Octavia vrs ecu

nailer · 12-08-2008, 15:30

I have just found i need a new ecu unit for my 06 octavia vrs it it only 7 days out of warrenty has any one else had any similiar problem if so how much did it cost to fix

pdhealy · 12-08-2008, 15:32

6 days outside warranty.... kick up one hell of a fuss! The dealer should be able to wangle a replacement from Skoda UK.

Lummox · 12-08-2008, 15:54

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Originally Posted by pdhealy

6 days outside warranty.... kick up one hell of a fuss! The dealer should be able to wangle a replacement from Skoda UK.

Unless its failed due to a remap etc.

**VRStu** · 12-08-2008, 15:59

Why do you need a new ECU?

I do happen to know of someone who has recently had to have a new ECU, there are a couple of variants, with very different prices but at the cheapest I think you'll need to budget £600.

nailer · 12-08-2008, 16:10

Have just been told that it is faulty i would not know a great deal on how it works ,The epc light and igination warnings lights are on constent and they can not be cleared and the comptuer is just showing up an ecu fault.

I had a VW dealer looking at it today i will bring it to a main skoda dealer tomorrow for a second opinion.

Lummox · 12-08-2008, 16:15

Wonder if its just a software glitch, one would assume they have tried to reflash it. Not going to be cheap that one but i'd hope they have been onto customer care on your behalf, I would assume they would have some good will for that.

EDIT, so you havent been to a Skoda dealer yet????

**VRStu** · 12-08-2008, 16:32

Did it have a fault before you took it there?

Wonder if this could be fixed with the 2k5 flash Ross?

Lummox · 12-08-2008, 16:58

Could be, I have reflashed a few ECU's for various faults, just depends if its a software or hardware issue.

Hedge · 12-08-2008, 17:10

Surely if it is an '06 car then it is still covered by warranty as it's only 2 years old.

TKW · 12-08-2008, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Hedge

Surely if it is an '06 car then it is still covered by warranty as it's only 2 years old.

Depends on whether it's a UK car. I don't know where nailer is based or where he bought his car from.

Lummox · 12-08-2008, 17:27

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Originally Posted by Hedge

Surely if it is an '06 car then it is still covered by warranty as it's only 2 years old.

Depends on mileage, its its just gone into its third year and done over 60k then its out of warranty.

Hedge · 12-08-2008, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKW

Depends on whether it's a UK car. I don't know where nailer is based or where he bought his car from.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Depends on mileage, its its just gone into its third year and done over 60k then its out of warranty.

Doh! Brain in neutral, I understand.

12-08-2008, 15:30	#1
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12-08-2008, 15:32	#2
pdhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 979 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 23 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Octavia vrs ecu 6 days outside warranty.... kick up one hell of a fuss! The dealer should be able to wangle a replacement from Skoda UK. __________________ Dear Lord.. The gods have been good to me. For the first time in my life, everything is absolutely perfect just the way it is. So here's the deal: You freeze everything the way it is, and I won't ask for anything more. If that is OK, please give me absolutely no sign. OK, deal.

12-08-2008, 15:59	#4
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 vrs ecu Why do you need a new ECU? I do happen to know of someone who has recently had to have a new ECU, there are a couple of variants, with very different prices but at the cheapest I think you'll need to budget £600. __________________ 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

12-08-2008, 16:10	#5
nailer Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octavia vrs ecu Have just been told that it is faulty i would not know a great deal on how it works ,The epc light and igination warnings lights are on constent and they can not be cleared and the comptuer is just showing up an ecu fault. I had a VW dealer looking at it today i will bring it to a main skoda dealer tomorrow for a second opinion.

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12-08-2008, 16:32	#7
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 vrs ecu Did it have a fault before you took it there? Wonder if this could be fixed with the 2k5 flash Ross? __________________ 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

12-08-2008, 16:58	#8
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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 vrs ecu Surely if it is an '06 car then it is still covered by warranty as it's only 2 years old. __________________

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