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Octavia Problems

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  • 08-07-2008 9:14am
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    Yosserh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭


    I'm having problems with my Octavia starting every now and again, once I start the engine it cuts out every fourt or fifth time. Once I accelerate a little it usually starts - anybody any idea what may be wrong? Could it be the plugs? The car is a 00 and has been taken well care of.

    Cheers


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    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    Any battery warnings on the dash?


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    Yosserh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Yosserh


    No - no warnings on the dash


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    cabrwab
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,269 ✭✭✭cabrwab


    My dad had the same problem, in his 99 octavia, it was the battery he got changed and started fine, i know he did get the starter motor changed shortly after too, so might have being both!


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    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    I had a similar problem with me Clio and all back in the day. Also had battery changed and did the trick. Well it did the trick for about 4 months.
    Then I had to get me starter motor taken out and fixed. Not replaced though. Surely its best to just fix what you have if you can rather than replacing it all the time. I wish I were a mechanic.


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    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭Ferris


    What engine is it, petrol or diesel?


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    Yosserh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Yosserh


    Thanks for the replies - I figured it wasnt the battery since the car ticked over - it looks relatively new but I'll take another look. Its a 1.6 petrol


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    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Could be a lot of things, coil packs, spark plugs, plug leads, battery, earth leads, distributor(this has to be electronic tho) to name but a few.


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    fl4pj4ck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭fl4pj4ck


    i have exactly the same problem with my 2000 1.6
    once i put a key in it, before starting the engine, every now and then the immobilizer light is coming on
    if it is blinking then im able to start the engine but after 2-3 seconds it turns off unless i press the pedal
    do not know IF i have the immobilizer though


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    Yosserh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Yosserh


    Thanks, your right it is the immobiliser. I went through several tests yesterday evening and it appears that every now and again I need to take out the key and insert it again. If the immobiliser light flashes when I put in the key I need to take it out and insert again. Up to this pint I didn't even know it had an immobiliser! I spoke to the Skoda garage and he told me people are always calling them with the same problem.

    Thanks for all your help.


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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,318 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Yosserh wrote: »
    Up to this pint I didn't even know it had an immobiliser!
    How many have you had? :D

    Not your ornery onager



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    fl4pj4ck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭fl4pj4ck


    Yosserh wrote: »
    Thanks, your right it is the immobiliser. I went through several tests yesterday evening and it appears that every now and again I need to take out the key and insert it again. If the immobiliser light flashes when I put in the key I need to take it out and insert again. Up to this pint I didn't even know it had an immobiliser! I spoke to the Skoda garage and he told me people are always calling them with the same problem.

    Thanks for all your help.

    did you ask how much it would be to fix it?


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