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Hi replacing bushes and swing arms on my sons MK1 fabia. Large consol bushes have gone but what angle does the swing arm get fitted into bush in relation to car. Not sure if its fitted horizontal and pulled down or at an angle downwards. Cant tell from old bushes as the centre has parted company from rest of them. Old bushes seem to have been fitted upside down as bump in bush is furthest from car. Hope that makes sense. Alasdair

I get the feeling that the "fine-tuning" of the new application was just a fabrication.

And now all done. Went without any trouble, thankfully.

All done now. Using the 3 files from here: https://mega.nz/folder/6B1yxYqY#VGP-rXf4CJ5h-xnkEg_hQg USB C Stick in the slot under the screen Open the service menu (ignition on, press the menu button I think it was, the top left one - hold 10+ seconds until it comes up) Then just go through the on screen steps. Takes a while sometimes to realise you need to press something, and sometimes you need to scroll down, but its not too tricky. Then just wait until its done. I had a quick drive after each of the 3 updates just to make sure it didn't throw any codes, but nope, all fine. Even got that OTA update that's been bugging me for months and a message saying it was completed. Happy days.

Just resurrecting and old thread. I noticed on a quad lock pin out diagram it has pin positions for speaker 5 and 6 + and - should be pretty straight forward to pop off screen to get to the back of the dash and run a pair of speaker wires down to the MiB quad lock. Not sure if the standard MiB units have capacity or coding capability to output to a 5th speaker though.

I haven't been updating this thread as so many hubs are opening weekly. A good example is that Tesla open to all (OTA) superchargers now number 150. Up 25% on a year ago.

Depends on your mileage, type of runs and what makes you happy.

This link discusses common LED headlight problems. https://homeofheadlights.co.uk/blogs/news/what-are-the-common-led-headlight-problems Clearly there's no point replacing a flickering headlight-unit if the unit itself is not at fault, but deciding if the unit is the culprit (and is unrepairable) or something else that can be replaced/repaired is going to need a professional diagnosis.

New screen in and all is well!

I’ve just bought a 2014 VRS and want to get the Focal kit. I know I’m going to have to modify the wiring like your comment says but have you got any info/pics of what modifications are required?

Just to answer my own question, should it be of use to others, yes - the iPhone pro max does fit in the phone charging bays 😊 (I bought one anyway). It fits pretty much perfectly (with a thin apple weave style case on) and I suspect it was designed to do so. Any bigger a phone, or a bulkier case, and it probably wouldn’t.

I’ve generally done both – drain by pump so there’s less of a surge when you take the plug out, then get the last bits from the bottom. I don’t have the luxury of a driveway so try to minimise mess where possible.

All my cars are fairly old so generally drain from sump. Have always been worried that using pump wouldnt remove any sludge build up etc. Do have one but use it for a ride on lawnmower thats a pain to get to drain plug. Alasdair

Yes, I was almost ecstatic with relief when it eventually came out! I had to do a small amount of disassembly to get the dipstick tube off, but it really wasn’t very difficult. As convenient and clean as using the pump is, I think I will revert to just taking out the plug in future.

Wonder if it kinked and got stuck. Cant think of anything else it would have caught on. At least you got it out again. Lot easier than dropping sump Alasdair

@dxbajf You ask for advice, and many people have already replied, but as far as I can see you haven't even mentioned whether you have a diesel or petrol engine? So I think all the advice above is based on an assumption?

Sounds like clutch hydraulics are failing somewhere. Keep an eye on brake fluid level as the clutch and brakes share the same reservoir. Check to see if clutch/ brake fluid is where it shouldn't be - eg peel back rubber seals on master and/or slave. If not sure then get both the master and slave cylinders changed. I had similar symptoms with Mrs BJ's Panda- had both ends changed, all good now.

Flickering leds can also be caused by a faulty led driver - whether the driver unit can be replaced separately is another question, very likely to be integral with the led module.

The original suggests mystery in its distant aspect, leading the mind of the observer to think "what's back there". The more defined imagery in your AI version is pretty but - to me - loses the magic of the mystery. As is said, YMMV

If it is an auto ecu in a manual then someone has already cloned ecu/copied imobilser data etc to it as car starts and runs. I read using VCDS you can change settings in ECU from auto to manual but have no idea how to. Found this on rosstech for a jetta. https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/20338/

I find turning up at the door, in person, often works wonders Especially if you get a photo of yourself in reception.

Thank you.

Neither did I. Heard that you could use the training lifts somewhere in Edinburgh but didnt realise there were others. Maybe ask around some smaller local garages/MOT stations. They may hire it for a weekend when not in use. Still not a bad idea for a business. Reckon it would be pretty busy as theres loads of folks do there own especially around here with all the boy/girl racers in there modified hot hatches etc. Daughter been at me for years to get one myself and as I am getting on a bit seems like a pretty good idea these days. Can get down and under car but its the getting up again thats the problem plus reckon it would pay for itself in no time. Have the space as I have an old farm but height in buildings is limited. Alasdair

Hi, I finally installed the cruise control. It works perfectly. I had to run an extra wire. Finally, I programmed it using ODIS.

Look at that! Never knew - That’s great thanks. But there goes the business idea!