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bigal rallyred · 04-04-2005, 08:57

Hi folks,

I bought a 51 plate Octavia VRS in August and have been impressed with the car but a little dissapointed with the dealer with their response when i've come back with small problems. Just as well I stuck to my guns or they would have let me beleive that the problems weren't covered by the warranty.
First it was the rear door mechanism then three lines on my rear window demister didn't work and I found no boot light. Got it sorted after contacting then warranty people myself.
I am have a problem with my driver's door electic window occasionally on auto going down when I wanted it to go up, is anyone else expeienced a problem with this and if so what is the fix?

**JaneC** · 04-04-2005, 09:25

Welcome

Sorry to hear of all your problems, can't remember anyone having a similar issue with the window but if they have I'm sure they'll pop up to help !

bigal rallyred · 04-04-2005, 14:22

Cheers, even with problems still so much fun leaving all those reps in your dust!

KLB · 04-04-2005, 14:36

I've just done a quick search, because I vaguely remember other people reporting odd window behaviour.

It's mostly reported by Fabia owners - the switches will suddenly swap left for right, or up for down. Usually gets cleared by switching the ignition off and on again. The common theory is that the door/window computer is getting confused, but a reset (switching the ignition off & on) restores normal operation. Sounds like it could happen in an Octavia as well.

lozgti · 04-04-2005, 16:13

Welcome! It's a performance bargain.Hope you sort the niggles

Carsten · 04-04-2005, 20:51

Welcome

***DGW*** · 04-04-2005, 23:16

The driver's window on my car occasionally misbehaves when closed using the one touch feature - it goes up about halfway then goes down. It can then be closed normally by holding the switch in the close position. Lots of members have reported this 'bug' and I believe it also affects other VAG cars. Just live with it like I do.

Lummox · 04-04-2005, 23:32

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Originally Posted by DGW

The driver's window on my car occasionally misbehaves when closed using the one touch feature - it goes up about halfway then goes down. It can then be closed normally by holding the switch in the close position. Lots of members have reported this 'bug' and I believe it also affects other VAG cars. Just live with it like I do.

Thats usually an issue with the roll back programming, it thinks something is trapped in the window and as a safety measure winds it back down. I think the roll back is worked out on the speed of the motor (it has a small hall type sensor on it) and if it slows down or stops it assumes something is blocking it. Re programming the one touch (hold the switch up for a few secs with the window allready up and the ignition on) will sort it but also try squirting some silicone spray in the window guides to make sure it goes up and down smoothly.

bigal rallyred · 05-04-2005, 08:06

Thanks all will try them out tonight when my wife brings me the car back from driving about all day below 2000 rev's.

lfc958 · 07-04-2005, 04:37

thats 30 MPH isnt it ?

Welcome

Steve

04-04-2005, 08:57	#1
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 744 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	New User Hi folks, I bought a 51 plate Octavia VRS in August and have been impressed with the car but a little dissapointed with the dealer with their response when i've come back with small problems. Just as well I stuck to my guns or they would have let me beleive that the problems weren't covered by the warranty. First it was the rear door mechanism then three lines on my rear window demister didn't work and I found no boot light. Got it sorted after contacting then warranty people myself. I am have a problem with my driver's door electic window occasionally on auto going down when I wanted it to go up, is anyone else expeienced a problem with this and if so what is the fix?

04-04-2005, 09:25	#2
JaneC Beeming Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Essex Posts: 3,282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts	Welcome Sorry to hear of all your problems, can't remember anyone having a similar issue with the window but if they have I'm sure they'll pop up to help ! __________________ Jane.

04-04-2005, 14:36	#4
KLB Discordian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport, Newport - so good the Post Office named it twice Posts: 1,962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've just done a quick search, because I vaguely remember other people reporting odd window behaviour. It's mostly reported by Fabia owners - the switches will suddenly swap left for right, or up for down. Usually gets cleared by switching the ignition off and on again. The common theory is that the door/window computer is getting confused, but a reset (switching the ignition off & on) restores normal operation. Sounds like it could happen in an Octavia as well. __________________ Mike

04-04-2005, 23:16	#7
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,129 Thanks: 49 Thanked 170 Times in 127 Posts	The driver's window on my car occasionally misbehaves when closed using the one touch feature - it goes up about halfway then goes down. It can then be closed normally by holding the switch in the close position. Lots of members have reported this 'bug' and I believe it also affects other VAG cars. Just live with it like I do. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

07-04-2005, 04:37	#10
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,039 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	thats 30 MPH isnt it ? Welcome Steve __________________ Steve Hello 500 Now its here

04-04-2005, 14:22	#3
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 744 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	Cheers, even with problems still so much fun leaving all those reps in your dust!

04-04-2005, 16:13	#5
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,640 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Welcome! It's a performance bargain.Hope you sort the niggles

04-04-2005, 20:51	#6
Carsten Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bonn, Germany Posts: 1,209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome

05-04-2005, 08:06	#9
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 744 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	Thanks all will try them out tonight when my wife brings me the car back from driving about all day below 2000 rev's.

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