VW so they’re just trying to get out of it. I didn’t get the orange steering wheel. Just the orange triangle!! Before and after pics

Mine was intermittent for ages but then became permanent. I carried in using it anyway without any issues. Just have to take care you don’t leave the car in D or R when you park up as you can turn the ignition off and remove the key in this position! Mine was out of warranty and I didn’t fancy paying the stealers £300+ to sort it hence I bought the part myself. If you’re handy with a screwdriver it’s an easy fix.

As I understand it the switch is in the depths of the gearbox and a nightmare to fix so VAG made the mod to save on warranty costs.

I managed to fix this myself. 2018 (67) Octavia with 25k. I’ve been driving it a year with the error- doesn’t cause any issues other than the irritating ping and engine light but as I want to swap cars soon I thought I’d get it sorted. Removing the console cover is easy as just pull the gear knob cover up and then the panel underneath to expose the top of the gearbox. Mine was black so I ordered part 5Q0713128A. If it’s white it’s part 3Q0713128A. There is one horizontal torx screw that needs to be removed - (I’ve drawn an arrow where it is) - to access normally mean removing all the central console which was going to be a right pain so I drilled a small 5 mm to the left side in line with the screw and inserted long torx driver to reach the screw. Wiring is pretty straightforward- it’s just a bypass cable. As per 2nd pic the switch fits on top of the gearbox - the one screw removed needs to go back in once the new switch is in place and holds it i with some additional clips to use once happy with the position. Then there’s a torx on top to adjust the contact so the stick is snug against the micro switch. I thought maybe I’d not fitted it correctlyas the error still came up but a quick drive around the block cleared it. Note: before fitting I did tape up the stick hole to ensure I didn’t drop anything into it. Picture of switch mounted