Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed

andrew-sankus · 20-11-2007, 19:09

Hi All,

My dad's rev counter has jammed between 12-15000 rpm, and will not move to zero. Has anyone got any ideas on how quick fix? Or will the car have to back to the dealer as it's still under warranty?

Thanks in advance

Andy

PS I have attached a photo of the rev counter (was taken with the engine switched off). Any input would be appreciated.

yashicamat · 20-11-2007, 19:12

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Originally Posted by andrew-sankus

My dad's rev counter has jammed between 12-15000 rpm

Sounds to me like it's your fault for over-revving it.

On a serious note, as it's still under warranty I'd take it to the dealers.

**VRStu** · 20-11-2007, 19:18

12 to 15k rpm - I'm not surprised!!!

postmanpat · 20-11-2007, 19:28

If mine would rev that high i might be tempted to keep it

Muppit! · 20-11-2007, 19:51

Is it 2 stroke!?

Muppit! · 20-11-2007, 20:02

OK, it looks as if the jokes are over!
obviously, you meant to say 1200 - 1500 rpm.
I am no mechanic (as you will see from my suggestion) but if a sharp clout to the top of the dash does not return the needle to zero, then I would take it to the dealer under warranty.
It will be interesting to see what the dealer says is the fault. Please report back in case others have a similar problem.

scottpcs · 20-11-2007, 20:03

15000rpm? I'd offer it to the Spyker F1 team as next season's car. They might even win something! LOL

andrew-sankus · 20-11-2007, 20:38

will post what the dealer says (will be handy for future refernce)

scottpcs · 20-11-2007, 20:41

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Originally Posted by andrew-sankus

will post what the dealer says (will be handy for future refernce)

Certainly not one I've heard of before but looking forward to what the dealer makes of it

flynntech · 20-11-2007, 22:03

new dashpod I reckon.

get them to order a maxidot by accident

bahnstormer vrs · 21-11-2007, 08:28

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Originally Posted by flynntech

new dashpod I reckon.

get them to order a maxidot by accident

Ditto !

I was going to use the 2-stroke joke; but that's been done already.

Aspman · 21-11-2007, 09:54

Me old ZXR400 would do 15k rpm.

andrew-sankus · 21-11-2007, 10:05

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Originally Posted by scottpcs

Certainly not one I've heard of before but looking forward to what the dealer makes of it

I've phoned the dealer this morning 21/11/07, my dad is to bring the car in after 1.30pm on Friday 23/11/07 and they will have a look to see what the problem is. Will post an update on the reply l receive from the service desk.

thanks again for your all your input.

andrew-sankus · 21-11-2007, 10:09

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Originally Posted by andrew-sankus

I've phoned the dealer this morning, my dad is bring the car in after 1.30pm on Friday 23/11/07 and they will have a look to see what the problem is. Will post an update on the reply l receive from the service desk.

thanks again for your all your input.

One more question, what is the difference between the display in the pic and the maxi DOT display ? Skoda list the maxi DOT as a £120 upgrade, is it worth it ?

Thanks again

bahnstormer vrs · 21-11-2007, 10:21

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Originally Posted by andrew-sankus

One more question, what is the difference between the display in the pic and the maxi DOT display ?

Maxidot occupies the full size of the central display, yours is only the top half, and has much better graphics and display. It does things like showing a diagram of the car when you switch off and then which doors are open.

Its really quite neat and sets the dash off a treat.

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Skoda list the maxi DOT as a £120 upgrade, is it worth it ?

Absolutely, definitely; particularly if you are able to get a 'free' upgrade if they have to switch your dash pod to cure the rev counter glitch.

andrew-sankus · 21-11-2007, 11:04

l've now seen pic of the maxi DOT and l like it what l see :-), if the dash pod has to come out l'll ask about upgrading l don't mind paying the £120. How do l go about getting the dash pod upgraded without paying for it? Any haggling tips would be welcome lol

**VRStu** · 21-11-2007, 11:11

I don't think you'll get it as the warranty will only provide like for like.

andrew-sankus · 21-11-2007, 11:27

l'll mention about upgrading to maxi DOT, thats if the dash pods have to come out. I know that a replacemnt will have to be ordered in as it's not an item that a skoda dealer normally holds in stock. I think £120 is reasonable

thanks for the advice stu much appreicated. Also l'm still waiting on word of the owners manual arriving from skoda for Vrs.

flynntech · 21-11-2007, 11:45

Pay the 120 or so for the new Maxidot and take away the uncoded new standard replacement and stick it on ebay.

bahnstormer vrs · 21-11-2007, 11:56

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Originally Posted by flynntech

Pay the 120 or so for the new Maxidot and take away the uncoded new standard replacement and stick it on ebay.

