Sensors problems

Sensors: Electrical device that measures the different performance parameters of the car.
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Where is the fuse for the engine oil level sensor SolvedSolved

Skoda Octavia 2011 Octavia Scout auto, 2.0 diesel RHD 148000 miles
The orange light flashes intermittently. The oil level is correct when dipped. A garage tells me to replace the sensor at around 135.00 plus a couple of hours labour! (without testing the unit) or, ignore it and check the oil level regularly. My point is whether there is a loose connection activating the warning light. So, which fuse is involved as I cannot find it on the diagram ?
WHY? Because fuses 1, 27, and 37 fused with the car stationary, and thereby a n unsolved mystery. I just wonder if this sensor connection is at fault.
Beiderbeck from Spain 4 months ago  
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Beiderbeck from Spain 4 months ago
Sorted!. The car fuses 1,27,37 all blew at the same time whilst the car was parked AND UNATTENDED. A mystery for the mechanics as to what might have caused this. Eventually solved when it was proved that the oil level sensor on these series2 models needs to be checked for damp, loose connection etc, before rushing out to buy a new sensor. This one works perfectly now, the oil light does not come on and the fuses do not blow. The connection was loose, it must have shorted out, and the feed goes into the dashboard main fuse (1) rendering the car mamangement function inoperable. Owners could well check this out as a blown fuse because of this sensor connection failing is a weird way to kill all the electrical functions. In this case, even the PARK feature could not be released. The car had to be repaired on the road. So, problem solved.
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Front sensor

Skoda Octavia 2015 Front sensor 93205 miles
Good morning, I want to install front parktronic and I need the electrical diagram to know how to proceed, thank you.
Pablo from other 2 years ago  
PA
1 report 

Faulty Diesel Preheater SolvedSolved

Skoda Octavia 2016 Sedan 2.0 TDI 151000 miles
Just a few days ago the car went into "safe mode" meaning lost the biggest part of its horsepower and at the same time the preheaters warning lamp was blinking. After a visit to a mechanic he told me that the obd indindicated several malfunctions such as, faulty preheater No 3, EGR valve problem and low turbo pressure. After thinking a lot and after seeing that the EGR valve was in good condition we just replaced the above mentioned preheater. The cost was not low (290 € just for the preheater) but as they mentioned it is a complicated part that includes a pressure sensor that can cause not only malfunctions but can mislead the mechanic to search the problem elsewhere.
SirusG from other a year ago  
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SirusG from other a year ago
Already solved as mentioned
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Park pilot not avaliable

Skoda Octavia 2017 Combi 2.0 DSG automatic transmission  142000 miles
Hello I got this problem with my sensors. When I put my car in reverse message with park pilot not avaliable will pop out with orange triangle on dashboard. I have already replaced all sensors.
Beamerko from other 7 months ago  
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fran from France 22 days ago
Hi, I have the same problem here (octavia combi 2019)
Did you solve it ? And how ? Don't have the money for that right now
Beamerko from other 22 days ago
Hello I solved it. It was faulty electronic control unit under steering wheel. I just swapped it and it works now.
One problem I had was that I tried 2 of those. One worked but stopping while reversing was not avaliable. So i ordered another one and now everything works great
fran from France 22 days ago
Thanks ! I'll try to unplug the battery tomorrow. And I'll keep in mind your message if it's not working. Where did you ordered the control unit ?
Beamerko from other 22 days ago
I tried unplugging battery too but it did nothing. And with those two controll units.
I had in my octavia controll unit with part number ending with B (in picture i highlighted that number)
So i ordered one from scrapyard for 30€ with same part number but it had that one function disabled and as far as I know it's not avaliable for purchase. So one that works is newest compatible model of that unit and it ends with letter D instead of B and it was 250€

I hope it helps because I searched everywhere and there was no one with same problem in any forum.
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fran from France 22 days ago
Many thanks for your info, I'll try on mine ! If it works, it will save a lot of money thanks to you
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Power loss

Skoda Octavia 2004
I own a Skoda Octavia and, since its 12000 miles, the engine loses power when overtaking a car. The flowmeter and the turbo's pressure valve as well as its unions have been changed, but the car keeps losing power. The turbo is about to be replaced. There are many interior noises as well which are certainly annoying.
anonymous user from United States 11 years ago
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tanny from United States 11 years ago
Hi, try changing the forced induction pressure sensor.
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Oxygen sinser

Skoda Octavia 2001  2500000 miles
The Shakman sensor lamp is always lit and the sensation does not work
Tarek fiuda from Egypt 5 months ago  
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DSG Gearbox

Skoda Octavia 2010 Hatchback 100000 miles
I've just had my gearbox repaired by a Skoda dealer in Cartagena, Spain. They had to replace the sensors. Since then, I have had lots of electrical problems.
Airbag light on
Cruise Control is intermittent
Indicators sound different
Reversing sensors not working
Could they be related to the repair?
pjlennon from Great Britain 2 years ago  
PJ
1 report 

Park sensörü

Skoda Octavia 2004  210000 miles
Benim aracım 2004 model ve park sensörü geri vitese takınca çalışıyor hareket edince devreden çıkıyor neden
Mhmt58 from other 2 years ago  
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