OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[woofy]

I've long since forgotten what the issue is, but there used to be a problem with the Mk2s if you didn't use the official stuff. You would think straight water wouldn't clog them and they meant detergent mixes you buy anywhere.

[99Reza]

Has anyone entertain the idea or actually attempted of putting 9.5 inch width rim at the back? Offset is customisable from +15 to +59

Seems like there's a lot of room inside the rear wheel arches.

This is the wheels:
*NEW* SF06 Silver Machined 19″ 20″ Semi Forged (Custom-Fit)

[GTR27]

Have a read on briskoda, but from memory, the rear can take a huge rim.

In my searching, I think 8.5" with ET35 was OK for rubbing front and rear, but I'm pretty sure the rear you could get away with 9.5" on a lower offset and still not rub unless it was ridiculously low.

[longshanks]

Would anybody be in a position to recommend a place that can retro fit and program a reverse camera for me? Preferably the version which has the swivel lines.
I'm based in eastern suburbs of Sydney but can travel for the right place.

My car have the reverse sensors, but unfortunately no camera. I know i can source the parts online a bit cheaper, but I'm not in a position to fit it myself.

Thanks!

[99Reza]

I've seen that RS from Finland with the ET35, more research needed . I did also see an mk2 RS with a whopping 10 inch at the back (BMW X5 wheels) , apparently with only minor modification...

[vEnOm_oz]

Anyone know what battery type goes into the MK3 VRS key fob?

I just got a message on the MFD asking to change battery. Got the car end of Feb so 8 months battery life in total. Did others have similar experience?

[brad]

Anyone know what battery type goes into the MK3 VRS key fob?

I just got a message on the MFD asking to change battery. Got the car end of Feb so 8 months battery life in total. Did others have similar experience?

Warranty for that I'd think

[vEnOm_oz]

Would warranty cover that Brad? Won't it be treated as a consumable, just like the battery in a TV remote etc?

Warranty for that I'd think

[woofy]

Wouldn't bother unless it happened again. Having said that MKloo in Perth I thought had the same thing happen and wondered if KESSY killed it.

[sillyboy]

Anyone know what battery type goes into the MK3 VRS key fob?

I just got a message on the MFD asking to change battery. Got the car end of Feb so 8 months battery life in total. Did others have similar experience?

I have read somewhere that with the Kessy system, if your key is not far enough away from the car, it will constantly send signals to the car. therefore draining the battery. a person who parks his car in the garage next to his room, about 2 meters away, he needs new battery after 2 months, same thing for another person who has the bedroom right on top of the garage.

[vEnOm_oz]

Ok, for everyone's reference the battery type is CR2025.

[brad]

Would warranty cover that Brad? Won't it be treated as a consumable, just like the battery in a TV remote etc?

I'd think so as it's a very short life span (I'm still on the same fob battery from 2007).

They replace the vehicle battery FOC if it dies in the 3 year warranty period (which is a consumable IMO) - fob should be treated the same.

If it is going flat because of Kessy, then keep your fob in a tin can so it blocks the signal.

[woofy]

My Santa Fe battery went flat and died last year under the 3yr mark, the Hyundai warranty only covered it for 2 yrs. 2 mths is crap but check with the guy in Perth who had the same issue as I can't recall what the outcome was. In reality they shouldn't be communicating more than about 0.5m away.

Our Santa Fe is just about to hit 4 yrs old and I replaced the key fob battery earlier this year and it has keyless start etc. So it does hammer them earlier, I've never replaced a battery in our 7 yr old Octavias remotes or any other car I can recall if I think about it. They are cheap as, you can get a pack of 10 for nothing on ebay.

[vEnOm_oz]

Thanks for the tip Brad.

I'd think so as it's a very short life span (I'm still on the same fob battery from 2007).

They replace the vehicle battery FOC if it dies in the 3 year warranty period (which is a consumable IMO) - fob should be treated the same.

If it is going flat because of Kessy, then keep your fob in a tin can so it blocks the signal.

[Yagadan]

Just ordered a JB1 for my '15 RS TSI..will report back on results when it arrives..