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How much does the maintenance of the Skoda Octavia powered by natural gas cost?
Answer: The cost of the Skoda Octavia's maintenance, powered by methane, is slightly higher compared to its counterparts powered by diesel or gasoline. It can... read all

Posted on 20-06-2023
Why is the central display of the Škoda Octavia not working?
Answer: When the central display of the Škoda Octavia doesn't work, it's possible that the operating system needs to be updated; the problem could also be rel... read all

Posted on 16-06-2023
Why did the coolant warning light come on in the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: If the coolant light on our Skoda Octavia's dashboard has come on, it means that the temperature of the coolant has reached a critical level and is to... read all

Posted on 12-06-2023
What to do if the key of the Skoda Octavia is not working?
Answer: If the buttons on the remote control key have been pressed several times outside the range of the system or if the battery in the remote control key h... read all

Posted on 7-06-2023
Where is the cigarette lighter socket located in the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: In the Skoda Octavia, in addition to having a cigarette lighter socket in the central tunnel, there is often also one in the rear trunk. This is for p... read all

Posted on 12-05-2023
Where is the fuse for the Škoda Octavia lighter located?
Answer: The fuse for the Škoda Fabia cigarette lighter is located in the fuse box located on the bottom left of the steering column: this fuse is indicated wi... read all

Posted on 4-05-2023
How do you replace the turn signal, in the exterior mirror of the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: To access the direction indicator specified above, first of all remove the plastic cover of the mirror, then disconnect the power cable connector and ... read all

Posted on 25-03-2023
Why is the key not recognized on Skoda Octavia?
Answer: When the "key not recognized" message appears on your Skoda Octavia, the problem most likely comes from a low battery charge, either that of the key i... read all

Posted on 28-02-2023
What to do when your Skoda Octavia key doesn't work?
Answer: The first thing to do is check and, if necessary, replace the remote control battery. Secondly, remove the key ring and check for broken contacts or m... read all

Posted on 9-02-2023
Why does the Skoda Octavia fuel door stay stuck?
Answer: On the Skoda Octavia 3rd series it often happens that the fuel flap gets blocked due to the damaged opening and closing piston, or due to some electri... read all

Posted on 27-01-2023
What is the location of the cigarette lighter fuses on the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: On the Skoda Octavia Mk3 the fuses for the cigarette lighter are fuses number 40 and number 46 from the fuse box located in the dashboard, located beh... read all

Posted on 21-01-2023
What to do if your Skoda Octavia key won't turn?
Answer: We advise not to force it as problems could arise, such as the key being broken in the block. Try first to lubricate the block and then try to insert ... read all

Posted on 10-01-2023
What does the cooling light on a Skoda Octavia mean?
Answer: When the cooling light comes on on the Skoda Octavia this can depend on: a malfunction of the fan, or the breakage of the gasket or the breakage of th... read all

Posted on 9-01-2023
What is the low oil warning light on the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: The low engine oil warning light, on a Skoda Octavia, is represented by the figure of an oil cruet that glows yellow, being a warning light. In genera... read all

Posted on 1-01-2023
Why doesn't my Skoda Octavia fuel filler flap open?
Answer: It must be remembered that this flap is often operated by an electric motor or depending on the type of car simply by a metal cable. Depending on the ... read all

Posted on 24-12-2022
What does the Å koda Octavia airbag light mean?
Answer: When the airbag warning light appears on the Å koda Octavia instrument panel, it means that the airbag management system has a generic fault: this cou... read all

Posted on 18-12-2022
What do the lights on in a Skoda Octavia mean?
Answer: If you see warning lights turning on on the instrument panel display of your Skoda Octavia car, first of all pay attention to the color of the same; t... read all

Posted on 12-12-2022
What to do when your Skoda Octavia key is not detected?
Answer: In the event that when we access our vehicle and try to start it, but the electronic key non-recognition warning light comes on, there is probably a p... read all

Posted on 10-12-2022
What does the p171900 fault code on the Skoda Octavia mean?
Answer: If the p171900 error code appears on the Skoda Octavia, it means that the battery needs to be replaced and that the functions of the engine control un... read all

Posted on 7-12-2022
What does the oil light signal on a Skoda Octavia car?
Answer: In Skoda Octavia cars, the oil light indicates a loss of oil pressure in the engine and not a drop in level as one might think. In this case it is abs... read all

Posted on 30-11-2022
What to do if the Skoda Octavia Key is not recognized?
Answer: The causes for which the Skoda Octavia key is not recognized by the ECU can be various. In most cases the problem lies in the internal battery which h... read all

Posted on 19-11-2022
How much is the MOT for the Å koda Octavia?
Answer: The cost of the Å koda Octavia coupon depends on the maintenance operations that need to be carried out: generally for this model of car the maintenan... read all

Posted on 17-11-2022
What does the red airbag warning light on the Skoda Octavia 3 mean?
Answer: If when you start your Skoda Octavia third series (year 2012-2019) you notice the red airbag warning light coming on, it means that the airbag is not ... read all

Posted on 17-11-2022
Why is the remote control of the Skoda Octavia not recognized?
Answer: If the remote control of our Skoda Octavia is no longer recognized, it is very likely that its battery has run out, which can be easily replaced for a... read all

Posted on 9-11-2022
Where is the fuse of the cigarette lighter of the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: The cigarette lighter fuses (socket) of the Skoda Octavia are fuses # 40 (12 volts socket) and # 46 (230 volts socket) in the fuse box located in the ... read all

