Hi

 

How many times do I have to write "urgent" - problems always occur at bad times!

 

09 1.9 tdi estate

 

Tried to start car yesterday, engine turns over but then cuts out after 2 secs. No lights (power, transmission etc etc) appear on the dashboard.

 

I've had it towed to my local garage where they are currently investigating.

 

Spoken to mechanic - he says he needs a print off of the WIRING DIAGRAM FOR DASHBOARD CLOCKS

 

Can anyone help - VERY VERY GRATEFUL - car urgently needed for work!    

 

Cheers

 

Stuart

You can get the wiring diagram based on your VIN from here: https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz

 

An hours access should be plenty to find what you need

Just spoken to mechanic again - bit more detail - specifically its the "pin outs of the dashboard plug" - there are @ 30 of them? 2 rows of 12 / 15?

power is not getting to the dashboard clock

 

- otherwise could be a new dash unit!!! which new are very expensive & 2nd hand not easy?????

there are @ 30 of them? 2 rows of 12 / 15?

 

I would expect either 32 or 36 pins for a MK2 Octavia cluster depending on pre-fl or fl. The inside of the connector will tell you how many pins there are.

 

Still, regardless of pre-fl or fl, the correct pinout is available from Skoda using the link above...

 

It is possible to replace the cluster but you'll need specialist tools to sort the immobiliser and odometer. Depending what you need, the prices are in the range of £30-£250 for used versions on eBay.

pre-facelift upto 2009 (36 pin plug)

 

Power: pin 1 & 2 

Gnd: pin 19

 

Check can wiring: pin 12 & 13

Check transponder reader coil Pin 7 & 8

 

Facelift (32 pin plug)

 

Power pin 31 & 32

Gnd pin 16

 

Can pin 29 & 28

Transponder reader coil pin 7 & 8

Thank you! Info passed on!

It means nothing to me!!!

 

Eddie - can I just confirm in your answer 

 

Facelift (32 pin plug)

 

Power pin 32 & 32.......................so both 32????? (all others are X & Y, not X & X....but I know nothing about it!)

I believe he meant 31 & 32; 31 = ignition 12V, 32 = permanent 12V

Had to replace the dashboard !!!! £120 off ebay BUT - now got new problems - recoding it & windows not working! - so new thread started!!!!