Everything posted by langers2k
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Engine light/MOT failure
Might be worth posting an autoscan? The alarm siren is a common issue (dead battery inside it) and doesn't cause the engine light to illuminate.
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Dirty lens on 2019 LED headlights
The headlights are vented to air so over time, dirt and dust may accumulate on the lenes and other internal components. Not much you can do as they aren't designed to be serviceable I'm afraid 😞
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Xtreme alloys
I don't think there is a 18" xtreme... Pretty sure Skoda only made it in 19" and 20". All the 18" versions I've seen are aftermarket so may not be the quality you expect. I've not had any issues with bursting tyres in the 25k I've covered, guess it depends how bad the roads are in each area...
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2017 Octavia VRS Rear Lamp
Get the part number from the broken one and try eBay?
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Crash Members - Where exactly do they connect in relation to pedals?
About the only picture I've seen after a quick google is this for the clutch pedal, no idea if it's LHD or RHD:
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Loss of functions on Columbus after Key Recode
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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VRS side lights not working ????
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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Obdeleven coding for mk3.5
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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MIB2 Retrofit
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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Maxidot changes
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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Reverse Camera Calibration
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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WiFi speed checker recommendations
I tend to use https://fast.com/
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Columbus Sat Nav Update
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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RSAP and no data on phone Skoda Superb 2012
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).
- LED bulb errors annoying me now...
- LED bulb errors annoying me now...
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Columbus Sat Nav Update
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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ODIS-S and ODIS-E
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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Apple Car Play without a cable
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/
- LED bulb errors annoying me now...
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LED bulb errors annoying me now...
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.
- LED bulb errors annoying me now...
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Key icon/symbol with red above it
Any chance of a picture?
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Can VCDS codes be used for Obdeleven long coding?
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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2022 Superb - Aftermarket speakers/amps
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 😕