'05 Rear Light (Drivers Side)

LSainsbury · 04-09-2008, 19:32

Evening all,

Tonight I managed to reverse my car into our recycling bin and caught the light cluster on the corner of the bin - doh!

Any ideas how much a replacement will be and part numbers?

I assume the unit will have to be changed, unless the plastic is a separate part?

Cheers

Lee

**roo** · 04-09-2008, 20:13

You really won't need the part number for that as they will be able to figure it out as it's a major part. Yes the whole unit will need to be changed and you will be looking at probably around £20-30.

LSainsbury · 04-09-2008, 20:47

Cool - thanks for the info and aprox price. I suppose Skoda will mark that up to at least double. Anybody know a decent supplier where I could get one from?

**VRStu** · 04-09-2008, 23:19

Skoda Pricing (All plus VAT)

04> Hatch - LH 1Z5945111A RRP £45.68 Trade £29.99
04> Hatch - RH 1Z5945112A RRP £45.68 Trade £29.99

04> Estate - LH 1Z9945111 RRP £33.84 Trade £24.96
04> Estate - RH 1Z9945112 RRP £33.84 Trade £24.96

LSainsbury · 05-09-2008, 10:22

VRStu: Ha! That's about double then from Skoda....

Wonder if there are any elsewhere... I've checked eBay but can only find >04 lights - and they are a different shape aren't they?

sebulbus · 05-09-2008, 10:34

Do you have a mk2 Octavia or a mk1? The mk2 didn't have any tail lamp changes throughout it's life, so any year works.
If you can get a used part from a breaker's yard that would be better, as it will match the age of the other one better and look more in unison. It's not much for some people, but people like me see it in minutes.

LSainsbury · 05-09-2008, 10:44

Think it's a mk2 ('05 Registered in August - just had it's 1st MOT)

sebulbus · 05-09-2008, 10:57

That's not entirely relevant, as the mk1 was still produced for a while, and, for example, it's still sold over here as the Octavia Tour.

So, this is a mk1: http://www.caradisiac.com/media/imag...2-rs-02big.jpg
And this is a mk2: http://www.autorevue.cz/Obrazky/2006...avia-rs/01.jpg

LSainsbury · 05-09-2008, 11:23

Mine is a Mk2 then!

LSainsbury · 12-09-2008, 18:05

Evening...

Sitting down?

I got a quote from Skoda today.

£143 and some pence fitted inc VAT.

So - if anbody knows where I can got a cheaper one, please speak now!

The tail light is for an 05 Octavia Elegance - drivers side. The white part looks like a reversed C. All I can find so far (on eBay) are ones with two white lines across the middle.

**VRStu** · 12-09-2008, 18:10

It's the fitting that is bumping your quote, you need it supply only for comparison.

LSainsbury · 12-09-2008, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

It's the fitting that is bumping your quote, you need it supply only for comparison.

Surely it's only a 20 min job to replace it? I've seen how easy the front lamps come out...

Taxi 219 · 12-09-2008, 18:44

Just buy the unit and DIY it.Very simple job

**VRStu** · 12-09-2008, 18:46

The prices I posted above are genuine prices so that should give you an idea of how much they are charging for the installation.

LSainsbury · 12-09-2008, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taxi 219

Just buy the unit and DIY it.Very simple job

Thanks. Thats what I needed to hear.

Anybody got any instructions for removal and refitting?

LSainsbury · 12-09-2008, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

The prices I posted above are genuine prices so that should give you an idea of how much they are charging for the installation.

Yeah - charging a fortune (read: rip) to install it.

**VRStu** · 12-09-2008, 18:53

The thing you need to bear in mind is that although it maybe is only a 30 minute job, you have to allow time for the tech to get the car in, do his paperwork etc so they'll most likely want an hour for it.

LSainsbury · 12-09-2008, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

The thing you need to bear in mind is that although it maybe is only a 30 minute job, you have to allow time for the tech to get the car in, do his paperwork etc so they'll most likely want an hour for it.

Yeah - understand the minimum would be an hour.

That's still £100 - £110 for an hours work. That's a bit steep in my eyes!

Organist · 12-09-2008, 22:35

Not really - Any skilled person would charge the same. Solicitor, gas fitter, organist, priest, skilled car mechanic...............

**VRStu** · 13-09-2008, 07:56

Open up the rear access to the light, remove the bulb holder and there are 4 nuts to remove. Tightening torque is only 3NM so don't go mad when doing them up.

LSainsbury · 13-09-2008, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Open up the rear access to the light, remove the bulb holder and there are 4 nuts to remove. Tightening torque is only 3NM so don't go mad when doing them up.

Simple as that uh?

How long to complete job would you say? 20 mins?

**VRStu** · 13-09-2008, 08:07

Depends on your capabilities.

I think I'd be confident to turn it around in 30 mins including getting out/putting away spanner etc.

LSainsbury · 13-09-2008, 08:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Depends on your capabilities.

I think I'd be confident to turn it around in 30 mins including getting out/putting away spanner etc.

LOL!

Thanks for the advice....just gotta fine one now or see what price Skoda want for one - part only.

