I’m looking into replacing my 2011 1.6tdi Octavia’s fuel tank pump……I called a dealership but they have no idea what make of fuel pump was and would be supplied as a replacement.

Would anyone have an idea of the ‘usual’ make used or…the best replacement unit as in Bosch, Delphi etc?

I have a thread going elsewhere about this but am hopeful the topic headline here will lead to a quicker response.

Thanks.

If you don't have 4x4, then odds are this is the part number for the pump & float 1K0 919 050 AB

I cannot confirm that 100%, but odds are as I say that it is, ideally you need to look for that number printed on existing fuel tank pump.

 

The actual OEM choice can vary, https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0919050ab

Not sure which is fitted at factory from the above link (as OEM supplier, and could be more than one)

 

Recommend you confirm the part number fitted, and then look on eBay to see if you can locate the OEM brand from some listings.

Unless someone can state they fit brand XYZ.

EDIT: Possible Siemen's VDO https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403937908643 if you take a look at one of the pictures and zoom in.

Edited 29 December, 20223 yr by varooom
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Why do you feel inclined to replace the pump?

In answer….because the AA checked the car out with a diagnostics programme and couldn’t find any electrical fault. My garage (not Skoda dealership) also ran a diagnostic with no result. The usual fuel tank pump ‘sound’ when putting th ignition key in was not sounding.

A new relay was installed and still the pump ‘sound’ was not happening.

A second call to the AA brought out a chap who tried starting the engine….it turns over but doesn’t run.

He crawled under the car, rapped his knuckles on the underside of the pump and hey presto, the car started…. when the ignition was switched on the ‘sound’ of the pump initiating was heard and the engine ran. The AA reckoned a fuel pump was needed.

I can get part numbers but not even a Skoda dealer knew the actual make/manufacturer used by Skoda. I just want to get the best manufacturer rather than one that will suffice for now or a used one.

All because of a loose wire?

3 hours ago, mydadscar said:

not even a Skoda dealer knew the actual make/manufacturer used by Skoda.

Probably because the pump in a specific car would be one of 4 or 5 makes, depending on which one offered the best price for 20_000 fuel pumps that month.

11 hours ago, MicMac said:

All because of a loose wire?

Possibly a loose wire. However, mechanic uncovered the pump situated under the rear seat and all wires in good order so I’m baffled regarding wiring. Maybe some dirt was dislodged inside the pump, maybe the float is unstable or other mechanical internal part.

10 hours ago, KenONeill said:

Probably because the pump in a specific car would be one of 4 or 5 makes, depending on which one offered the best price for 20_000 fuel pumps that month.

Yes, very likely one of 4 or 5 makes, just like the best deal the manufacturer gets for tyres at the time.

On 29/12/2022 at 23:53, varooom said:

If you don't have 4x4, then odds are this is the part number for the pump & float 1K0 919 050 AB

I cannot confirm that 100%, but odds are as I say that it is, ideally you need to look for that number printed on existing fuel tank pump.

 

The actual OEM choice can vary, https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0919050ab

Not sure which is fitted at factory from the above link (as OEM supplier, and could be more than one)

 

Recommend you confirm the part number fitted, and then look on eBay to see if you can locate the OEM brand from some listings.

Unless someone can state they fit brand XYZ.

EDIT: Possible Siemen's VDO https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403937908643 if you take a look at one of the pictures and zoom in.

Thanks Varoom……I’ll look this up. Also, I keep finding this number as reference to my year of car….5Q0919088AM?

You need to get the part number as you said you could get it easily, so VIN decoded or you need to visit the part location and clean up the top to view.

 

The actual brand fitted will be a lottery as mentioned by others.

40 minutes ago, mydadscar said:

Thanks Varoom……I’ll look this up. Also, I keep finding this number as reference to my year of car….5Q0919088AM?

Unlikely to be a part for your car

 

If you can't hear it when opening door sometimes it must be intermittently faulty.

 

Often a error would be stored if wiring or motor has gone open cct but not always.

 

A physical check can be done by removing low pressure fuel line in engine bay and opening door or using a pump test protocol in scan tool.  Obviously you need to be proficient and take care with open fuel line and collect ejected fuel.

 

I wouldn't worry too much about which manufacturer is supplying the oem part (you'll have the 2 year part warranty) and unless you are going after market, in that case, you could try and match mfr or go with a good quality aftermarket make with decent reputation.

