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I'll keep it brief. Whatever you want, make sure they give you it. I was sold a crash-damaged Leon by a main dealer, which is why I'm now in my Octavia. The VAQ service, plugs and air filter should have been done - especially as £19,250 is pretty expensive for a 40k Mk3 Octavia. Check if you can see a date on the battery - my guess is it's the original, which is knackered. If the VAQ hasn't been done, it's 11,000 miles overdue. Make sure you get in writing that they acknowledge this, in case of any future issues. The DSG isn't "due", but I would suggest you do it. The 381 interval is 80k, but most follow every single other DSG interval and do it at 40k.

What he said. Exact same thing. Just be aware they really won't come out once in.

Wait until you find out that the design on the Octavia means the R600 is missing a screw... ahhh VW.

Did this ever get resolved? I have a similar issue on my 2017 2.0 diesel. Last time it was filled - about 6m ago, it took three journeys to register the fill (and the distance remaining to go up). After that it put the engine management light on, with a P203 error - "Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance". I cleared this code, but it's recurring. I recently re-filled the adblue, but this time it hasn't recognised the fill at all, so I'm on a countdown. I've tried some Wynn’s Crystal Clean & Protect in it, but no difference. I did read that sometimes the car gets confused about where the level really is (it did have a new battery some months back), but needs VCDS to reset this - but I'm thinking it's probably the sensor (= new tank), which will be an expensive job. Any thoughts or experience? Does anyone near Hereford have a VCDS tool?

Nope Booked it into a skoda dealer for either a simple adjustment ( as soon as I felt resistance turning the adjuster for some basic levelling (before I took it to a garage for proper setting ) I stopped maybe it just needs to turn more) or for a warranty claim against the new headlight that’s potentially faulty

Yes, I used the Powerflex PF3-1663K. I did not cut anything, but I will do it in the front next year, it is only necassery in front. But will only be an issue if you have to remove the plasticpanelsat some point. Front before: front with pad: rear before: rear with pad: and I used this OE spray in the hole before mounting them, and as lube to get them in.

Paged but unfortunately I am not in Autrslia and I don't deal with MIB3 units

I've run Goodyear Vector 4 All-Season Gen3 205/55R16 94V XL for several years on an Octavia Combi 1.6 TDi 110 Front wheel drive.. Very pleased with them in all respects -so much better than summer tyres when it's cold and wet. Haven't had to do much driving in snow or mud but when I have they've behaved well considering the conditions. Replaced them due to age not tread wear - fitted same again.

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Hi everyone, Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I've looked all over the posts here but Im just getting confused. I bought a used Skoda Kodiaq 2021 132TSI only to find that it doesn't have DAB, only FM....shattered!! I’m trying to get radio station logos to display on my preset buttons. My Kodiaq is equipped with the MIB3 system (Device part number: 3V0035876D). Currently when I store an FM station to a preset it just shows a generic station box or blank icon. Looking at my System Information screen: Hardware: H22 Software: 0330 Navigation database: 20.3 Radio database: [BLANK] I tried searching for updates on Phonostar using my details but there don't appear to be any regional logo packages or matches for Australian FM stations on MIB3. A few questions for anyone who has dealt with this on MIB3. Is the "Radio database:" field completely blank on all Australian MIB3 units or is my database missing due to the software version (0330)? Is there any signed database update zip file (Phonostar/VAG) that can be flashed via USB-C to populate logos for Australia? Since MIB3 has no SD card slot and Skoda removed the manual individual logo import option that older MIB2 units had is there any known workaround to assign station icons? Or are non-DAB MIB3 owners outside Europe simply stuck with generic blank placeholders for FM presets? Any advice or insights would be much appreciated!

