langers2k
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It does sound like they've messed up the FeC codes on the headunit whilst doing the key coding They should be able to fix it pretty easily once connected to their diagnostic machine.
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Exactly this. The LED DRL's are dual use. Full brightness for DRL and then they should dim slightly for sidelight use. The T5 sidelight bulbs aren't even wired to the cars BCM and only exist as the same headlight is used across the range. Lots of people had MOT issues to begin with
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You probably can't change it on a 2019 car I'm afraid. The modules have changed a few times over the years and not all variants let you change the HBA activation speed 😞
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Nothing has changed regarding headunits. Anything from a MQB car won't work. If you want a MIB style headunit, it's the MIB STD2 PQ as found in 2015+ Skoda Yeti's and some late PQ based VW's.
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There are two parts to this problem... Both the instrument cluster and engine ECU need to support it. Unfortunately, most Skoda engines don't. If you've changed the adaption channel and it's not showing, this is likely why 😞 Some people have managed to modify the engine ECU firmware but there is very little info and quite risky: - https://skodapilot.com/2017/11/25/otobrazhenie-skorosti-kruiz-kontrolya-na-maxidot-seat/ - https://skodapilot.com/2017/12/03/proshivka-s-otobrazheniem-skorosti-kruiz-kontrolya-na-maxidot-skoda/
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I calibrated a highline RVC after retrofitting it to my Octavia. All it does is tweak the image so the lines are in the 'correct' place. At a guess, it's probably never been calibrated and is likely close enough already. I did a quick write up here:
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I tend to use https://fast.com/
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You can fit the RNS-310 or RNS-315 style Amundsen/Amundsen+ pretty easily but they are also old and won't have new map updates. I think you're asking about the MIB STD2 PQ style Amundsen as fitted to the 2015+ Skoda Yeti, that's also a yes but it's more work. If I remember correctly, you would: - need a wiring harness adaptor - possibly re-route the microphone wiring - have the headunit 'hacked' to remove component protection and enable all features - possibly other work if your car has a factory amp installed You might want to speak with @pab567 as he knows the details and can supply units ready to fit 👍
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Welcome to the forum! Assuming your car has it's original BT module fitted, you won't be able to get data on your phone when using RSAP. If the module has been replaced for a later 3C8035730D or 3C8035730E module, then it should be possible to create a WiFi access point which your phone can connect to. Unfortunately, the modules are getting old now and only support 3G for data. Given networks have or are updating to either 4G or 5G, you will find the 3G coverage is dropping causing frequently disconnections. If you can, I'd suggest switching to 'Hands-free' mode. It'll be in Bluetooth -> Phone Settings -> Phone Mode (or similar).
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A 2013 Superb with have a RNS-510 style Columbus fitted so the maps on the Skoda portal won't work - they are for newer MIB style headunits. You'll need a map update DVD. Dealer prices are super high but there are plenty of cheaper copies available online The latest update for the RNS-510 headunits is V17 from 2020, I don't believe there will be any future updates I'm afraid...
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Pretty sure the official source would be directly from Skoda via erwin. You would need to register and pay for a licence etc to get it working. For unofficial use, you'd need a cracked/hacked version which is against this forums policies so I'd suggest you try your favourite search engine. It's not particularly hard to find...
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There are plenty of 3rd party adaptors for wireless CarPlay. They plug into the existing USB socket and allow your phone to connect wireless. I haven't got any 1st hand experience I'm afraid so I can't suggest a particular device. Couple of random google 'best of' search resutls: - https://uk.pcmag.com/mobile-phone-accessories/141911/the-best-wireless-adapters-for-carplay-and-android-auto-in-2022 - https://www.electronicshub.org/best-wireless-carplay-adapter/
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Other way round I'm afraid... Older cars (MK5 Golf and pre-FL MK2 Octavia) use a CECM (Central Electronics Control Module) and CCM (Comfort Control Module) to control various functions including the exterior lighting. As you've found, there is very little customisation for lighting. Around 2009 (MK6 Golf and FL MK2 Octavia) the CECM/CCM were replaced by a single combined BCM (Body Control Module). As LED lighting options started being fitted, the BCM had to support LED lighting. Due to this, the lighting configuration got more customisable but wasn't well understood for quite some time, hence the infamous byte 18 issue... Quick note: BCM's 18th byte is linked to the lighting configuration and when the factory value is 00, changing it means the car will lose it's lighting config potentially leading to many weird issues. It is fixable but not typically with just VCDS/OBDeleven etc. The video you posted is specific to BCM's. Some clever folk did some work to reverse engineer how the lighting configuration worked and where it's stored, probably down to the byte 18 problems! This means it's now relatively customisable compared to the earlier CECM/CCM combo. Unfortunately, it doesn't apply to your car so won't help your issues. Swapping from a CECM/CCM to a BCM is possible but it's a massive amount of work and rewiring.
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Any chance of a picture?
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In short, yes. VCDS and OBDeleven are both just interfaces to the cars modules. Changing the coding or adaption channels with either interface will have the same result. Biggest thing to start with is understanding how to create a backup of the cars initial configuration. That way you can always see what you've done and how to get back
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There won't be a separate amp with the 'standard' sound system... It'll use the inbuilt amp in the headunit. Pretty sure that MIB3 headunits have dropped the MOST (optic) connector too 😕
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Other way round... It should be an 8 pin connector and it'll have either 5 or 8 wires. I say that as the headlight range dial uses 3, the LED backlighting use 2 so I'd expect 5 to be populated. The final 3 would be the backlight brightness dial but as Skoda don't tend to add unused wires, you might find these are missing
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It certainly does. It's currently got the headlight range dial fitted That would need to be popped out and replaced by the headlight range and backlight brightness version. I'm not sure if you'd need to replace the connector too or not.
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The premium package includes a separate amplifier whereas the standard package uses the amplifier built into the headunit. It's likely the chip shortage means that separate amp is in short supply or even unavailable so they removed the premium package. You can still fit an aftermarket system if you want
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On a Yeti, the dashboard dimmer is a rotary dial next to the headlight range dial. It's optional so probably not fitted to your vehicle... Example part: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325291042469 Should be pretty easy to retrofit, it's just three wires and I don't think it needs coding:
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Might also be worth checking for fault codes and for any obvious wire damage in the door to body gators.
