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Tue 21 Jun 2005 21:08

Skoda Octavia SLX - electric quirk ? - Ezz

I've owned a 98 Octavia SLX for over two years now, bought used, current mileage 40,000km. I'm very happy with the performance and comfort, but not impressed with reliability. I've already had to replace the air mass sensor, two front door lock cables and a holed AC coil. An electric quirk since I had the car exists. When a high electric load such as high beams or flash is turned on, the engine hesitates very badly for a second or two, then all is OK. The same cycle is repeated after a little while. Any ideas of what could this be ? Many thanks / Ezz.

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