SteveTheElder

Interesting conversation when at the dealers yesterday. Mine was in for a s/w update, but I commented on how few Octavia models they had (mostly Koroq, Kamic and a few Scala). Was told that Octavia models have at least a 36 week lead time and the launch of the facelift Fabia has been delayed a few months. Many cars are half built so they have ceased starting to build some models. Not a great time for the motor industry nor its customers…

Interesting - thats a different Device part number to mine. I have 5E3035816 Hardware: H56 Software: 1668 The rest the same apart from the Navigation Database.

Mine had a replacement Virtual Cockpit, the rest of the infotainment system is as it was originally, and the System Info number doesn’t have any revision suffix letter. I’m expecting a call with Škoda UK later in the week so will try to find out if or when the fix is being rolled out.

Aside from meeting the VW specification (W508 00 I believe, for the 1.5tsi) what’s the best oil and seller? Would be easy to nip down to Halfords and buy a can of ‘xyz’ brand. But something tells me Castrol or Mobil 1 may be the better way to go. Suggestions/recommendations please… thanks.

Yes, Yes, and dunno, never used it. S/ware is 1668 and Device Part No. does not have a suffix/revision letter Nav Db is 21.8

I got in mine this morning, it came up with the Guest profile as it has for the last couple of days. I decided to try changing to my own and asked me to login (username/password) and hey presto! Seat moved, mirrors moved, temperatures set, etc. Presumably the servers are back up and running.

whats wrong with pressing a button on the steering wheel and saying “I’m a bit cold”? but then, I prefer a knob to adjust too - and not all Octy4 have voice control… crazy world of tech for the sake of tech, or so it seems

Today (25th Oct) my car won’t login as me - as in won’t load my profile, only as the Guest. If I try to change user it says the function is not available (or words to that effect). The car still works OK, other than some of the personalisation.

That’s a bit of a b****r! Sorry but I’m now out of ideas; and got me wondering about when I upgrade my XR…

The wireless charger I have is no longer available so no point me recommending that one! If I hadn’t been able to get it my next option would have been an Apple MagSafe compatible charger with a ring fitted inside my phone case - have a search on Amazon there are plenty of options to ponder… If I ever buy an iPhone12 or 13 I might be selling my current charger 😉

The switch on the top of the indicator stalk is the only one I know of. Pushed fully towards the steering column turns off the CC, the other way should turn it on, with a sprung 'nudge' towards the column to disengage it in normal driving. Having said that, I seem to recall reading in another thread that following some s/w updates the CC was disabled because the whole system was reset (or some such). The Dealer had to re-enable CC. Tedious or what!?

I've not run a diesel for a few years but from the experience I do have 18Km would not be enough to complete the cycle. More likely, the exhaust system has only just got hot enough to start the cycle. Try doing a run of about 40 - 50 Km, ideally at a steady speed 60+kph such as on a major road or motorway. That should clear it.

I've just extended the services for mine with no problem. Logged in to Škoda Connect through my iMac browser and paid via PayPal rather than do it through the App or the car itself. There are two parts... Infotainment Online (map updates, traffic information, that type of stuff): £44 for 1 year Care Connect - Remote Access (driving data, honk & flash, parking position etc in the App): £36 for 1 year

Nice one! Seems I gave up the hunt too soon... Thanks for sharing.

To be fair, that is a bit harsh. There is progress, it is moved on, albeit not as much as many would like. My car has the trial fix implemented and it has resolved the KPH/MPH issue. The question remaining for many is when will the wider roll-out begin - but, as the fix involved a replacement virtual cockpit unit I guess it is delayed, in part, by the worldwide microprocessor shortage.

Similar to @Tishout I tried several different 30cm cables and failed to find one suitable. In the end I bought a right angle USB-C --> USB-A adapter and used the NextBase cable that came in the box. Tucking it behind the mirror conceals it surprisingly well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Converter-Smartphone-Keyboards-Peripherals/dp/B07D7TQD86/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=zdyCGTime+USB+C&qid=1634651142&qsid=260-9540041-1628026&sr=8-4&sres=B08PP7T64C%2CB07D7TQD86%2CB08JH9MBLQ%2CB08JHTT1C2%2CB08JHZNV1M%2CB0948WLDN7%2CB08FDJ36XW%2CB072C563JD%2CB086DP8Q9N%2CB08B4F64SQ%2CB08YYNVTZ8%2CB010SFDKC6%2CB0771GTYC7%2CB098XNCHLD%2CB098SWBMK2%2CB0887TD21N

My car was one of two intended trial vehicles. Not sure what happened with the second as last I heard Skoda UK had not had feedback. As for mine, the KPH/MPH issue is fixed with about 1000 miles since I picked it up. However, I now have the SOS pop/click sound. Booked in for a further update in a couple of weeks time. Prior to mine being taken off the road back in April I had not experienced the SOS issue so maybe they are awaiting the outcome of that further update before a wider roll-out just in case there is a link.

Is there any truth in the rumour that all orders for Brilliant Silver will be shipped in Bubble-gum Pink 🤣 🤣

It will tricky to find the many issues people have had whilst at handover but there are a few obvious things - the kph/mph selection being one of them. Also SatNav units being selectable; saving favourite destinations seem to be an issue for some, though not one I have experienced. As @DSG245 mentioned some cars are fine, some not. My SEL FE had the infamous kph/mph problem and was the test vehicle for the fix. Thankfully that is sorted, as is the ACC (which used to be confused about which side I could overtake). The occasional niggle remains, like the SOS system clicking and popping but it drives beautifully, and all things work as they should. Whilst mine was off the road for 20 weeks I had a loan Octy4 1.0 e-Tec SE FE. It worked faultlessly for the 8500 miles I put on the clock. The impression I get is that the latest build cars are better than my early build, so with luck yours will be fine. Hope you enjoy your new car as much as I now am mine 😊

That’s fine. If you want a holder then that’s obviously your call - I was just surprised as I am pleased that I don’t want one after years in other cars in which I needed a holder. Good point about the rate of charging though, and a reminder for us all not to spoil the battery. I often do 300+ mile journeys so not really an issue for me.

I have never felt the need for a phone holder of any sort in the Octavia 4 as I can now use CarPlay which it gives me all the apps I need on the road and with Siri is easy to use without distraction. As for placing the phone (iPhone XR), it's either on a wireless charger near the USB-C sockets, on an empty passenger seat, over the cup holders between front seats (it fits nicely in there), or in the door pocket.

Short answer - yes. Using CarPlay to stream audio with Spotify and Apple Maps for navigation the wireless charger is sufficient. Enough power to charge my iPhone XR at the same time, albeit slowly. It seems the charger is no longer available though. A shame ‘cos it fits in the centre console space nicely.

The one on the gear selector puts the DSG box in Park (which effectively locks the gears). The other is the electronic Parking Brake. There is a setting which activators when you turn off the engine by pressing the start/stop button. My loaner had that on by default.

have a twiddle with the display in the centre of the speedo in the virtual cockpit. use the silver switch/roller on the right side of the steering wheel. you get the option to display distance since start, since refuel, long term. The first and last of those three can be reset using the same menu. alternatively, turn off the cruise control and the total mileage is displayed in place of the CC/ACC symbols. You can then use that to calculate the trip as need be.

I believe it is to do with the date of deceleration regardless of whether the brakes are on or not; so regen charging could cause it.