OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

**Spinifex** · 06-02-2017, 08:15 AM

I was going to say, you said the other night your other half was complaining the AC wasn't as good as it had previously been.... maybe she's right!

**HPRS230** · 06-02-2017, 08:24 AM

Shes always right.....

**pjam73** · 06-02-2017, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by woofy

Something I just assumed was normal, but never actually asked. When I'm in a quiet place and drive forward, there is a quiet clunk (probably not the best description) that sounds like it comes from the drivers front....the first time it did it in my underground work carpark, I thought I had driven on something like a paper cup. BUt it does it everytime I drive forward about a metre.

Can't say I've noticed it in mine. Manual or DSG?

**woofy** · 06-02-2017, 09:49 AM

Manual, I only hear it when its somewhere dead quiet, the first time I thought I had run over something soft with the drivers front tyre, it comes from somewhere there or in the engine bay there.

**HPRS230** · 08-02-2017, 08:33 AM

Rang a Skoda Dealer, spoke with a very helpful lady about the Wheel alignment vs ACC/lane assist.

She said anyone can perform the wheel alignment, the car will know the wheels are back to true.
If the ACC/Lane Assist does not work, it will be an underlying issue and dealer assistance would be required.

So I can stay with my local tyre shop.

**Mysticality** · 11-02-2017, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by LunchboxVRS

Who in Sydney has used Peter warren at warrick farm for there servicing or purchased there car there and had a glimpse of there customer service ect. Its my closest dealer and the euro specialist are a fair drive away. Thoughts?

You could always try Thomson... And they have loan cars

**Sharpy** · 15-02-2017, 07:24 PM

Update on crackling Bluetooth.
Yet again Skoda service assessed the Bluetooth and reported that this is a common problem with the MY15 with similar build date. Skoda technical replied with "this operation is normal, there will be a lower quality of sound via Bluetooth, normal as compared with similar vehicle build year and equipment". They went of to say the "newer" modules/builds do not have crackling.

Skoda tech summed up with there is no action they can take at this stage. Perplexing how crackling Bluetooth which is only on a certain module, is defined as normal, yet various other models/build dates, newer and older do not have this fault.

Seems to to me it is an issue with the modules, not a "normal" operation one would expect out of Bluetooth audio streaming.

**99Reza** · 15-02-2017, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Sharpy

Update on crackling Bluetooth.
Yet again Skoda service assessed the Bluetooth and reported that this is a common problem with the MY15 with similar build date. Skoda technical replied with "this operation is normal, there will be a lower quality of sound via Bluetooth, normal as compared with similar vehicle build year and equipment". They went of to say the "newer" modules/builds do not have crackling.

Skoda tech summed up with there is no action they can take at this stage. Perplexing how crackling Bluetooth which is only on a certain module, is defined as normal, yet various other models/build dates, newer and older do not have this fault.

Seems to to me it is an issue with the modules, not a "normal" operation one would expect out of Bluetooth audio streaming.

Keep an eye or ear on that crackling. I used to have an intermittent crackling sound coming from the speakers regardless of the source (CD, Radio, HDD, Bluetooth), lasted about 3 months before the whole audio went out. Still can use the screen and Nav but no sound. It took a while for Skoda HQ to work out the solution and eventually decided to replace the whole unit (not just the screen, but the whole modules in the glovebox as well), haven't had issue since. They actually need to video the fault and sent it to Germany as it was one of the first issue back then.

**Sharpy** · 19-02-2017, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by 99Reza

Keep an eye or ear on that crackling. I used to have an intermittent crackling sound coming from the speakers regardless of the source (CD, Radio, HDD, Bluetooth), lasted about 3 months before the whole audio went out. Still can use the screen and Nav but no sound. It took a while for Skoda HQ to work out the solution and eventually decided to replace the whole unit (not just the screen, but the whole modules in the glovebox as well), haven't had issue since. They actually need to video the fault and sent it to Germany as it was one of the first issue back then.

I'll keep a close eye on it. I've already pushed them for a replacement, they pretty bluntly said no.

On a side note, has anyone had any condensation issues under the drivers floor mat? I have a small amount of moisture there in the carpet and on the foot scuff pad. I'm presuming it's just condensation and not a water leak as it was there prior to it raining today in Melbourne.