Skoda Problems

Owner problems and repairs

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The Latest Skoda Problems
Removal of Rear Bumper

I want to remove rear bumber to enable me to fit Reversing Aids

2008 Skoda Roomster 1.6 Automatic
Posted: Oct 13, 2011
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Warning indicator

The glow coil indicator is permanently flashing with no apparent problem with the car

2001 Skoda Octavia
Posted: Oct 12, 2011
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Interior electrics and radio cutting out

The interior electrics of my car keeps cutting out with no regular pattern. This has been happening since going over 45,000 miles. I thought it might be an indicator to get a service done on the car, which I had done last weekend. But th...

2007 Skoda Fabia 1.2 litre petrol
Posted: Oct 11, 2011
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Squeeking/ running water noise

When I hit 25-30rpm a high pitched squeeking(mouse like?)/ water running like noise appears wether the car is stationary or moving

2000 Skoda Fabia
Posted: Sep 11, 2011
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Skoda octivia question

dont no if this is the right place to ask this question. i have a nissan micra that i am having problems with so going to sell, and am going to buy an skoda octivia ex taxi, high milage i am low in funds and want something cheap to run and...

2000 Skoda Octavia 1.8
Posted: Aug 30, 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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Power Steering warning light

Power steering warning light on dashboard ( orange/NOT red ) is on permanently. Several have had a look and it seems it's a problem with a sensor or probe, and although it can be put out for short periods by one and another, I can't se...

2005 Skoda Octavia 1968 pd8v 140bhp diesel
Posted: Aug 12, 2011
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Overheat at high speed

over heat with speed over 100km/h although i get sure that the fan , radiator , water pump are intact ,as i change pump ,Cylinderو,also i check the chimney .

1997 Skoda Felicia
Posted: Jul 22, 2011
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Slight knocking noise

Hi i own a scoda octavia 1.9 tdi,when the engine is running and in neutral im getting a nocking noise coming from the lower part of the engine,when i put my foot down on the clutch the noise goes away,and also no noise when driving

2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Jul 9, 2011
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Air vents not working

air vents suddenly stopped working

2000 Skoda Favorit
Posted: Jul 9, 2011
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Preheater light comes on during normal driving

the preheater light(glow plug)comes on erratically during driving affecting the acceleration of the car.Recently the car "died" when in the right hand lane of a dual carriageway- scary!! Having pulled over and turned off the engine and re-s...

1996 Skoda Octavia TDI Auto
Posted: Jul 4, 2011
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INNER CV RUBER CV COVER

my inside cv boot needs replaceing,can someone advise how this is done,also the torque setting on the hub bolt. thanks for any info. charles.

2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TD DSG
Posted: Jun 23, 2011
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Use of Switchblade key with Remote Transponder

I'm considering ordering a switchblade key with remote transponder for my car, but I don't know if it will be fully functional with the car. I posted a forum thread so that I can get some input and advice for it, but in case it's not seen t...

2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4, 16valve Sedan
Posted: Jun 21, 2011
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Braking

I am experiencing steering wheel judder when I brake at high speed 70 to 80 mph (resent trip on French Motorways). Have done all the normal checks like front brake disks run out, pad and calliper condition, track rod ends, front suspension ...

2001 Skoda Fabia 1.9 Turbo Diesel
Posted: Jun 16, 2011
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Boot catch opening when I open any car door.

I had had the car for about a month when I noticed that when I opened or shut the driver's door the boot catch would automatically open. Then it spread to other doors that when they are opened or shut, the boot catch is triggered off and so...

2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9 tdi
Posted: Jun 12, 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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Engine hunting

when i am stationery at any time car engine starts hunting{just had a service}i took vechile back but they tell me it isn't there fault.

2004 Skoda Octavia 1.6 5 door saloon
Posted: May 31, 2011
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Horn Not Honking

My car's horn doesn't seem to honk when I press on the steering pad/airbag module. I checked the fuses, and they work. It so happened that there are (I presume) four buttons to honk the horn, one under each spoke on the steering pad/airbag ...

2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4 Sedan
Posted: May 20, 2011
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Engine cut out

octavia cuts out at high revs to a driving mode. swith engine on and off then everything is ok

2004 Skoda Octavia 2.0 tdi
Posted: May 18, 2011
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Poor tick-over

Hunting on tick-over. Sometimes on cold morning start it won't pick up revs for a minute or so. Sometimes when I swith on the revs race for 20 secs or so then return to normal.

2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8 T
Posted: May 10, 2011
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