Your source of information on the Skoda Octavia. http://briskoda.net/forums/index.php Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:29 +0000 60 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227908-downpipe-cat-compatibility-vrs18t/
Cheers]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:29 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227908-downpipe-cat-compatibility-vrs18t/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227904-tips-on-door-alligning/
I have sourced 2 doors, swapped all the internals around and have even got them to shut and lock.

However, they are not quite lined up properly. The rear is slightly too far in at the the top and doesnt close easily, and the front has dropped a little meaning it has to be lifted to close (although once closed he alignment is pretty much spot on).

Anyone have any advice on how to get the doors lined up properly?

Cheers]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:27:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227904-tips-on-door-alligning/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227892-improve-sidelights/ Has anyone any suggestions on how the sidelights can be improved? Is there any way to add lights to the headlamp / dip beam lamps?

I considered these but with only one SMD5050 LED pointing forwards I dont think they would be any better

ebay led sidelights]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:56:38 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227892-improve-sidelights/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227881-i-love-my-skoda/

My vRS passed it's MOT yesterday with NO advisories

I gave it a thorough clean and changed all the wipers before taking it to the MOT place.I'm surprised because I thought the front and rear discs looked a bit worn(maybe me being pedantic!).I thought it would flag up as an advisory but all good and I don't think I'll need to change them just yet.Even though I bought a set of Pagid discs and pads ready to replace,just in case it didn't pass the MOT.

82K and going strong!

The tester even commented how good condition my Skoda was in

The 'new' MOT certificate is just a printed and signed piece of ordinary A4.I suppose it being on the computer nowadays,it doesn't really matter.
Much prefer the previous one.At least,it was a certificate not a piece of paper.

I Love My Skoda!!!]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:26:20 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227881-i-love-my-skoda/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227880-ronal-r50-aero-18-vrs/ anybody tried this if so pics please! what ye guys think will they just look too much?
all opinions welcome]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:24:14 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227880-ronal-r50-aero-18-vrs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227874-octavia-20-dti-elegance-2006-wont-start/
Any one got any ideas.

cheers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:21:33 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227874-octavia-20-dti-elegance-2006-wont-start/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227872-octavis-06-20-dti-elegance-wont-start/ sorry wrong listing posted in the other one. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:19:20 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227872-octavis-06-20-dti-elegance-wont-start/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227871-reversing-alarm-advice/ It does need a good clean as well but does anyone else know of this issue or had simialr?

atb]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:57:42 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227871-reversing-alarm-advice/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227854-volkswagen-group-sticker-under-boot-lock/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:54:30 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227854-volkswagen-group-sticker-under-boot-lock/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227848-boost-question/
I havent paid too much atention to it over the past few weeks but just thought id ask the question to calm my mind.

When im driving on the motorway and or bypass and decide to put my foot down (normaly 4th and 5th gear) you can hear the DV clearly then you get to around 3-4k revs and the sound changes from a continuous rush through the valve to a kind of intermitant and the power seems to feel like its pulling then 1 sec its not then it is again. its very hard to explain, i did do a code check with the sts unit but havent had any codes come back so im not too concerned. If its loud enough i will try and get a vid that has the noise in to help people.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:20:30 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227848-boost-question/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227846-some-pics-of-the-whip/ [IMG]http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k558/leet5r/vrs4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k558/leet5r/vrs2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k558/leet5r/vrs1.jpg[/IMG]]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:13:55 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227846-some-pics-of-the-whip/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227840-16-fsi-abs-pump-failure/
It has been to my Skoda garage in Abergele today and they have determined that the fault is caused by either a faulty ABS pump or a faulty instrument panel, but they think it is more likely to be the pump.

The car was first registered in Aug 2007, has a full Skoda service history with approximately 34,000 miles on the clock.

I am grateful for reviewing some past topics on the issue with the ABS pump and as a result of speaking with the garage, I phoned Skoda customer services, pointing out to them the anecdotal evidence of this fault and previous actions by VAG.

I now await their response.

Any additional advice would be welcome for my first Skoda in over 35 years of driving. Only bought it in July 2011!

Kind regards]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:17:04 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227840-16-fsi-abs-pump-failure/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227839-octavia-16-97-lx-aee-stalling-when-idling/
Hope you can help me diagnose some recent problems with my Octavia.

