Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes

cheezemonkhai · 01-02-2007, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Octavia5

.....This is a seriously useful thread, should it be made 'sticky'

Surely that depends on how somebodies gear kn0b is doing and how the seat cleaning went

**GAFF** · 01-02-2007, 18:54

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Originally Posted by Octavia5

Thanks to VRStu I was able to tell my dealer what the fix was for my creaking/cracking dash - they were NOT aware of the TSB.

Neither is mine, they say they haven't had any complaints so as of yet haven't given the go ahead to the work on mine.

It really seems to me a bit of a joke regarding the availablity of this information. Why are they not available to the dealers across the board.

uncle bulgaria · 02-02-2007, 08:02

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Originally Posted by tezza72uk

What sort of mileage have yours covered and what iare the tread depths? Mine has covered 20K and the tread depths measured at a recent service to be 3mm on the fronts and 4mm on the rear. The rears do seem to have worn quicker than normal.

Done 16k and all are 3mm, still will get a better discount for having to have all 4

! Not sure what to go for though!

Stu, are the settings you mention applicable to the vRS or just the "Sports Kit" suspension, sorry just want to be clear before I go back and ask for them to sort it out! Is there a TSB I can quote to them?

bahnstormer vrs · 02-02-2007, 08:40

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Originally Posted by uncle bulgaria

Done 16k and all are 3mm, still will get a better discount for having to have all 4

! Not sure what to go for though!

I assume you have the frequently factory fitted Continental Sport Contact 2. From test drives I found these noisy and hard. Other Briskodians have complained of the noise they produce.

If you want to keep cost down then I suggest Toyo T1-S, well regarded generally. If you want good 'OE' type tyres then you could try the newish Dunlop Sport Maxx (Audi and VW are using these as OE on the TT and Golf GTi at the moment) or my personal favourite, which are Michelin Pilot Exalto 2.

I've just ordered a vRS TDI with dealer fit B14 18" wheels and arranged for the Michelins to be fitted. I have them on my Fabia at present, they grip WELL particularly in the wet, they're supple and quiet.

Also Evo magazine have just put a set on their 'fast fleet' Astra VXR having had good experience on a Clio RenaultSport 185.

uncle bulgaria · 02-02-2007, 19:02

Thanks for the info, the Toyos were on my short list, as were the Michelins, just hadn't found a good price locally. The other ones I was thinking of were Bridgestone Re050s as Golf GTI seems to be coming with them on at the moment.

cheezemonkhai · 05-02-2007, 15:45

Both of the octy II's we have had have a fault where reversing sensors don't work.

Put it into reverse and there is a long beep but nothing on the display, when you take it out of reverse the thing on the stream radio shows the picture of the car momentarily.

**VRStu** · 05-02-2007, 17:35

Do you know what the fix is Mark?

cheezemonkhai · 06-02-2007, 00:17

One car is waiting on the fix, and the other needs to go into the dealer.

I'll ask or try and get part numbers and pm you with them when they are fixed.
It is odd though as I know they are waiting on two parts for the fix, and both are identical failure modes.

tezza72uk · 06-02-2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Both of the octy II's we have had have a fault where reversing sensors don't work.

Put it into reverse and there is a long beep but nothing on the display, when you take it out of reverse the thing on the stream radio shows the picture of the car momentarily.

Mines just developed this fault and is at the dealers to check out this fault with reversing sensors.

Also looking at creaking rear suspension, replacing the delaminated front windscreen and changing the creaking air vents, and tracing vibrating noise behind the dash!

What else could go wrong?

Flanno · 06-02-2007, 20:27

About this ticking from the aircon. Is it normal every minute or so to hear 1 tick. Not particulary loud. I know I am nit picking.

Also, a small part of rear window (about 6" sq) had condensation in it this evening. And I drove home with the aircon on and rear windscreen heater on the whole way (about a 40min drive). It was pretty cold out (4 degrees) and I did have the boot open and closed a few times.

cheezemonkhai · 06-02-2007, 21:19

I noticed the creaking suspension and delaminaing front windscreen too, but think i will give the garage a list let them look at the car then get them to book me in with a time to fix it all.

Ahh well, it's a nice car I think.

**VRStu** · 06-02-2007, 21:55

THe AirCon clicking is documented.

Flanno · 06-02-2007, 22:22

I see that. But it doesn't describe it very well.
Is it a loud continuous clicking. Mine is very subtle and you hear 1 click, very low, every 30 seconds or so. Even if auto is turned off. Just wondering.

**VRStu** · 06-02-2007, 23:04

That's pretty much it I think. Certainly what mine sounds like.

Flanno · 06-02-2007, 23:52

Damn. You think they would have fixed it in the 07 models.

So should I tell my dealer the car which is 2 weeks old has a clicking noise from the aircon and I have been advised that it can be fixed with the diagnostics in the garage.

