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Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2003 - Windows & Locking dont work after bodywork repai - Rianp

I've just had some bodywork repair work carried out under insurance after someone drove into the back of me. The work done was knocking out a dent in the tailgate, repairing the bumper and spraying.

As soon as I collected the car I noticed the electric windows weren't woking and the remote locking would no longer work.

Is there anything in the area where they would have been working which may have caused this problem or does it sound like just coincidence?

I've been driving the car for 2 months between the accident and having the car repaired without any problems.

Any thoughts are much appreciated

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2003 - Windows & Locking dont work after bodywork repai - elekie&a/c doctor

I suspect you have a blown fuse.Check in the fuse box at the end of dash,driver side.This may have also knocked out the interior/roof light.

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2003 - Windows & Locking dont work after bodywork repai - Rianp
Doesn't seem to be a fuse. Also notice the boot doesn't lock on the central locking when I turn the key in the door. I have to do it independently. Is it not feasible there is something been disturbed in the bumper/tailgate area that is causing this and need re connecting or something?
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2003 - Windows & Locking dont work after bodywork repai - Mr.G

skoda are quite common to have failure with doors remaining locked/ central locking issues, in the passenger footwell there is a main control box for windows and central locking remove that and check for slight water ingress/ green verdigris, water seems to come in through the bulkhead where the wiring loom comes through

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 2003 - Windows & Locking dont work after bodywork repai - Mr.G

if all central locking works mechanically with the key, firstly try a new battery in fob and re synchronise key, if your needing info on re synchronisation il post it tomorrow when i get back to garage.. otherwise web search it!! it'll be on there somewhere.. good luck