Alan68

How do you get the switch out ?

thanks all for your responses. Lots to think about there. I cannot see the Mit Silikat printe anywhere and the header tank for the cooling system was only replaced with the cam belt 2 years ago. I will keep delving. Am sure I can dig into this a bit myself and am happy to do the simpler jobs myself. I don't have the kit or the experience for the more complex stuff.

Hi Gaz, thank you for your response. The video is making me anxious just watching it. This is way above my skill and confidence level. I will get some more quotes but suspect I may just need to get this done. The vehicle is diesel 1.6. I am getting heat into the vehicle but the drivers side is stone cold. I have done the fan recalibration to no effect. Mechanic thinks it's the silicone bag added to this models matrix which has broken open and got into the pump and water system. He says it will eventually completely block the matrix. So either repair it or dump it with we buy any car and look for a replacement. It's been a great car up to this point. One of my lifetime favourites as a driver. But having to replace matrix and pump at 60k miles is ridiculous for a car of this quality and age.

Hi Folks, first post and I am hoping with all the experience here that someone might be able to help. I have a 2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6. The heater matrix and the heater pump appear to need replacing following an assessment by a local friendly VW and Skoda specialist. Has anyone attempted this themselves and if you have what level of success did you have. I am considering doing it myself but do not really have the skills and tools. But willing to give it a go with an £800+ repair bill if I stick it in the garage. Any feedback welcome on this one (Do it/ don't do it/I can do it etc.) Thanks.