ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual?

fatfranky · 23-06-2008, 10:29

I'm looking for a workshop manual for my Mk1 Octavia TDI.

I've had a search through some old posts which seem to suggest that older versions of Elsa win offer little or no support for this model and that perhaps Skoda TIS is a better option, although i note that Elsa win is now up to ver 3.51

What is or are the best option(s) for workshop manual for my car (bear in mind some other members of my family have other VAG cars so a "universal" would be useful) and who or where is the best place to get them from

Many Thanks

Frank

auroan · 23-06-2008, 10:44

I don't think I can answer your question, but this is something that really erks me about VAG. Audi, VW and SEAT all have site such as https://erwin.audi.com/erwin/showHom...FA640.ASTPVWE1 yet skoda havn't.

The link is above is the offical documentation Audi pump out to garages. Why can't skoda have something like this ?

eddies · 23-06-2008, 11:07

I have Elsawin for Volkswagen cars. It has very good diagrams of components and how to work on teh mechanical bitz. HOWEVER it refernces all the VW specific tools and even the VAG1551 diagnostic system. I also have a Haynes Manual which in general is good but is limited in terms of what they consider a DIY mechanic can do. They do not show how to repair gearboxes etc. The Skoda Manual (Haynes) can assits with Bora / Golf IV but not all parts are identical

**VRStu** · 23-06-2008, 20:29

Gents

Feel free to discuss this but please don't discuss unauthorised copies or sources of VAG owned documentation and software.

That includes -

VAS
ETKA
ETOS
ELSAwin

auroan · 23-06-2008, 21:54

Just to add to VRStu's comments; The only truly legal copies of the offical manuals you can get outside of the dealer network (as is for the public) is the web based erwin pay as you go sites direct from VAG.

richm · 28-06-2008, 00:24

Elsawin doesn't cover Mk1 Octy anyway

Theresias · 01-07-2008, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by richm

Elsawin doesn't cover Mk1 Octy anyway

Wrong, current versions do.

richm · 01-07-2008, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theresias

Wrong, current versions do.

cool

about time.. I haven't seen a recent enough version then

Theresias · 01-07-2008, 01:25

Stu, I think it's about time to close this. No offense to those who replied so far, but if you were using legitimate copies you would also get updates and current versions... As usual with threads like this, they won't get anywhere useful.

**mannyo** · 01-07-2008, 08:19

I agree with the last post, so therefore thread closed.

23-06-2008, 10:29	#1
fatfranky Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 27 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? I'm looking for a workshop manual for my Mk1 Octavia TDI. I've had a search through some old posts which seem to suggest that older versions of Elsa win offer little or no support for this model and that perhaps Skoda TIS is a better option, although i note that Elsa win is now up to ver 3.51 What is or are the best option(s) for workshop manual for my car (bear in mind some other members of my family have other VAG cars so a "universal" would be useful) and who or where is the best place to get them from Many Thanks Frank

23-06-2008, 10:44	#2
auroan Why me ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2,558 Thanks: 143 Thanked 88 Times in 76 Posts	Re: ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? I don't think I can answer your question, but this is something that really erks me about VAG. Audi, VW and SEAT all have site such as https://erwin.audi.com/erwin/showHom...FA640.ASTPVWE1 yet skoda havn't. The link is above is the offical documentation Audi pump out to garages. Why can't skoda have something like this ? __________________ '96 AUDI A4 AVANT 2.6 V6 with a few modifications

23-06-2008, 11:07	#3
eddies Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 18 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? I have Elsawin for Volkswagen cars. It has very good diagrams of components and how to work on teh mechanical bitz. HOWEVER it refernces all the VW specific tools and even the VAG1551 diagnostic system. I also have a Haynes Manual which in general is good but is limited in terms of what they consider a DIY mechanic can do. They do not show how to repair gearboxes etc. The Skoda Manual (Haynes) can assits with Bora / Golf IV but not all parts are identical

23-06-2008, 20:29	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,777 Thanks: 90 Thanked 856 Times in 772 Posts	Re: ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? Gents Feel free to discuss this but please don't discuss unauthorised copies or sources of VAG owned documentation and software. That includes - VAS ETKA ETOS ELSAwin __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

23-06-2008, 21:54	#5
auroan Why me ? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2,558 Thanks: 143 Thanked 88 Times in 76 Posts	Re: ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? Just to add to VRStu's comments; The only truly legal copies of the offical manuals you can get outside of the dealer network (as is for the public) is the web based erwin pay as you go sites direct from VAG. __________________ '96 AUDI A4 AVANT 2.6 V6 with a few modifications

28-06-2008, 00:24	#6
richm Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melksham Posts: 511 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? Elsawin doesn't cover Mk1 Octy anyway

01-07-2008, 01:25	#9
Theresias Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mid Germany Posts: 393 Thanks: 0 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Re: ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? Stu, I think it's about time to close this. No offense to those who replied so far, but if you were using legitimate copies you would also get updates and current versions... As usual with threads like this, they won't get anywhere useful. __________________ Sebastian

01-07-2008, 08:19	#10
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,740 Thanks: 26 Thanked 264 Times in 248 Posts	Re: ELSA WIN, Skoda TIS or Haynes Manual? I agree with the last post, so therefore thread closed. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

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