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tray under drivers seat
simion_levi replied to yerbito's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
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There does seem to be an issue with faulty oil pumps in (some?) DQ381 boxes - VW have TCU updates labelled 23x4 and more recently 34x1 that apparently try to diagnose and flag problematic units with a fault code. https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/41966-dsg-re-call/ It's a topic I keep at the back of my mind, as I'd expect Skoda could be similarly affected. I haven't seen any reports, but wonder if that is just because Skoda haven't rolled out equivalent TCU updates yet? Not sure if this is what you've had, but I have seen some of the 23x4 reports mention poor driveability after the update - sluggish behaviour, sport feeling like drive, drive like eco etc.
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radio crashing out in hot weather
simion_levi replied to philaltimas's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Not sure about Carplay, but Android Auto certainly seems to have issues more recently, at least with certain phones. I have fairly regular app crashes and restarts when using Waze with my Pixel 4XL that never used to happen until this year - same phone and car, just both have received firmware updates and one has obviously introduced this instability. Many discussions on the web about it, e.g. https://support.google.com/androidauto/thread/136985712/pixel-6-keeps-disconnecting-with-android-auto-is-there-a-fix?hl=en -
Amundsen MIB2 Firmware Update
simion_levi replied to nopowerman's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Does 0480 remains the latest version, please? I've had a few issues with Android Auto/Waze dropping (MIB2 screen black or drops to the 'App' home screen) only to reconnect seconds later and I don't recall experiencing it on 0478 or older versions. Of course it could be cable wear issues (though I've tried a few) or phone firmware updates that have added some instability, so curious to know if anyone else has seen the same? -
Online Service History - How to
simion_levi replied to IsaacW-OctaviaVRS-Mk3's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Thanks for that screenshot - it prompted me to check my access again to verify that I absolutely do not have the option, as I remember looking before - I was right, completely missing the option. Changed my registration from individual to company though and it is now present. -
Having problems fitting vrs mk3 estate tow bar
simion_levi replied to martinpix's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
They are hidden by square stickers and covered with the underseal, there are some promising looking patches on your photo. I know they are well hidden, I fitted the OEM bar to my vrs last year. -
Amundsen MIB2 Firmware Update
simion_levi replied to nopowerman's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
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Amundsen MIB2 Firmware Update
simion_levi replied to nopowerman's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Hello @pab567, I'd be very grateful if you can share the latest firmware for my Amundsen (478?) I've had a couple of occasions where the clock jumps around, I'd like to see if this will fix it. -
There are several latching clips, circled on your picture. I can't recall if it's 3 or 4 in total. You need to release them all and pull the fusebox forwards. It'll probably be fairly stiff and movement will still be restricted by wires, but lots of gentle wiggling should get it out enough to get a hand behind. Next, remove the purple locking strip from the row you want to add the cables - it pulls out to the left of the fusebox. Finally, easiest method to get a new cable lined up is to put the flat end of a plastic cable tie or similar through from the front, clip the cable over the end of it (just as it grips a fuse blade), then pull the cable tie back through.
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Rear wiper for 2019 se technology combi
simion_levi replied to growntree's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Irritating, isn't it? Assuming it's the same as a 2019 VRS, get the Skoda part below from a dealer, TPS or Skoda parts websites. https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e9955425a-rear-wiper-combi-skoda-21136.html -
enable Traffic Jam Assistant?
simion_levi replied to JayLibove's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I'm pretty sure my DSG ACC hands back control if it comes to a complete stop in traffic - it warns you to apply brake manually, then switches off after a couple of seconds. This is meant to be because of the manual hand brake in the Octavia, whereas models with EPB will apply it and then release & resume ACC after a complete stop of any duration. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that TJA will therefore require EPB. -
That seems to be the suggestion on various forums. I have engine code DKTB in my September 19 registered Challenge and cannot definitively say that is the case from ETKA as the intake manifold options refer to PR codes rather than engine codes, but there are certainly two diagrams available - one showing port injectors, one without. I'll try to remember to have a look under the bonnet to confirm. However, on the Superb 272 forum, there is indication that Gen3 EA888 is not so badly affected as the Gen2, potentially because EGR is no longer used. EDIT: I did clean my 2010 Gen2 EA888 valves myself when doing a waterpump change at around 50,000 miles. it was a bit of a faff but not too bad. If the problem is reduced in Gen3, I'm not too concerned - at worst it's likely to be a one off service requirement, if I keep the car for more than 6 years.
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Reversing camera retrofit - connecting up
simion_levi replied to NikTheGeek's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Neither video nor power. Grey connector position 6+12 are CAN high and low, for data communication. With the cameras, this is needed for the superimposed moving lines showing your steering angle. You will have cables already in the positions you need to connect in the camera loom, hence either you would need to splice in the new ones - or you use the provided piggyback connection. This just saves cutting/soldering cables. You take the existing cables out of the grey connector 6+12 position, latch into the piggyback shown below and connect the leads from the loom into the grey connector instead. -
Mode resets back to normal every time I switch off
simion_levi replied to jonjc's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
This is my MY20 245 Challenge, appears to be HW442 4388 and guessing AC from the sw string too. Drive mode is automatically reset -
Strange chime ('bong') in the background
simion_levi replied to AuroraF10's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I know it signified low battery in the MK2