Vrsnick180

Just a little update. After all the information and cross referencing part numbers I’ve just fitted a Blue Print ADV182301 fuel filter. Fits perfect for my housing and at sub £10 from Amazon can’t grumble.

Hi Alasdair, Yes the issue is my canisters part number doesn’t seem to be listed. when you look at the info on the filters especially after market filters they usually say this filter will fit x canister etc hence the confusion as Pete checked my vin which shows a completely different canister part number.

Cheers Pete

Thanks for the help chaps. But wow why on earth is getting the right fuel filter so blooming complicated Trouble is the previous owner old boy said he replaced the fuel filter a couple of years back but didn’t log the service or the part used hence yes I could see what filter is currently fitted by removing it but I don’t really know if he’s fitted the correct filter anyway as there’s so many choices even some only 1mm different on height etc.

Hi Pete, Messaged you the Vin Thanks Nick

Hi folks, Can anyone advise which fuel filter is correct for my application? I’ve searched the usual parts places eg GSF, Opie, ECP, Parts in motion, Autodoc but not one of them tell me the exact fuel filter to use. I’ve done a little research it’s for my 2011 Octavia Mk2 2.0TDI 140 version with CFHC engine code. I’ve even noted the part number on the canister 1k0 127 399 CL but still can’t find any reference to which filter should be in the canister. I’m assuming the canister part number is superseded and the after market fuel filters are referencing the later number perhaps? Anyone help? TIA Nick

Hi Folks, Replacing the Lambda (Oxygen) Sensor on my sons 1.2 TSI Fabia Mk2 2011 engine code CBZB It’s the Bank 1 Sensor 1 So the top sensor pre cat etc. Can anyone give me the correct Torque setting for this sensor please. I’ve tried a search but not having much luck and I don’t trust the google links with suspicious online manuals. Be much appreciated if anyone can help. Thanks Nick

Hiya folks I’ve been considering upgrading to a Mk3 Octavia as I’ve had a fair few Mk2’s now and I’m thinking the 1.6TDI might be the route I go. What’s the general consensus regards the 1.6TDi? I’m mainly from the era of earlier PD lumps like the 1.9TDi which as we all know are uber decent but these more modern dervs being common rail et al etc do seem to be hit and miss. Is there anything specific to look out for that the 1.6TDi suffers from? Eg are injectors, DPF’s, EGR’s still quite a common issue? Do they suffer anything that’s particularly drastic like cracked heads etc? Just doing a bit of homework before I start the used car hunting. TIA Nick

Cheers for the info chaps 👍

Hiya folks just a quick one, my 2009 Octavia Elegance estate has a quirky electrical gremlin. I’ve noticed when indicating right both dash symbols for indicators are flashing (eg looks like hazards) and also the cruise control symbol is illuminated and there’s a feint glow on another symbol. The indicators externally are working fine it’s just a quirky dash symbol Illumination that’s doing my ocd nut in 😬 When the indicator is off there’s no symbols illuminated and no check lights or bulb out lights etc. To me it seems like maybe theres a poor or bad earth somewhere? Any pointers on what’s the usual culprits? Tia Nick

Cheers Pikpilot, I’ve got stacks of history with the car and it has FSH with relatively low mileage for its age circa 82k but no mention of it ever having a replacement unit. if it’s still the original unit at circa 17 years old that’s definitely some innings 😁 Part number is 1K8 951 005

Removed the siren/battery back up unit today. Had a 30min drive and car locked up fine no issues so far. I’ve just opened up the unit for a nosey and it’s returning 3.5v so I’m assuming it’s goosed should be 6v? No signs of battery leakage or bad circuits but one of the capacitors has come away from the board and was rattling around inside. I’m assuming the backup battery tries to pull a charge from the main battery to stay at 6v is this correct?

Cheers Mike

I’m pretty sure my 2009 Octavia has the common alarm siren/back up battery issue. I’ve done some searching and understand the siren/back up battery resides in the drivers front wheel arch. Would I be correct in assuming that if I simply disconnect the wiring connector from the unit that it would no longer try and charge the backup battery? I’m 99.9% certain that a faulty back up battery is causing significant drain and as a temporary measure until I can fix/replace the unit I’m thinking just simply disconnect it for now? Likely to cause any issues with simply disconnecting it? Thanks Nick

Cheers Alasdair, I’ll check out the link 👍