A few weeks ago the car wouldn't start. I wasn't able to diagnose the problem and ended up having a shop change the distributor cap to fix the problem.

After this the car has been having problems idling. The symptoms are as follows:

The car starts perfectly (well, actually sometimes it makes a weird noise as if the starter doesn't engange when turning the key, but I suppose this is a completely different problem). When running in cold condition the choker is a bit slow to "turn off" and the engine will run with too many rpms (if not engaged) for a few 100 meters. Idle is then almost ok.

As the engine gets warmer, idling becomes a problem. The rpm-needle will be "pulsating" between 600-1000rpm. Sometimes it will stall completely and stop. When I approach a red light, I can help it by deaccelerating with the engine engaged to make sure that the rpm's are close to 1000 when I disengage and let the engine idle. I will also be able to prevent the engine from stalling by stepping on the gas pedal when about to do so...


I hope you can help
Morten]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:46:31 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227839-octavia-16-97-lx-aee-stalling-when-idling/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227828-temprature-gauge-in-skoda-14-2001/
I just bought a Skoda 1.4 2001. . ..had it serviced and they fixed a faulty temp gauge.


Drive it for 35 miles today and its staying just above the left hand white portion of the gauge.

Is this right or should it be in the middle?


ta]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:46:06 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227828-temprature-gauge-in-skoda-14-2001/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227817-electric-water-pump/
I was talking with a friend of my son's last night who runs a heavily modded (380 bhp) SEAT Ibiza, and he was talking about an electric secondary water pump that is fitted that can run after switch off to cool the turbo.

He said it is fitted as standard to AUQ blocks, but I can find no reference to it in the Haynes book of lies. Is this likely to be an aftermarket torbo cooler - this is not a turbo timer device - it is a physical pump according to him.

If it does exist, whereabouts does it live please. It was too dark to look at his car last night.

Many thanks]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:21 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227817-electric-water-pump/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227807-multiple-cylinder-misfire/
Drove to my mechanic who got the laptop plugged in and looked at the fault codes. It showed that cylinders 1 and 4 misfired at exactly the same time. Unsure as to exactly what caused it and was suggested that it could be a fuelling issue, i.e. due to the cold dense air at this time of year, the pump couldn't provide the fuel needed, hence the misfire. Also, coil packs a possibility although unlikely that two would go at the same time?

Anyone experienced something similar or have any ideas?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:16 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227807-multiple-cylinder-misfire/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227802-silver-bulbs/
Im looking to get a set for my car about 10 usd delivered. But don't know what change/ differnt effect I might get with them.?

They say that the turn signal housing which looks kind of amber wont look so !!
Is that it ? Or are there any other effects/benefits also ?

Any pics would be great !!!]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:10:33 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227802-silver-bulbs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227791-vrs-front-bumper-on-non-vrs/
Any suggestions of what else i could get from vrs? ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:13:28 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227791-vrs-front-bumper-on-non-vrs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227790-fl-climatronic-retrofit/
anyway here are a couple of pics showing it working on my columbus. Just ordered a new fascia which should arrive on friday morning.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/ANDYPUG306/010-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/ANDYPUG306/009-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/ANDYPUG306/008-2.jpg

Only downside is that is a vw unit so the buttons are red when lit but it only cost £100 on ebay so not really much of an issue and if I find it bugs me too much then I'll get a skoda unit.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:07:51 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227790-fl-climatronic-retrofit/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227785-octavia-vrs-just-a-boring-sensible-family-car/
Been driving my 07 petrol Combi for a couple of months now and done mainly short trips to work and a long one to the UK at Crimbo. Drove very well, in all cases, very easy to drive with loads of torque on tap and great seats. Not a bad stereo either.

Just took it for a lunchtime spin down some twisty country lanes not far from work, and was laughing my rear off all the way. It's a heavy car, but doesn"t feel it once you are pressing on a bit, great brakes, lots of power, lots of grip.

