Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes

**VRStu** · 14-01-2007, 10:23

I'm starting to put together a list of the known issues and fixes related to the Octavia II A5 platform based on the information that I have.

Take a look, see if you find it useful and if you have any that you know about then please let me know.

I have more to add myself yet, time permitting.

Octavia-vRS.com - Octavia A5 Common or Known Problems and Issues

**GAFF** · 14-01-2007, 13:56

Nice one...should help a few people, its a good resourse to keep updated.

Dr Zoidberg · 14-01-2007, 15:26

Creaking suspension - plenty of mentions here.
Aircon flaps sticking resulting in hot air only

tomo2001 · 14-01-2007, 16:01

Turbo's failing - my dealer said there was a history of this on the 1.9 engine although not on the 2.0 (like mine).

Cruise control stalk failing.

**GAFF** · 14-01-2007, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Creaking suspension - plenty of mentions here.

Has anyone had any luck having that sorted ?

Mine wouldn't do it when the garage had it out for a spin (wet day), although when I went out it initially wouldn't do it but then with a slight acceleration while going over the ramps its seems to do it. They sprayed some lube but it didn't help at all.
Last night I found accelerating over uneven surfaces as opposed to just letting the car coast over them also seems to make it creak. It was bad last night with the Cold Dry evening.

I was also going to mention the rattle in the rear seats clips...but theres been no fix for it yet AFAIK.

Sorry for going slightly off the topic.

**VRStu** · 14-01-2007, 18:06

Added a couple of those on now thanks.

Already had the Cruise Stalk one, Alex have you had the vent flaps sticking on yours?? I've heard of it on the Fabia but can't recall it on the Octy.

vRSLen · 14-01-2007, 19:31

Well done Stu, with me looking at a newer vRS any day soon, it is nice to know
what to look out for.

JohnMorr · 14-01-2007, 20:09

Indicators not self-cancelling - part of a more general stalk problem?

Dr Zoidberg · 14-01-2007, 20:09

I assume it was the vent flaps causing the aircon problem as turning the engine off and on again would produce a clicking noise somewhere under the dash and it then worked fine.

The car is in for it's first service next friday so I'm hoping that they will get the creaking suspension figured out. It wasn't the bushes causing it so it might be the steering rack as mentioned in my thread specifically about the problem.

**VRStu** · 14-01-2007, 20:55

There is a TSB on that one Alex. Already on the list but basically involves modifying the Climatronic Eprom settings at the dealers.

Dr Zoidberg · 14-01-2007, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

There is a TSB on that one Alex. Already on the list but basically involves modifying the Climatronic Eprom settings at the dealers.

Heh , all-electric denied any knowledge of this!

**VRStu** · 14-01-2007, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Heh , all-electric denied any knowledge of this!

Hence the idea to collate and share the information we have.

tomo2001 · 14-01-2007, 22:15

STREAM HU not ejecting CD's from time to time - just displaying 'CD ERROR' on screen. Eventually releasing cd's a couple of days later for no reason.

Hedge · 15-01-2007, 00:10

I had something similar with my Stream. Cured by replacing it with a MFD2.

johnpritt · 15-01-2007, 12:27

First of all, excellent initiative

I don't know whether this counts as a common fault, it only happened to me once, but I seem to recall someone else mentioning it:

DSG gearbox refuses to change gear when hot (1.9 tdi 105bhp).
After about an hour's stop/start driving with the DSG left in Drive on the Paris périphérique last summer when the outside temperature was in the high 20s/low 30s, the DSG box gave up changing gear, staying in 1st all the time though it was possible to shift between neutral/reverse/first. Manual changes were also affected. Temperature gauge showed 90 degrees.
Stopping the car, switching the ignition off, then restarting cured it -- but since this coincided with an end to the traffic snarl up and the start of more fluid traffic conditions (and hence airflow through the radiators), it's difficult to say whether it was overheating, or just an electronic fault that needed resetting.

tezza72uk · 15-01-2007, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Creaking suspension - plenty of mentions here.
Aircon flaps sticking resulting in hot air only

My creaking suspension has been traced to a rear tie rod fault. Waiting to have new one fitted so can't comment on if this is the fix yet.

**VRStu** · 15-01-2007, 19:05

Thanks John, whilst not wishing to dismiss your problem I would prefer to keep it to the ones we commonly hear of so as not to give people the wrong idea. Thanks for your input.

Tezza that certainly sounds interesting, please do let us know how you get on.

IANFABIAVrs · 15-01-2007, 20:43

BEST WAY OF FIXING ANY VRS PROBS IS SELL UP(GET SHUT ASAP!!!!!)

