Mega problems

elegance1.8T · 10-04-2006, 16:30

I need help.
When I start my 1.8T octy in the morning, it starts up fine then the revs drop to 500rpm ish the engine splutters alot, the revs bounce around for 30 seconds then the car dies. When I drive it the thing seems to mis-fire then pull then mis-fire so on and so on, it gets a bit better when it's warm but it is going to cause me an accident soon if it carries on. Also the fans both come on when I start her up. I don't know where to start HELP!!!!
My nearest Skoda dealer is in Bradford but I don't know if I can trust it to get there and I have never took my car there before as always got work done in Mnachester where I got it.

Could it be: -
a) Coilpacks
b) MAF sensor
c) Split pipe
d) dodgy sensor
or all of the above!

I know this has been covered many times but just need your advice please

Goochie · 10-04-2006, 16:35

Check what revision coil packs you have - search here or check DGW's gallery for pictures of the different types.

elegance1.8T · 10-04-2006, 16:46

Hooray they are the type H ones! that will be the problem. Is it worth speaking to the garage I bought the car from or should I just go to my new local?

jaymd · 10-04-2006, 18:56

If the garage is a skoda one then get them to change them.They might have to speak to skoda uk 1st,but they should be done foc.

elegance1.8T · 10-04-2006, 21:45

Cheers guys,
got it booked in for tomorrow morning, will let you know what happens!

elegance1.8T · 11-04-2006, 11:49

Wooohoooo!
Went in this morning, explained about the faulty H tyoe coilpacks and they replaced all 4 of them free of charge after speaking to Skoda UK. What a fantastic result!

many thanks everyone

***DGW*** · 11-04-2006, 11:53

An excellent result. May thanks for the feedback.

Tom_vRS · 11-04-2006, 11:54

Thats a brilliant result, you should be pleased!

I think coil packs are changed foc by Skoda, its such a common thing, and it works out cheaper than recalling them all!

Glad you are sorted.

Goochie · 11-04-2006, 12:00

always happy to help.

elegance1.8T · 11-04-2006, 12:11

It is actually like driving a new car again, it seems to pull better from lower in the rev range and feels alot smoother now, it's amazing how something like that can make you enjoy driving your car again. The only problem is now I want a remap to take advantage of it.

Also a big thumbs up to DM Keith in Bradford, they were very friendly and helpful. Guess where I am taking my car in future!

***DGW*** · 11-04-2006, 13:28

Could I ask you to post feedback for DM Keith in the Review Centre below as well? Thanks.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/skoda...radford/40823/

brucey1 · 12-04-2006, 19:36

what are these coil packs i keep reading aboutand where about on the car are they.

Lummox · 12-04-2006, 19:37

Under the engine cover, on top of the spark plugs.

brucey1 · 12-04-2006, 19:39

how do i know if mine are the dodgy ones

Lummox · 12-04-2006, 19:40

Other than a miss fire the part number on them under the connector will be ended in the prefix up to 'H'.

***DGW*** · 12-04-2006, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucey1

how do i know if mine are the dodgy ones

Have a look here:

http://www.briskoda.net/photoplog/index.php?n=13

10-04-2006, 16:30	#1
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Mega problems I need help. When I start my 1.8T octy in the morning, it starts up fine then the revs drop to 500rpm ish the engine splutters alot, the revs bounce around for 30 seconds then the car dies. When I drive it the thing seems to mis-fire then pull then mis-fire so on and so on, it gets a bit better when it's warm but it is going to cause me an accident soon if it carries on. Also the fans both come on when I start her up. I don't know where to start HELP!!!! My nearest Skoda dealer is in Bradford but I don't know if I can trust it to get there and I have never took my car there before as always got work done in Mnachester where I got it. Could it be: - a) Coilpacks b) MAF sensor c) Split pipe d) dodgy sensor or all of the above! I know this has been covered many times but just need your advice please __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

10-04-2006, 16:35	#2
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Mega problems Check what revision coil packs you have - search here or check DGW's gallery for pictures of the different types.

10-04-2006, 16:46	#3
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Mega problems Hooray they are the type H ones! that will be the problem. Is it worth speaking to the garage I bought the car from or should I just go to my new local? __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

10-04-2006, 18:56	#4
jaymd Bored! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Macclesfield - Cheshire Posts: 1,677 Thanks: 29 Thanked 65 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Mega problems If the garage is a skoda one then get them to change them.They might have to speak to skoda uk 1st,but they should be done foc.

10-04-2006, 21:45	#5
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Mega problems Cheers guys, got it booked in for tomorrow morning, will let you know what happens! __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

11-04-2006, 11:49	#6
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Mega problems Wooohoooo! Went in this morning, explained about the faulty H tyoe coilpacks and they replaced all 4 of them free of charge after speaking to Skoda UK. What a fantastic result! many thanks everyone __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

11-04-2006, 11:53	#7
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Mega problems An excellent result. May thanks for the feedback. __________________ 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 ...48.57 mpg...

11-04-2006, 11:54	#8
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,529 Thanks: 675 Thanked 422 Times in 302 Posts	Re: Mega problems Thats a brilliant result, you should be pleased! I think coil packs are changed foc by Skoda, its such a common thing, and it works out cheaper than recalling them all! Glad you are sorted. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

11-04-2006, 12:00	#9
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Mega problems always happy to help.

11-04-2006, 12:11	#10
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Mega problems It is actually like driving a new car again, it seems to pull better from lower in the rev range and feels alot smoother now, it's amazing how something like that can make you enjoy driving your car again. The only problem is now I want a remap to take advantage of it. Also a big thumbs up to DM Keith in Bradford, they were very friendly and helpful. Guess where I am taking my car in future! __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

11-04-2006, 13:28	#11
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Mega problems Could I ask you to post feedback for DM Keith in the Review Centre below as well? Thanks. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/skoda...radford/40823/ __________________ 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 ...48.57 mpg...

12-04-2006, 19:36	#12
brucey1 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: glasgow Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mega problems what are these coil packs i keep reading aboutand where about on the car are they.

12-04-2006, 19:37	#13
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,319 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 737 Times in 619 Posts	Re: Mega problems Under the engine cover, on top of the spark plugs. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

12-04-2006, 19:39	#14
brucey1 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: glasgow Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mega problems how do i know if mine are the dodgy ones

12-04-2006, 19:40	#15
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,319 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 737 Times in 619 Posts	Re: Mega problems Other than a miss fire the part number on them under the connector will be ended in the prefix up to 'H'. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

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