This is of course nothing new to anyone here who already has one or has driven one, but in case there are some new members still to take the plunge and are worried it will not be a fun drive after they have upsized from something small and nippy...do not worry, it is a great car. Go for a diesel and it is even good on juice.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:54:37 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227785-octavia-vrs-just-a-boring-sensible-family-car/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227780-engine-management-light-flashing-no-error-codes/ TDi 110, year 2001; just had 140,000 service 2 weeks ago. Recently have been doing only short town trips but yesterday on first long run the yellow pre-heater light started flashing on the dash. Took the car to a friend with OBDII reader but no error codes were showing. Does anyone have any ideas, could it be due to build up of oil deposits somewhere caused by short trips in cold weather ? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:13:05 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227780-engine-management-light-flashing-no-error-codes/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227777-clutch-upgrade/ I have looked at the stage 1 ecs upgrade from awesome which is £370. I have then read through bodge's excellent guides about getting all the parts from GSF and VW. I have found one on ebay which is the Vr6/v60 conversion and was just wondering if it has all the parts required and if they are all the correct parts as it is cheap at £164.50 + £8.50 delivery.

ebay link]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:39:56 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227777-clutch-upgrade/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227775-cam-locking-tools/ Can anyone advise of what tools are required as far as locking the cams etc are, preferably an budget type after market ones I beleive that the engine is a 1Z3385.

Cheers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:27:11 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227775-cam-locking-tools/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227770-octavia-18t-4x4-clutch/
Thanks,

Iain]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:11:37 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227770-octavia-18t-4x4-clutch/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227769-service-intervals/ Im getting what i consider poor fuel economy best 53.6 worst 47.7, i seem to be averaging 49mpg. my old 2.0td mazda averaged 56mpg that was good for a car over 11yr old.
Skoda say the car hasnt been serviced with a main skoda dealer.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:06:41 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227769-service-intervals/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227765-how-to/ well this morning I put a crack in my front bumper about 60mm long next to the front fog light after the the van in front of me moved 6ft then stopped dead?All I got was sorry mate the car in front stopped,not a mark on the van but I have a cracked reg plate and a cracked bumper.so how do you remove the front bumper and is can it be fixed or will it have to be replaced?any help would be welcome Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:29 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227765-how-to/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227762-vrs-clutch-master-clyinder/
is it done from inside the car or engine bay? not even looked yet lol
how easy is it to do?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:44:41 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227762-vrs-clutch-master-clyinder/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227761-problem-with-electric-window/
On pasenger side behind driver window swich do not work. I have swaped him with that one from left side of car and is working but that one from left doors do not work on oposite side.
Another thing when i push button to open passenger window from central consol in driver door window work. can anyone explain me that situation.
I can add central panel might be damaged becouse i can lock car from inside but i cant relise doors from panel.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:21:48 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227761-problem-with-electric-window/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227758-help-front-anti-roll-bar-mki-vrs-estate/
I need new FARB bushes for my 2005 (53) Octavia vRS Estate. That is, the FARB->Chassis bushes. They appear to come in different sizes, and having done a bit of digging around, found this topic:

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/163523-powerflex-suspensions-bush-kit-mk1-octavia-vrs/

....which suggests that a mk1 vRS needs a 19mm bush. Great, but what I wanted to do was to confirm whether that is definitely the case even for the Estate variant of the car, just before I spend the best part of thirty quid on the Powerflex part.

Can anyone advise? I called the local Skoda dealership and the guy just wouldn't give me a part number or size, claiming that it is their 'policy' which seems to be geared toward preventing me going third party IMHO.

Thanks.

John]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:54:24 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227758-help-front-anti-roll-bar-mki-vrs-estate/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227757-in-a-dilemma-19-or-20-tdi-octavia-estate/
I think I've finally decided on a diesel Octavia Estate, elegance spec, to replace my Focus estate and am unsure whether to go for the 1.9 105 bhp or the 2.0 140 bhp. Having had a look at prices on the web etc there doesn't seem to be a massive difference in price between the two models. I would have thought that the 2.0 would have been considerably more expensive so am I missing something here?

Either way I would prefer to avoid a DPF version as although i do around 15-20k a year the majority of my driving is a 6 mile commute to work on an A road so there may be potential DPF issues with such a small journey (my Focus doesn't have one). I've read on this forum (which is brilliant and v informative btw) that the 1.9tdi is likely to prove to be more reliable but is a bit less refined than the 2.0 PD and would 105 bhp be enough when the car is fully laden (we travel to France twice a year camping and always come back with a fair few cases of wine)? I would prefer the 2.0 as my current focus is a 2.0 TDCi 136 bhp and I appreciate the extra power and the sixth gear but am I courting trouble by going for a 2.0? I have considered the VRS but reading the problems with the injectors on the 170 I have been put off. I assume this problem does not apply to the 140 variant and are there any other issues I need to be aware of with either the 1.9 or 2.0?

