General description, fault recognition and indication
There are two options for fog lights (except Octavia RS) with the following functions: fog lights; fog lamps with static cornering light function (corner lighting function) and two designs (black or silver frame). Octavia RS - with functions: fog lights - both incandescent lamps are on; fog lights and cornering lights - only the lamp at the outer edge is lit as cornering lights. The task of fog lamps with the "Corner" function" is the best illumination of the surrounding space when cornering, parking, etc.; The function is controlled by the onboard supply control unit -J519-.
Fault recognition and indication
The onboard supply control unit -J519- is equipped with a self-diagnosis which facilitates troubleshooting. For testing and troubleshooting fog lights with "Corner" The tester use the "Guided Fault Finding" function".
Removal and installation of fog lights
Withdrawal (except Octavia RS)
Insert a hook, eg. for removing the wheel trim (on-board tool) into the hole in the grille -upper arrow-, release the grille -1- one by one from the latches and remove it.
Remove screws -1- (1.5 Nm)
Carefully! When using a lever tool, seal the places where the lever tool is inserted with ordinary adhesive tape.
Use a screwdriver to unlock the catch -arrow A- and remove the fog lamp -arrow B-. Disconnect connector.
Removal - Octavia RS
Left headlight - remove the front bumper. Right headlight - vehicles with auxiliary heater - remove the front bumper, without auxiliary heater - remove the right front fender liner. Release screws -arrows-. Unplug connectors -2- and remove headlight -1-.
Installation in reverse order.
Fog Light Bulb Replacement
Attention! Bulbs H8 and H16 are under pressure and may crack when replaced - risk of injury! When replacing lamps, wear gloves and goggles. When installing an incandescent lamp, do not touch the glass bulb. Your fingers can leave traces of grease on the bulb, which, when the incandescent lamp is turned on, evaporate and cause the bulb to become cloudy.
Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
All vehicles except Octavia RS
Remove the fog lamp with the defective bulb.
Octavia RS
Left headlight - remove the front bumper. Right headlight - remove the right front fender liner. Using a small screwdriver, carefully unlock the catch -arrow A- and remove the lens -1- -arrow B-.
All vehicles
Turn bulb holder in -direction of arrow- and remove.
Replacing a burned-out incandescent lamp: all vehicles, except Octavia RS - H8 incandescent lamp, Octavia RS - H16 incandescent lamp. Installation in reverse order.