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It might work without coding, it's just depend how the new control module is coded For the best experience, it's worth having the coding checked and adjusted as needed.

VCDS Hex-NET is compatible with iphones but it's not cheap. I think Carista has a DPF tool and there is an iphone compatible version. No idea what it does or tells you as I've never used Carista, another member might be able to offer more feedback...

At least when I was logging the levelling system on my FL MK2 Octavia, it would dynamically react to acceleration/deceleration to keep the headlight range in check. That should also cover the weight transfer going up/down hill as it can adjust to keep the headlights a set angle from the road surface jut using the two level sensors. Take a look at graph I made ages ago, you can see larger changes in speed cause the headlight range/aim to change. As expected, they point up during braking and down during acceleration The AFS master coding seems to take into account being installed with MK70 'ABS' systems and MK60 'ABS + ESP' systems. The former has no pitch/roll/yaw data whereas the later does. That suggests it's at least receiving the data but I don't know what it does with it. As for bumps, I doubt the headlight motors can react quick enough to do anything meaningful to avoid brief moments of glare but the system might aim slightly low to reduce glare when the suspension is working hard. If I remember correctly, the sensors run at 200Hz which gives an idea of the maximum plausible adjustment rate. Obviously I have no data to back this theory up The latest AFS versions can include 'predictive lighting' where satnav data is used to predict where the headlights will need to point due to up coming corners etc. It's plausible they can react to upcoming crests and dips. I've also seen examples where the lane assist camera can pick out the taillights of a car in from and adjust the headlight height from those too. These features can all be implemented with xenon/bi-xenon or led/bi-led headlights. Matrix lights are fun as they can turn individual LEDs on/off to give permanent high beams without glare. However, the SSL technology is even better and give incredibly fine control of light distribution including the ability to show warning signs etc on the road ahead.

I assume this is for you Fabia? Just wanted to check as we're in the Yeti section. In which case, I'd probably ask a dealer as the proper Skoda adaptors seem quite rare. I think the part number is 5J0 035 751?

Pretty sure it's the same part as the Superb folk have started fitting recently:

If BT isn't enabled in the headunit, it'll need turning on but after that point, it should just work assume the mic is correct and wired in to the right pins. If it doesn't work, find a local VCDS user to check for fault codes and go from there. It was a very popular mod on Octavia vRS blacklines as they tended to have a BT capable Amundsen+ but no mic:

You're missing two wires... If you want to confirm this, take a look at the quadlock connector on the rear of the headunit. On the 'C' section, check that pins 5, 6, 11 and 12 have wires (TEL L-, R-, L+, R+) - at a guess two will be missing If they are, you'll need to run two new wires between the quadlock and the BT module connectors. The instructions used to be on myGTI but that seems to be down. Once you've confirmed the wires are missing, I'll try and dig out the correct positions to connect to on the BT connector.

To the two mic pins on 'connector c' of the quadlock.

The passenger compartment fuse box at the drivers end of the dashboard?

@Chickenlickin - there is no microphone builtin to the Amundsen+ (RNS-315), you'll need to add one

It's the soot mass calculated and measured that will reduce during regeneration. The numbers themselves don't really mean much as long as they don't get high enough to cause issues. Not sure what the various limits are on this generation but unless you get a warning light, I wouldn't worry too much. The oil ash volume and oil ash mass represent the stuff that can't be burnt off. Eventually this will build up and cause the DPF to clog up and need replacing. I think VAG DPF app suggests a maximum of 80g for oil ash mass so 21.4g in 58k seems normal enough to me.

Yup, it's a '61 plate CR140 elegance hatch with a 6-speed manual that's managed to avoid the emissions fix It'll either be part-ex or webuyanycar depending who gives the best price. That's why I've stripped most the nicer bits off I'd added as they don't increase it's value. I'm sure I could get more for selling it privately but I don't want it hanging about on my drive... Aside from a scrape on the front bumper, it's generally in pretty good condition considering it's almost on 200k. It's never had the turbo, clutch, DMF, EGR, DPF go wrong so I can't help but feel at least one of those is overdue. Still on the original springs and dampers too which must be getting towards replacement. Feels a shame really as it had new brakes/tyres in the last 12 months but I'm just not driving it due to covid.

