Some of you have got bad information on your threads about noisy cold start.I drive a 03 VRS with 22k on the clock.At about 18k a noise start on cold start up,this noise got progressively worse and started to last longer.I took the car back to my very helpful dealer.The problem turned out to be a secondary pneumatic pump that sends exhaust gases to the cat.(this is an Audi part not skoda) was at fault.My dealer changed this part without question, his feeling was that this part was changed on more then a few Audi TT under warranty.if you need anymore info on this subject contact me cheers!!!

I have a 02 Octy RS with 48k miles. There are two different noises I notice when cold starting:

1) Upon turning the ignition, a vibration noise (could be the engine liner tray) for 1 or 2 seconds

2) When moving off in 1st, If you squeeze the throttle too firmly, the engine note changes, and the performance is slightly down. This is rectified by easing off the throttle.

I think mine just needs a few bolts tightened..... must be the hard landings!!!

Thanks for your message i was beginning to think i was invisible on this website!! anyway the dealer also changed the starting motor on the same visit because it was over running.Dont get me started i have had so many parts changed on my car that the mechanic has asked me to sell him the car when i am changing it next year for the new VRSmk2, i am having second thoughts now!!!!!

S(this is an Audi part not skoda)

Aren't all parts VAG!

Aren't all parts VAG!

Yes they are.

And as for bad information, its only bad if the secondary air pump is faulty. As with all advice given on Briskoda none of it can be taken as 100% as we cannot see or hear the car to diagnose a fault. As with any problem a trip to your dealer is allways advisable. Just because your car had a faulty air pump doesnt mean everyones will be that cause.

Engine,gearbox,breaks,suspension and most of the interior are VAG but what has VAG ever done for us !!!!! That reminds i had my gearbox changed under warrenty also am i just unlucky!!!???

but what has VAG ever done for us

Sad enough to say but VAG has made Skoda what it is today. Dont think we would be driving around in quite the same car without them.

Yes they are.

And as for bad information' date=' its only bad if the secondary air pump is faulty. As with all advice given on Briskoda none of it can be taken as 100% as we cannot see or hear the car to diagnose a fault. As with any problem a trip to your dealer is allways advisable. Just because your car had a faulty air pump doesnt mean everyones will be that cause.[/quote']

Thats put me in my place, my tail is firmly between my legs,it was not my intention to upset anyone, so now i know why im invisible on this site please except my apology !!!!!

Sad enough to say but VAG has made Skoda what it is today. Dont think we would be driving around in quite the same car without them.

I don't think I'd even be driving a Skoda if it weren't for VAG - never mind the same car! :goodvibe:

My folks often remind me and my brother how we used to mock when we were kids for them even thinking about buying a Skoda - and now we're both proud Skoda owners!

It was suppose to be a joke like the film the life of brian(what have the romans ever done for us)I take it all back lets change the subject!!!!

please except my apology !!!!!

No apology required, you were helping out with a question and giving advice which may well help someone which is good. And you are right secondary air pumps do get noisy so its something to look for.

No apology required, you were helping out with a question and giving advice which may well help someone which is good. And you are right secondary air pumps do get noisy so its something to look for.

Cheers Ross have you heard of anyyone else that got their gearbox changed under warranty.To date my dealer has replaced close to 4000 euros worth of parts on my VRS am i just unlucky!!!

A gearbox change on a Octavia vRS?

Yeah i done a 'few'.

Icanthelpbutfeelthatpunctuationisasimportantnowasitwasinteoldendays

If VAG were any good they would give us the 225 BHP engine with 4WD to challenge the scoobys dont you think!!!

Icanthelpbutfeelthatpunctuationisasimportantnowasitwasinteoldendays

Education is a wonderful thing,but sarcasm now that even better,dont you think!!!

Education is a wonderful thing,but sarcasm now that even better,dont you think!!!

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NICEONELATERCHEERS!!!

Don't shout, you're hurting my education.

Derek, Can you describe the noise you had, mine is running like it has a blowing exhaust for the first 30-40 seconds when it starts up in the morning accompanied by a slight almost misfire sound, then whatever causes it switches off and it's fine again, thing is it doesn't do it every morning, just occasionally

dave

Derek' date=' Can you describe the noise you had, mine is running like it has a blowing exhaust for the first 30-40 seconds when it starts up in the morning accompanied by a slight almost misfire sound, then whatever causes it switches off and it's fine again, thing is it doesn't do it every morning, just occasionally

dave[/quote']

Sounds familiar to me, don't know what causes it though (sorry).

Derek

my octy vrs does that too. Sounds like the exhaust's blown when it starts up, then there's a bit of a click and the engine sounds normal again. No idea what it it - hopefully perfectly normal??

Derek

Its the secondary air pump running quite normal.

Air is pumped into the exhaust to weaken off emisions whilst the cat is warming up. It also aid in actual cat warming aswell to bring the light off time down.

If VAG were any good they would give us the 225 BHP engine with 4WD to challenge the scoobys dont you think!!!

You mean a Jabba'd Octavia 4X4? I and a few other members have one, thanks.

If VAG were any good they would give us the 225 BHP engine with 4WD to challenge the scoobys dont you think!!!

They have:

(but i wouldn't buy one! :P )