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After some 18 months of use, my wireless Android Auto link has died. It wuld connect automatically to the my phone in my pocket. See attached vid for what happens now. https://bigjohnd.org.uk/Octavia1/Video/SmartBox.mp4 My phone connects to the SmartBox but the car doesn't connect to the Smartbox. The car will not read my phone when it is conected directly to the USB port either. Smatlink/Android Auto/CarPlay all seem fine on my OBDII I am suspecting the Amundsen or USB port itself. Any suggestions where to look next

The two Haldex fluids that I have ended up with, are VW Group G 060 175 A2 and VW Group G 65 175 A2. I was buying fluid online for a 2019 SEAT Leon Cupra VAQ, SEAT listed G 60 175 A2 - but my seller sent out G 65 175 A2, now I think that he assumed that the "G 65" version superceeded the earlier "G 60" version as it turned out that VW quote the "G 65" version for similar aged VW Golf when it has a VAQ. In the end I got a refund and bought the "correct for that car" version. Checking on many sites I found nothing to confirm that, but, I discovered that the Febi offering does claim to meet with both these VW Group Haldex fluids - so how important that is I can't say, for my money, I'd prefer to buy the version that is listed for "that" model of car.

Funnily enough, I wondered about using an extreme ND filter to see the eclipse, but luckily remembered it didn't have any UV protection, so it would still have been potentially dangerous. I was surprised to see a chap on the BBC website saying he damaged his eyes in the last eclipse, looking at the sun through a welder's mask. I would have thought this would have been sufficient, but I've since read they aren't usually filtered enough. Something to do with a rating of 12 or above being needed (I assume this is pretty dark?)

Cheers, I'll give the Phirm a call then and that's 5 minutes from me pretty much. Not sure about the fluid you listed after I that 'm afraid.

I'd have thought this would be similar to sat nav directions or phone calls, in that the volume can be adjusted during announcement (or call) by using the volume dial on the steering wheel. After a year of ownership (used car purchase), i've not had any traffication announcements, maybe they were turned off by previous owner.

Yeah the wheels are a bit sticky-outy! Here's how they look with the PS4s. The PS5 on the back have less rim protection. I am tempted to get some rim blades, have you tried them yourself?

Definitely try The Phirm - they're by Blackwater station. I spoke with them and VAS Motion when deciding where to go for my big service a year or two ago. The Phirm are a TVS dealer, but I can't actually remember why I went with them in the end - I think I just liked their answers better. Either way, I've spent a fair bit of money with them, doing stuff like my DSG, VAQ and major service, as well as LCAs, CV boots, new battery, minor service and other stuff. I plan to see them for some new brakes soon, too. @travs had his intercooler and suspension done there, and had similarly good experiences. Do you know what these are? I've only ever seen the standard VAG Haldex service kit from Febi (silver bottle with white and red labelling) or the VW one in the silver bottle.

Just to clarify, Haldex is a Borg Warner product, VAQ is a "clutch for a shaft" using Haldex bits. The VAG branded fluid seems to vary from VW Group to marque, though some of the aftermarket brands use a common fluid - but there again, VW Group don't "make" these fluids. I deferred to using what, in my case, SEAT quoted in their parts listing. It could be that these VAQ parts manufacture has been licensed out to 2 different suppliers covering different VW Group brands, and they use acceptable but different materials or processes - and so VW Group quotes 2 different fluids for different marques.

Bargain 😄 I thought they where about £20 each

I have just enquired about a glowplug for number 3 - you know the one that costs the earth. I have seen branded plugs for €140 each but not always in stock. I checked with my local Eurocarparts and they quoted me €275!! I thought I better ask Skoda maindealer as that seemed crazy and after 5 minutes on the phone (mostly holding) I was offered one off the shelf for €175+vat - €215. When has a main dealer not been the most expensive for parts?

1.9 tdi estate

I have noticed my radiator fan is making a noise especially now with the aircon being used during this hot weather. It has a rumble rather like a washing machine drum spinning. Are the bearings lack lubrication and would a spray of lubricant behind the fan blades quieten it?

Hello friends,, my Fabia MK3a is 1.0 60cv manual gear , two colors withe on black Magnolia, black alloy wheels

The seller told me it had GEM, toolbox and CP patch, the radio works perfectly but it doesnt detect the ignition and the rear camera

Cropped pic of the best one I took. Thankfully the magnetic ND filter kit from K&F I ordered last week (Aug 3) arrived just in time. I started with all 3 filters, but ended up with 10 and 6 stop (plus Hoya CPL). Exif data, if you're interested

New struts purchased and installed. £80 for a pair on ebay shipped next day from the UK. Popped old ones off, popper new ones on. Job done. Will give away the old struts if anyone wants them and can do a better repair job than me.

Read on here that you remove wheel and plastic wheel arch for access to hydraulic connections/pump. They also removed fog light to access electric connections as they point forward. On my sons theres no front fog lights fitted so I assume if none the bumper may have to come off unless its accessible from under car. Alasdair

Thanks for the recommendation, Camberley is 10 minutes away and I work in Guildford so either are perfect. Thanks again, blue was my preferred colour and this green was a close second 👍🏻

At least it was sorted. You can have lots of seemingly unrelated issues if there are problems with a steering angle sensor, wheel speed sensor, etc. It’s not an uncommon thing to lose braking assist, park pilot and other things, all because of something as simple as a dodgy ABS ring.

I’m away from home currently, and the manual lives on my desktop - sorry I can’t be of much use. Here is the link, though. It is worth its weight in gold - you’ll find the answer in here. easymanuals.co.ukSkoda Octavia III PDF Workshop Service & Repair Manual 20...Get the same level of information about your Skoda Octavia III that your official dealer has including maintenance manual, wiring manual and full workshop manual in PDF format. Every single element o

Thank you. Can anyone please share the link to download MEN3_EU_SK370_P1185L MU 1760?

Are you able to make the drive to The Phirm, in Camberley? I would recommend them instantly - @travs can confirm. Their lead times are quite long but, to be honest, the same is true for all decent VAG indies. I like to keep myself as incognito on the internet as possible, so I won’t give my first name, but if you tell Paul at The Phirm that someone with a blue Octavia vRS full of cake sent you their way, he’ll take care of you. Failing that, VAS Motion in Guildford are also very good.

Fitting a Honeycomb grill with pics (LED front Indicator too) - Skoda Octavia Guides - BRISKODA

I got it diagnosed the other day and the verdict is that the pump has failed so I need to get a new pump. Any idea how big of a job it is to do it yourself? No only suspension work

Maxidot is the name for the display between the two dials. There is a range of data display available (including oil temperature) - to change display (hope right, from memory) press the RH scroll-bar on the MFSW and then scroll to switch the display.