Facelift Maxidot Fitted today

[Eddie-NL]

Although I have done several VW Golf mk6 Highlines, I hadn't done a Skoda FL Maxidot till today

Had a forum member come today with a new Cluster from Skodateile and mfsw

Here is his old cluster

To remove the cluster

remove the light switch, this is done by pushing the dial in and turning to the 12' o clock position and pulling it out

Prise the trim away on each side, and pull the trim that is at the base of the cluster.

remove the 2x torx screws

insert a trim tool and a steel ruler

the fitted result

[pipsyp]

Good work Eddie, new cluster and wheel must of cost that customer some; not cheap!

[KBPhoto]

whispers quietly: what's the difference?

[monkeyalan]

Yes. I'd be really interested to know the cost of doing all this work. And are insurance companies fine with these kinds I modifications (ESP the airbag equipped steering wheel!)

[Eddie-NL]

whispers quietly: what's the difference?

The difference is what can be displayed in the middle screen

The original lower spec only has the trip computer

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/multifunction-display-VW.htm

The higher version has that plus access to set up menus etc

If Nav or Phone is installed they are also displayed too

[KBPhoto]

The difference is what can be displayed in the middle screen

The original lower spec only has the trip computer

http://www.myturbodi...-display-VW.htm

The higher version has that plus access to set up menus etc

If Nav or Phone is installed they are also displayed too

So the original one wasn't the full Maxidot, but wasn't the poverty spec one either.

Glad to see that you have been able to do Skodas as well now.

[monkeyalan]

Can the retrofitted maxidot be controlled using the wiper stalk at all?

[Eddie-NL]

Can the retrofitted maxidot be controlled using the wiper stalk at all?

yes, by stalk or mfsw depending on coding

[clarkey1269]

so could these be fitted to lets say a pre facelift octavia which has the older maxidot?

[Eddie-NL]

so could these be fitted to lets say a pre facelift octavia which has the older maxidot?

They can, but you need new keys

I can't do them as I don't have the key programmer

[clarkey1269]

They can, but you need new keys

I can't do them as I don't have the key programmer

where abouts in the uk (or ireland) are you Ed?

[Eddie-NL]

Hi Mike

The error is nothing to worry about, but as Vag-com owners we all like a fault free scan :wonder:

I did ask this on the Vag commander forum, as someone on there was able to get rid of the fault by reading the eeprom file, modifying it and writing it back. Unfortunately he didn't share his info, if I do find out I will let you know

I don't get the fault with the newer FL clusters, which is probably due to the service mode option

[icecavern]

How much do the parts cost to do this? Also what's required to fit/code it? I was gutted when I found the car I wanted then realised it didn't have maxidot.

[Eddie-NL]

Cluster price is on Skodateile website

You can also buy a 2nd hand one which could be £50 - £170

I use Genuine Vag Commander to do the clocks (immo & mileage) and vcds for coding. I enabled the staging and large digital speedo on the maxidot

[Gti Jazz Blue]

What would be required with a second hand one - do you need the keys as well and are there any restrictions when using a 2nd hand unit - ie can the millage be set to reflect the correct cars millage ?

[Eddie-NL]

What would be required with a second hand one - do you need the keys as well and are there any restrictions when using a 2nd hand unit - ie can the millage be set to reflect the correct cars millage ?

Ideally if you can get the key it makes the job of transfering the data and mileage a 10 min job. If you can't get the key I need to open the cluster up to put the cluster into service mode

The only restriction is the type of key you have now and the key type of the donor cluster.

New type keys, don't work on Clusters that had the old style key

Old type keys work with both

Mileage Correction is not a problem on new or used, once immo transfer has been done

[Gti Jazz Blue]

Ideally if you can get the key it makes the job of transfering the data and mileage a 10 min job. If you can't get the key I need to open the cluster up to put the cluster into service mode

The only restriction is the type of key you have now and the key type of the donor cluster.

New type keys, don't work on Clusters that had the old style key

Old type keys work with both

Mileage Correction is not a problem on new or used, once immo transfer has been done

Thanks Mate.

Shall keep an eye out for a second hand cluster with keys - I have the new style key.

[BIG Nick]

I really want to do this but the only thing holding me back is I can't find anyone to do the coding.

I have VCDS but as already said it needs more than this.

When I emailed Shark Performance they weren't interested due to my car being an FL.

I'd buy the cluster tomorrow if I knew of someone to do the coding.

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[Eddie-NL]

I really want to do this but the only thing holding me back is I can't find anyone to do the coding.

I have VCDS but as already said it needs more than this.

When I emailed Shark Performance they weren't interested due to my car being an FL.

I'd buy the cluster tomorrow if I knew of someone to do the coding.

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the proof is in the original post

here is a vw caddy i done

http://caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12081&start=45

[BIG Nick]

Oh I know it can be done, it's finding someone

Where in the world are you located?

Never hurts to ask.

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[Eddie-NL]

I'm in Great Yarmouth

The forum member came from Nottingham for this

If you can get the cluster before the 22nd, I will be in Leicester

[BIG Nick]

Now that sounds like an idea.

How much would you be asking?

Do PM me if you don't want to answer that on an open forum.

Cheers

Nick

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[icecavern]

If you are buying a cluster second hand how do you know which has maxi-dot? I'd also be interested in knowing how much the charge is to code and fit it etc Eddie.

[Eddie-NL]

the part number is what you want to look for

The normal Non Maxidot 90?

Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels: 5K0-920-xxx-17.clb

Part No SW: 1Z0 920 903 J HW: 1Z0 920 903 J

Component: KOMBI H06 0305

Serial number: 00000000000000

Coding: 410B00

Shop #: WSC 73430 031 00999

ASAM Dataset: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09 A04052

ROD: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09_SK35.rod

VCID: 3C7D138FB78847F83C3

No fault code found.

The Maxidot will be 1Z0 920 943 S and is identified by the 94?

4 = Maxidot

Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels: 5K0-920-xxx-17.clb

Part No SW: 1Z0 920 943 S HW: 1Z0 920 943 S

Component: KOMBI H04 0607

Serial number: 00000000000000

Coding: 710B01

Shop #: WSC 00152 210 91233

ASAM Dataset: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09 A04114

ROD: EV_Kombi_UDS_VDD_RM09_SK35.rod

VCID: 49937A5BE85AE250B75

No fault code found.

[Gti Jazz Blue]

Is the S the revision of cluster ? My current non Maxidot is a 1Z0 920 903 R so I'm ideally looking for a 1Z0 920 943 R or higher rev ?

Thanks.

Paul