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[K1W1]

which dealership?

Got into the car tonight to find that BOTH my headlights weren't working

More likely a fuse that a bulb. Think it through.

[Stealth]

which dealership?

Got into the car tonight to find that BOTH my headlights weren't working

Skoda launceston

[4thchicken]

That sounds weird. Both going at the same time? Could be a co-incidence but I would first check fuses or relays before changing bulbs.

I do agree that its quite weird that both have gone at the same time. Unfortunately I'm not mechanical minded at all but thanks for the suggestion.

Had a quick look through the owners manual and it appears that that there are separate fuses for front and left lights - dont suppose someone could confirm that I'm looking at the right thing?
https://mediaportal.skoda-auto.com/r...nersManual.pdf
Pg 212
F16 - Central control unit, right main headlight, right rear light unit
F26 - Central control unit, left main headlight, left rear light unit

My highbeams are definitely working and AFAIK, the rear lights are also working - both of which appear to operate from the same fuses?

Also, if they are indeed 2 separate fuses, then it still makes it a bit unusual that both lights/fuses have gone at the same time.

[BlackSuperb]

Yes, a fuse is unlikely if they are separate for left and right. I would then look for a relay. I'm not sure where the relays are on the Octavia, as they would probably be in a different position to my Superb.

Generally, relays are in a plastic box in the engine compartment, with a clip off type lid. They usually have a series of relays in a row that do different jobs and may be co-located with some high current fuses.

Usually the relays are all the same part number. If you swap the one for "low beam" or such for another of the same part number, it could remedy your situation or you may have to take it an auto electrician.

Of course it still doesn't rule out the fact that both your low beams have carked it at the same time....

[Mysticality]

HID bulbs, or halogens?

If halogens, buy a new one for $5 and swap it out, see what happens. If it now works, then you can go ahead and change the other one, and all is well.
If not, then it might be time for a visit to the dealership service department.

[Diesel_vert]

Got into the car tonight to find that BOTH my headlights weren't working

Is the filament inside the bulb(s) broken, or are the bulbs intact but not turning on?

[4thchicken]

HID bulbs, or halogens?

If halogens, buy a new one for $5 and swap it out, see what happens. If it now works, then you can go ahead and change the other one, and all is well.
If not, then it might be time for a visit to the dealership service department.

Just the standard lights (so presumably halogens?)

Ended up booking it in to be looked at by the dealership tomorrow so that I don't have to worry about trying to figure it out by the long weekend.

Will be interesting to find out the cause - if its a relay as another poster suggested, hopefully its covered by warranty.

*sigh* - whilst I like my car but not having a good run with skoda atm