Hi to you all im new & confused

taxi-maid · 04-12-2007, 07:46

I have a octavia classic tdi 2007 that i use as a taxi, i have two problems when the car has been stationary for say 10 minutes [with everything turned off] it won't start unless it's pushed, then goes like a bomb, had it checked at our local skoda garage [ aren't they rude] they say taxi meter is draining battery 0.7amps when nothing else turned on hence now we turn everything off, but it's still happening anyone got any ideas please? And secondly a crunching noise between 1st & 2nd gear form new, been told again by same garage the drivers are to small & need a cushion behind them [ heights vary from 5'3 to 5'11] any advice wouldbe great thank you

Basil · 04-12-2007, 07:59

0.7amps would take a very long time to drain the battery, unless it was nearly dead or more likely needed the terminals to be cleaned and tightened...Starter motor and terminals ok?
.. Sounds like an independant electrical person would be a good choice to hunt down the problem if a routine check and terminal cleaning didnt help...Electrical gremlins are a bit of a pain to sort sometimes...
I understand that it's not uncommon in a lot of gearboxes to feel stiff or even have a crunch in 1-2, especially when cold - there are some posts on just changing the longlife oil or using a different weight/type to help.
Also a little cleaning/plastic-friendly lube of the top of the shifter + cables and a gearkn*b adjust (do a search - easy DIY) can help ease things...

HTH

Bas

**VRStu** · 04-12-2007, 08:37

I think as your car is still under warranty you should put it back in the hands of the dealer, or another dealer.

It certainly isn't correct.

Next time it breaks down call out Skoda Assist and they should tell you why it's not starting.

Skodaboy1983 · 04-12-2007, 10:02

Hi welcome to Briskoda.

Davy

KenONeill · 04-12-2007, 13:34

Hiya.

Something's not right with both of those faults, and frankly, I think it's your dealership! Whereabouts are you?

john_grant358 · 04-12-2007, 13:54

Welcome!

Basil · 04-12-2007, 14:03

oops missed that - if it's under warranty take it to another dealer - preferably a business competitor to the first one, and tell them that the first one wasn't able to sort it. That'll get them started with a fire under them....

Vix · 04-12-2007, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basil

oops missed that - if it's under warranty take it to another dealer - preferably a business competitor to the first one, and tell them that the first one wasn't able to sort it. That'll get them started with a fire under them....

i agree

Welcome

taxi-maid · 04-12-2007, 19:01

Hi ken i'm in Cornwall

KenONeill · 05-12-2007, 10:03

Maybe a bit stuck for alternate dealerships barring a trip over the Tamar then?

Pacman70 · 06-12-2007, 14:47

Hello and welcome

04-12-2007, 07:46	#1
taxi-maid Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi to you all im new & confused I have a octavia classic tdi 2007 that i use as a taxi, i have two problems when the car has been stationary for say 10 minutes [with everything turned off] it won't start unless it's pushed, then goes like a bomb, had it checked at our local skoda garage [ aren't they rude] they say taxi meter is draining battery 0.7amps when nothing else turned on hence now we turn everything off, but it's still happening anyone got any ideas please? And secondly a crunching noise between 1st & 2nd gear form new, been told again by same garage the drivers are to small & need a cushion behind them [ heights vary from 5'3 to 5'11] any advice wouldbe great thank you

04-12-2007, 07:59	#2
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,253 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 198 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused 0.7amps would take a very long time to drain the battery, unless it was nearly dead or more likely needed the terminals to be cleaned and tightened...Starter motor and terminals ok? .. Sounds like an independant electrical person would be a good choice to hunt down the problem if a routine check and terminal cleaning didnt help...Electrical gremlins are a bit of a pain to sort sometimes... I understand that it's not uncommon in a lot of gearboxes to feel stiff or even have a crunch in 1-2, especially when cold - there are some posts on just changing the longlife oil or using a different weight/type to help. Also a little cleaning/plastic-friendly lube of the top of the shifter + cables and a gearkn*b adjust (do a search - easy DIY) can help ease things... HTH Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

04-12-2007, 08:37	#3
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,834 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 998 Times in 894 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused I think as your car is still under warranty you should put it back in the hands of the dealer, or another dealer. It certainly isn't correct. Next time it breaks down call out Skoda Assist and they should tell you why it's not starting. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

04-12-2007, 10:02	#4
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 9,750 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Thanks: 384 Thanked 270 Times in 262 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused Hi welcome to Briskoda. Davy

04-12-2007, 13:34	#5
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,147 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 555 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused Hiya. Something's not right with both of those faults, and frankly, I think it's your dealership! Whereabouts are you?

04-12-2007, 13:54	#6
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,273 Members Car: 05 fabia vrs, remap 170+ bhp, PD160, silver dash kit, VRS door badges, eibach springs, Jabba ARB Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused Welcome! __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

04-12-2007, 14:03	#7
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,253 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 198 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused oops missed that - if it's under warranty take it to another dealer - preferably a business competitor to the first one, and tell them that the first one wasn't able to sort it. That'll get them started with a fire under them.... __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

04-12-2007, 19:01	#9
taxi-maid Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused Hi ken i'm in Cornwall

05-12-2007, 10:03	#10
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,147 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 555 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused Maybe a bit stuck for alternate dealerships barring a trip over the Tamar then?

06-12-2007, 14:47	#11
Pacman70 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kingston upon Hull Posts: 98 Members Car: Standard Fabia VRS in silver Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Hi to you all im new & confused Hello and welcome

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Confused.com	Daddy2Coull	General Car Chat	17	08-02-2006 20:57
anyone help with a ? me confused as always	VikkiVRS	The Roadside Hotel	2	03-02-2006 20:39
Confused!	Pentland	INTRODUCE YOURSELF! First time visitors, say hello here.	4	10-02-2005 20:47
Confused.com	Turbostream	ICE, Security and Insurance	3	31-10-2004 20:01
Confused	psions5	General Car Chat	0	14-07-2004 14:51

Hi to you all im new & confused

Hi to you all im new & confused

Similar Threads