LSainsbury · 24-09-2008, 18:48

Well - I've managed to source a replacement for a slightly better price.

It's arrived and I just need to install it. It has the 4 bolts but I can't see anywhere to plug in the connector for the bulbs. It has the bulb holder - and bulbs in there as well...but nowhere to plug them in.

I assume all will become clear when I remove the old one at the weekend, but if anybody can put my mind rest, that would be great.

04-09-2008, 19:32	#1
LSainsbury Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	'05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Evening all, Tonight I managed to reverse my car into our recycling bin and caught the light cluster on the corner of the bin - doh! Any ideas how much a replacement will be and part numbers? I assume the unit will have to be changed, unless the plastic is a separate part? Cheers Lee __________________ Regards, Lee

04-09-2008, 20:47	#3
LSainsbury Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Cool - thanks for the info and aprox price. I suppose Skoda will mark that up to at least double. Anybody know a decent supplier where I could get one from? __________________ Regards, Lee

04-09-2008, 23:19	#4
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Skoda Pricing (All plus VAT) 04> Hatch - LH 1Z5945111A RRP £45.68 Trade £29.99 04> Hatch - RH 1Z5945112A RRP £45.68 Trade £29.99 04> Estate - LH 1Z9945111 RRP £33.84 Trade £24.96 04> Estate - RH 1Z9945112 RRP £33.84 Trade £24.96 __________________ 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

05-09-2008, 10:22	#5
LSainsbury Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) VRStu: Ha! That's about double then from Skoda.... Wonder if there are any elsewhere... I've checked eBay but can only find >04 lights - and they are a different shape aren't they? __________________ Regards, Lee

05-09-2008, 10:34	#6
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 536 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Do you have a mk2 Octavia or a mk1? The mk2 didn't have any tail lamp changes throughout it's life, so any year works. If you can get a used part from a breaker's yard that would be better, as it will match the age of the other one better and look more in unison. It's not much for some people, but people like me see it in minutes. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

05-09-2008, 10:44	#7
LSainsbury Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Think it's a mk2 ('05 Registered in August - just had it's 1st MOT) __________________ Regards, Lee

05-09-2008, 10:57	#8
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 536 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) That's not entirely relevant, as the mk1 was still produced for a while, and, for example, it's still sold over here as the Octavia Tour. So, this is a mk1: http://www.caradisiac.com/media/imag...2-rs-02big.jpg And this is a mk2: http://www.autorevue.cz/Obrazky/2006...avia-rs/01.jpg __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

05-09-2008, 11:23	#9
LSainsbury Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Mine is a Mk2 then! __________________ Regards, Lee

12-09-2008, 18:05	#10
LSainsbury Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Evening... Sitting down? I got a quote from Skoda today. £143 and some pence fitted inc VAT. So - if anbody knows where I can got a cheaper one, please speak now! The tail light is for an 05 Octavia Elegance - drivers side. The white part looks like a reversed C. All I can find so far (on eBay) are ones with two white lines across the middle. __________________ Regards, Lee

12-09-2008, 18:10	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) It's the fitting that is bumping your quote, you need it supply only for comparison. __________________ 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

12-09-2008, 18:44	#13
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,245 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 107 Thanked 111 Times in 108 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Just buy the unit and DIY it.Very simple job __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

12-09-2008, 18:46	#14
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) The prices I posted above are genuine prices so that should give you an idea of how much they are charging for the installation. __________________ 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

12-09-2008, 18:53	#17
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) The thing you need to bear in mind is that although it maybe is only a 30 minute job, you have to allow time for the tech to get the car in, do his paperwork etc so they'll most likely want an hour for it. __________________ 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

12-09-2008, 22:35	#19
Organist Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 706 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS and Skoda Octavia II 1.9 Tdi Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Not really - Any skilled person would charge the same. Solicitor, gas fitter, organist, priest, skilled car mechanic............... __________________ 2008 Skoda Octavia II Elegance 1.9 Tdi Estate in Storm Grey, factory fitted with High Intensity Discharge Lights, Light Assist, Maxidot, Multi-function Steering Wheel, MP3 with Aux in and Sunset Glass. 'Supertooth' phone unit. Also 2005 Black Skoda Fabia VRS. Best of both worlds! 60+MPG

13-09-2008, 07:56	#20
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Open up the rear access to the light, remove the bulb holder and there are 4 nuts to remove. Tightening torque is only 3NM so don't go mad when doing them up. __________________ 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

13-09-2008, 08:07	#22
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Depends on your capabilities. I think I'd be confident to turn it around in 30 mins including getting out/putting away spanner etc. __________________ 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

24-09-2008, 18:48	#24
LSainsbury Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 112 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '05 Rear Light (Drivers Side) Well - I've managed to source a replacement for a slightly better price. It's arrived and I just need to install it. It has the 4 bolts but I can't see anywhere to plug in the connector for the bulbs. It has the bulb holder - and bulbs in there as well...but nowhere to plug them in. I assume all will become clear when I remove the old one at the weekend, but if anybody can put my mind rest, that would be great. __________________ Regards, Lee

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