Happy new year to all at Briskoda!!!

Just a warning to all Octy 2 owners. Just before Christmas, I noticed that the rear wash wipe was a little ineffective ie smearing a lot with little water being sprayed. Eventually, the wash packed up all together whilst the wipe was ok. I could still hear the pump, but no water at the rear.

Eventually found that water was pouring into the passenger side boot area via the rear 1/4 light glass/trim. Contacted dealer who knew exactly what it was ( pipe routing problem near headlining causing pipe connection to come adrift and thus water in boot area when operating rear wash wipe). He's come across several already. Whilst the pipe repair is a 5 minute job, removing and refitting trim takes about an hour (so he said).

Keep an eye out...

Ta: I think I've got this, but haven't yet dared to look in the boot!!!!!!

Think I may have a similar problem on my fabia.

Think I may have a similar problem on my fabia.

piping in fabia can come adrift in the engine bay (below water tank) in frost

Hi guys,

I must admit, I'm not too sure about the Fabia but in my case, the water was visible on the outward facing boot trim so it was quite obvious. However, there is a chance that it may leak behind the trim so you wouldn't notice it until you get a stagnant water smell. So if you think you have this problem then get the dealer to mop up behind all trim in that area to be on the safe side.

Cheers Jat i'll keep an eye out for that.

No problem Johnny.

I think what may have caused the pipe to disconnect was the back pressure in the system when the weather turned and the rear jet was blocked for a while. So when I used the rear wash, the ice caused a blockage thus increasing pressure in the pipe and causing the joint to eventually fail.

Does that sound reasonable to anyone????

piping in fabia can come adrift in the engine bay (below water tank) in frost

Cheers for that

I think what may have caused the pipe to disconnect was the back pressure in the system when the weather turned and the rear jet was blocked for a while. So when I used the rear wash' date=' the ice caused a blockage thus increasing pressure in the pipe and causing the joint to eventually fail.

Does that sound reasonable to anyone????[/quote']That sounds entirely plausible. Make sure that you use the VAG-approved screenwash for fanjet washers (Windscreen Clear - PN: G 052 164 A2) and use it at the right concentration for the likely ambient temperature. That way the jets shouldn't freeze.

Can you tell where abouts the dodgy pipe connection is located, relative to, say, the boot trim?

That sounds entirely plausible. Make sure that you use the VAG-approved screenwash for fanjet washers (Windscreen Clear - PN: G 052 164 A2) and use it at the right concentration for the likely ambient temperature. That way the jets shouldn't freeze.

I thought the washer jets were heated?

yes this is common, if the rear washer stops working DONT keep pushing the button! its a joihn in the rear n/s behind the back seat under all the trims, under it is sevral electrical connectors, they can rot if its not all dried out soon enough. As already mentioned, use the skoda screen wash. The same can happen in the older octavias

Mine has stopped working too. The front washers have also blocked up now. Ironically, after i started using Skoda screenwash.

Does briskoda have a name and shame rule, or am i allowed to tell you which dealer has supposedly fixed this already and then tried to pretend it's my fault it's happened again?

Mine has stopped working too. The front washers have also blocked up now. Ironically, after i started using Skoda screenwash.

Does briskoda have a name and shame rule, or am i allowed to tell you which dealer has supposedly fixed this already and then tried to pretend it's my fault it's happened again?

All Electric - Halesowen did mine back in January. Since the all's been ok until last week when it happened again!! GRRRR!!!

Will be in there tomorrow with guns blazing - talk about first time repairs!!.

Boot area is soggy - again and am also worried about corrosion in the electrics - long term. Will instruct them to ensure joint is secure using jubilee clips or something similar. GGRRR!!!

The pipe that comes off on the Octavia 2 takes 5 mins to fix. You dont need to remove any boot trims at all, if you are your approaching the problem from the wrong direction.

