Hi everyone,

 

I am going to change front shock absorber of my 2013 octy with Skoda genuine shock absorber. Part number on the current shock absorbers is 5Q0 413 023 FH. Does anyone know what the ending FH stand for? I can find genuine shock absorber in Ebay with part number 5Q0 413 023 but with different ending letters, like FL, FN, FM. Does it matter to replace FH with those? and second question, does it matter if one side is for example FL and other side is FN/FM (cannot find a pair with exactly the same number)?

 

Thanks for your time and help.

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Edited 31 August, 20214 yr by varaderoguy

That makes sense! Thanks @varaderoguy! Will try to find a pair of the latest revision! Is there any online store for VAG genuine parts (apart from skoda-part)? I also need to get struct head and bearings.

I would order directly from theskodashop.co.uk (Horton Skoda). You will need to phone them up (speak to Matt in Parts), quote the part numbers and he will send you a bill electronically to settle. Parts will be sent out to you when they arrive.... however, there is a backlog of parts, so it may take time.

There are plenty of parts where the letter(s) at the end denote the revision but for something like shocks, that's not normally true. The F certainly doesn't mean front either...

 

Instead, the FH will denote the variant which is likely to be a specific weight range and with PR-codes to match your vehicle build spec.

 

Just as an example, these are some of the options listed from an online catalogue - the FH and FS versions are completely different diameters and certainly not interchangeable:

 

@Carlston tends to know suspension part numbers so may have some insight?

 

Personally, unless it's been obviously superseded, I'd stick with the original part number and definitely keep the both sides matching 

Oh...sorry for leading down the garden path there. My fault...thanks @langers2k

11 hours ago, langers2k said:

There are plenty of parts where the letter(s) at the end denote the revision but for something like shocks, that's not normally true. The F certainly doesn't mean front either...

 

Instead, the FH will denote the variant which is likely to be a specific weight range and with PR-codes to match your vehicle build spec.

 

Just as an example, these are some of the options listed from an online catalogue - the FH and FS versions are completely different diameters and certainly not interchangeable:

 

@Carlston tends to know suspension part numbers so may have some insight?

 

Personally, unless it's been obviously superseded, I'd stick with the original part number and definitely keep the both sides matching 

@langers2k Thanks for the explanation and help! Can I ask where I can find this online catalogue? It seems to be pretty useful.

Here's one: Skoda Parts catalog - ETKA Online, Skoda EUROPA, original Catalog Skoda EUROPA (7zap.com)  

In fact, judging by the watermark across @langers2k screenshot, it's the very one he has used above.

 

5Q0413023FH doesn't seem to have been superseded by any other part number, although I don't have access to bang-up-to-date info.

Thanks @Wino, any idea what does the data model PR-G01 mean?

You may (or may not) find a matching PR code on the build sticker in the boot with this number. It's one of the descriptors of the suspension type (one of a few).

SACHS 315 910 is sold to replace all of these OEM part numbers:

 

Note that 5Q0413023FM and 5Q0413023FN are Seat OEM part numbers, not Skoda OEM part numbers. Entering these two OEM part numbers into the "VW online parts catalogue" will also confirm that they are only listed against Seat models and not Skoda models.

 

SACHS 315 910 Front Shock Absorber

OEM reference number(s) comparable with the original spare part number

• OEN 5Q0 413 023 CP — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 DA — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 DB — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 DQ — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 DR — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EB — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FQ — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FR — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 GG — AUDI
• OEN 8V0 413 023 C — AUDI
• OEN 8V0 413 023 D — AUDI
• OEN 8V0 413 023 E — AUDI
• OEN 8V0 413 023 F — AUDI
• OEN 8V0 413 023 N — AUDI
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FM — SEAT
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FN — SEAT
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FP — SEAT
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EB — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EN — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EP — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EQ — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 ER — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 ES — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 ET — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FH — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FJ — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FK — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FL — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FR — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 GJ — SKODA
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 CK — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 CL — VW

• OEN 5Q0 413 023 CM — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EN — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EP — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 EQ — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 ER — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FA — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FB — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FC — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FD — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FE — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FF — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FH — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FJ — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FK — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 FL — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 GP — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 GQ — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 GR — VW
• OEN 5Q0 413 023 GS — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AB — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AC — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AD — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AE — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AF — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AJ — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AK — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AL — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 AN — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 K — VW
• OEN 5QM 413 023 P — VW
• OEN 5QD 413 023 K — VW (FAW)

Edited 31 August, 20214 yr by Carlston

@Carlston Thanks for the information! Regarding FN and FM endings, true that they are Seat OEM parts, but do you reckon they probably could be used on Octavia (since the above Sachs replaces these as well)? 

36 minutes ago, Vahids said:

@Carlston Thanks for the information! Regarding FN and FM endings, true that they are Seat OEM parts, but do you reckon they probably could be used on Octavia (since the above Sachs replaces these as well)? 

 

These three Bilstein shock absorbers (two B4 and one B6) are sold to replace 5Q0413023FH but not 5Q0413023FM or 5Q0413023FN.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0413023fh?search=OEN+5Q0413023FH&supplier[0]=16

 

However, KYB like the Sachs does sell a shock absorber that they sell to replace all three of those OEM part numbers and many other numbers too.

 

KYB Front Shock Absorber

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/kyb/14763810

 

It might be possible for the 5Q0413023FM and 5Q0413023FN to physically bolt on, but whether they would have the ideal damping characteristics or even the right compressed and uncompressed lengths...I don't know.

 

I would want to know what springs these shock absorbers are made for. Are they sports/lowered ride height springs, standard springs, off-road/increased ride height springs? Maybe there's a reason Bilstein isn't selling a shock absorber to replace all three of those OEM part numbers, or it could just be an oversight on Bilstein's part.

 

Edited 31 August, 20214 yr by Carlston

@Carlston Thank you very much for super useful information! Do you reckon Bilstein would be as good as the genuine one? The genuine one is more difficult to find and more pricy 

49 minutes ago, Vahids said:

@Carlston Thank you very much for super useful information! Do you reckon Bilstein would be as good as the genuine one? The genuine one is more difficult to find and more pricy 

 

The quality of Bilstein B4 should be as good as OEM as they are fitted as standard to some cars.

 

However, an aftermarket Bilstein B4 is made to replace many models so may not be exactly the same specification as the original one.

 

I suspect some other makes would also be OEM quality, such as KYB, Optimal, Sachs.

 

KYB, Optimal, Sachs

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0413023fh?search=OEN+5Q0413023FH&tduid=5aaf8162f465c2bb2a0fcbb5cced2565&supplier[0]=32&supplier[1]=85&supplier[2]=129