Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - 09 2.0 Electrical Auxiliary Heater?

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Sat 14 Nov 2009 17:58
09 2.0 Electrical Auxiliary Heater? - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
Got a diesel Octavia, 140ps PD. Does this have electrical elements in the heater circuit? Skoda heater produces warm air within 1/2 mile but takes a few miles to get up to normal temperature.
My old Passat diesel was alleged to have them.
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Sat 14 Nov 2009 19:26
09 2.0 Electrical Auxiliary Heater? - elekie&a/c doctor
I would say yes.The mk v golf diesel is fitted with an auxilliary electric heating system and the Octavia is based on the same model.hth
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Sat 14 Nov 2009 20:52
09 2.0 Electrical Auxiliary Heater? - craig-pd130

My B5.5 Passat PD was the same, warm air before I left our village, even though there was no reference to it in the manual.

How are you finding the Octavia? What's it like to drive?
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Mon 16 Nov 2009 16:29
09 2.0 Electrical Auxiliary Heater? - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
Very pleasant to drive and similar solid/high quality feel that the Passat had.
Plenty of performance and mpg is at least 10% better than the 100ps engine- possibly due to the 6 speed gearbox. Averaging 49mpg on my 50 mile return commute up to the Peak District.
The hatch gives access to an enormous boot but does not look like a hatch when shut.
An adequate 5 seater but centre seat is for an occasional passenger.
Gadget count is high with an impressive radio/music system.

Edited by Glaikit Wee Scunner {P} on 16/11/2009 at 16:30

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Mon 16 Nov 2009 20:38
09 2.0 Electrical Auxiliary Heater? - daveyjp
If Skoda use the Audi system the aux heater only operates once the external temperature drops to 5 deg C. My heart used to sink when I saw 5.5 degs on the display as I knew I was in for many miles of a cold interior!

It appears the X type system operates whatever the temperature as warm air is coming into the cabin after half a mile.

Edited by daveyjp on 16/11/2009 at 20:39

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Mon 18 Jan 2010 17:42
09 2.0 Electrical Auxiliary Heater? - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
After the recent cold weather, can't say that system is really temperature dependent. Been warm enough down to -11°C - coldest I've driven in. Get the odd occasion when interior of windscreen mists over after a few yards of driving.I leave system on auto unless the demist needs a boost. But generally works fine.

Edited by Glaikit Wee Scunner {P} on 18/01/2010 at 17:42

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