Spence2 · 15-01-2007, 23:13

Quote:

BEST WAY OF FIXING ANY VRS PROBS IS SELL UP(GET SHUT ASAP!!!!!)

Pity you weren't still sitting in yours when it went

Flanno · 16-01-2007, 14:17

I am due to collect my new 07 RS in 7 to 10 days. Are most of the issues now resolved at this stage or can I look forward to failing cruise control, suspension creaks etc..

**VRStu** · 16-01-2007, 17:19

I don't think you'll be affected by the cruise control problem as they faulty stalks are no more.

I don't really get suspension creaking except if it's been wet.

I think many of the ones listed have been resolved on the newer cars.

eddie2 · 17-01-2007, 00:17

I hadn't realised that the clicking noise from the climatronic was a fault! Thanks for letting me know, but I think it can wait until the first service is due.

Does anyone else have a squeaky steering wheel or is it just me?

tonywoodtw · 22-01-2007, 15:05

BOOT CD CHANGER PROBLEM IN OCTAVIA TDi 'ELEGANCE'
I previously-reported to BriSkoda the interference on the audio when using boot cd changer with engine running and/or headlights lit in my 2006 (A5) Octavia TDi. Six months down the line, my dealer now says Skoda will authorise rememdy by local top guru car audio company. I had to take it to the wire with County Court action to get the fault fixed. It's been a lot of hassle - far removed from the trouble-free experience with my 2001 Octavia 1.9TDi - but the car is otherwise excellent, and especially the new rear suspension.

Update 26th January 2007: Dealer took the car to CATS (CATS for cars - Contact: Jason) and the problem is COMPLETELY ELIMINATED, and under warranty too. CATS added a suppressor to the power lead behind the in-dash unit and changed earthing of the leads at the changer. Quick job. If you have this problem, PERSIST - both Skoda Technical Dept and 'Customer Care' try hard to fob you off and stonewall. Total contrast with my EXCELLENT dealer: Skoda Retailer

Stu: Car is A5 with mp3 jack in centre cubbyhole and mp3 capability in in-dash Stream player. CD player is CD only, but plays home copies just fine.

Tony Wood, Hampshire UK, 26th Jan 2007

**VRStu** · 22-01-2007, 17:54

That is a good point Tony.

Many on here have reported similar noises from the CD Changer. Can I ask do you have a Stream MP3 and do you have the input jack?

alexxi · 22-01-2007, 18:32

Job well done Stu.
I regret here in Italy Octy isn't widespread, tho it's a great car. Mine is the 1.6 fsi petrol estate, seems its not so common even in UK...
I'm currently facing a mice issue (living in the country, no garage yet) . Anyone having any idea bout how to stop these little dangerous pests from intruding the engine compartment?
No other complaints till now (lets keep fingers crossed...)
hiya all from Rome
Alex

14-01-2007, 10:23	#1
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes I'm starting to put together a list of the known issues and fixes related to the Octavia II A5 platform based on the information that I have. Take a look, see if you find it useful and if you have any that you know about then please let me know. I have more to add myself yet, time permitting. Octavia-vRS.com - Octavia A5 Common or Known Problems and Issues __________________ 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

14-01-2007, 13:56	#2
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,908 Members Car: Octavia II vRS Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Nice one...should help a few people, its a good resourse to keep updated. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

14-01-2007, 15:26	#3
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Creaking suspension - plenty of mentions here. Aircon flaps sticking resulting in hot air only __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

14-01-2007, 16:01	#4
tomo2001 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 347 Members Car: Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Turbo's failing - my dealer said there was a history of this on the 1.9 engine although not on the 2.0 (like mine). Cruise control stalk failing.

14-01-2007, 18:06	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Added a couple of those on now thanks. Already had the Cruise Stalk one, Alex have you had the vent flaps sticking on yours?? I've heard of it on the Fabia but can't recall it on the Octy. __________________ 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

14-01-2007, 19:31	#7
vRSLen Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,423 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 198 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Well done Stu, with me looking at a newer vRS any day soon, it is nice to know what to look out for. __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

14-01-2007, 20:09	#8
JohnMorr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canterbury, Kent Posts: 336 Members Car: Octavia II L&K 2.0 TDi DSG with lots of bells and whistles. Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Indicators not self-cancelling - part of a more general stalk problem?

14-01-2007, 20:55	#10
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes There is a TSB on that one Alex. Already on the list but basically involves modifying the Climatronic Eprom settings at the dealers. __________________ 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

14-01-2007, 22:15	#13
tomo2001 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 347 Members Car: Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes STREAM HU not ejecting CD's from time to time - just displaying 'CD ERROR' on screen. Eventually releasing cd's a couple of days later for no reason.

