Hi everyone,

 

Firstly happy Holidays/Christmas to you all

 

Ok, so i own a 2011 Octavia VRS.

 

Yesterday i noticed the driver window would not go down via the door button. It moves maybe half and inch then stops (jerking). If i keep pressing/releasing the button then little by little i can get the window to go down, inch by inch, if i get it down all the way, using the door button, the window goes back up perfectly.

 

If i use the keyfob to open all windows it goes down perfectly and up again.

 

Today it seems to be working intermittently, 8 times out of 10 it will go down perfectly using the door button, but then randomly go back to the inch by inch movement.

 

I brought it to Skoda and they 'calibrated' the window by putting the window fully down and holding the down button on the door for 5 seconds, then back up again and holding the button for 5 seconds and sent me on my way.

 

I didn't get 1 mile from the dealership and the problem was back with the window not going down properly and only jerking inch by inch.

 

Anyone know what the hell is happening/what part is starting to fail.

 

It might be worth noting that the back wiper stopped working about 3 weeks ago, Skoda tells me the motor is gone!

Purely on a logical note, I would guess a dodgy switch.

 

I would take it apart and clean / spray it to start with.

 

Then take it from there if not sorted.

Thanks for the info Tilt.

 

For no reason the back wiper has started working again after Skoda telling me the motor was gone on it!!!!

 

Thinking there something more wrong than a dodgy switch :(

For no reason the back wiper has started working again after Skoda telling me the motor was gone on it!!!!

They will always take the easiest solution for themselves.

ie, charge you for a new motor and labour, rather than faff about trying to get to the root of the problem.

 

I would still start with the switch (re the window), otherwise you could end up paying out more than necessary.

You could also check that no water is getting into the door cavity, as this could be the cause.

 

As for the wiper motor, check the electrical contacts / wires.

 

Wise to go around the car and check all the electrics easily accessible, if only to see if any cables / wires / connections are loose.

 

Oh, and not much beats logic, except expertise maybe.

 

Good luck.

Edited 27 December, 201510 yr by Tilt

Hi everyone,

Firstly happy Holidays/Christmas to you all

Ok, so i own a 2011 Octavia VRS.

Yesterday i noticed the driver window would not go down via the door button. It moves maybe half and inch then stops (jerking). If i keep pressing/releasing the button then little by little i can get the window to go down, inch by inch, if i get it down all the way, using the door button, the window goes back up perfectly.

If i use the keyfob to open all windows it goes down perfectly and up again.

Today it seems to be working intermittently, 8 times out of 10 it will go down perfectly using the door button, but then randomly go back to the inch by inch movement.

I brought it to Skoda and they 'calibrated' the window by putting the window fully down and holding the down button on the door for 5 seconds, then back up again and holding the button for 5 seconds and sent me on my way.

I didn't get 1 mile from the dealership and the problem was back with the window not going down properly and only jerking inch by inch.

Anyone know what the hell is happening/what part is starting to fail.

It might be worth noting that the back wiper stopped working about 3 weeks ago, Skoda tells me the motor is gone!

Exactly the problem i had last week took it to the garage i bought it frome they spen an hour and a half calibrating it.2 days later the window to stop working and the door would not lock or open.

Took it back they then sent it to a vag specialist, they inturn said the control moduel(which has the motor built in it) needed replacing. Went to colect it and they said sorry its not on warranty its a consumable part. But scince the boss knows your probther, he said they would pay 50% so i paid 145 quid. I later cheacked with my brother to cheack some prices with his mechanic discount from a vag parts suplier, it turns out i paid trade, the garage didnt pay poop.

Still door works now though

Edited 29 December, 201510 yr by VrsPoptarts