Anyway, dropping car in on Friday so they can check the firmware.
This morning I turned off the aircon and turned it back on when I got to work, and I heard the flaps creaking for a few seconds.
Then a very very low ticking noise coming from dash every 20 seconds. Seems perfectly reasonable to me, but only getting it checked because of what I read on this site.

tezza72uk · 08-02-2007, 08:45

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Originally Posted by Flanno

Damn. You think they would have fixed it in the 07 models.

So should I tell my dealer the car which is 2 weeks old has a clicking noise from the aircon and I have been advised that it can be fixed with the diagnostics in the garage.

Anyway, dropping car in on Friday so they can check the firmware.
This morning I turned off the aircon and turned it back on when I got to work, and I heard the flaps creaking for a few seconds.
Then a very very low ticking noise coming from dash every 20 seconds. Seems perfectly reasonable to me, but only getting it checked because of what I read on this site.

Sounds like the flap positions need re-setting, at the moment one or more are probably still driving when they have reached the end stop.

justdoit · 08-02-2007, 20:09

Am I the only one with water ingress into the n/s/f footwell from the door? Had seals replaced but still does it when it rains hard.

Vibration from driveshafts is another common problem on 4x4's but its also common across all VAG 4x4's.

Same Stream issues as others along with a loud and I mean LOUD!! popping noise from it, cured by fitting a MFD2.

Had the car go flat overnight twice, traced to a faulty engine cooling ECU (posh talk for a fan switch!!).

Experience strong vibration in 3rd gear (2 1/2 actually on a 4x4) between 1200-1600 rpm with medium engine load, Skoda and dealer completely at a lost to its cause, disappeared one night over xmas on its own never to return??

Rear tyre wear faster than fronts, went through a complete set of 4 in 17,000 miles on OEM's Dunlops, fitted Hankooks, better grip, much quieter and at 11,000 miles still looking very healthy all round.

Still wouldn't swop the car for anything else (other than a new scout!) does what it was bought for perfectly.

**GAFF** · 21-02-2007, 00:02

I don't think I've heard it being mentioned on here but one of the lads had a rear wiper motor replaced due to it not working. He tells me the garage have replaced a few of them.

mcgyver · 21-02-2007, 08:15

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Originally Posted by GAFF

I don't think I've heard it being mentioned on here but one of the lads had a rear wiper motor replaced due to it not working. He tells me the garage have replaced a few of them.

Ya Gaff that was me. Apparently they have replaced Quite a few of the rear wiper motors. MY rear parking sensors are playing up now. Just as I go to move in reverse the pici on the stream radio lights up like a christmas tree even though everything is clear behind.

The leather is also peeling from the gear **** and just to wrap it up my front suspension is creakin... Almost forgot, I had a rear window motor give up on me last week...
I am afraid this will be my lost Skoda, not because of the after sales service but because the lack of interest that Skoda manufacturing have in keeping there dealers up to date on any modded parts or fixes for these numerous problems. Only for this web site and the excellent tech help that you guys are providin we or the dealers would not have a clue how to fix the problems that some of us are experiencing....

cheezemonkhai · 21-02-2007, 10:11

Don't suppose anyone knows of the part number for the modified door seals or if there is a TSB on this do they?

EDIT:

Not to worry they found the modified part

GTVrs · 21-02-2007, 11:24

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Originally Posted by justdoit

Am I the only one with water ingress into the n/s/f footwell from the door? Had seals replaced but still does it when it rains hard.

Vibration from driveshafts is another common problem on 4x4's but its also common across all VAG 4x4's.

Same Stream issues as others along with a loud and I mean LOUD!! popping noise from it, cured by fitting a MFD2.

Had the car go flat overnight twice, traced to a faulty engine cooling ECU (posh talk for a fan switch!!).

Experience strong vibration in 3rd gear (2 1/2 actually on a 4x4) between 1200-1600 rpm with medium engine load, Skoda and dealer completely at a lost to its cause, disappeared one night over xmas on its own never to return??

Rear tyre wear faster than fronts, went through a complete set of 4 in 17,000 miles on OEM's Dunlops, fitted Hankooks, better grip, much quieter and at 11,000 miles still looking very healthy all round.

Still wouldn't swop the car for anything else (other than a new scout!) does what it was bought for perfectly.

Water ingress is a common problem across the VAG range..My daughters Seat Leon has been back 4 times and still no cure..When its in the front its often from the pollen filter being fitted incorrectly...worth having it checked to ensure the seal is properly located...

Otherwise it could be the door itself ..the drain holes get blocked and then it fills with water until it runs in over the sill..certainly the case with Golfs and Leons so I expect Skoda has the same design (flaw

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**VRStu** · 21-02-2007, 16:27

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Originally Posted by justdoit

Rear tyre wear faster than fronts, went through a complete set of 4 in 17,000 miles on OEM's Dunlops.

Keep an eye in Auto Express soon

**VRStu** · 21-02-2007, 16:29

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Originally Posted by mcgyver

the lack of interest that Skoda manufacturing have in keeping there dealers up to date on any modded parts or fixes for these numerous problems. Only for this web site and the excellent tech help that you guys are providin we or the dealers would not have a clue how to fix the problems that some of us are experiencing....

