MikeTheThinker

Try Dubhaus at Withnell Fold. They were until recently a major breaker and parts supplier so may be able to tell you what would - and would not - work. Dubhaus have moved to mechanicing of late but they do know their VAG stuff.

From Motor Authority newswire: Porsche is recalling 2,941 electric Macan crossovers because their headlights are too bright, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes 2024 and 2025 models manufactured between Mar. 15, 2024, Nov. 4, 2024. Headlight-control software in this batch of vehicles was programmed to European standards rather than U.S. standards, resulting in beams that exceed brightness levels specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, according to the NHTSA. Good news that something somewhere is being done about too-bright headlamps but sad that apparently not in Europe, where it's obviously OK to fry the eyeballs of oncoming motorists. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145281_electric-porsche-macan-recalled-for-headlights-that-are-too-bright

Our indy is breaking an A4 and may be able to help. I'll PM you his phone number.

I see 7zap have reopened their catalogue site and have now included diagrams up to 2021 models. Downside is the free access site (skoda.7zap.uk) has part numbers blanked out, although the improved diagrams are - I feel - a good place to start hunting with part numbers being available by other means.

After spending nearly an hour searching through the parts catalogues all I could come up with was what I posted. I know that @J.R. did some work around false flooring in his Octavias and Yeti so he may be able to help.

I believe you're wanting item 2 HERE (catalogue for 2014 Euro build Yeti).

One of our long-term members - @langers2k - may be able to help here.

According to the parts catalogue the Octavia mk2 pre- and post-facelift rear door / luggage compartment cover (called a 'lid' in the catalogue) is the same. Note that this is the bare door; I haven't cross-checked the fittings but they're available via the same links. Octavia mk2 pre-facelift Czech manufacture 2007 combi/estate rear door HERE Octavia mk2 post-facelift Czech manufacture 2009 combi/estate rear door HERE You may already know this but older Octy2 'lids' often have bubbling rust issues across the bottom panel or around the number plate lights. If you do manage to find and swap doors please let us know.

@J.R. is likely to be of assistance. He's another Yeti owner in France who understands engineering.

I'm not sure how much CANBUS is involved with Octy 1 lighting but it would help if you could get a scan of errors to see if the brake light problem is down to a CANBUS error.

Everything @Redboy suggests but also check the gear change has not seized up. That happened to our '07 1.9tdi Octy 2 after it had been laid up for a year after a cosmetic to the front wing. It took a degree of fettling (read lots of lube plus many hours exercising the gearchange) to free up properly. That said, it's been fine since after a little initial notchiness.

My first thought would be worn piston rings. Have you noticed the exhaust smoking more than usual?

According to the parts catalogue page for an '06 Octy mk2 HERE the standard combi/estate and saloon bumpers are not the same - different part numbers. What is not clear is how they differ, unfortunately. Note that there are also different bumpers for the RS & Scout variants. I have spare bumpers from an '07 combi which I can examine anon if that helps.

What year of Octavia?

For a bit more info look HERE for the parts catalogue page for a 2013 Fabia rear bumper.

Bumper, light and rear door will all be available, either as new in primer or perhaps used from a breaker. The expensive bit to replace would be the rear wing where the filler cap resides as it's part of the main body shell. That said, a good body shop can work wonders with pullers and should be able to straighten the panel.

It sounds as though something may be arcing slightly which can develop into a fire very easily. Strongly recommend you either investigate yourself or get it checked. We lost a Peugeot 406 to a silent short behind the dash.

Other candidates: - wiring loom from drivers' A pillar to drivers' door. Known for failed insulation, broken wires. Controls both sides of vehicle but separately. - as @Stonekeeper said above check earthing points but also around the passenger doors - check your left hand lights work - tail, indicators, front, headlamp.

I can't help you with specifics for Yetis but the parts catalogue page for the front bumper may help - HERE. From tackling this on an Octavia Scout you may be able to get in removing the air dam and having long arms

Wagons' Leap (M6 Thelwall Viaduct northbound) is now clear. I was past there this afternoon and there were no lane closures or holdups. I gather the wagon driver (pilot?) is OK apart from some cuts & bruises but I wonder if the rescue services are looking for his parachute? Oh and avoid the M6 J28-J31 anywhere near rush hour - unless you like studying grass growing on the embankments, that is.

I'll be about The Wirral tomorrow so wave as you go past

I've had a close look at the parts catalogue entry for a 2010 Octy 1Z HERE but cannot see a separate sounder unit. The page for the control unit is HERE, and a list of vehicles to which it was fitted is on the "Part fitment" tab (makes it easier when hunting for a used one). I'm assuming you don't want to buy a new one at nearly 400 squid!

EGR = Exhaust Gunge Recovery?

More to the point, what proof or what "recreational" content was in those chocolates? 🥴 😁

The parts catalogue page for a 2011 Fabia front suspension reinforced springs is HERE. You'll need to know the PR code from your car's data sticker to work out which spring is correct.