MK3 Octavia - List of Defects, Faults and Issues

[Lucki]

Hi people,

Thought we can start a thread where people can list the defects, issues and problems they had (or have) with their MK3 Octavia's and what was done to resolve the issue. Please also list whether the dealer rectified the problem or if it was anything you did. Also please list the experience with the dealership in trying to rectify the problem.

I'll start off.

Other than the dealer inflicted swirls and holograms on my vRS, there has been nothing major.

From day one, the sound generator caused the interior rear view mirror to rattle (very annoying) when accelerating up. Reported and booked a time with the dealer to get the problem resolved. But a week before the scheduled check up, the problem disappeared

The cover over the centre speaker on the dash seems to have come loose now, and every time I am listening to talk back radio it generates a high pitch squeak. Getting it sealed properly by the dealer later in the month.

[MJKooLio]

If the boot is opened remotely (Combi version) I've had the motors in the boot struts not work/perform smoothly... as if there wasn't enough battery or power to the struts.... I think it has something to do with opening the boot first and the car not knowing the key is near but if you opened the doors first then remote boot open the car would realise

[woofy]

If the boot is opened remotely (Combi version) I've had the motors in the boot struts not work/perform smoothly... as if there wasn't enough battery or power to the struts.... I think it has something to do with opening the boot first and the car not knowing the key is near but if you opened the doors first then remote boot open the car would realise

This sounds like part of your dead battery problem, does it still happen. If so, you have something up with your KESSY in general.

[Antiplastix]

A/C randomly not working- software upgrade fixed .
Cruise Control dropping out- again software upgrade appears to have fixed the problem.
Tail gate light illuminated- Striker on tail gate lock adjusted.

[GeeMatt]

Manual Gearbox 5th gear difficult to select at times. Still doing the adjust/Is it OK, merry go round. Will update as we go. Suspect selector but adjustment has only improved it marginally.

[MarkRSWagon]

Columbus (with Canton) lost sound from all Radio/ navigation and media sources ... Radio Control Unit replaced.
Noticed Coolant level was low after 14500km just before coolant light indication ... Replaced Water Pump and thermostat.

[afterdarker]

Canton sound system is rubbish when playing AM radio. Reverberates through centre dash front speaker Any suggestions?

[Antiplastix]

Canton sound system is rubbish when playing AM radio. Reverberates through centre dash front speaker Any suggestions?

AM radio ? I thought that went out in the 80s. Haven t even tried mine to see if it works.

[woofy]

Sometimes I accidentally put my radio in AM, not on purpose though.

[afterdarker]

AM radio ? I thought that went out in the 80s. Haven t even tried mine to see if it works.

AM radio = ABC, Radio National, lots of sport and a lot of intellectual programs. Might be too much for some.