Hello,

 

As the title says, I own a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI with automatic gear. I have the car serviced every six months, and the last service was two months ago. Recently, I faced this issue, which is attached in the video, when I cold-started the car. I don't know what the problem is or its description. I replaced my battery nearly 2 years ago, but I didn't code it to the car. What I am asking for is, what is the issue that I face on cold start? And, should I code the battery when it is replaced?

 

I cannot help with the cold start problem, but certainly a new AGM (stop/start) battery should be coded when fitted to a vehicle.

11 hours ago, amohammed said:

should I code the battery when it is replaced?

Yes, the Battery Monitoring System needs to relearn a new profile for your new battery.  It is highly recommended that you code in a new battery.  Get hold of an ODBEleven dongle for your smartphone.  That will allow you to code up a new battery and read all fault codes.

The crank time doesn't seem overly long, so I don't think that's a major issue.

On 15/12/2024 at 06:37, amohammed said:

Recently, I faced this issue, which is attached in the video, when I cold-started the car. I don't know what the problem is or its description

 

Neither do I, your car seems to start quickly and correctly.

 

On 15/12/2024 at 06:37, amohammed said:

What I am asking for is, what is the issue that I face on cold start?

 

I don't think anyone here can answer that without more info from you, like why do you believe you have a problem.

Looking at the video, after starting there is warning light on and a message on the MFD

2 hours ago, ords said:

Looking at the video, after starting there is warning light on and a message on the MFD

That message says "Manoeuvre braking currently unavailable", so I think you have a problem with one or more of your parking sensors.

Thanks for that, too small on my screen for my eyes!

19 hours ago, PetrolDave said:

That message says "Manoeuvre braking currently unavailable", so I think you have a problem with one or more of your parking sensors.

Everything working correctly, I wasn't asking about the message, to be honest. The issue is the lag or the car dies for a few seconds before starting up, the lights went off and after the start, all lights in the dashboard went up, too. I don't know the correct definitions and/or description of the issue, but here is what I understand from it since this behavior only came up a few days ago.

As it's tied in with the electrics, I'd get the battery & alternator checked.

Seems like a normal cold start tbh. If you feel it is harder, check battery.

I think the OP may be referring to the slow(ish) cranking speed just before ignition. The battery sounds a bit tired to me. Could be due to not being coded in.