Everything posted by MikeTheThinker
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Headlight electrical issues - in need of high voltage cable
The parts catalogue entry for an Octy 2 (2007) HID headlamp is HERE but it only shows one loom in the headlamp?
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14 spoke wheels
Can't help you much with those, I'm afraid. There are loads of cheapo lightweight wheel trims on fleabay and amazon plus aliexpress and others if you don't mind waiting on delivery. One note for the lightweight plastic trims, however, be careful how you fit them as they can crack very easily (DAMHIK).
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14 spoke wheels
Again a piccy would help. Are they alloys or steelies?
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14 spoke wheels
Alloy wheel CEPEUS 17" pro OCTAVIA II Rim dimension: 7,0J x 17“ ET 54 Product code 1Z0071496 Color Silver Material Light alloy Rim dimension 7,0J x 17“ ET 54 Number of bolts 5 piece Tyres dimension 225/45 R17 Snow chains possibility No Weight 12 kg
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The end of the road...
Hopefully (at least partly) at the cost of said Tesla driver?
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Droning noise from front of car
Are you getting any vibration through the steering wheel?
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I need new cable! whats it called or oem nr?
The engine wiring catalogue entry for a 2010 Octavia with CEGA motor is HERE. I don't know what prices are like where you are but it might be worth looking to a breaker for a used part.
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I need new cable! whats it called or oem nr?
So you're looking for an injector wiring harness? What engine code?
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Water in the front Near Side Head light
There are plenty of good used headlamp units on fleabay, prices from around 30 squid upwards. Is it worth trying to track and fix your mystery leak?
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Do Skoda Fabia mk2 can Sharing part with other car
The parts catalogue page for the rear suspension for a 2014 Fabia mk2 built in China is HERE and should go straight to the rear shock mount details. Note that without full details of your car it is not possible to guarantee that this is the correct part but as it is the only option listed it is probably correct.
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14 spoke wheels
A piccy of your wheels would help with identifying them ...
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Buying Advice ... vehicle / owners
Four registered keepers in 12 months is high but as @Rooted points out there may be situations where this is explainable. Were it me I'd be wanting to see the detail of the service history - ideally including service bills - and would try to follow up via the servicing dealer to learn more. Might also be worth paying the fee (10 squid) for a full car report as you can see more of the keepership history. Of interest in the free version of the report is the note that the current keeper has had the vehicle for 1yr 3months, so where do the other three come into it? https://www.caranalytics.co.uk/select-product/RJ22FHW
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Both sidelights inop
Can you check the continuity from the bulb holder to earth? I'm not certain but think they may share a common earth connection.
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Breakdown of frequency and types of service
I'm finding that as I age my memory isn't as reliable as it used to be so I want to build a spread sheet for service history for our cars - Octy 2 and Fabia 2. I can transcribe from the images you've posted but was hoping to make short cuts by downloading and editing content.
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Breakdown of frequency and types of service
Do you have a link to the original content, please?
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Front wings
According to the parts catalogue HERE the wings are all the same as long as you stay within the revision level - i.e. Octy mk1 pre-facelift. Removal is straightforward but do check the alignment of the bracketry the wing mounts to. It is quite easily bent from a bump.
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Headlight removal
As @MicMacsaid, pull harder. A pair of pliers or locking grips helps and once the headlamp is out, lots of WD40 [tm] or similar and frequent pulling and pushing the release lever until it slides freely, then re-squirt with an appropriately gloopy and sticky lube (bicycle chain lube works a treat) and repeat the working of the lever several more times.
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Does anyone have the wiring diagram for an Octavia Mk1 Fuel Flap release please?
There's now't wrong with pragmatism as long as the result works, is safe and appropriate.
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Serious car crash
Hopefully you have some way of talking through the non-forum stuff but if not, do please look for a way to achieve this. Trauma left buried within does come back to bite us in the ar$e; been there, done that. Got some good T-shirts for sale, too
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Serious car crash
Thank you for the trust you are showing us on this forum by opening up on a difficult topic. I'm very pleased it's helping you as you learn to deal with what's happened and how it will affect your life going forward.
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Serious car crash
Sorry to hear about the smash and glad you've managed to come through it relatively OK.
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Does the Octavia MK2 come with a pre-installed aux heater?
I believe THIS is the parts catalog page for your car with auxiliary heater.
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Does the Octavia MK2 come with a pre-installed aux heater?
The Brisky thread below may be of help ...
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Does the Octavia MK2 come with a pre-installed aux heater?
Just in case, is it possible that someone has retrofitted a heater - or maybe started the process and not completed it?
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Does the Octavia MK2 come with a pre-installed aux heater?
I can't directly answer your question but can maybe help you along the way. In the car's service book or in the wheel well there should be a 'data sticker' which gives details about the vehicle and the build options. I've included a picture of such from one of our older cars (now deceased) to show you what you're looking for. Once you have the details from the sticker you can look up what each 'PR Code' means on THIS website. From there you should be able to establish whether the car actually had a heater installed and if so start your diagnostics from there.