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Czech motor manufacturer since 1895. In 1994 Volkswagen acquired a controlling interest.

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Skoda Fabia - reverse parking sensors not working?

I bought a used Skoda Fabia that is fitted with a parking assistant (reverse parking sensors) which does not seem to work. According to the manual when I change into reverse it should either make a short beep (for everything alright) or a long beep…
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Determine which features of a car are software locked

It's an open secret that a lot of cars these days are built with all of the hardware that they need to perform the operations of "extras" whether or not you pay for them. They're then software locked in the car's control system in the hopes that…
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Engine cranks but won't start

I finished assembling my old Skoda Estelle engine, fully tighten, valves calibrated, etc. It turns, a bit "tight" i.e, not "loose" like before but it may be because I put new rings and different liners. It turns but it won't start. I didn't mess…
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Malfunctioning windows

Two things malfunctioned with my Skoda Octavia windows One window won't operate with the 'one-touch' switch, only by holding the switch The 'convenience' window operation from the key fob stopped working I tried the following Using the other…
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Difficulty of shifting down to 1st while moving (manual)

The gearbox from the car I'm rebuilding (Skoda Estelle '72, rear mounted engine, RWD, manual transmission) has the following problem: I can shift up/down with engine off I can shift up/down with engine on, car static, by keeping clutch pressed I…
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Engine overheating - mayo in oil sump mystery

I have an old Skoda Estelle with its original carbureted engine. It has been working so far. This car doesn't have a thermostat installed. Timeline: A few days ago, I realized it was consuming too much water and running a bit hot. A few days later,…
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Why is my car losing power when accelerating?

I have Skoda Fabia 2002 with manual gear and over the past few days I find the car losing power when accelerating fast. When I push gas pedal to accelerate quickly (in any gear) I hear the engine sound and rpm increasing in pitch by a lot more than…
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How to maintain a car's interior when left unused?

My friend owns a five year old Skoda Fabia, which he uses once in a month or two as he goes out of the town frequently. His car is fully covered while it is parked in the garage. Recently when he took his car out for a drive, there was no odor but…
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How to know what turbo fits my engine?

I am trying to start modifying a stock Skoda Octavia MK1 Engine type APK, but not sure what turbo to fit. I am planing to start the project and been advised to start with the turbo before the airflow system and exhaust system. Engine specs:…
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Pistons ordeal: more pistons problems; two issues in one question

So, still having problems rebuilding this old engine (Skoda Estelle 120, 70's, RWD, rear mounted engine). First of all: getting new parts is out of the question since I have no access to those. So I need to get this done with whatever (s)crap I have…
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Can I hold an engine (with aluminum block) using its gearbox studs?

I just finished building my own engine stand, however, I have (yet another) problem to solve: in the original Czechoslovakian manual I see the factory stand holds the engine from a side, holding it by two tabs it has at the bottom where the oil sump…
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Dead battery any damage done

I have been away 6 months asked friend to turn car engine over once a week , now he told me car battery died over Christmas, so what I want to know if there is any damage done to the electronic systems. The car is a 3 yr old Skoda Octavia (petrol)
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Coolant Reservoir keeps breaking Skoda Rapid

My car is Skoda Rapid 1.6 litre petrol engine, 2013 model. It has ran about 140000 Kilometres. Recently Smoke started coming out of my coolant reservoir and it was leaking not from the cap but from the mid of the coolant reservoir container. So when…
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2014 Skoda Octavia - Unidentified part

I recently bought a 2014 SKODA Octavia 1.4 TSI Elegance DSG 5dr and found the below random piece of plastic in the glove box. I appreciate any help in identifying it. I ideally want to know what is is used for and if it is needed! I tried Googling…
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Adapting transmission half axles: best way to?

The car I'm rebuilding (Skoda Estelle/120, 70's, RWD, rear-mounted engine), uses half axles for the transmission, that goes inside housing elements (thick "pipes"). These axles uses pin-and-guiding blocks as link to the differential (housed together…
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