Skoda Octavia Glow Plugs Problems

Problems mentioning the Glow Plugs on the Skoda Octavia
Speed topping out at 74 mph

I noticed recently on overtaking on the motorway my Octavia accelerated well up to 70 then dropped out and stayed at 74 mph. This seems to of only happened since I had the glow plugs changed. I'm not aware of any limiter on the car, but app...

2006 1.9 tdi elegance
Posted: Nov 21, 2010
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Engine cuts out occassionaly while driving and cranks ok but does not always fire up

Have had frequent breakdowns recently whereby it would not start despite cranking ok.called out breakdown service and on each occassion after arriving the mechanic just locked the car using key/immobiliser and then unlocked using same unloc...

2003 1.9 turbo deisel Ambiente
Posted: Dec 8, 2010
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Poop warm & HOT STARTING

I have a 2001 Skoda Octavia 1.9 diesel from new with 44k on clock regular maintained, it as developed a starting problem when the engine is hot or just even warm. From cold it starts instantly every time. One garage tells me the the glow pl...

2001 1.9 Tdi
Posted: May 10, 2011
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Wont start

Hi i have a skoda octaiva 1.9 tdi dsg 2005 fault reading p3008 camshaft positioning senor replaced it and checked wiring still wouldnt start then i replaced glow plugs still notting.

2005 1.9 tdi dsg
Posted: Dec 3, 2011
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Passenger Airbag Code - what does it mean

I have now got a read on the Airbag problem; "01228 E224 Airbag Cut Off Switch - Passenger Side - not a plausible signal" With the Passenger Airbag turned on - the Airbag Light remains on in the Dash and the Airbag Off light flashe...

2006 Ambiente 1.9TDI 5DR Hatchback
Posted: Oct 22, 2012
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Not starting properly

skoda Octavia 1.9tdi 2010 starts first time when cold, when hot starts but only gets to 500 rpm then cuts out sounds lumpy if I keep the key in the start possision it will start no faults showing on dianostic test two test cold and hot no e...

2010 1.9 tdi
Posted: Jul 1, 2013
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Exhaust inspection light illuminated.

Just started car and noticed the light on dash. Apparently its the exhaust inspection system.?? Any clues before it goes back to garage.

2015 Vrs 2.0 tdi
Posted: May 5, 2021
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Skoda Octavia Diesel, The glow plug indicator light going out after only 2 seconds

I have just fitted 4 new glow plugs

2002 1.9 Turbo
Posted: Jan 31, 2023
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