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It seems that lithium-ion batteries could all have been designed in such a way that aggravates possible thermal runaway situations. According to a new scientific research document that Barrie Crampton has knowledge of, which shows that encasing them in sealed compartments is the worst thing that can happen to them. It is not open flames or glowing red-hot metal that cause adjacent cells to enter a runaway, but super-hot gases; it also shows that liquid immersion also increases the temperature and intensity of the resultant fire by a factor of 21 times. The report suggests that if heat, etc. is allowed to escape to the open air, then thermal runaways could be reduced. I do wish that he would provide links to this study, not just him but other YouTubers as well. If this report is correct, then it is a step in the right direction.

Is there an installation guide for retrofitting a reverse camera to an Octavia mk4? I have bought one from Aliexpress (https://aliexpress.com/item/1005004766200629.html) but I'm afraid to break things.

Last month I bought my second Octavia. I had a black mk3 hatch 1.0 TSI manual, my new one is a mk4 hatch, it's a 1.5 TSI (150 HP), DSG, from the last day of 2023, in Lava Blue. So far I'm loving it!

I put an order in for a new Honda Civic e:HEV this morning, will arrive at the dealer first week of September. If anyone is looking for a mk4 Superb 2.0TDi L&K 4x4 with only 4600miles on the clock in Pebble Silver then keep an eye on the Vertu used car pages next month. It has a bit of kerb rash on one of the alloys but the dealer said they will repair that before it’s sold, other than that it’s in very good condition. It has the HUD option and a space saver spare wheel.

I know this is going off-topic, but it's all related, right? An update on my progess with deletes/ OCC install/oil leak. We got a new sump fitted, no drama there except one rusted bolt which nearly wrecked the whole mission. Changing a sump cos of a bad bolt nearly scuppered by another bad bolt; old cars, eh? Seems liuke my oil leak has slowed a lot; thats what started me on this merry go round of 'improvements'. It's a lot less spotty on my cardboard drip-tray, that's for sure. So started my deletes/catchcan operation- slow progress, already hit some snags. can't get the allen bolts which hold the air pump cradle to the engine; I'm still on the first one! Just won't budge, and access is hopeless. I'm considering just leaving it in place, having removing the air pipes and put a resistor on the connector. Half thinking of angle grinding it off but that's asking for trouble, there's gotta be fuel lines close by.. Hoping for better progress tomorrow. At least I'll be upright rather than stuggling in a gravel road

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Connector replaced and tests done. Wiring for tail-, turn-, brake lights and ground was straight forward. The switch in the connector and the extra wire was used to disable the rear fog lights on the car when a trailer is connected. I could not identify that the wire was used for anything else and the car have no rear parking sensor. Somewhat confusing and took some time to figure out, was that the original wiring in the car do only include wiring to the left rear fog light. But the trailer connector wiring which plugs in between the original wiring at each rear light did connect both rear fog lights. Thanks again Alasdair

My red one was doing this, perhaps not quite as badly but in winter I try to pressure wash in the arches fairly often. I sanded it back with a dremel, applied copious amounts of rust converter, primer, then rattle canned it with alleged Flamenco Red (which most of the car still is). Was a place in Co. Tyrone (I think) that sold me the paints and they're a bloody good match.

How is the cooling more efficient? Given that standard AC is a heat pump. The difference for heating is real. The heat pump option adds heating, by giving the system the ability to pump heat in both directions. EDIT: to add, or previous EV had a heatpump (ie bidirectional heat pump) and we chose not to bother on our Elroq. We do have air source heatpumps at home (ie bi directional AC units that can heat as well as cool), so understand the technology.

The only time I get that symbol on the dash is when I engage sport mode. The two green ‘arcs’ move towards the rear of the car image as I accelerate so I’ve always assumed it’s some kind of half-baked G meter (or whatever they’re called). Either way I find it completely pointless.

Just in case anyone is interested. I took my key to my local Timpsoms, they wanted £220. Went to a local locksmiths, who put me in touch with a local auto tech place, where they cut a new key, provided a new case with my “inners” inside it, for £50. So quite happy with that.

I’ll be heading north, and should be on the A34, just shy of the M40. Hoping for a convenient lay-by… … either that or right on the junction 🙄

000 979 034E https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuSbUUi 000979035E https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ex7gBue Then will install the Passat b8 led into the mirror caps as it saves £80 on buying pre-made ones. LED https://a.aliexpress.com/_EIdElNC Mirror caps (Without hole but I have a dremmel!) https://a.aliexpress.com/_EI3ItCA Pre-made mirror caps with led. https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ez8JPmw And this is the blind spot kit I have to avoid the coding and cabling and cost of OEM. https://a.aliexpress.com/_EyC34RY I also have OEM radar brackets and the mounting nuts so don’t have to drill into metal work. I will install blind spot kit first with its standard lights just tucked into the base of the A pillar and then if it works well I will buy the other parts to make it look OEM and remove the standard lights.

Exciting!!! 😎🥳

Thanks Minsy.

You are Welcome You have a Link from your AliExpress parts?

Brilliant thanks. If I progress beyond proof of concept stage to install the lights I’ll order some terminals!

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Thanks According to chat gpt it’s: 000979034 and 000979035 I look forward to finding out if it right!

I check my documents for the parts Numbers

Had a look this evening and that’s the wrong plug type. It’s 8K0972702 which you can also get repair pin out kits for. car side looks to be 8K0 972 701 which I can’t find pins for as yet. Any guidance gratefully received!

Car is 2016 Octavia 3 diesel vRS with the CUNA engine. My aircon seems to be on its last legs and the guy who re-gassed it last week recommended a new compressor and condenser, the latter being a bit "crusty" in his words. I think i've found the correct part number for the compressor - 5Q0 820 803 - but there seem to be about a dozen different part numbers for the condenser. Can some kind person confirm I'm correct with the compressor PN and let me know the correct condenser PN please? TIA.

Great stuff Breezy_Pete. That's just what I need. I've got access to a hydraulic press but I'll get Gen2 tool kit to be on the safe side. Thanks a lot.

First one, ending E. There have been some superseding numbers but they usually quote all that match on the aftermarket.

Gen2 bearing type that needs special tooling to make sure you don't press on the hub face when installing. Search youtube for demo vids with tooling examples.