#1 Good afternoon I hope you won't mind me posting this question here, but I understand that the 2007 (pre-facelift) Octy II and the Mk 5 Golf are pretty close systems-wise "under the skin" ! Up until a few days ago I unlocked and locked the car with the remote fob with no problem. Step 1. Open the car door. Step 2. Detach the door handle trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool. Replacement: door lock - SKODA OCTAVIA (1U2). AUTODOC recommends: Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it. As said before get a scan done. You can also then do output tests with VCDS to check what is not working. It must go to front door then return to rear door through front door loom to power rear controller. A lot of members have bought new controllers to find it doesnt fix the problem. 01 2.0 - rear drivers door lock problem - bernie rubble : hi,the same thing happended on our xsara 1.4 mk1 (w).only this time it was the rear passenger side door.it was intermitten,some days it would open other days it would'nt.so looked on the net and found that its a common fault.the central locking motor in the door was at fault.so looked on ebay and one was getting sold for £6 + p&p so i I'm at the end of my tether. I've a 2003 Octavia estate L&K tdi PD 130. The drivers door lock has recently started playing up when unlocking with the remote on the key. It would usually work by clicking it a second time but then the remote stopped working. I could unlock the drivers door with the key and manually unlock. The rest from inside. Common problems with the Skoda Octavia include gearbox problems, electrical issues, faulty dual mass flywheel, leakage problems, faulty child lock, headlamp issues, and DPF problems. Several users have complained that the child lock can disengage without the driver noticing. As a result, this allows occupants to open the door from the .

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