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Skoda Octavia VRS 1.8T 2003 (53) Hatchback Black & Full 12 Months MOT
Bobmonga replied to rrrr's topic in Cars For Sale
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Breaking mk1 octavia LOTS OF MODS! corrida red NEW PICS
Bobmonga replied to TERKIN's topic in Breaking cars
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Skoda Octavia Stops Accelerating
Bobmonga replied to panamahouse's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
+1 for the brake light switch. I had the same issue. I believe that when the brake is depressed it closes the throttle. -
1.8T Shutting down after driving a while
Bobmonga replied to Pravs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I was thinking brake light switch too until the stalling part. I believe the brake light switch will only cause loss of power. -
parts required to fit coilovers
Bobmonga replied to P34RC3's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I initially bought a spreader tool off eBay. It was expensive and useless! An official tool maybe better. In the end I just made one out of an allen key. Worked a treat. -
I'm not convinced it's the switch either, but as BrownBarge says it's only £12. I got the following for only £5.33: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Skoda_Octavia_1.8_2003/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/electrical/car-switch-and-car-sensors/?464440091&1&8dad05cf8d8b3c1a1e78b57b027bbb07ab8a5bf0&000415 Now a little more expensive. It appears to be a VAG part as it has the VW/Audi stamp on it. If you do change it, they can be fiddly and can break easily. I had a test with my original switch and did indeed break it! In the end I didn't bother depressing the pedal and just pushed it in a turned.
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I believe the only way to recover a code is via a skoda dealer. They have to query some database or such. ~£20 if I remember correctly.
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The brake light shouldn't come on by just touching the pedal. There should be around 5mm of travel before the lights come on. I replaced my brake light switch the other week. At first I noticed my brake lights were still on after parking up. Wiggling the pedal made them go off. Eventually I started getting 'limp' mode systems. When the car thinks you're applying the brakes I guess it closes the throttle causing engine braking, aiding normal braking. You can test it in action by driving along normally with your right foot on the accelerator and then gently press the brake pedal a tiny bit with your left foot. The accelerator pedal becomes unresponsive and feels like your applying the brakes more than you are.
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Finally got all the bolts and changed it. In some ways it seems better, but I think it's my imagination. The judder I sometimes get is still present. I have a feeling my clutch could be going :( (Not had it on long!).
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Didn't I have your spare mounts
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Having played with a couple of these gear box mounts (AP versions) I'd agree with Bowders1. They seem to have a little bit of play horizontally, that can be moved with the hand. Vertically I noticed no movement. It looks like they are designed to give a bit of movement one direction, but not the other. Assuming your mount is fine, I have no other suggestions though.
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N10209603 x 2 N10516701 x 2 They should be in stock at a skoda garage for when they replace a timing belt. I bit more info can be found in this thread: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/311549-engine-mount-advise/ When I came to order mine they didn't have any N10516701's so had to order them in anyway. The part number is now N10516702 I believe. All four should cost about a tenner.
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Yes, I'll replace them all even if it means delaying the work. I thought only the one type were stretch. Annoying as the mounts will arrive tomorrow, but I'll only have half the bolts. The first skoda chap said that all the bolts needed would be off the shelf as they use them when changing cam belts. Was surprised today when another chap said they didn't have them and would need to order them in :-( Will give them a bell tomorrow to double check.
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Am I needing to replace all the bolts? I was under the impression I only needed to replace the mount-gearbox bolts. The mount-car frame bolts could be reused. Not sure now though. I was going to buy all of them, but the dealer only has the mount-gearbox in stock.