15-01-2007, 00:10	#14
Hedge FORE!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,052 Members Car: Shanks Pony Thanks: 45 Thanked 74 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes I had something similar with my Stream. Cured by replacing it with a MFD2. __________________

15-01-2007, 12:27	#15
johnpritt Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ethe, Belgium Posts: 125 Members Car: Octavia 2 Elegance, 1.9 tdi DSG Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes First of all, excellent initiative I don't know whether this counts as a common fault, it only happened to me once, but I seem to recall someone else mentioning it: DSG gearbox refuses to change gear when hot (1.9 tdi 105bhp). After about an hour's stop/start driving with the DSG left in Drive on the Paris périphérique last summer when the outside temperature was in the high 20s/low 30s, the DSG box gave up changing gear, staying in 1st all the time though it was possible to shift between neutral/reverse/first. Manual changes were also affected. Temperature gauge showed 90 degrees. Stopping the car, switching the ignition off, then restarting cured it -- but since this coincided with an end to the traffic snarl up and the start of more fluid traffic conditions (and hence airflow through the radiators), it's difficult to say whether it was overheating, or just an electronic fault that needed resetting. __________________ John Pritt Ethe, Belgium Octavia 2 Elegance, 1.9 tdi 105, DSG , Becker DTM sat-nav + iPod/Dension ICE>Link+

15-01-2007, 19:05	#17
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Thanks John, whilst not wishing to dismiss your problem I would prefer to keep it to the ones we commonly hear of so as not to give people the wrong idea. Thanks for your input. Tezza that certainly sounds interesting, please do let us know how you get on. __________________ 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

15-01-2007, 20:43	#18
IANFABIAVrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CHESTER Posts: 51 Members Car: TVR T350T Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes BEST WAY OF FIXING ANY VRS PROBS IS SELL UP(GET SHUT ASAP!!!!!) __________________ [size="7"][list=1][*]mmm i'm lovin it!

16-01-2007, 14:17	#20
Flanno Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 252 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes I am due to collect my new 07 RS in 7 to 10 days. Are most of the issues now resolved at this stage or can I look forward to failing cruise control, suspension creaks etc..

16-01-2007, 17:19	#21
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes I don't think you'll be affected by the cruise control problem as they faulty stalks are no more. I don't really get suspension creaking except if it's been wet. I think many of the ones listed have been resolved on the newer cars. __________________ 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

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17-01-2007, 00:17	#22
eddie2 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South London Posts: 128 Members Car: Octavia II Estate, 2.0 FSI, L&K, Sahara Beige Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes I hadn't realised that the clicking noise from the climatronic was a fault! Thanks for letting me know, but I think it can wait until the first service is due. Does anyone else have a squeaky steering wheel or is it just me? __________________ It doesn't make any difference who you vote for. The Government always get in....

22-01-2007, 15:05	#23
tonywoodtw Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes BOOT CD CHANGER PROBLEM IN OCTAVIA TDi 'ELEGANCE' I previously-reported to BriSkoda the interference on the audio when using boot cd changer with engine running and/or headlights lit in my 2006 (A5) Octavia TDi. Six months down the line, my dealer now says Skoda will authorise rememdy by local top guru car audio company. I had to take it to the wire with County Court action to get the fault fixed. It's been a lot of hassle - far removed from the trouble-free experience with my 2001 Octavia 1.9TDi - but the car is otherwise excellent, and especially the new rear suspension. Update 26th January 2007: Dealer took the car to CATS (CATS for cars - Contact: Jason) and the problem is COMPLETELY ELIMINATED, and under warranty too. CATS added a suppressor to the power lead behind the in-dash unit and changed earthing of the leads at the changer. Quick job. If you have this problem, PERSIST - both Skoda Technical Dept and 'Customer Care' try hard to fob you off and stonewall. Total contrast with my EXCELLENT dealer: Skoda Retailer Stu: Car is A5 with mp3 jack in centre cubbyhole and mp3 capability in in-dash Stream player. CD player is CD only, but plays home copies just fine. Tony Wood, Hampshire UK, 26th Jan 2007 Last edited by tonywoodtw; 26-01-2007 at 11:46. Reason: Update

22-01-2007, 17:54	#24
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes That is a good point Tony. Many on here have reported similar noises from the CD Changer. Can I ask do you have a Stream MP3 and do you have the input jack? __________________ 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

22-01-2007, 18:32	#25
alexxi Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Job well done Stu. I regret here in Italy Octy isn't widespread, tho it's a great car. Mine is the 1.6 fsi petrol estate, seems its not so common even in UK... I'm currently facing a mice issue (living in the country, no garage yet) . Anyone having any idea bout how to stop these little dangerous pests from intruding the engine compartment? No other complaints till now (lets keep fingers crossed...) hiya all from Rome Alex