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Had the same problem. Took the seat out, Cut the wires and removed the connector and soldered the wires together. Got somebody with vagcom to reset the code- job done

Brodit pro clip everytime. I've mounted mine in front of the centre air vent nearest the driver so if it is hot the air con can cool it down. They're a bit pricey but fantastic quality

My car did this regularly when I first bought it. Took it to Jewson Skoda and it turned out to be a fault with the part (excuse my terminology) that turns an electrical signal into a mechanical one in the gas pedal. All fixed under warranty. Couldn't tell you about fault codes though

Evening all I've done a quick search but can't find the right answer. My seatbelt warning light/message keeps appearing/ sounding despite my seatbelt being secure and no weight on any other seats. I've checked the during loom under the seat but this seems OK. Sometimes the light flashes once! Sometimes for 10 seconds or so. When it shows for a few seconds! The only way to make it stop (other than having the patience to wait for it) is to lift my backside off of the seat, only for it to show a few moments later. This annoyance is very temperamental and some days I can enjoy a journey with the light flashing once. For reference this is on a 56 plate L&K Thanks

I live in Oxford Jewsons Skoda is alright albeit a bit pricey, although they're pretty good at price matching to take your business. It might be worth driving a few miles down the road towards Witney though, where you'll find Grey Gables Skoda. Family run business and they tend to be cheaper than Jewson. Hope that helps

Well obviously. What I mean is, I'm being told it needs doing at 4 years/40,000 miles, but the manual only mentions a change at 120,000km. Sorry for confusion

Does anybody know why the service manual states cambelt change is needed after 120,000km?

Thanks for the advice guys. I've asked a mechanic in my village for a quote. He reckons it'll be about £500 all in but he's gonna get back to me later. I really wasn't expecting the service to cost this much but hey ho, such is life. I've only ever been to stealers for servicing on my Skodas. One expects higher prices to reflect higher quality. My MOT is due at the end of this month also and I've noticed Nationwide Autocentre in Oxford charge £215 for Full service + MOT. That excludes Brake fluid and Cambelt but maybe my mechanic could do just those 2 on the cheap...

Hi Guys Haven't been on here for aaaaaages. I'm after some advice though if possible. My 2.0 TDi L&K Octy is due its second service in 400 miles times. Its on a 56 plate (so 4 years old) and has only done 30k miles. Its on variable servicing. I rang up Jewson Skoda in Oxford today to get a quote. They told me service was £370 + £60 brake fluid change + £390 Cambelt change = £820!!!! Surely the cambelt can't need changing after just 4 years/ 30,000 miles?? I've looked in my service manual and it says that PD engines only need a cambelt change after 120,000km? Is this really the case? And if it is, is the price good? Cheers guys.

THANKS STUBAX! tried your method and problem solved. Saved me taking trip to stealers

Exactly

In my laurin and klement when I put it in reverse, the left wing mirror used to point down to the keen but now it points up?

Thanks very much guys. Much appreciated

Evening guys and girls. I've got a wee problem. I decided to change the c5w standard bulbs above my rear number plate for c5w l e ds (pure white). However, when you turn the headlights on they only stay on for about 3 seconds then go off again. Same thing happens when you unlock the car with automatic lights selected. Any suggestions? Oh, and the answer I'm looking for doesn't involve swapping the bulbs back

thanks for the advice guys. I bought a Comma Air Con cleaner from halfrauds today and it seems to have worked for now. only time will tell whether it works properly. Again, thanks for the advice

Evening people. For the last few weeks I've noticed that everytime I get into the car, it feels somewhat muggy or humid- not very pleasant. Also the smell of rotting apples (which only I can smell??) seems to come from the vents even when set to ECON. Ive done various searches which suggest cleaning aircon and elimintaing bacteria with sprays but im not sure if thats my problem, what with the condtions in the car without any aircon running. If anybody has any suggestions on what it could be or how to solve it, I'd be grateful. Cheers

Hi all Twice now in the last two weeks has the alarm in my L&K gone off with no apparent trigger. The first one was around 6pm but this morning it went off at 4am (quite a problem). It only seems to have done it twice and while both outside my house. Im unsure as to what it could be as I live in a quiet village down a dead end road so theres no passing traffic and very few people walking by (especially not at 4am on a sunday!) Anybody had anything similar or any ideas as to what it could be??? Thanks guys

I havent had a chance to use it yet but i just picked up a nilfisk c110 from Argos for £59.99, down from the usual £79.99. They seem to get a lot of praise on DW

Hi guys My MK2 Octy is due it's first MOT at the end of the month but I'm a bit concerned about one of the tyres. A few months back I got a slow puncture and the AA man plugged the hole. I was just wondering if this would count as an MOT failure and will i have to buy 2 new tyres? Like i said, it was a few months back now and I've had no problems since even though Mr AA did tell me it should only be temporary. Thanks in advance

yeah, the handbook said it would be the engine management system taking over.

Today whilst driving, i had a problem sticking the car into 3rd gear. it was going in but felt like like i was applying 5th as there was hardly and acceleration at around 30mph. Then the glow plug warning light started flashing and continued untill i switched off engine. when i restarted it, and took it for a spin, everything was fine. im going to ring garage tomorrow morning but do you think ive anything to worry about :confused:

i dont so much like the wood effect around the radio and dials but i would like the trim that goes around the inside of the car (that long straight bit of plastic on the doors and glove box) to be wood. I've tried for ages to find someone that does it but no luck. I think it looks amazing in the new superb

oh bugger, im such a prat. I meant meritt in ayelsbury. Asmore was one i tried. sorry mate, can't believe i said that...

i had my octavia serviced at ashmore about 3-4 weeks ago. I phoned around to get the best price and they were happy to go really low. However when i asked them to do some warranty work with the service, they refused saying that they are closing down soon and therefore arent allowed to. So if this is true i hope you dont have any problems with your new car

Ive used CG orange degreaser and personally i'd rate it a load of poo!