Save the planet and buy a used item from a scrappy.

Get a genuine one if you can, I rolled the dice on a cheap unit from Euro Car Parts for my Sister's Golf plus. The new pump was redicuously noisy, especially when the fuel level was low

I’m appreciating the messages, thank you.

17 hours ago, SuperbTWM said:

Get a genuine one if you can, I rolled the dice on a cheap unit from Euro Car Parts for my Sister's Golf plus. The new pump was redicuously noisy, especially when the fuel level was low

This is what I’m trying to do as I’ve seen a few stories of not so good s/h parts failing and the suppliers of these units not helping at all with refunds or re-supply.

On 31/12/2022 at 18:03, MicMac said:

Save the planet and buy a used item from a scrappy.

Thanks but I wouldn’t rely on a scrappy for electrical parts…..wing mirrors or other car body parts I have in the past been okay with. 

On 01/01/2023 at 12:07, mydadscar said:

This is what I’m trying to do as I’ve seen a few stories of not so good s/h parts failing and the suppliers of these units not helping at all with refunds or re-supply.

My mechanic uses a company who provide a part for £140 but I can get it online at £80 ! Such is the irregularity of online pricing!

On 31/12/2022 at 11:53, TheClient said:

If you can't hear it when opening door sometimes it must be intermittently faulty.

 

Often a error would be stored if wiring or motor has gone open cct but not always.

 

A physical check can be done by removing low pressure fuel line in engine bay and opening door or using a pump test protocol in scan tool.  Obviously you need to be proficient and take care with open fuel line and collect ejected fuel.

 

I wouldn't worry too much about which manufacturer is supplying the oem part (you'll have the 2 year part warranty) and unless you are going after market, in that case, you could try and match mfr or go with a good quality aftermarket make with decent reputation.

I’m not sure what you mean by ‘when you open the ‘door’.? We are now looking at the actual fuel tank pump having a slightly jittery motor within. The AA service guy banged the u dear side of the fuel tank which seems (for now?) to have ‘released’ the sticking motor as it has started up quite freely the last five times……but I’m still not convinced it is fixed enough to take on a long road trip so a new one will be installed.

35 minutes ago, mydadscar said:

I’m not sure what you mean by ‘when you open the ‘door’.? We are now looking at the actual fuel tank pump having a slightly jittery motor within. The AA service guy banged the u dear side of the fuel tank which seems (for now?) to have ‘released’ the sticking motor as it has started up quite freely the last five times……but I’m still not convinced it is fixed enough to take on a long road trip so a new one will be installed.

The electric fuel pump normally primes for a period when unlocking and opening drivers door on petrols. Lost continuity of this thread, as don't think they do that routine on diesels. And yours is a 1.6 tdi. 

On 03/01/2023 at 20:22, TheClient said:

The electric fuel pump normally primes for a period when unlocking and opening drivers door on petrols. Lost continuity of this thread, as don't think they do that routine on diesels. And yours is a 1.6 tdi. 

 The fuel pump ‘initiating’ sound (my description) only sounds when the ignition key is inserted and turned, if I don’t hear that sound then the engine wouldn’t catch, it would only turn over….and eventually drain the battery!

So maybe it’s all resolved now. A new fuel tank pump was installed. The garage supplier for the pump was £140 but online 24 hour delivery from another company was just £90 for exactly the same part. Installing was £48. The car has been fine since so here’s hoping it’s all sorted. 
Thanks for all helpful comments. Finding the correct fit threw up a plethora of available manufacturers for this fit of pump but nobody saying which was the best to go for. Cars eh!

What brand was fitted in the end then?

It was a Intermotor box but a different name on the part, something starting like AEM maybe. Mechanic said suppliers often run out of their own stuff and will replace in the box with another manufacturers. It came from online suppliers Parts In Motion, Essex I think.

On 03/01/2023 at 20:22, TheClient said:

The electric fuel pump normally primes for a period when unlocking and opening drivers door on petrols. Lost continuity of this thread, as don't think they do that routine on diesels. And yours is a 1.6 tdi. 

 

I have the same engine as the OP and the fuel pump in the tank can be heard running for about 5 to10 seconds on switching on the ignition. I wait until it has turned off before starting as otherwise it cranks for longer.