The pipe that comes off on the Octavia 2 takes 5 mins to fix. You dont need to remove any boot trims at all, if you are your approaching the problem from the wrong direction.

Hi Lummox

Regardless of where the pipe is and how easy it is to fix, the onus is on the dealer to make a good first time fix - which in this case they hadn't. Took my car in last night only to be told by the receptionist that sometimes the washer fluid thickens and that'swhat causes the excess pressure which makes the pipe join fail. How the hell does that work?

The washer fluid is a type of antifreeze which keeps the water flowing - so where does the thickening come from???

Sounds like a load of bull **** to me. Not impressed by this dealer at all so far.

Just to add to this. I had a period of several weeks where I didn't drive the car and my other half didn't want to mention the problem.

Net result when I start to use the car again I notice the problem. However before I can get it in to the dealer I also notice that the rear high level brake light has some electrical shorting as the outer 2 segments on each side are on dimly and then the alarm starting triggering for no apparent reason.

Trip to dealer and all sorted, so they thought but it would appear that just cleaning up the excess water and contacts on the boot micro switch weren't enough, I need a new micro switch as the alarm is still triggering.

Should get it back today (FC)

Si

Just to add to this. I had a period of several weeks where I didn't drive the car and my other half didn't want to mention the problem.

Net result when I start to use the car again I notice the problem. However before I can get it in to the dealer I also notice that the rear high level brake light has some electrical shorting as the outer 2 segments on each side are on dimly and then the alarm starting triggering for no apparent reason.

Trip to dealer and all sorted' date=' so they thought but it would appear that just cleaning up the excess water and contacts on the boot micro switch weren't enough, I need a new micro switch as the alarm is still triggering.

Should get it back today (FC)

Si[/quote']

Si,

That's what's worrying me. ie the long term effects of the waterleak and corrosion. I'd hate to be out of warranty if things start playing up.

It seems to be a known problem but don't appear to have a robust fix.

Jat

3 times mine has come off - it's a company car so I don't worry that much.

The first time the dealer tried to tell me it was beacuse I had used the wrong washer fluid - Dont think so I said - you filled it up 3 days ago while it was being serviced!

The 2nd and 3rd times they have fixed it in 5 mins while I waited so it obviously a design/connector failure they just cannot be arsed to sort properly.

Surely all that's needed is some form of miniature hose clip?

I have this same problem with my Fabia but am getting a new Octavia vRS in a couple of weeks. Does this mean the same problem will remain with two different cars from Skoda?

It's especially annoying during some of the rough dirty weather we have been through here in the UK over the last couple of months. Often I have to wait for some rain before I can use the rear wiper otherwise it just smears the rear window.

I have this same problem with my Fabia but am getting a new Octavia vRS in a couple of weeks. Does this mean the same problem will remain with two different cars from Skoda?

It's especially annoying during some of the rough dirty weather we have been through here in the UK over the last couple of months. Often I have to wait for some rain before I can use the rear wiper otherwise it just smears the rear window.

Wouldn't be suprised if it's the same connector design, same pip spec thus same problem. Got mine fixed for the 2nd time yesterday so not holding my breath! :thumbdwn:

Wife's Golf (yup the disguised Octavia) suffered from the alarm going off for no apparent reason.

Traced to water damage to the boot lock caused by water drips from the rear washer pipe.

VW group quality control is at least consistent.

Finally got mine sorted. Required a new loom to the boot in the end. Must've been leaking for some time to corrode the wiring loom to that extent.

Anyway, for those getting a fix on my warranty sheet it actually says fit 'MODIFIED' pipe clip. So to me that means a known, permanent, fix.

Just need to dry the boot out now, Joy.

Had mine fixed a couple of months ago, or at least I hope its fixed ! If we ever get any nice warm dry weekends, I might just take a look for myself and make sure all pipe connections are up to my standard, even if it means buying some form of special pipe clips. I don't want a damp boot, or faulty rusty electrical connectors.