Posted on 7-11-2022
What does the Check Engine Light on Skoda Octavia mean?
Answer: If the engine check light comes on on the Skoda Octavia, you must go to a workshop as there is a fault in the anti-pollution system or another fault t... read all

Posted on 4-11-2022
Why does the Skoda Octavia not recognize the key?
Answer: The reasons why the Skoda Octavia does not recognize the key are: transponder failure, error in the control unit, low key battery, the key may have be... read all

Posted on 17-09-2022
Why are the daytime running lights of the Å koda Octavia not working?
Answer: If the daytime running lights of the Å koda Octavia do not work, it is possible that the corresponding bulbs have burned out; furthermore, there may b... read all

Posted on 14-09-2022
Where is the cigarette lighter fuse of the Skoda Octavia 3?
Answer: The cigarette lighter fuse of your Skoda Octavia Mk3 (year 2012-2019) is located inside the box which also contains all the other fuses in the car. Th... read all

Posted on 11-09-2022
What to do if the engine light comes on in the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: When this warning light comes on, be it red or yellow, the thing to do is to go to the workshop for a diagnosis. The difference is that in the first c... read all

Posted on 10-09-2022
Why did the EPC warning light come on and Start / Stop is no longer available in the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: In the event that the EPC warning light comes on in our Skoda Octavia, together with the Start / Stop system failure, it could be both a false alarm, ... read all

Posted on 27-06-2022
Where are the relays located on the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: In the Skoda Octavia the relays are located inside the fuse box. Specifically, they are located in the fuse box positioned inside the engine compartme... read all

Posted on 16-06-2022
What does the Skoda Octavia airbag warning light mean?
Answer: If the airbag warning light comes on on the instrument panel of your Skoda Octavia, it means that there is a problem in the system that regulates its ... read all

Posted on 13-06-2022
What to do when the key is not detected on the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: Among the reasons why a control unit no longer recognizes the key code: the most frequent cause is the failure of the transponder, because it may have... read all

Posted on 11-06-2022
How much does the temperature sensor cost on the Skoda Octavia 3?
Answer: Fortunately, the temperature sensor of your Skoda Octavia Mk3 is one of the cheapest parts to buy. In fact, its price is generally around 10-12 euros.... read all

Posted on 10-06-2022
Why is the Skoda Octavia reporting an airbag problem?
Answer: If the Skoda Octavia reports an airbag error, the problem could be the cable under the passenger seat that has become disconnected or the airbag circu... read all

Posted on 2-06-2022
What are the causes of the Skoda Octavia air conditioning problem?
Answer: If the Skoda Octavia has problems with the air conditioning, the reasons may be that there is no gas in the air conditioning, that the temperature sen... read all

Posted on 2-06-2022
Why does my Skoda Octavia not recognize the key?
Answer: When a key is not recognized it is almost certainly a dead battery. If the battery has been changed and the car does not recognize the remote control,... read all

Posted on 30-05-2022
What is the reset procedure for the adblue fault warning light on the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: After adding the Adblue additive to the tank, the warning light can be reset by turning the key to the "on" position and waiting 30 seconds, then turn... read all

Posted on 17-05-2022
What to do if the tire pressure warning light comes on in the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: We generally recommend checking the tire pressure and, if necessary, inflating the tires according to what is indicated by the parent company. Once th... read all

Posted on 2-05-2022
What does the coolant warning light mean in the Skoda Octavia?
Answer: If when you start your Skoda Octavia you notice the orange coolant warning light coming on, it means that the coolant level is too low and it is there... read all

Posted on 26-04-2022
How much does the car radio fuse cost of a Skoda Octavia?
Answer: The cost of the car radio fuse on our Skoda Octavia is approximately 50 cents, and can be purchased from any spare parts dealer, as well as online ret... read all

Posted on 20-02-2022
What to do when turning on the warning lights on a Skoda Octavia?
Answer: If one or more lights come on on a Skoda Octavia, it is always good to stay calm and analyze the situation. Having the possibility of stopping, it is ... read all

Posted on 31-12-2021
What are the spies of the Å koda Octavia?
Answer: On the instrument panel of the Å koda Octavia you will find the warning light for engine, oil, brake system failure, etc. All the warning lights, thei... read all

Posted on 23-11-2021
What does the orange engine light on a Skoda Octavia mean?
Answer: When the orange engine warning light appears in the instrument panel of our Skoda Octavia, it means that there is an error inside the engine itself, a... read all

Posted on 4-09-2021
What does the orange light in the shape of a petrol pump in the instrument cluster of a Skoda Octavia mean?
Answer: When the orange light in the shape of a petrol pump appears in the instrument panel of our Skoda Octavia, it means that the fuel inside the tank is ab... read all

Posted on 3-09-2021
What does the red LPG warning light mean on a Skoda Octavia?
Answer: When the lpg warning light comes on on a Skoda Octavia, the car wants to tell us that the lpg tank has entered reserve. To make the light go out then ... read all

Posted on 3-09-2021
What does the "belt" warning light mean on a Skoda Octavia?
Answer: When the red "belt" light on the Skoda Octavia comes on, the car wants to tell us that the driver's belt is not properly fastened. After the seat belt... read all

Posted on 21-08-2021
Why does the air conditioning condenser of a Skoda Octavia no longer work?
Answer: The air conditioning condenser of our Skoda Octavia no longer works because its fuse has most likely blown. To get the capacitor to work again, we wil... read all

Posted on 8-08-2021
Why does the LPG gauge of a Skoda Octavia not work?
Answer: The LPG gauge on our Skoda Octavia has stopped working because its fuse has most likely blown. To solve this problem we would only have to replace the... read all

Posted on 5-08-2021

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