Engine is 86bhp tsi with 75k on clock. It has the revised chain tensioner and 2013 reg. I have owned it since new and dealer serviced. The dealer has changed hands and also oils. Currently it has 0W 30W Castrol Edge. In its lifetime it has had Shell Ultra Helix 0W 30, Castrol Edge 5W 30W all Skoda filled

Love that - something different is always good.

i like to try different things as well, took the 19" vega's off and fitted a used set of seat 17" alloys, had to fit 10mm spacers and longer wheel bolts to keep the same offset. Got 4 cans of spray paint out of aldi's and sprayed them up gloss black, put 225/55x17 tyres on and it;s been the best thing i've done to my superb. i was even able to fit & balance the tyres myself, with 19" wheels/tyres there's no chance of that as you cant even break the bead. The strange thing is, there's been no difference to the handling or cornering but a big difference to the ride comfort. Why does everyone wont bigger wheels?

They’d all do fine but yes your setup will do well by the looks of it - I meant the air scoop bits didn’t seem to do well compared to manufacturer claims of several degrees lower intake temps etc.

The fronts are 19”, the rears are 20” so a set of 4 fronts fits perfect. I think Gallardo wheels fit too but I’m not convinced they fit stylistically. I tried to buy a set of non-badged centre caps (happy not to have emblems) but after 2 sets (albeit Ali Express) neither of them fit so I gave up.

Hi, It depends on the routing you chose. I bought FitcamX F&R dash cams pack. I struggled to route the cable from front dash cam down to door sills and once trying to route up along the rear wheel arch, I understood It would be way too short. 🙄 I had then to remove the cable up to the top of A-pillar to route it along the roof and use aluminium tape to avoid any interference on the curtain airbag (if needed). I assume it was a 5m-long wire. Lesson learnt: I should have used masking tape to fix it temporarily and assess easily the best way to route it. I would have saved time. It would have been no problem with a 8m-long wire to route it along the door sills.

That’s the one @Binx1310 Ditto @RogueWagon . This is a great colour as is the Royal Green on the official Sleeper version. And the 5-cyl has a very similar resonant note to a V10. Very envious.

I have just got a brand new Elroq 85 Edition. It has the Maxx package and the Winter package. I’m REALLY struggling to understand how the Profiles work. My wife and I both drive the car. I was expecting a profile to be selected automatically based on which key we use, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. I thought that if we both had our own Skoda account in the MySkoda app, that might work, but it just messed things up even more - it looks like the car can only be linked to one Skoda account, and if you switch to another account, it completely overwrites all the settings. So I’m currently using my Skoda account as the main profile, with an additional local profile set up in the car. But even this seems way too complicated. When I get into the car, it takes about 30 seconds before it even gives you the Option to change profile, but it doesn’t doesn’t show which profile is currently in use! It’s totally rubbish! I’m seriously thinking of abandoning profiles altogether, and just changing the settings (preferred radio station etc.) as needed. I see that there are two programmable seat buttons, which we could use to quickly change from one to the other. Is there something really simple which I am totally misunderstanding?

Does anyone know how to clear this message on dashboard please?

6V0919604 is a number of the display unit and what I need is a number of glove box unit. Or VIN so I can check myself. However, looking into the production date (16.02.15) I beleive you need 01xx firmware - will send you in PM.

As I understand you have 5Q0035874A. You can jump directly to 0480 but first unit must be patched for swdownload and metainfo2.txt in 0480 firmware must be modified as well.

Hi.Does anyone know of a diagram showing the power steering pipes on my 2014 1.2 Rapid Spaceback. I am trying to trace a fluid leak but am unable to definitely locate these pipes. Thanks. Graham

How bizarre Must try that even though ours makes no noise that worries me. Can't understand what possible explanation there might be for that working.

4WD helps you go, but it will not help you turn or stop. I run my cars with summer and all season or winter tyres. I have had/seen many problems with 4WD cars in winter but still with summer tyres on them. Thanks. AG Falco

Turned off blower and all fogs. Side and dipped lights got 12.15v on battery. Whereabouts behind glovebox is earth point? Thanks