[Stalk issue]

I've sprayed in that general area but didn't know where to target - I don't understand how both stalks fail and recover at the same time unless there is a problem somewhere other than the stalk connections. I will have another spray though when I get a moment, cheers

[Stalk issue]

Having an issue with my stalks, I keep losing the use of my indicators and wipers at the same time. This is sometimes preceded by a buzzing noise from the steering wheel cowling. When the stalks stop working properly, I still have functions which don't require the stalks to go up and down so cruise control still works, full beams and trip computer functions all still work. When the indicators have gone the hazard lights do work.

So what connects both stalks and would only affect the up and down functions?! Any help much appreciated!

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[It all went wrong on my drive home]

Cheers, will check my nuts are tight this evening! Regarding earth points, do I just follow the black wire from the battery or are there any others in particular?

[It all went wrong on my drive home]

This is the best I could do in the dark but looks ok to me - is this the right place?

[It all went wrong on my drive home]

Hello,

Drove home today after a day out and the car was suddenly running lumpy at idle, the epc light came on, it went into limp mode, the traction control light came on and the engine management light came on. I also lost proper use of my brakes on two occasions, the pedal was rock hard and I could barely brake. Any help would be appreciated! Just got the codes read:

VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.1

Monday, 01 April 2013, 20:05:08.

Chassis Type: 1U - Skoda Octavia I

Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,19,22,29,35,36,37,39,46,56,76

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Address 01: Engine Labels: 06A-906-032-AUM.LBL

Controller: 06A 906 032 HL

Component: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0001

Coding: 11530

Shop #: WSC 31480

VCID: 6F9150BF3E93

TMBFL21U738675350 SKZ7Z0B1497195

4 Faults Found:

17579 - Angle Sensor 2 for Throttle Actuator (G188) Implausible Signal

P1171 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

17950 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs

P1542 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent

17972 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs

P1564 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent

17705 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!)

P1297 - 35-00 - -

Readiness: 0000 0000

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Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 01M-927-733.LBL

Controller: 01M 927 733 LL

Component: AG4 Getriebe 01M 4956

Coding: 00000

Shop #: WSC 00000

VCID: 857D92178C2F

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1C0-907-37x-ASR.LBL

Controller: 1C0 907 379 K

Component: ASR FRONT MK60 0103

Coding: 0021505

Shop #: WSC 31480

VCID: 321799CBED21

1 Fault Found:

01314 - Engine Control Module

013 - Check DTC Memory - Intermittent

[Idling badly when cold]

Thanks for your help, I'll see if I can get one from the VW garage on my way home, if not I'll go somewhere else in the morning.

[Idling badly when cold]

thanks, is that one of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-BORA-LEON-1-8T-AGU-AUDI-S3-BAM-ARY-AMK-INLET-PCV-BREATHER-PIPE-/160864700273?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2574488771

It feels like the end under the manifold splits into 2 but that could be just that the pipe is just wrecked!

Is it hard to get to to replace?

[Idling badly when cold]

Ok, I've found the location of the hiss, it's hard to show where but I'll try in the photos:

That's one end of the pipe, it goes into the T at the location ringed.

This is the location of where the pipe goes, it feels like it splits in two at this point. It's at this end where the hissing sound is coming from, if I wiggle or push this pipe I can change the intensity of the hiss!

Does anyone know what part number this is and how on earth I would get to it to change it?!

Many thanks!

[Idling badly when cold]

Hi again, I went on holiday before I could look at this again but back on it now. Can hear quite a loud hiss when the engine is running, would you expect that? seems to be coming from the driver's side at the front of the engine. Can't find any obvious damaged hoses though. My MPG is shocking, got 19 on my way to work today - a 4 mile trip with 80% of it at 50mph...

[Idling badly when cold]

Thanks for that guys, not totally sure where all this bits are that you mention but I'll try and get someone to look with me tomorrow! I've definitely seen some braided pipes so I'll start there. Just tried a couple of warm starts by the way and don't get the huge revs after the key turn but it still has a fairly lumpy idle.

[Idling badly when cold]

Hi, this is the output I get:

VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.1

Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 18:47:57.

Chassis Type: 1U - Skoda Octavia I

Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,19,22,29,35,36,37,39,46,56,76

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 01: Engine Labels: 06A-906-032-AUM.LBL

Controller: 06A 906 032 HL

Component: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0001

Coding: 11530

Shop #: WSC 31480

VCID: 6F9150BF3E93

TMBFL21U738675350 SKZ7Z0B1497195

2 Faults Found:

17544 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add): System too Lean

P1136 - 35-00 - -

17705 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs

P1297 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent

Readiness: 0010 1001

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 01M-927-733.LBL

Controller: 01M 927 733 LL

Component: AG4 Getriebe 01M 4956

Coding: 00000

Shop #: WSC 00000

VCID: 857D92178C2F

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1C0-907-37x-ASR.LBL

Controller: 1C0 907 379 K

Component: ASR FRONT MK60 0103

Coding: 0021505

Shop #: WSC 31480

VCID: 321799CBED21

No fault code found.

Many thanks for your help!

[Idling badly when cold]

I have to admit that the engine management light is on, it has been for several months. The code I read said something about the mix being too lean - can't remember exactly, was told not to worry about it too much though by the mechanic who last serviced it... I was given a cheap cable to read the codes and if I remember correctly it was an absolute pain to get it working! (driver issues mainly) but I'll try again to see if anything else has come up since.

[Idling badly when cold]

To be honest I couldn't say for definite, I haven't done a lot more than the commute since it started so it's pretty cold each time, but when it was warmer it was certainly less obvious.

[Idling badly when cold]

Hello,

I've just started having a problem where when I start my car - much more noticeably when cold, it will rev to almost 2500 rpm, come back down and then be really lumpy to the point of almost stalling. The car seems to drive ok but when idling at traffic lights it'll be lumpy again. I'm not that knowledgeable about engines but is there anything simple I could check?

Thanks!

[Farty Octavia front speakers]

Yeah I bought some Alpine ones, not hugely expensive but disappointing that they sound as bad. I'm not sure there's a problem with the head unit as all the other speakers sound fine but I'm no expert. I don't need it to sound amazing, just not bad!

[Tow bar removal]

I have an original crash bar from my Octy estate if you find you can't unbolt the towball mount..... just along the coast in Weymouth....

Thanks for that, I may well need to take you up on that!

I now have to work out how to take the bumper off, I can see the screws in the wheel arches, then what do I need to do?

Thanks for all your replies.

[Farty Octavia front speakers]

Hello,

Just acquired a 2003 Octavia estate L&K and the front speakers didn't sound good at all when the bass was above 1 or 2 (Standard Symphony head unit) the bass was harsh and parpy for want of a better word! I changed the speakers out for some new ones and pretty much the same thing happens - it sounds ok from the rear speakers and the ones in the boot. I just wondered if this was a common issue and if there was any way to mount them better, perhaps clutching at straws a little?!

Many thanks,

Andy

[Tow bar removal]

Hello,

I've recently been given a 2003 L&K Estate which has a large tow bar on the back. If I come out of my driveway at anything other than snail's pace the bar will hit the concrete and shake the car!

How easy is it to remove? I've felt around and it's as if it's part of the chassis itself - am I missing something, should it just be bolted on somewhere?

Thanks!