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Thanks Chimaera, did tried it a few days ago but it couldn't recognise my chassis no. so I sent them a request for support; still awaiting for it. Out of curiosity, do all chassis no's start with numbers or letters, as using their vin search facility it would appear to imply that it should start with a number? Cheers, Georg

Thanks Gary, will give it a try before forking out a small fortune on a new loom. Will keep you posted, Cheerio

Where did you got your part from? Did you research the part number yourself or got it from the dealer? Intrigued to find out how to get the correct part number as dealer not very cooperative. Is there a website that allows one to input his reg. no. or chassis no. to get the right part no.? Surely there has got to be a way as dealership prices are a bit too much for most.

Hey guys, Please help as my "trusted specialist mechanic" left me with inoperative locks/windows on driver's side; need wire loom OEM number. Dealership/Tps will not provide so, any ideas on how to get it? many thanks to all you, Georg

Mistery solved, thank you for your support. A great day to all of you.

Hi guys, Could anyone advise on how to identify the exact model of a Skoda octavia? I need to order some steering parts but I am being asked for the model number ? Eg. 1U or something similar? Any help is appreciated. Thank you

Great info!!! Makes you wonder why on earth manufacturers are not capable of such compiling info?! It would make our life so much easier unless...well, I leave it up to your own interpretation. I would also like to add for comment the following info: I have initially used the 5w-30 Platinum long life supplied by TPS, but found it to cause valve ticking issues in hot whether climate while the consumption of oil and file seems higher? I am now using the Triple QX 5w-40 oil, 505.01 spec, and have used it for over 2 years now. I am covering about 50.000 miles a year and do an oil and filter change every 10.000miles, and I have to say that it was an excellent choice, engine runs smooth in all whether conditions, morning start takes only a half turn, while the oil consumption is about 1L every change. Was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience?

Hi there, I have recently replaced my clutch & flywheel, after almost 114.000 miles done on the previous ones. Just before changing them, those where the symptoms: - difficulties in getting it into gears, especially when cold - difficulties in getting it out of gears, especially after a long motorway run - difficulties with the clutch pedal, as it was staying too low, needed help with pulling it up after each depress action - at times, the clutch pedal would become to soft, making it almost impossible to engage into any gear. Previous DMF was a Sachs model, the new one is LUK. Took the car out of my local independent garage on Monday, all ok, clutch feels a bit soft, probably is the new feeling,but all gears go in, no issues, however, after doing about 100 miles, I have noticed that in the 3rd gear, wile in low revs ( 1250-1500 rpm ),on acceleration, the car suddenly starts shaking badly,unless I very very very gently accelerate through that gear. This symphtom is getting even worst, when on an uphil drive, so bad that I have to drop the gear to make it. The origin of the vibrations is from the engine bay and it does it only in 3rd gear. To mention that the shaking symptom I had with the previous set too, but that only happened a few days before I knew that it needed replacing , and it was doing it in the first gear only. Rung up my mechanic, got booked in for a check up, initial feeling is that he is very dismissive at the idea that "there could be anything wrong with the fitted parts, since they are all brand new", he said. I do also remember that when the previous DMF part was fitted, I experienced unusual noise and vibrations,took it to a skoda dealership who decided that the DMF was faulty!! after only 2000 miles. After some run-ins with Skoda uk, managed to replace it under warranty, although initially they refused as it wasn't done by an approved garage. I really hope that one of you good Samaritans outhere, can help me out with some good,honest advice, befor eI get ripped-off by the garage. Many thanks Gabriel

Thanks to all of you for your replies; I have no choice but to have an investigation done by a VAG group authorised garage and upon their findings I will make a decision to either go Legal or kick some but. Will keep you all posted!

I cannot believe that aim the only one experiencing problems with DMF and clutch,after having them replaced with new original parts from TPS? The last posting seen on this site,which matches exactly my findings, was made by TAXI 219 ( banned since!!!),in 2007. Is it possible that I am the only one? Common......

Anyone knows to wether those guys are part of the VW Group Authorised Repair Network? Thxs

Guys, I am looking for recommendations for Authorised VW Group Repair Centres in Kent area,Dartford,Medway,Canterbury,Ashford etc. For independent and main dealer garages. Thanks

Anyone knows to wether those guys are an Authorised VW Group Repair Centre? I would really need one,but I want to stay away from main dealers for as long as possible. Thxs

Thank you for your reply Mike, I am going to have another opinion from another specialist; I will be trying another skoda garage and see what they say and will keep u posted. Regards Gabi

just had my new SACHS clutch and dmf changed,done about 2000 miles,and experience massive vibrations at around 40mph from engine area and a knocking vibration coming through the clutch while depressed half a course. Bought them original from TPS, who advise me on the model that would go best. I have complained about those sympthoms,after my independent mechanic advised me that the problem could only be related to the dmf,but they were reluctant into exchanging the parts. I have contacted skoda customer service who said that they were unaware of any problems. They have arranged for me to see a local skoda specialist (Sherlodge garage), who told me after only 20 minutes of inspection that the clutch was fine. I have insisted that they take it for a ride,and the answer was the same. They said that the vibration I get through the clutch( symptoms similar to a heart beep),where normal and also that the noise that I hear while the clutch is slightly depressed is normal (similar to a drum beat) The previous clutch was changed after 95000 miles and only because I was starting to have difficulties getting into the reverse gear,but I have never ever experienced such problems with a new original clutch. Another symptom I have experienced since having it fitted was a hissing noise that could only be from the clutch,and was happening (and it still happens now) mostly when in the first gear and going either uphill or when the car is loaded even only with another passenger. Is it right for TPS Medway not to proceed with immediate replacement of this part but to look for ways into delaying it's replacement? I have honestly spent so much moneys this summer with them and now,seeing the kind of problems I am running into,it looks like I have made a really bad choice choosing them as my main supplier. I am also considering legal action if this is my only hope to solve the problem. I would appreciate very much your thoughts and past experiences on this matter,please help. Thank you PS: I have some pics taken from the clutch and flywheel,PM me and I will send them