Problems

[Fortress]

Dear all,

 

Pardon and please indulge me if the thread has been posted(did try searching with no result).

 

Presently driving an Octavia Classic from Dec 2002 and below are the issues I have encountered during these period. The purpose of this thread is to try and understand the made quality of this car, so that we know and can appreciate the car better. Kindly add on the problems and issues encounter.

 

Battery Changed at 32,564 km Battery Changed at 52,658 km

Signal relays X 2 units

Disc Rotor warp

Fuel Pump Light bulb - Licence Plate

[/size]Air-Con Compressor,

Fuse Box

Window motor connecting rod.

ABS failure

Edited April 24, 2006 by Fortress

[Koolaba]

Hi,

 

Is your Octavia Classic from JTA Motors? I believe the a/c compressor is locally fitted. Some of the Octavias from JTA Motors are fitted with locally-installed power window units. That is also a part which is prone to breakdown.

[Fortress]

You are absolutely right about the window. But the compressor is factory fitted aoccrding to CAS.

[Koolaba]

JTA tried to cut the cost of the Octavias back then. Factory fitted a/c compressors are only available on the Ambiente. Sadly, the a/c compressors in the Classic are locally fitted according to another Classic owner and an experienced mechanic in CA.

[Putter]

Very sorry to hear that your car is having all these problems.

May be it is signaling you times to change a new ride.

[PointyEwe]

Octy Classic Sept 2001

 

Air Con Compressor

Air Con Fan

Driver side windows regulator and motor

Cabin Roof Lining.

 

Regular wear and tear items

Headlights

Battery

Brake pads

[Volk74]

Amb 1.6SR AT 2003

 

1. Signal Relay

2. Radiator fan

3. Battery

4. Air filter hose broken

5. Coolent sensor sometimes haywire

 

 

Now,my Varta Blue maybe failing soon. I think it is 2 years old now.

Sometimes, difficult to start the engine, and sometimes it will lock the rear doors when starting the engine.

Is this a sign that I should change it?

 

Thanks

[Skodarr]

Better change it before it fail on your while on the road dude ...

 

More likely is battery problem as I encounter this on my previous Octy too ...

 

Let me know if you need help bro ...

[Fortress]

Difficulty in starting (assuming that starter motor is alright), are signs of weak battery(maintenance type). Not too sure about locking the back door when engine is started, but if doors cannot be lock or open in a sequence are signs of weak battery too.

 

These faults are normal ones, as for the radiator fan could not be, try giving it a knock, or if it is turning slowly, it is carbonised, cleaning is required and not changing.

[Fortress]

Similar faults but more. Thanks for your update, now I know the car better.

[Volk74]

Didnt notice that one of the radiator fan has stopped. Was found out by Servo during servicing. Anyway spend $$ to change it already.

[Skodarr]

Yeah, there's another good thing about Servo, they don't anyhow change parts for you unless neccesary ... Furthermore, they will inform you first before proceeding ...

 

BTW, servo can check whether your battery is in good conditions or not. Let me know if you need help dude ...

[Volk74]

changed my batt before leaving the country...and leaving the car for wife...

 

got a varta silver....now really can see the brighter head lights...

[Lightspeed]

Didn't know you were married!!!

[Fortress]

Thanks for the prompt to go down to Servo.

 

Pardon me for saying this, I think all mechanics are the same after this experience, they need to pay high overheads(I am being polite here). (Second such experiences )Denis quoted me verbally about high S$1,000+ to replace my ABS. I have found on the net, and it cost 70 Pounds. The way to repair ABS is to unscrew the 3 brakes pipings, 1 plugs(the one you told me about) and 4 bolts holding it.

 

As for the batter check, a simple equipement that cost S$6.50, can help and can be purchase at Autobac or many car accessories shop, I used it often to check.

Edited May 9, 2006 by Fortress

[Volk74]

Haha...anyway wife not interested in my car-interest...although I got this AT 1.6 is also for her to drive, if not I would have gotten the MT.