My budget is around £11k and looking for a 08-09 I guess (would prefer the facelift model) and would probably look to buy from a main dealer for peace of mind and a 12 month warranty. Unfortunately there is no main dealer near me so I will have to travel to buy one so if anyone has driven both a Focus diesel and Octavia I would appreciate opinions on what the differences are between the two e.g. engine noise etc.

Appreciate your advice as always.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:56 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227757-in-a-dilemma-19-or-20-tdi-octavia-estate/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227755-full-throttle-powerthen-no-power/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:21:31 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227755-full-throttle-powerthen-no-power/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227754-dying-clutch/ Checked fluid and its fine and clear, pumped it a few times but nothing then a friend said pull pedal up so I did and heyyy the car drives good again as if nothing is wrong.

Any ideas what I should be looking for? I'm thinking maybe a leaking cylinder?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:08:12 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227754-dying-clutch/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227751-oops-cant-stop-mph-flashing-on-maxidot/
Anyway this morning a black/white circled 20mph symbol keeps flashing and beeps once over 20mph - how do I turn it off?


And their also does not seem to be a 'setup' menu, I assume my car does not have one?

Thanks]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:36:27 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227751-oops-cant-stop-mph-flashing-on-maxidot/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227747-has-anyone-gone-blue/
Loved the blue in the passat its the only thing i miss, well and the black carpet.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:11:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227747-has-anyone-gone-blue/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227744-tuning-plan/
FMIC
Cold Air Kit
Forge Splitter Valve
Injectors (450cc)
4Bar Reg
6Bar Pump
De-cat

Then once all fitted Custom Code map...

I know everyone will say hybrid k03 or a k04 conversion but not wanting to go crazy cashwise. (FMIC is coming from a friend who totalled a 340bhp bora with k04.)

Is there much benifit from the fueling mods without changing the turbo???

Aiming for around the 240-250 bhp mark.

Any comments welcome except.... GET A TURBO UPGRADE!!!]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:07:32 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227744-tuning-plan/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227741-your-thoughs-please/ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H7-LED-Headlight-Replacement-Bulbs-Long-Lasting-New-Tech-Pair-Free-Shipping-/270887904740?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f122d65e4

Would these fit and work in the dipped beam?????????????????????]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:12:42 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227741-your-thoughs-please/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227738-exhaust-pressure-sensor-fault/
Can I not just fit the new sensor or does this have to be coded in by a dealer?its the sensor located beside the timing belt cover at the top!

The car is a 2007 vrs tdi .]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:36:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227738-exhaust-pressure-sensor-fault/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227734-35k-pa-commute-vrs/
I will most likely be moving soon and will have a 70 mile each way commute 5 days a week.

I planned on getting a vrs petrol estate previously, but now this has moved on to the diesel version.

I currently drive a '09 Honda Civic Type R which is well documented for its poor ride and uncomfortability and really want something for this long commute which will be as comfortable as possible to drive.

I've never been such a big fan of the visual styling of other models in the range which is why I wouldn't straight away think to go for an elegance etc.

Also I really like the full VRS leather and having sat in both cars a couple of months ago, preferred it to the standard vrs sports seats - is this something that others have encountered?

Also if anyone else has any suggestions of cars that would be good for this journey, then I am all ears. The thing that draws me to the octavia be it hatch or estate is the 5 doors and big boot along with 50+mpg on the motorway.

Thanks in advance!]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:29:13 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227734-35k-pa-commute-vrs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227732-where-to-get-fabric-covered-vacuum-pipe/
I am wanting to replace all the vacuum lines on my 2002 Elegance 110TDi and I am wanting to find out where I can source this from? Also, it would be handy to know how much in length I need. TPS don't seem to stock this, only reinforced rubber fuel line (which is expensive).

Any help/advice would be gratefully received!

