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Hello Škoda owners. I have 1.6 diesel 7-DSG model, 2018. Pretty happy with my white shark, until recently. I got the wiper fluid error which I promised to get around to filling. Of course, I forgot. We had a bit of a crap weather, with filthy roads, so I ran through the liquid pretty quickly. It got to the point where I fully emptied the tank at one point. That evening I stopped at a gas station, topped it up with 2l of wiper fluid, the winter type of course. The light remained on. I thought, screw it, it probably needed more, I know it's 3l capacity. Next day I bought the big canister, 5l, managed to get almost a third of it in, up to the fluid cap. I started the car, the warning light and error still came on. I figured it's time to ask for help. I drove to my local garage yesterday thinking it was a sensor issue. They called me to tell me that they removed the whole canister. First, the sensor comes together with the canister, it is not a separate part, meaning that should I want to replace the sensor, I'd have to replace the whole canister. The sensor was clean, eliminating our first assumption, that it was covered with gunk when I allowed it to get fully empty. Second, all tubes were fitted tight. All wiring and connectors were clean and sitting tight. They even tested the sensor after they removed the bottle. They scraped the surface a bit to make sure that it was clean. Basically, whole system is fine, should be fine. They connected the car to the diagnostics, cleaned any error codes. There were no codes of note anyway. Today I tried removing the car battery and leaving the car like that for like 5-10 mins, to see if a total shutdown would make for a "restart" of the car, at least the software. Again, no - the error still comes up when I turn the car on. I get one ding, the error message, and a constant yellow triangle with exclamation mark warning light. Any ideas guys? What else could I try?

What is the benefit of updating and is there an "official" way to update or do we just bother @pab567 for an update link?

Dear Briškodians, Time for the long-overdue update. @AlexBlue was right! It was the battery. So, for future reference should someone find this page: if you have persistent errors with windows or you lose some functions like I did in the original post in this thread - check your battery!

Dear Briškodians, sorry for the late reply - life happened and it took me away for a while. Thanks to Warrior193 one gremlin is down. It was not a gremlin, I was just dumb. Light switch works flawlessly - AUTO function does not allow the use of high beams unless its dark outside. 2, 3 and 4 remain - will check the car battery and get back with more info. We're making progress (I'm learning not to be an idiot)!

I don't think it's the original battery - will check! Checked the codes at my service guy, his diagnostic tool returned all clear, which was funny to me considering the varied gremlins.

Tried it, no bueno. Maybe I'm missing something. Should the engine be running? Would you happen to have a video or a yt link of how it should be done properly? Google gave me various results, some say 10s, some say 5s, none say whether I should just "give a contact" or start the engine, etc.

I will most certainly check for this. I was told the battery was new when I bought the car from the used-car dealership, but I don't really trust them. These batteries are start/stop type and I was told they are fairly expensive. Still, I did not notice the expected battery issues - start/stop system works fine, car starts flawlessly, etc. I assume it is ok, but will try to find someone to test (if batteries even can be tested..) or recommend a good replacement.

One gremlin down. Not so much a gremlin as it is user error - user is an idiot. in AUTO mode high beams cannot be used continuously (pushing the stalk away from the driver) UNLESS lighting conditions allow it. As soon as the night falls/dark area is entered, it can be used again. Until then, high beams can only be used to "flash" them (pulling the stalk towards the driver). Thank you, I realized I was an idiot.

Hey community, hope you're all doing fine. I am a first time Škoda owner. I'm pretty pleased with my 2018 Octavia. In your opinion, what is the best time to sell it? I'm on 170k km now.

Dear Briškodians, I bought a used Octavia 2018 1.6 diesel last year in a pretty good condition and it made me feel pretty good. Certainly a step up from my 2007 Volvo. Up until recently everything was going pretty swell. Now, gremlins attacked and I have a few questions hoping you guys might clear up: 1. I kept my light switch ever since I bought it on AUTO position (12 o'clock). I could use all the functions I needed, but today I noticed I could not turn on the high beams - I can only flash (pulling the stalk towards me works, away from me does nothing). I can turn them on if I turn the switch to all the way right. 2. I cannot lower windows using the fob anymore. Pressing and holding the buttons does nothing, I was able to lower and lift the windows. (i tried the press the button, wait 10s, release) 3. Driver's window will not automatically roll down when I "hard press" the button - if I release it it stops moving.. All other buttons/windows work fine - full press, they roll all the way down. (i tried the press the button, wait 10s, release) 4. Doors do not automatically lock if I leave my car alone. It used to lock itself if I remove the key from the ignition and close the doors. Now it doesn't anymore. Help, anyone, please?