I would say that was an internal dealer issue - SUK issue the TSB's they have no control over what the dealers do with them.

**GAFF** · 22-02-2007, 11:41

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Originally Posted by VRStu

I would say that was an internal dealer issue - SUK issue the TSB's they have no control over what the dealers do with them.

Do SUK get them from the factory or do they find these issues and do a TSB themselves ? I get the impression here that the dealers genuinely are not getting them, in fact I could be wrong but I figure that Skoda.ie or MDL as they are currently known also don't have them all either to the same extent as the UK. So its not really the dealers fault, I must say its very frustrating at times.

02-02-2007, 19:02	#55
uncle bulgaria Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: S Yorks Posts: 339 Members Car: Standard Octavia II vRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Thanks for the info, the Toyos were on my short list, as were the Michelins, just hadn't found a good price locally. The other ones I was thinking of were Bridgestone Re050s as Golf GTI seems to be coming with them on at the moment.

05-02-2007, 15:45	#56
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,575 Members Car: Thanks: 111 Thanked 512 Times in 475 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Both of the octy II's we have had have a fault where reversing sensors don't work. Put it into reverse and there is a long beep but nothing on the display, when you take it out of reverse the thing on the stream radio shows the picture of the car momentarily. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

05-02-2007, 17:35	#57
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 Do you know what the fix is Mark? __________________ 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

06-02-2007, 00:17	#58
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,575 Members Car: Thanks: 111 Thanked 512 Times in 475 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes One car is waiting on the fix, and the other needs to go into the dealer. I'll ask or try and get part numbers and pm you with them when they are fixed. It is odd though as I know they are waiting on two parts for the fix, and both are identical failure modes. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

06-02-2007, 20:27	#60
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 About this ticking from the aircon. Is it normal every minute or so to hear 1 tick. Not particulary loud. I know I am nit picking. Also, a small part of rear window (about 6" sq) had condensation in it this evening. And I drove home with the aircon on and rear windscreen heater on the whole way (about a 40min drive). It was pretty cold out (4 degrees) and I did have the boot open and closed a few times.

06-02-2007, 21:19	#61
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,575 Members Car: Thanks: 111 Thanked 512 Times in 475 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes I noticed the creaking suspension and delaminaing front windscreen too, but think i will give the garage a list let them look at the car then get them to book me in with a time to fix it all. Ahh well, it's a nice car I think. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

06-02-2007, 21:55	#62
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 THe AirCon clicking is documented. __________________ 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

06-02-2007, 22:22	#63
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 see that. But it doesn't describe it very well. Is it a loud continuous clicking. Mine is very subtle and you hear 1 click, very low, every 30 seconds or so. Even if auto is turned off. Just wondering.

06-02-2007, 23:04	#64
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's pretty much it I think. Certainly what mine sounds like. __________________ 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

06-02-2007, 23:52	#65
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 Damn. You think they would have fixed it in the 07 models. So should I tell my dealer the car which is 2 weeks old has a clicking noise from the aircon and I have been advised that it can be fixed with the diagnostics in the garage. Anyway, dropping car in on Friday so they can check the firmware. This morning I turned off the aircon and turned it back on when I got to work, and I heard the flaps creaking for a few seconds. Then a very very low ticking noise coming from dash every 20 seconds. Seems perfectly reasonable to me, but only getting it checked because of what I read on this site. Last edited by Flanno; 07-02-2007 at 12:30.

08-02-2007, 20:09	#67
justdoit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 231 Members Car: 2005 Octy II 4x4 TDi Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Am I the only one with water ingress into the n/s/f footwell from the door? Had seals replaced but still does it when it rains hard. Vibration from driveshafts is another common problem on 4x4's but its also common across all VAG 4x4's. Same Stream issues as others along with a loud and I mean LOUD!! popping noise from it, cured by fitting a MFD2. Had the car go flat overnight twice, traced to a faulty engine cooling ECU (posh talk for a fan switch!!). Experience strong vibration in 3rd gear (2 1/2 actually on a 4x4) between 1200-1600 rpm with medium engine load, Skoda and dealer completely at a lost to its cause, disappeared one night over xmas on its own never to return?? Rear tyre wear faster than fronts, went through a complete set of 4 in 17,000 miles on OEM's Dunlops, fitted Hankooks, better grip, much quieter and at 11,000 miles still looking very healthy all round. Still wouldn't swop the car for anything else (other than a new scout!) does what it was bought for perfectly.

21-02-2007, 00:02	#68
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 I don't think I've heard it being mentioned on here but one of the lads had a rear wiper motor replaced due to it not working. He tells me the garage have replaced a few of them. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

21-02-2007, 10:11	#70
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,575 Members Car: Thanks: 111 Thanked 512 Times in 475 Posts	Re: Octavia II Common Faults or Problems and the Fixes Don't suppose anyone knows of the part number for the modified door seals or if there is a TSB on this do they? EDIT: Not to worry they found the modified part __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment. Last edited by cheezemonkhai; 21-02-2007 at 12:18.