Dan]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:17:47 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227732-where-to-get-fabric-covered-vacuum-pipe/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227720-12volt-supply/
anyone no were i can bring a supply ,fused,for a accessory gadget,needs only 3volt.


thanks

chas.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:02:50 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227720-12volt-supply/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227719-octavia-mk1-headlight-adjusters/
Unit out of car.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/skudman/IMAG0075.jpg

There are several clips (pretty obvious) including one to support the motor and hold that in place, once they are popped the whole pcb and motor slide out.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/skudman/IMAG0079.jpg

Once you have the pcb out you can pull the motor off the Pcb, (it is held in place by brush clips-so dont worry if it seems to fall apart).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/skudman/IMAG0076.jpg

The culprit in this instance (causing the lights to wobble up and down with no adjustment) is the slide potentiometer tracks being contaminated, a hint of servisol (wd40 will work) slide the pip up and down a few times then dry out with some tissue.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/skudman/IMAG0077.jpg
you maybe able to see some deteriation to the carbon track in the image below however carefully put some 1000 wet and dry paper inside and repeat the Servisol/wd40 process again. (if you feel up to it you can desolder them from the pcb and take apart and increase the contact pressure in the pip but its fiddly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/skudman/IMAG0080.jpg

Put it all back together making sure the shaft is fully extended and hey presto its should all now work again. The motors are nothing short of RC car servos and have rebuilt a number of those over the years.

Hope this is of some use.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:01:51 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227719-octavia-mk1-headlight-adjusters/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227716-vrs-cat-where-to-buy/ thanks in advance]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:41:44 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227716-vrs-cat-where-to-buy/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227712-octavia-vrs-loss-of-power/
I have just bought an Octavia VRS on a 51 plate. I was driving yesterday when the red oil light beeped and flashed on the dash board. I accelerated and then it went off. I checked the oil it is just over the maximum on the dipstick. Since this happened the car loses power when I am driving. It happens in any gear at between 1500-2000 rpm. I take my foot off the accelerator and then back on again and that cures the problem til it happens again. I took it to the garage but they are unable to look at it til friday. The oil light has not flashed or beeped since. Is it safe for me to carry on driving?

Any idea what the cause of this may be? Could it be there is too much oil in there? But there isn't any smoke?

Thanks in advance for any advice.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:48:35 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227712-octavia-vrs-loss-of-power/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227711-17x8-et38-offset-wheels/
235x45 rubber

I think they will but it may be a costly experiment?!]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:45:04 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227711-17x8-et38-offset-wheels/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227708-oil-temp-in-maxidot-a-question/
I rang the dealer today to see if someone had omitted to connect a lead or something and was told by service that the display only shows a temp if the car is on variable servicing, is this true?]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:37:17 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227708-oil-temp-in-maxidot-a-question/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227707-coolant-temperature-coolant-level-warning-light/
the octavia has been left over night parked outside (used the car last night)(last night -2) half on half off the kerb

the hand book advises me not to driver it.

can anyone offer assistance please. ]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:27:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227707-coolant-temperature-coolant-level-warning-light/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227704-new-octavia-owner/
Im new the the world of the skoda octavia, i did have a Shogun but i swapted for a 02 VRS.

The boy i got it from told me it has been mapped or chiped and also tuned.

It has been dropped on it ass and a induction kit fitted and some generic dump valve.
It also has a boost gauge and a oil pressure gauge but thay dont work (the lights come on but the needals dont moove)

I got a RR print out with the car (182BHP@220KPH) but dont no if that was befor the work or affter, I will be getting another dunn asap.

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What you think???

Marko

P.S
sorry about the spelling]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:03:09 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227704-new-octavia-owner/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227697-changing-heater-blower-on-octavia-mk-ii/
Got a new heater blower for 57 Octavia 1.9 PD TDi Elegance Estate
How easy are these to fit
already taken off the kick plate under Glove box, but further assistance would be appreciated

Thanks in Advance]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:02:12 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227697-changing-heater-blower-on-octavia-mk-ii/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227693-fiscon-basic-plus-problem/ Can anybody let me know if they've had similar problems and how you sorted it?
Thanks]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:26:20 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227693-fiscon-basic-plus-problem/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227691-white-smoke/
some advice needed.

have an 04 oc vrs with 64k on the clock. had it mapped in dec and something went wrong today.

under low load driving its fine, but when under heavy load, ie 4th, 5th gear at say 3k it puffs out white smoke after lift off revs....

is this turbo gone pop?

boost leak from pancake? (was advisory after remap)

water?

oil leak on exhaust?

cheers in advance]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:14:58 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227691-white-smoke/