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My expansion tank keeps splitting on my Octavia 2008

Just had a new expansion tank fitted and after 3 week it’s got a split in it again

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9
Posted: Jun 19, 2023
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Building revs instead of accelerating

When pressing the accelerator the car will build revs instead of accelerating until you let off a build speed very slowly

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.4
Posted: Aug 13, 2022
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Putting into reverse causes lamp warning light to come on

On first starting the car and putting it into reverse the lamp warning light comes on. Looking at the back of the car the reversing lights on the left do not come on but the fog lights on the right do come on and stay on even when putting t...

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi
Posted: May 8, 2022
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Turning over but won't start

Code throws up immobiliser fault. Had new fuel pump, fuel filter, cam sensor, throttle body, plugs and coils. Car cranks but no spark. Ran perfectly then after turning off won't start

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.6fsi manual
Posted: Apr 20, 2022
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Fuel pump relay not triggering.

Engine stops and not start. Relay for duel pompa dont have power

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Mar 24, 2022
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Fuel pump relay not triggering.

Car won't start. Traced to fuel pump relay not operating. Replacement relay makes no difference but removing top of relay and pressing contacts together cures problem. Car starts and runs no problem. Fault must be with whatever contro...

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Nov 6, 2020
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Indicator lights erratic

I signal right, sometimes left hand indicator comes on. Sometimes it corrects itself or doesnt. All lights come on with hazard warning. Problem started after heavy snowfall. Coincidence or not? Clock on MFD changed time. Audio system was is...

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9tdsi ambient auto
Posted: Mar 3, 2018
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No power in low revs

Car has no power in low revs until the turbo kicks in around 2500 revs I can have foot flat to the floor and still nothing and it sometimes kicks in then straight back to no power and this happens in every gear until in the turbo Can anyo...

2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel vrs
Posted: Sep 4, 2017
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Rear tyres

I bought my car new in 2008, it was fitted with michelin tyres. I managed to get 46000miles out of them. I fitted new michelins in mid 2013 and have done 15000 miles on them. AT the MOT earlier this week the tester reported that both rear t...

2008 Skoda Octavia estate TDI
Posted: Feb 26, 2015
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No ignition lights and won't start

Hi has anyone got any idea why my Skoda 1.9tdi has no ignition lights when trying to start,the windows and air blowers work and also lights work as the ignition is on.I'm thinking a fuse somewhere maybe,I've just drove to Germany and back 1...

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Posted: Oct 5, 2014
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INDICATORS,WIPERS AND BLOWERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING

WIPERS , FRONT AND REAR , INDICATORS AND BLOWERS ALL STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME .CANNOT FIND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX TO CHECK

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI
Posted: Dec 15, 2013
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Twitches (snakes) at speed

when driving at speed the car feels as though the rear end is twitching and starting to snake

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi
Posted: Jul 26, 2013
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Instrument Panel Window

Why has my Instrument Panel window suddenly crazed over? I have just 38000 miles on the clock, and only drive surban roads.Is this difficult to change, the window I mean, not my driving habits!!

2008 Skoda Octavia
Posted: Apr 24, 2013
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Octavia fuel injection problem

Can anyone shed any light on our problem, please. Skoda Octavia Estate 2008, engine no BKD 881718, which is the 2.Otdi 140, 67k miles. It started as a slight misfire at just above 2000rpm, then developed to being that from above 2000rpm th...

2008 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0tdi
Posted: Mar 14, 2013
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Boot lid won't open

Hi, The boot lid of my skoda octavia won't open and when i try it sounds like a buzz. To open it, i just move the back seats and enter in the trunk and press the operating lever. How can i fix that problem?

2008 Skoda Octavia A5 TDI
Posted: Oct 7, 2012
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Drivers seat

i have to keep adjusting drivers seat quite regular when driving any help how to fix this

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi
Posted: Feb 17, 2012
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Stalling

When weather is raining the engine cuts out but restarts and drives without any further problems.

2008 Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Diesel
Posted: Dec 11, 2011
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Electric windows opening when car is locked

When the car is locked, will find that the electric windows have opened during night / day

2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI
Posted: Aug 23, 2011
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Lacquer on Alloy wheel Hubs oxidizing

Oxidization of lacquer has occured within warranty period What compensation can I expect from the dealer as the car is still under warranty

2008 Skoda Octavia Scout
Posted: Jun 10, 2011
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Suspension

rear inner tyre wear on both sides .after 8000miles .starts with road noise getting loader . any one else have this problem .

2008 Skoda Octavia vrs auto dsg
Posted: Jan 13, 2011
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