Cruise control problems with a 2017 Skoda Octavia

Hi guys, my 2017 Skoda Octavia with a petrol engine and 87,654 km mileage has been causing problems recently. It seems that the cruise control is no longer working and the fault memory shows a code 0. Have any of you ever had a similar problem and can perhaps help me? What are your experiences with garages in such cases? Last time, I was really put on the spot by my mechanic and would like to avoid this. Any help is welcome! Thanks in advance.

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Hey, of course I can understand how stupid the situation is. I had exactly the same thing with my 2014 Skoda Superb, except that mine had a few other problems in addition to the cruise control. After many tests and assumptions, it turned out that the control unit was the culprit. They called it a "defective control unit". This can sometimes even lead to the ECU no longer being able to control the cruise control function properly. But don't worry, even if it sounds hard at first, it wasn't a huge job. Of course, the replacement took a while, mainly because the right spare part had to be ordered first, but after installation and calibration, the car behaved as if nothing had ever happened. So all in all, yes, it could be the control unit, but it doesn't have to be. It's best to have it checked by a garage. My tip: choose one that really knows a lot about Skoda. Good luck, hopefully your Octavia will be running smoothly again soon!

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Hey, thanks for the detailed answer! It could actually be the control unit, I'll have it checked at the garage. Do you have a rough idea of how much the replacement cost you? And did anything else unforeseen come up after the replacement? I just hope that everything runs smoothly again. Thank you!

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Hey, sure, no problem! It cost me €1000 to replace the control unit. Sure, that's not a lot of money, but everything worked perfectly afterwards. It was important that the correct spare part was used and that everything was calibrated properly. And since the visit to the workshop, the cruise control has been running like clockwork again. No more unpleasant surprises, so I hope it will go just as smoothly for you. Good luck, buddy!

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Hey, thanks for the details! Of course, €1000 sounds steep at first, but if everything works again afterwards, it's probably worth it. I'll take it to the garage and hope they find the problem quickly. The main thing is that I no longer have to drive without cruise control. Thanks again for your help. I'll let you know how it turns out. See you then!

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