Skoda Problems

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The Latest Skoda Problems
Brake lights staying on

my break lights are staying on when I am driveing

2011 Skoda Roomster 1.2 petrol
Posted: Apr 30, 2013
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Airbag light on

Hi! I have airbag light on on superb 1.9tdi. vag com shows : Address 15: Airbags Labels: 6Q0-909-605-VW5.lbl Part No: 1C0 909 605 F Component: 0C AIRBAG VW61 0K 0001 Coding: 12355 Shop #: WSC 00028 VCID: 2757E54...

2003 Skoda Superb 1.9tdi
Posted: Apr 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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Interior door grab handles

as with most octavias i went to view that were 2004/5 the grab handles were all chipped and looked nasty ive been looking online for a simple fix and found these http://www.kopacek.cz/images/Interier/o1-indhc-cf2.jpg one problem i cant fi...

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6 fsi
Posted: Apr 22, 2013
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Fuel gauge not working

My felicia's fuel gauge has just stopped working. It was working fine yesterday and now the needle will not move to tell me how much petrol i have got left. It was half a tank and it hasnt been movef. Can any one help me to fix this? This i...

1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3 Gli
Posted: Apr 10, 2013
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Indicator light not working but bulb is fine!

Hi, I noticed when I indicate right the clicking nose is more rapid and found out that the front right indicator light is not working. I changed the bulb and when I put the Hazard light on it works fine but still doesnt work when I indicate...

2000 Skoda Fabia 1.4 16V
Posted: Apr 3, 2013
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Cd autochanger problems

problem 20015210 with my new skoda i load up the autochanger with some cd's but on the dash it still says no cd in any of the slots? do you have to do anything first?

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6fsi manual
Posted: Apr 2, 2013
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How to change the time!?

Can anyone tell me how to change the time on the standard stereo? The book says how to have out displayed or not but not how to set the time!

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6 fsi manual
Posted: Apr 2, 2013
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Clutch judder

Problem 3. The clutch judders/vibrates when stationary unless i push it hard to the floor, it also happens when reversing

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6 fsi manual
Posted: Apr 1, 2013
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Knocking noise

Problem 2, i have a knocking noise coming from under my feet when the car lifts off when it stops, it seems to be when the engine is rocking it only happens at low speed as the car has zero power to rock at high speed.

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6 fsi manual
Posted: Apr 1, 2013
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Parking sensors not working

Ok so I've just brought an skoda octavia 1.6fsi but i had a few faults with it one is the parking sensors that don't work, when i turn the key i get a few bongs is this normal? When i engage reverse i get a lower bong noise (i thought this ...

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6 fsi manual
Posted: Apr 1, 2013
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Engine cutting out when slowing down

engine dies when slowing down (possibly under braking) but starts up again without any problems. Also, it runs and starts fine. Whats the most likely problem?

1999 Skoda Octavia 1.9 diesel estate manual
Posted: Mar 28, 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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Intermittent Noise / Groan

I am starting to get an intermittent noise / bearing noise from the L/H front when I am driving the Car. Last night in the course of a 20 Mile journey I probbly heard it a half dozen times and it probably lasts for anything between 10 and 3...

2001 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI Ambiente 167000 Miles
Posted: Mar 1, 2013
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Bulb behind Heater controls blown

The Bulb or Bulbs behind the Heater Temp Control, Fan and Heat direction switches is / are blown. Does anyone know how I remove this panel so that I can replace the Bulb. This is the 1998 forward type body / Facia. Thanks.

2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9TDI
Posted: Feb 25, 2013
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When i turn on the heating in the car it smells of rotten eggs

when I turn on the heating in my car it smells of rotten eggs (Sulphurous) i thought it could be down to the battery at first but when i put it onto a cold setting the smell is no longer produced

2000 Skoda Felicia 1.3
Posted: Feb 19, 2013
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Fuel gauge appears to be stuck on full tank

The fuel gauge is not moving from showing a full tank, just started happening recently.

2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9
Posted: Feb 13, 2013
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Fan belt tensioner keeps breaking

last week i noticed a lack of power and heard the engine tapping loudly, i had a look and found the fan belt tensioner was snapped on the bracket at the top. i got the garage to replace it with a second hand part from a car they had in th...

2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Jan 28, 2013
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Ignition lights

Removed the negative battery lead because the clamp bolt thread stripped, replaced it with a new lead but it did not have the connector on it that earths the lead to the body (under the battery).When I tried to start the car the engine turn...

2000 Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi glx
Posted: Jan 2, 2013
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SPEED NOT INCREASING AFTER 80 KMPH AT TIMES

I HAVE AS SKODA SUPERB DIESEL, AND AT TIMES I AM FACING SPEED NOT INCREASING AFTER 80 OR 100KMPH, BUT THIS HAPPENS AT CERTAIN TIMES ONLY AFTER I HAVE A DRIVE OF AROUND 2 HOURS IT GOES BEYOND THE MENTIONED KMPHS. NOW I HAVE CHANGED MY GEAR O...

2009 Skoda Superb 2.4 TDI V6
Posted: Dec 23, 2012
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