Does anybody have the part numbers required for the bits needed to add a cruise control to an Octavia II TDI (103KW) 55 plate ?

Is there a good reference site out there showing gotchas etc. for the DIYer ?

Regards,

Dave

Cruise control for all engine versions (BEA 600 002)

Cruise control for all engine versions (BEA 600 002)

Yep that's the one for the kit which includes a stalk

The stalk alone has a seperate part number.

You'll need VCDS or access to VAS to program the car after it's fitted.

Depending on how late in 2005 it was built it may also need an extra wire to the ECU.

Hi,

I bought the part yesterday from a local Skoda Dealer. The part number is BEA 600 002 as stated above. It comes in a box and includes the stalk, the extra wire, some cable ties and a multi language instruction manual. Picture below of what I got.

The manual does say "...must not be sold to the end user in a not mounted state." oh dear :eek:

Cost was £65.00. I asked about having them make the code changes - £60.00 + VAT. As the car's coming up for a service, I'll fit the cruise control when I do the service. I'll won't be taking up the £60.00 code change - that's way too much for changing a couple of entries.

The manual shows the steering wheel needs removing, is it really necessary or can you get to the fitting nut with an OE spanner ?

D

Hi,

The manual shows the steering wheel needs removing, is it really necessary or can you get to the fitting nut with an OE spanner ?

Don't take this the wrong way but if you need to ask that question you should ask yourself if fitting the part is within your capabilities.

Don't take this the wrong way but if you need to ask that question you should ask yourself if fitting the part is within your capabilities.

Thanks for your concerns, I am capable (though opinions may differ ) but just wanting to cover all options before I start. If I can do this without removing the steering wheel I will. I've never seen one of these controls or removed a steering wheel from an Octavia so have no idea what everything looks like in situ. Looking at the new switch, it looks as if it's only held on by one screw so if I can remove the shrouds and get at the nut with an open ended spanner and undo it one flat at a time then I'm happy. On previous cars, I have not had to remove the steering wheel to change the switches. The instructions say 'requires special tools' and remove the steering wheel comes after "- Replace the left part of the change over switch..."

Regards,

D

Yes you do need to remove the steering wheel, after first removing the airbag. Then you'll need to remove the upper and lower cowling, the steering controller, the slip ring and the ESP magnet set behind that.

Once you've got that little lot off you can access the stalk.

If you find you need to fit the wire then it becomes a little more difficult.

I fitted it today - took about two hours. Now I need to find somebody with VAGCOM :-)

I have a list of steps (but no pictures) if anybody's interested. It's not straightforward to fit, the trickiest bits are the removal of the controller unit and the removal of the old switch. I may have made it more difficult than it should have been. YMMV.

Regards,

D

At least now you have the satisfaction of having completed it yourself.

At least now you have the satisfaction of having completed it yourself.

After I got it down, I more fully understood your concerns regarding my ability to do the job :eek:

I wouldn't recommend the DIY route to anybody who wasn't 100% sure of their abilities. If your skills are limited to changing a wheel and you don't have a well equipped toolbox, pay somebody else to do it.:(

D

After I got it down, I more fully understood your concerns regarding my ability to do the job :eek:

I wouldn't recommend the DIY route to anybody who wasn't 100% sure of their abilities. If your skills are limited to changing a wheel and you don't have a well equipped toolbox, pay somebody else to do it.:(

D

Good, I wasn't trying to be funny and had feared it might have looked that way

It is a tricky job to do for the first time, and a lot of damage can be done if you aren't sure.