Phoenixboy

Have you tried replacing the glovebox fuse? I had an intermittent issue with my previous Octavia's scree, it would randomly turn it's self off & on. Taking the fuse out, replacing it. Seemed to reset it for a few months, before the issue would intermittently start up again.

I had a similar intermittent issue with my previous 19 plate Octavia, the info screen would turn it's self on and off intermittently. Sometimes it would last 3 months without doing so, then it may turn it's self off a few time a day & back on again. I found the only thing that seemed to reset it for a while was taking the fuse out from behind the glovebox, I replaced it with a new fuse, even though the old one looked OK. I never got to the bottom of the issue, I now have a 20 plate Octavia (facelift), not done it once, touch wood. Personally I wouldn't touch a dealer, I'd ring around a few independents, see what they say & how they'd cost to have a look or an good auto electrician. Hope you get sorted.

I've owned many cars in the past that have used noticeable oil between changes. This is my third mk3 Octavia 1.5tsi, none of which up to now have used any noticeable oil between changes, I always change my oil yearly, under 10k, too. The highest mileage one I've owned had 75k on the clock when I part exchanged it for my current 20 plate 1.5tsi sel dsg, which now has 47k on the clock.

I have a 20 plate Octavia 1.5tsi SEL dsg estate, I put standard mk3 facelift 16" wheels on with 205/55 16 tyres, took the 17s off for comfort. It makes a marginal difference, plus there's a bigger choice of tyres & they're cheaper. Plus you have a bit more side wall protection against potholes. I'm not interested within the vanity side of bigger wheels, prefer more comfort.

Yes I bought one for my last 19 plate 1.5tsi Octavia, I paid £170 for if with a 3 year guarantee, inc coding in, it was an EFB battery. I just used my local motor factors. I recently paid £200 for an AGM battery inc coding in from the same place for or other car (mini), same place. That took longer to change, as the engine bay was full of plastic.

I can't remember their sizes, personally I'd use any bought from a reputable seller, apart from Brembo. You may have to take off the rear calliper carrier bracket off to get the rear disc off the hub, some you do, some you don't. I did, the carrier bolts are tight & hard to access if you don't have a lift. You also need a special torx type tapered socket to take the carrier bracket bolts off, I bought a couple from my local motor factors, as they only came in twos. I found this out whilst changing my last rear set on my previous 19 plate 1.5tsi dsg se, Octavia. Plus the calliper carrier bolts need to be tightened to a specific torque. Best to have a rewind kit to rewind the rear brake piston back, too. It's a lot easier of a job if the rear disc comes off the hub without having to remove the rear brake calliper, carrier bracket, too. I'll replace my fronts next myself, the rears, I'll take to an independent garage to have replaced, as the rear calliper bracket has to come off. I'm working off my drive using axle stands & trolley jacks. Plus I'm not young, anymore. I just found an old post of mine, this may help you-

That was on my previous 19 plate Octavia 1.5tsi se dsg estate, I now own a 20 plate with the same engine, but its the sel spec. I think it was cylinder number 2 I had the misfires on, but when Skoda took it in for a diagnostic, they said another plug was going down, too. Not sure which. Then they tried to charge me for the diagnostic, new plugs, until I informed them that they'd replaced them during its last service, just over a year ago lol. They then appologised, offered to replace the two faulty ones for free, as the plugs were guaranteed for two years. I then paid for the other 2 to be replaced, whilst they were on. I was expecting them to replace all 4 for free, but they said their parts guarantee would only cover the ones that were faulty. Can't get much tighter than that. Unless they didnt change the 4 initially when they said they had, that wouldn't suprise me, either. There was no software update performed by them, afterwards, as far as I could remember. Once the plugs were replaced, x4, engine ran sweet, again. My own view, I dont think the plugs were initially changed, prior to me buying the car, eventhough they'd said they were changed. So at tge point of failure they may have been at least 5 years old. The car had around 65k on the clock then with a fssh. It was on two yearly oil change intervals, ex fleet. Unlike my current car, oil has been changed yearly at around 7 or 8k from new. Which I prefer.

Two of my plugs failed on my previous 1.5tsi Octavia within two years of them being replaced by skoda. I then managed to get skoda to replace them again under their two year parts guarantee, but they would only replace the two for free, so I paid them to replace the other two, whilst they had my car. Although they didn't charge me labour for the two I paid them to replace lol. I really didn't see the point of only replacing two at that point, as two of the original 4 they'd replaced had failed.

Ive owned 3 of these engines, never experienced any jerking sensation when 2 cylinders deactivate. Premium fuel has never made any noticeable running difference, either. I use e10 most of the time, this engine seems to run as happy on this as using the higher octane fuel. The only time I've ever noticed any hesitation, is occasionally from cold, which is a known issue for this engine, also when I had failing plugs. Ive also changed my oil on a regular basis, yearly at 9k, using 0w 20 oil. Changed my plugs every 2 years, not every 4 years as stipulated by skoda.

