OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[K4neX]

So this noise you're getting. Metallic, from the front? Breaking/accelerating/coasting?

Standstill. Once I have got my car back, I am going to try whether the noise only comes on with the fan / air-con on. I am suspecting loose / defective engine mounts.

[GTR27]

Hmmm. The next thing I would check is can you hear it in engine bay, or only from inside car

[K4neX]

Hmmm. The next thing I would check is can you hear it in engine bay, or only from inside car

From both inside the car (and vibration in the steering wheel), in the engine bay and outside of the car with the hood down.

[GTR27]

Done the old 'screwdriver stethoscope' ?

[K4neX]

Haven't had a chance, will do it though after getting the car back.

[K4neX]

Had the car checked with the dealer and they achknowloged that the noise and vibration is there and is related to the air-con or the flaps.

I have also told them that when the air-con is on, I could feel the vibration in the steering wheel and hear a low frequency noise. Going to bring it back and leave it with the dealer for few days after 26/1, hopefully I will be getting a VRS as a loan car

[mazstar1980]

Had the car checked with the dealer and they achknowloged that the noise and vibration is there and is related to the air-con or the flaps.

I have also told them that when the air-con is on, I could feel the vibration in the steering wheel and hear a low frequency noise. Going to bring it back and leave it with the dealer for few days after 26/1, hopefully I will be getting a VRS as a loan car

K4neX - I had the air con hoses re-routed in some parts as they were rattling against the chassis and causing a buzzing rattle in the driver door trim ( sounded like a fridge buzz near the driver window sill). There is a Skoda TPI about it, apparently can cause all sorts of rattles and noises. To be honest doesn't sound like the culprit but try mentioning it if all else fails.

While my buzzing door was fixed, I still have this weird creaking rattle sound which we assumed was air con hose related. The only 2 times I didn't hear it was on my way to dealer to get rs speed, 3rd time lucky at last minute before pulling in to let the tech out it started. I originally thought there was a loose rattle or mounting but thinkng it is a creak of some sort as it seems to come out more as ambient temp it gets hotter and roads are bumpier, at a standstill it disappears even when revving out. This will be 3 days and 150km travelled at the dealers!

If anyone experienced something similar let me know (MY15 RS manual hatch).

[K4neX]

K4neX - I had the air con hoses re-routed in some parts as they were rattling against the chassis and causing a buzzing rattle in the driver door trim ( sounded like a fridge buzz near the driver window sill). There is a Skoda TPI about it, apparently can cause all sorts of rattles and noises. To be honest doesn't sound like the culprit but try mentioning it if all else fails.

While my buzzing door was fixed, I still have this weird creaking rattle sound which we assumed was air con hose related. The only 2 times I didn't hear it was on my way to dealer to get rs speed, 3rd time lucky at last minute before pulling in to let the tech out it started. I originally thought there was a loose rattle or mounting but thinkng it is a creak of some sort as it seems to come out more as ambient temp it gets hotter and roads are bumpier, at a standstill it disappears even when revving out. This will be 3 days and 150km travelled at the dealers!

If anyone experienced something similar let me know (MY15 RS manual hatch).

Hi maz, thanks for the tip, will bring the TPI up when I drop it off.

[GTR27]

I'd like that, except then I'd want a vrs! Doing the housing churn and burn now, so money is your up in assets and not available for toys

[GeeMatt]

I'd like that, except then I'd want a vrs! Doing the housing churn and burn now, so money is your up in assets and not available for toys

It's all over for you then GTR !
I'm on the other end of that grind and should be able to enjoy the toys ! BUT, the ministry of home finance has sway and she requires consideration of our future needs and all the other dependants needs ! Toys aren't considered assets at the Home Finance Ministry !