OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[PassatB6]

Lights staying on during day

I've noticed that during this Winter my auto headlights are remaining on during much of the day. Have cleaned the screen. Is it because of the lower winter sun or is it a sign of a problem? Anyone else getting the same issue?

[manamp27]

I've noticed that during this Winter my auto headlights are remaining on during much of the day. Have cleaned the screen. Is it because of the lower winter sun or is it a sign of a problem? Anyone else getting the same issue?

Yep same here. Glad to see its not just mine.

[Hitman20]

Ditto, just thought it was because of the less hours of sunlight and lower sun in the sky.

[woofy]

Haven't even noticed.

[PassatB6]

Well thats some consolation anyway. Unless we all have defective cars. I started to wonder when I saw an Octavia on the other side of the road with its headlights off while mine were on. I guess it all depends on the angle of the sun.

[k_rider]

They might've just had them switched off... I usually keep my headlights in the 'off' position, until I need them on of course! The reason being, I don't want the lights coming on in the garage at startup and then switch off again a few seconds afterwards when I drive out. I prefer to minimise the power on/off cycles of the HID headlights (an old school belief maybe).

[Lams]

They might've just had them switched off... I usually keep my headlights in the 'off' position, until I need them on of course! The reason being, I don't want the lights coming on in the garage at startup and then switch off again a few seconds afterwards when I drive out. I prefer to minimise the power on/off cycles of the HID headlights (an old school belief maybe).

I think this helped to kill my Passat's HIDs which was a process to source parts / change - it can't be beneficial!

[Martin]

They might've just had them switched off... I usually keep my headlights in the 'off' position, until I need them on of course! The reason being, I don't want the lights coming on in the garage at startup and then switch off again a few seconds afterwards when I drive out. I prefer to minimise the power on/off cycles of the HID headlights (an old school belief maybe).

Sounds like the coming/leaving home assist - you could turn that option off to avoid that behavior and then leave the lights on auto

[Hitman20]

Hey guys,
Will an mk7 Golf R Front Mount Intercooler fit in the cavity / behind the crash bar of the Octavia RS?
I feel like it will, jut want to know for sure, before I go seeking one.

[HPRS230]

Seems like Skoda NZ have had their RS230's for a few weeks, I rang the dealer this morning.

DSG only, but can option - Dynamic Chassis Control with ‘Driving Mode Select‘.

Hoping Skoda Au have some info soon.
Anyone else heard any news on the RS230?

Å*KODA Octavia RS 230 Liftback and Wagon - Å*KODA

http://www.skoda.co.nz/sitecollectiondocuments/brochures/octavia-rs230-brochure.pdf

http://www.skoda.co.nz/sitecollectiondocuments/my2017/octavia-rs-230-specifications.pdf

Skoda Octavia RS230 169KW Spec Edition 2016 - Miles Continental

[woofy]

NZ is meaningless to us, they directly buy them from Skoda and import.

[HPRS230]

If any one is interested in the RS230, ring your local Dealer NOW.
Limited number coming, Sedan and Wagon, 4x colours and only a few extra options.

[HPRS230]

@ Woofy
How does Au do it then? I thought it was to do with the Import laws.
FYI, no Active Dampers coming to Au (for RS230) but it's a NZ option.

[DETROITCANDY]

If any one is interested in the RS230, ring your local Dealer NOW.
Limited number coming, Sedan and Wagon, 4x colours and only a few extra options.

Has anyone been told by a dealer that the RS230 is going to be available with DSG at launch?
I was told definitely not, most reports online agree with that but there was a blurb in last months Wheels mag that briefly mentioned it would be available with DSG. Seems to contradict every other article I've seen.

Are you sure it isn't being launched with Active dampeners? I would have thought that this would have been a significant addition to the 'VRS' button.
+7kw, mechanical diff, different rear exhaust section, black instead of chrome exhaust tips, black instead of grey paint on the 19" wheels,
grey instead of red leather on seats? Anything else?

[HPRS230]

Not sure about the DSG, NZ seem to have got that, I was told only a Handful were coming. Most reports Ive read say Manual only as well.

I asked again today, and was confirmed (by Skoda Au) no active dampers on Current RS230 that is coming. which would of been nice to have as NZ spec has it. Unsure why that is, would love to know tho.

That list above seems about right, not sure about the grey or red seats (NZ spec has Red).
Skoda Octavia RS230 169KW Spec Edition 2016 - Miles Continental