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That's an interesting experience. I agree that 4WD makes a big difference, especially in snow, but tyres still play a huge role in overall safety and handling.

This one? https://www.instagram.com/superb_vrs3?mdxt=dWZic3NjbmVpYTJr

I'm just about to order a F&R dashcam package. It comes with a 6m cable for the rear camera as standard but also offers longer cables of 8m or 10m (mid-size SUV or large SUV). What length cable have others used for the rear camera? I'm also wondering if I need to allow extra cable to route away from the DAB antenna? 🤔

the lin-bus is shared for the MFSW too so if the linbus is interupted the button will not be working, and if the MFSW isn't communicating also the cruise control will stop working as a safety function

I had my eye on a lovely set of mclarens but 2 sold ha ha I will keep my eye out for something I had Porsche wheels on my fabia So always like to try different things

Hi, I own a 2014 Skoda Superb II Facelift (CFGB engine) with 230,000 km on the odometer. I’m having an issue with the DPF. When driving in the city, the DPF regenerates every 70–100 km. During highway/extra-urban driving, I’ve managed to reach 270 km between regenerations. Regenerations in the city are very frequent; the threshold is reached almost immediately. I use a Vgate iCar Pro2S with the VAGDPF app, which shows an "OIL ASH RESIDUE" value of 107 grams—or 153%. As far as I understand, this is not a good figure. I’ve done some research online and learned that the Volkswagen Group installed hidden software on all EA189 engines (known as "Dieselgate"), which reportedly impairs the functionality of the DPF and EGR systems. The VAGDPF app indicates that my car has this software (SW: 03L906018RQ / 9980); this specific version (9980) includes the "Dieselgate" software. One potential solution would be to "roll back" the software to an earlier version (7xxx or 8xxx)—from before the VW scandal—which should extend the interval between regenerations to 200–400 km. My plan is as follows: perform a software rollback, carry out a chemical cleaning of the DPF, and replace the pressure sensor. Is there a good chance this will resolve the issue? For those who have encountered this problem, how did you fix it? I’d appreciate hearing as many opinions as possible. Thank you!!

@Ronnie68 what is it, a 1.4 16 84 ps or a vRS Twincharger

How serious are those 2 issues you mentioned?

1.4

Might be bad pcv or perhaps clogged oil seperator. What engine have you. Alasdair

Horn? Edit - whoops should have read further

I tried, but so far no answer. That error with missing iPod and then not being able to initialize CarPlay is weird. I can’t narrow it down to a hardware of software issue. If you have some information maybe as to how I can reset/reinstall the MIB unit to narrow down my problem.

The Motec's I saw were used on the Superb 2.5 on instagram (green/gold estate with the 2.5 RS3 5 cylinder). Looked lush. I have a feeling they may need a spigot ring to get the right the centre bore. That was the beaty of the McLaren's I have - correct CB, correct PCD, slightly lower offset to give a tad more poke. Half the weight. Look up App Tech.

I read somewhere on the forums how to eradicate chain noise on cold start up. I first noticed the whirring chain noise on cold start up in Austria 2019. Recently I have heard this more regularly especially near oil change time. I tried the recommendation of turning on the ignition key and wait until the fuel pump stops whining. Wait a further 5 seconds and then start the engine. It promptly starts with no chain whirring noise. So far every time.

Skoda retail prices are incredibly effective at financially justifying aftermarket parts.

can't share dataset I think is stored at VCtool server

Yes, I know where to find the update files. My question is whether I need to update from version 270 to 308 first, and only then to 332, or whether I can update directly from 270 to 332. My current software version is MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P27005P. Thanks! Yes, this is regarding the infotainment system. My current software version is MOI3_EU_SKMQB_P27005P.

Many thanks - I'll raise with Skoda

I'm sorry but I don't deal with mods, you have to get in touch with mod dev.

Hi, I started having oil problems a few months ago and having time to top up oil every 3 to 4 weeks. The garage found there was oil pooling under the rocker cover. They cleaned it all up and told me to keep an eye on it. Its still happening and last week the oil pressure light came on. I managed to put in 2 litres straight away and tried to drive it home. 6 miles on the overheating warning light came on and smoke from under bonnet. Pulled up in safe area immediately. Had to get rescue truck to get it to the garage. On examination underneath oil in pan under engine. Oil pooled in rocker cover again. Mechanic now seems to hebstumped where the leak is coming from, how its escsping etc... all the usual culprit areas/ source of leaks seem to drawing a blank !! Ideas anyone?

here is database and tutorials: https://mib-helper.com/ https://mibvault.com/

@pab567 @Cairus are the resident MIB experts

Sounds like possibly a dodgy switch. Interior lights aren’t fused but controlled by the BCM. None would work if there was an issue there.

Thanks Chucker - the driving sensibly bit may be a problem !!!

i had 3 yo continental all season tyres on yeti 4x4 and car was beutiful to drive, even in snow, but question is on FWD car and of course on RWD. now on Karoq FWD which is on same drivetrain like Octavia 3, i have Bridgestone all season 6.. not bad for all weather, but in summer 2mms of front tyres melted down on 60+°C roads. in winter about 0- minus 6°C tyres hardened. next spring tyres are 50% harder than new one. i drove them 24 months and now wish a new ones. again on 4WD car it can be driven for years.