Not sure about that. The £120 is for Maxidot as a factory fitted option.

You can buy and install it separately though; have a read of this (long) thread for details;- http://www.briskoda.net/forums/group...oup-buy/83277/

andrew-sankus · 21-11-2007, 12:12

Hi just phoned a skoda dealer, and unfortunately the maxi DOT display is a factory fit option only. Will post the results from the dealer regarding the sticking rev counter (future reference purposes)

bahnstormer vrs · 21-11-2007, 12:55

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Originally Posted by andrew-sankus

Hi just phoned a skoda dealer, and unfortunately the maxi DOT display is a factory fit option only. Will post the results from the dealer regarding the sticking rev counter (future reference purposes)

I think he's wrong; it can be retro fitted; as already mentioned, you can buy and install it separately though; have a read of this (long) thread for details;- http://www.briskoda.net/forums/group...oup-buy/83277/

andrew-sankus · 23-11-2007, 17:40

The rev counter is now fixed, turns out the needle was sticky. The dashpod had to come out and they cleaned out the rev counter mechanism (resembles the working of a watch apparently). The technican said we aren't the first octavia owners to experience this, but we were the 1ST VRS octavia they had done.

All sorted

Andy

thanks for all the help

bahnstormer vrs · 23-11-2007, 17:48

So no free MaxiDot upgrade then?

andrew-sankus · 24-11-2007, 12:43

no free maxi DOT upgrade, I did phone skoda UK and the woman l spoke(Kerry) said the same as the skoda dealer in Glasgow(Henry's North) @ Kyle St in Glasgow. It is a factory fit option because the maxi DOT is hardwired into the car(linked to various other vehicle components etc). However we can retro fit cruise control no problems

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Thanks again

Andy

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Muppit! Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 104 Members Car: vRS Tdi Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed OK, it looks as if the jokes are over! obviously, you meant to say 1200 - 1500 rpm. I am no mechanic (as you will see from my suggestion) but if a sharp clout to the top of the dash does not return the needle to zero, then I would take it to the dealer under warranty. It will be interesting to see what the dealer says is the fault. Please report back in case others have a similar problem. __________________ If everything comes your way, you are in the wrong lane!

20-11-2007, 20:03	#7
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andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed l've now seen pic of the maxi DOT and l like it what l see :-), if the dash pod has to come out l'll ask about upgrading l don't mind paying the £120. How do l go about getting the dash pod upgraded without paying for it? Any haggling tips would be welcome lol

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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 Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed I don't think you'll get it as the warranty will only provide like for 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

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andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed l'll mention about upgrading to maxi DOT, thats if the dash pods have to come out. I know that a replacemnt will have to be ordered in as it's not an item that a skoda dealer normally holds in stock. I think £120 is reasonable thanks for the advice stu much appreicated. Also l'm still waiting on word of the owners manual arriving from skoda for Vrs.

21-11-2007, 11:45	#19
flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 407 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed Pay the 120 or so for the new Maxidot and take away the uncoded new standard replacement and stick it on ebay. __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community

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andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed Hi just phoned a skoda dealer, and unfortunately the maxi DOT display is a factory fit option only. Will post the results from the dealer regarding the sticking rev counter (future reference purposes)

23-11-2007, 17:40	#23
andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed The rev counter is now fixed, turns out the needle was sticky. The dashpod had to come out and they cleaned out the rev counter mechanism (resembles the working of a watch apparently). The technican said we aren't the first octavia owners to experience this, but we were the 1ST VRS octavia they had done. All sorted Andy thanks for all the help

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andrew-sankus Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 78 Members Car: Diamond Silver Octavia Mk2 Vrs Petrol Thanks: 18 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia Mk2 Vrs rev counter jammed no free maxi DOT upgrade, I did phone skoda UK and the woman l spoke(Kerry) said the same as the skoda dealer in Glasgow(Henry's North) @ Kyle St in Glasgow. It is a factory fit option because the maxi DOT is hardwired into the car(linked to various other vehicle components etc). However we can retro fit cruise control no problems . Thanks again Andy