Hello everyone.

I've just bought my first ever skoda.

Ive always been a VAG guy and have had lots of GTI's but common sense (and the wife) has prevailed. So ive got a 2002 Octavia estate 1.9 tdi. All seems well so far bjt ive already a couple of niggles which i suspect are probably common faults.

1. Theres a sort of ticking buzzing noise coming from the glovebox area. it goes away above a cerrain speed or revs, not sure which yet. I think its the a/c.

2. Rear washer jet isnt working. The pump is going so im probably piddling fluid into a nice water trap somwehere.

3. The high water temp light came on yesterday morning when i started it up. Must be a sensor fault.

Aside from that the tray the engine us hanging off and cracked. But i should be able to sort that out.

I'll do a sesrch on this later but what do people think of these tuning boxes? Ive never used one or have any idea what they do to boost power. Ive seen lots for sale at the 350 mark but ive also seen one on ebay new for 50 quid. Wtf? Are these things a bad idea for an older engine with 100k on the clock.

Cheers for any relplies. I look forward to picking all your brains.

Hi and welcome aboard.

Go to the Octavia section and i am sure someone will help you there.

Thanks chief

Hello phillheth and welcome along