Hi all, just got in the car to put her in the garage and the maxidot screen is not working:eek: at all infact its gone like a purpley bluey colour. My car is a 2006 Octavia II with the 2ltr tdi with the dsg. Will it be covered by skoda or will I have to pay? Thanx all in advance.

Have used the search facility but cant find anything.

I would think they'll replace it for you if you are still in wty.

Thanx Stu, if I am not in warranty how much would it cost?

As long as you are under 60k miles and 3 years I see no reason to worry.

You replace the entire binnacle, not just the maxidot, and you need to do this at a main dealer, to recode the immobilizer, mileage info, keys, etc into it.

Probably about 200Efor the part shipped, from this guy: Octavia II | Interiér | ALPA-Auto - Úpravy seda?ek & prodej originálních dopl?k? voz? ?koda .

I have tried to buy from that guy on several occasions and found him unreliable and I know someone that lost money trying to deal with him.

Thanx all, but maxidot is working ok today.

I have tried to buy from that guy on several occasions and found him unreliable and I know someone that lost money trying to deal with him.

This is good to know. I'm trying to buy the function package to jumbo box from him. (The replacement for rear ashtray, includes bottle holder and smaller ashtray).

He replied to my email pretty fast, but only payment options are bank transfer or western union.

Not sure if I want to buy from him after your comment.

The function package isn't expensive. 38 euros. So not a big loss if he doesn't deliver.....

Any other way or place to get that item?

Would someone please get the part number for this item? I could ask a price quote from my local dealer.

Edited 18 September, 200817 yr by downtime

Around here a number of people have ordered from him and got their stuff. They did mention his english was not the best.

Still, I'd wire, not WU the money to him, with a detailed explanation of what the money is for in the comments section. That could be used against him if he doesn't deliver.

Around here a number of people have ordered from him and got their stuff. They did mention his english was not the best.

Still, I'd wire, not WU the money to him, with a detailed explanation of what the money is for in the comments section. That could be used against him if he doesn't deliver.

My order for the storage pack for jumbo box went in yesterday. Money's been transferred and now just waiting for the item to arrive.

Fingers crossed. Seller seemed trustworthy.

Good luck with your order downtime. Please keep us informed. I'm in the same market myself

Thanx all, but maxidot is working ok today.

I'd keep an eye on it mate while the car is still under warranty. Mine was playing up for a few days and then went back to normal. Was after alomst a year of working normally before it just stopped completely without warning. If you have any doubt get it checked out.

Whats this storage pack?

Whats this storage pack?

It replaces the storage drawer on the back of the Jumbo-box with an adjustable bottle/cup holder drawer / ashtray combo.

Much more convenient because there's no bottle or cup holders for the rear seat passengers.

Edited 24 September, 200817 yr by downtime

I'd keep an eye on it mate while the car is still under warranty. Mine was playing up for a few days and then went back to normal. Was after alomst a year of working normally before it just stopped completely without warning. If you have any doubt get it checked out.

My Previous Octy did this on one occasion in the three years I owned it and it worked fine again later that day. It never re-occurred.(there were a few "temporary" minor electrical gremlins with that car coming to think of it!! (05 Octy Elegance estate)

It replaces the storage drawer on the back of the Jumbo-box with an adjustable bottle/cup holder drawer / ashtray combo.

Much more convenient because there's no bottle or cup holders for the rear seat passengers.

I replaced this and you also need a slightly different surround as well as this:

http://briskoda.net/octavia-ii/rear-passenger-cupholder/54150/2/

Makes a big difference if you have kids with sticky pop bottles!

Is the jumbo box standard as I didn't tick that one?

I replaced this and you also need a slightly different surround as well as this:

Makes a big difference if you have kids with sticky pop bottles!

Thanks for the info. I forgot the new surround, but now it's on order also.

The bottle holder is excellent even for adults with bottles having something more alcohol -based

Is the jumbo box standard as I didn't tick that one?

I don't know. In Finland it's standard in Ambiente and Elegance spec.

I replaced this and you also need a slightly different surround as well as this:

Makes a big difference if you have kids with sticky pop bottles!

Parts arrived today. Was very easy to install. Alpa Auto sends the unit complete with new surround. I already bought a new surround so loss of 27 euros for me :(

I must say that this storage pack is very handy.