No direct experience but these links may help: - http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/000175 - https://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?19866-Case-Study-15202-Actuator-Module-for-Turbocharger-1-P00AF-00-109-Stuck&p=174836 - https://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?4891-2009-TDi-Having-issues-with-Turbo-seeking-some-advise Seems the turbo or the actuator may need cleaning at a guess. Detailed video showing the inside here:

You'll need to buy an appropriate USB socket and wiring. As the Superb never had this as an option, it's down to you where you fit it I used something like https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174328260349 but I believe there are some other versions without the aux socket attached. Shameless plug, I have a MIB2 PQ for sale if you're interested: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/classifieds/item/459-amundsen-mib2-pq-std-style-with-cp-unlocked-and-all-functions-activated/

My trusty Octavia and I have done ~146,000 miles in the last 6 years so it's finally time to say good bye and move on. It's been a fabulous car over that time, drinking some ~11,800 litres of diesel to give a healthy ~56 mpg over my ownership. As for costs, ignoring any mods we're looking at: - £14,500 for fuel - £1400 for servicing - £1000 for maintenance (brakes, cambelt etc) - £1000 for tyres - £500 for repairs - £lots for depreciation Not too bad considering the mileage and zero unexpected down time, certainly good enough for me at least As for my next car, I've put down a deposit on an '18 plate Octavia vRS '245 edition' which I'll hopefully have in the next week or two. Should be quite a change from a CR140! I've pulled a few bits off before selling the car so if anyone is interested, there are few bits advertised in the for sale section. I think it's within the rules to link to the sale threads but if not, admins feel free to remove the links: - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/classifieds/item/456-pair-of-octavia-fl-mk2-xenonhid-headlights/ - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/classifieds/item/455-genuine-octavia-mk2-hatchback-led-rear-lightsclusters/ - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/classifieds/item/457-mk3-style-climate-panel-for-octavia-mk2/ - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/classifieds/item/458-mk3-style-leather-mfsw-and-airbag-for-mk2-octavia-mk2-superb-and-yeti/ - https://www.briskoda.net/forums/classifieds/item/459-amundsen-mib2-pq-std-style-with-cp-unlocked-and-all-functions-activated/

If you can get the build data for your car, it will show if you have a PR code for towbar preparation. A dealer might provide this if you ask nicely otherwise you can get it from Erwin for €7+vat. You can also check the sticker in the boot but that tends to be an incomplete list so the PR codes absence doesn't mean it's not fitted

Correct. There are currently no 'drop in' conversions that meet the ECE requirements and therefore none are currently road legal (regardless of the MOT) If you do want LED or xenon lighting, the simplest way to stay road legal is to retrofit new stock LED/xenon headlights to the standard of a factory install (washers/levelling etc) as this means you would be covered by the same ECE approval.

There will be a bunch of codes on the headlamp somewhere, it's can be: - on a sticker - moulded into the body - moulded on the lens - a combination of these Most codes are listed here: https://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/lights/codes/codes.html Example sticker from a pre-FL MK3 halogen headlight, the HC and HR codes state it has halogen low and high beams: At least in the OP's case, the tester should easily be able to see the aftermarket LED sticking out in the middle of the reflector. Given no manufacturer has anything like that as stock, it'll be super obvious it's not right. It's impossible to make an LED meet the requirements for a H7 bulb as the requirements basically need it to be halogen. It would be no brighter (just whiter) as the bulb specification defines the maximum output It's very hard to actually make an LED match a filament bulb as they have completely different characteristics. Even more so when trying to get the LED to fit in the same size/location as a filament with 360 degree light output. You can see below the halogen filament is pretty consistent where as the xenon and LEDs both have much brighter 'hotspots' which would need controlling by the headlights optic design: The washers have nothing to do with heat or keeping the xenons cool as xenon systems should run cooler than halogen systems as they are more efficient The washers are there to keep the lenses clean (ish) as dirt on the lens causes the light to diffuse and can cause glare to other road uses. All headlight systems with an output over 2000lm require washers I think all LED system require self levelling too if I remember correctly...

I'm afraid you're incorrect. Your tester should check that the light source is compatible with the headlamp. In your case, your headlamp is marked as only being compatible with a halogen H7 bulb. Therefore, an LED bulb fitted should be rejected for 4.1.4 (c) 'Light source and lamp not compatible'. Taken from here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/4-lamps-reflectors-and-electrical-equipment#section-4-1-4

You could try and record the issue on another phone? Otherwise, try checking the MIB firmware thread as there might be an update for your headunit

I'd also be surprised if there was genuinely no glare in reflector style headlights... The last review of those LEDs I saw suggested they had a wider, lower brightness hotspot. That means they'll suffer from the normal LED conversion issue - more foreground light but less distance lighting where you actually need it. This tends to give the driver more confidence at the same time as reducing the amount they can see 😕

It's marked as intermittent so clearing it should solve the problem for now. You could take a look at the sensor from the outside. They have a silicon pad so it should be obvious if it's not fully pressed against the windscreen. Feel free to post a picture too if you want a second opinion...

Skoda also make a CAN-bus 1.6/2.0 adaptor/relay which I believe is designed exactly for this kind of retrofit. More details here:

The reflectors inside the projector units can also get mucky or burnt over time which will reduce output.

Personally, I think they are horrid! If you're worried about the paintwork, I'd suggest you have a look at PPF (paint protection film) instead. You won't know it's fitted and should save you from a few stone chips. I'd be very worried that dirt etc would collect at the edges of a bonnet bra and rub causing paintwork damage...