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Hi people. Had my Octavia for around 3 years now, its a 56' 1.9Tdi Skoda octavia, about 2 years ago the rear offside door locked and the window stopped working (nothing happened when the buttons were pressed). Anyway I took it to Skoda and they didnt know what the problem was, but the engineer managed to open the door and it could be only opened from the inside not the outside, the window still didnt work, just got took it for its MOT yesterday and it failed due to the door not opening from the outside (again it opens from the inside only) VOSA were there and failed it, anyway now it opens from both sides and has passed the MOT, but now the door wont lock, has anybody got an idea? VAG com could hope? Thanks for your time, Dave
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ah great!, is the 530 fully synthetic oil correct for my engine? Dave
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Hi guys, Need some help, the engine warning light just came on and its got me worried. Im on a variable service plan, its a 1.9tdi 105bhp BXE engine code, ive done a little look into it and it says its the 530 fully synthetic oil. which should be used? Also where is the fuse located for the ciggerette lighter? that blew on me the other day :( Thanks for your time. Dave
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My Airbag warning light just came on..
menacer replied to menacer's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Forgive me, could you explain what VCDS is? I havent a clue! and where can I get this tested? Thanks again, Dave -
Hi people, Woke up this morning to find the airbag light on, ive had a look through the octy manual, but no help, I switch the engine on and it goes off for 1 second, then comes back on again and stays on... any ideas? Thanks for your time, Dave
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Mike, Thanks for the quick and informative reply. I shall order that kit in the next couple of days, its certainly cheaper than the kit at my local skoda garage (£111.10 inc VAT). Just rang my trusty local garage and then will only buy the parts themselves and fit them, they wont let me use the kit I buy! ah nevermind, my garage is asking £160 labour + parts so it will be around 300 ish anyway, this is a tough one. He also said that he would use a belt made by the name of Gates? never heard of them, i need genuine parts to keep this warranty. Thanks again, Dave
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Hi Guys, Just a little help needed, my timing belt is due for change soon (October), and ive got two quotes from nearby skoda garages, one is £355.39 (including everything VAT ect), and another for £400.00 on the dot for everything again, which includes a water pump change too, firstly how important is the water pump and are these prices decent? or is it better to go to a local garage? Thanks for your time, Dave
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Hello, Im due for a service soon in around 900 miles, im on variable and my car is a '56 105PD Ambiente, since my car was registered in october '06 Im due a Cambelt/Timing belt change at 4 years or 80k miles (my car has done 46k), Id like to know from you guys how much a genuine skoda timing belt kit costs and the hours of labour involved so I know if im being over charged etc..one more question...phoned up a few skoda dealers and independant registered VAT dealers to get a price on the servicing, while Skoda dealers obviously only use skoda parts, the independant dealers said they would just use VW parts, does this really matter it terms of my warranty? (I have a 3 year warranty with car plan). Thanks for your time!! Dave
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Intresting site... Wondering if any sites do the same as the silver vRS interior? all i could find was mahogany and carbon fibre etc on that website mine however is just the SE, no dual climate ('56 reg) Thanks Dave
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Im not techno guy but.. I have a 1.9 TDi 105BHP i think the revs kick in 2500rpm, I know it is working if im on the motorway and put my foot down there is a smooth constant acceleration (when its at 2500rpm or more) and I think its pretty obvious, BTW im just telling you from MY experience, mine could be broken for all i know! ^^ Dave
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Sorry didnt realise your replied! Anyway I drive around 16-18k per year due to my job. Driving style I take it easy somtimes give it a little push but nothing mad. Another question I have, being new to all this, What is VAG? I assume its somthing to do with the platform of engines the octavia uses as well with VW, Audi and SEAT, so in other words just means common parts etc? Also what is ECU remapping? Thanks for your time! Dave
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Wow now thats nice! I've always loved candy white, beautiful! BTW you have better mpg than my 1.9 TDi PD!
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Fuel Economy on Octavia 1.9TDi is waaaay down
menacer replied to octavia007's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Had my 1.9 TDi (mk2 105 bhp) since the 22nd of December and im managing exactly on the dot 50mpg and thats driving just normally, not trying TOO much, i hope it goes up a little in the summer months!