OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[GTR27]

Might have something to do with more advanced stability control? That would be my guess.

[woofy]

Well there ya go.... learn something new every day. That's a bit of a roundabout method to achieve something that a simple electrical switch has been used for, for many many years.....

Why re-invent the wheel? Is there a specific engineering reason for this method of "signal activation?"

Well my VW/Audi mechanic cousin has said many times compared to the Hondas and Mazdas he serviced earlier in life, the VAG cars are overengineered. But the logic would be because you can accidentally bump a brake pedal, but pressure indicates real intent. And Hyundai can tell you a whole story about how electric brake switches failing causes a tonne of drama and non starting cars......even a huge recall over its safety not so long ago.

[brad]

Well there ya go.... learn something new every day. That's a bit of a roundabout method to achieve something that a simple electrical switch has been used for, for many many years.....

Why re-invent the wheel? Is there a specific engineering reason for this method of "signal activation?"

Possibly because using the brake pedal these days does so much more than turning on the brake lights?

[Sharpy]

Just a quick check, hunting for some 18 Gemini or 19 Xtreme alloys ideally with tyres ASAP. Happy to pay fair price and shipping if required. PM me

[JASE_73MPT]

Just a quick check, hunting for some 18 Gemini or 19 Xtreme alloys ideally with tyres ASAP. Happy to pay fair price and shipping if required. PM me

Ive sent you a pm mate.

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[mcs]

I have purchased an LED footwell kit, with wiring and the OEM lamps to add to the car. After getting out of my other car into my RS it is a lot like venturing into the DPRK from Seoul.

Anyway, the lamps clip in fine, the question is, where to run the wires. Has anyone added footwell lamps to their Octavia before? Coding is not a drama for me nor is wiring ordinarily, but I was curious if someone has added the lights and how. There are 4 lamps in total.

[Smart1]

I have purchased an LED footwell kit, with wiring and the OEM lamps to add to the car. After getting out of my other car into my RS it is a lot like venturing into the DPRK from Seoul.

Anyway, the lamps clip in fine, the question is, where to run the wires. Has anyone added footwell lamps to their Octavia before? Coding is not a drama for me nor is wiring ordinarily, but I was curious if someone has added the lights and how. There are 4 lamps in total.

I ran the backs down the seat loom then along the sills after removing the sill trims. The drivers side i ran through a gap over the tunnel after removing the extension trims under the main tunnel trim. Justtuck it all upout of the way.

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[GTR27]

Theres a great how to on the briskoda forums. I have the footwell lighting kit and some green LED's to replace the footwell lights but have just never gotten around to it

[Sharpy]

Sourced some Xtreme wheels for the RS so I'm flicking off the Pictoris's.

See attached ad. Keen to get these gone ASAP.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bent...els/1173442772

[Jondalar]

Hi,

According to Airbag Safety Recall it's only MY2013 Octavia III affected but the number of vehicles is 8534, which is more than total Skoda AU sales in any year. Hopefully soon Skoda AU will put the VIN checking tool up so we can know for sure.

Cheers,
Karl