As you know, Skodas official timing belt replacement interval for this engine has been extended. I own a 20 plate 1.5tsi SEL dsg, mine has now covered 45k, I'll probably change mine somewhere between 8 to 10 years old, if I still have it then, probably at the same time change the dsg and mechatronic oil, too. Even though it's the sealed for life dq200 box. I'm just considering whether to put in 0w 20, 5w 20 or 0w 30 oil in next, now it's out of manufacturers warranty. May go for 0w 30, instead of the recommended 0w 20, mainly because I think it'll probably provide better engine protection long term.

Well I've just bought a 20 plate Octavia 1.5tsi dsg sel estate, with low mileage. So I'm once again back in the fold.

Update, I rejected the car, received a full refund. As I had a load of electronic issues with it from the day I parked it on my drive, was unable to get into the car 3 times over the 4 days I owned it. Seemed to be a battery drain issue with it. Wasn't prepared to wait 2 weeks to book it into skoda for a diagnostic to see whether ot not it was covered under manifacturers warranty or not. Do wothout a reliable car whilst I waited. So the supplying dealer took it back and gave me a full refund, after I rejected it under the 30 day rule. I've now put a deposit down on another mk4 2.0tdi sel dsg, from a different dealer. Hopefully I'll pick that up next week.

I've just rung my main local skoda dealer and asked this question, apparently it's normal for a mid hybrid. Welcome to the mild hybrid club lol.

It's more the weird braking feel I'll no doubt adapt to, than the resistance of the transmission/hybrid system when you take your foot off the accelerator to slow down wothout braking that bothers me a little lol. The brake pedal starts off firm, then a kind of a light spot, then firms up again. Usually when braking under 30mph to zero, but not everytime. The brakes seem in excellent generally condition. No doubt a characteristic of the car I'll eventually adapt to, coming from a straight petrol engine 1.5tsi. Thanks for your input

Thanks for the info, do you mean driving modes? Eco, normal and sport. I do like having a little more resistance within normal setting when you take your foot off the gas, helps to slow down the car without braking. Unlike my previous 1.5tsi mk3 dsg, very little transmission resistance when taking your foot off the excellorator.

Hello all, I've just bought myself a 23 plate Octavia e-tec 1.5tsi dsg sel, with a full leather upgrade. I like the car, info screen been good (early days). It's my 3rd Octavia now with this engine, but my first mk4. I've noticed a slight brake surge occasionally under lower speed braking. Is this a normal characteristic for this engine with the mild hybrid none plug system? Probably best to describe it as a bit of extra brake travel during braking, with a slight power boost at the same time. Not everytime you brake, just occasional during lower speed moderate to hard braking. Didn't really pick up on it during the test drive. Nothing like this, with the mk3's I've previously owned without the mild hybrid system. Other than that the car handles better than my previous mk3 1.5 tsi octavias. Nicer interior, as I've gone up from the se spec. I'm just learning how to use the extra tec, turning off lane assist and front brake assist, as I don't like either. The start and stop is smoother.

Basically at the back of the glove box there's a little plastic hook on an extendable rod, unhook it, prior to pulling the box out. It's best to fully extend it again when clipping it back in. It's a bit fiddly the first time you do it, after that it's a lot easier to do.

I've had & claimed on few aftermarket warranties in the past, some successfully, some not. I currently have the skoda "all in", servicing and warranty plan, as it was a good price & hopefully it would cover my engine and dsg box within the event of sudden failure. Within your situation, I'd prob take the 3 months warranty that's been offered & leave it at that. Try to save up a bit of cash, as time progresses, to cover extra repairs, as & when needed. Most aftermarket warranties I've had, usually cover everything, but what you want them to cover. If you have any issues within the first 30 days after purchase, take it straight back to the dealer & ask them to repair it under the 30 rule. let them sort it, rather than involving yourself with the warranty company yourself.

It's got nothing to do with how you perceive weakness, the op has already paid a chunk of cash to have it diagnosed, there's a chance skoda could pay a significant contribution towards a replacement engine. It's up to him what he does next, he was asking for our opinions, I wasn't asking for or wanting yours.

Does your car have a full skoda serivce history? If it does, then it maybe worth the £900 gamble to see if Skoda would make a decent contribution towards a replacement engine, as you've already chucked a grand at it. If you don't have a full skoda history, then I'd be tempted to buy a decent used engine & have that fitted. A lot breakers offer a few month guarantee on used engines. I think you've been unlucky for your engine to destroy it's self at that mileage. I'm not an expert on vag cars or how their dealerships interact with Skoda, have made plenty of other claims through other dealerships over the years, dealerships tend to have lower labour rates when dealing directly with the manufacturer, compared to what they've quoted you. Same with extended warranties.

If it didn't feel right then I'd walk away, plenty more used motors to choose from. As you say, had the egr valve fairly recently done, juddery from a standing start. I have the same type of dsg box with the 1.5tsi engine fitted to my car, now covered 70k, always smooth on take off.

I've sent you a p.m.

No, I bought an estate instead. Another Skoda dealer offered to do it for just over £700, but it was a year ago now.

I'd replace it if you were wanting to keep your car, considering the mileage you are covering. I've covered 70k now within my Octavia with the same engine as yours, still original timing belt. If you do decide to change it using a main dealer, ring around, I had one quote me as low as £500 all in to change one on my last 1.5tsi ACT, just over a year ago now. North East England area.

I'd have the battery load tested for free by a trusted independent garage.