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Just to help settle your mind. Here is a Polish website showing the base model gets ESP with ABS, EBD, MSR, ASR, EDL, HBA, DSR, RBS, ESBS, TSA, XDS+ as standard: https://www.wyborkierowcow.pl/nowa-skoda-octavia-2020-opis-wersji-i-cennik/ Example video showing the EDL in action on a MK4 Scout:

Sorry, can you clarify exactly what's only fitted to the 245ps petrol? As I mentioned previously, I would expect the 245ps to get the E-LSD but all models should have EDL+XDS as it's part of the ABS system. Exactly the same as the MK3's...

You can get a full list of TSB/TPI's against your VIN from Skoda: https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/ An hour and a 'print to pdf' function should be enough to get most the data for your car. There are also workshop manuals, wiring diagrams etc too

A 2012 CR170 is definitely effected The most reliable way to confirm if the update has been done is to check the software version of the ECU using VCDS or similar. You can also check the boot well for a 23R7 sticker as that'll show the fix has been done.

Have you contacted Rosstech? 21.03 should work fine with a MK3 Octavia.

From your other thread, we know your BCM is: Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519) Labels:| 5Q0-937-08X-HV1.clb Part No SW: 5Q0 937 086 AA HW: 5Q0 937 086 AA Component: BCM PQ37BOSCH 028 0106 Quick google shows an Octavia with the same BCM and 5Q0 955 547 A fitted: https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/5392/#post-52501 So that's what I'd try first

The BCM seems sensitive to some electronic loads, it appears that some HID kits, especially those with CAN-bus 'friendly' adaptors damage the internal electronic chips over time. The end result is the chip fails and the indicator bulb always starts lit... You then either need to replace the BCM or find a decent electronics shop to diagnose and repair it. Your Octavia is older and probably doesn't have a BCM. Instead it's probably got a CECM and CCM. On that generation HID kits tend to kill the wiper motor 🤣 You've also got the road worthiness side too. At least in the UK it should fail the MOT but I'm unfamiliar with the Irish regulations. Without self leveling you're very likely to cause glare to other drivers..

Given the SIM card lives in the heardunit and it's now been replaced, that's probably why you've got a error with the android version installed. You'll probably need to recode whatever module(s) are expecting to be able to make SOS calls. A VCDS autoscan would be a good starting point

The bending lights class as AFS so the MK2 did have AFS from factory. It was the AFSII features (city, motorway, rain mode etc) that weren't enabled As far as I know all MK3's with bi-xenons have AFSII enabled. Still, any VAG xenon system should still do the startup dance regardless of xenon/bi-xenon/AFS/AFSII

I'd try changing these two channels from 'not active' to 'Daytime running lights': ENG116936-ENG115880-Leuchte0BLK VLB36-Lichtfunktion C 0 ENG116937-ENG115899-Leuchte1BLK VRB20-Lichtfunktion C 1 Pretty sure that'll make the front indicators 30% for both DRL and low beams. However, I don't think they'll be lit when your on sidelights. If you want them for sidelights too, I'd try changing these two channels from 'Abblendlicht links/rechts' to 'Standlicht allgemein (Schlusslicht: Positionslicht: Begrenzungslicht)': ENG116936-ENG115881-Leuchte0BLK VLB36-Lichtfunktion D 0 ENG116937-ENG115900-Leuchte1BLK VRB20-Lichtfunktion D 1 No idea if it'll cause issues with melting bulb holders, that's something you'll need to check occasionally... It would be good if you can report back to say if it worked or not

Start by posting a VCDS autoscan and an adaption map of 09 (BCM)... I can take a look to see if there is anything obvious

Not to my knowledge. Happy to be wrong though!

You need to have the unit patched to disable component protection and enable all features. You then need a 40pin to 52pin quadlock adaptor and an appropriate USB socket (plus wire) if you want to use smartlink. The AM/FM connections are the same. When I fitted one, I had to trim the rear of the cage slightly so it didn't foul the USB fakra. It might need a new gateway but I'm not sure. It uses the same facia as the Amundsen and Columbus

Add your details to I'm sure Pab will provide a link if possible

You can see the battery monitoring device on the negative terminal, this is only fitted on cars with stop/start so I'm guessing yes

I would sell it as is. I'd make it clear that: - it's been removed from your car and not stolen - it will need component protection pairing or removing - coding is the responsibility of the buyer You can have CP removed and all functions unlocked but I'm not sure how much it costs these days or if it can be done remotely. @pab567 is the resident guru but he'll probably need the part number to confirm.

Can I sell this unit? If you want to... Do I need a radio code? There is no radio code, it'll either need component protection pairing to the new vehicle or hacking to remove CP. Also how can identify which one I have? The part number? It's probably a Bolero or Amundsen, given you have a 66 plate, it's likely a MIB STD2 PQ style. I paid my local skoda dealer £130 to have this activated. Can this be sold aswell? For SmartLink? No, that's tied to your cars VIN and is not transferable.

Just as a random example that's not massively far from Cambridge: https://usedcars.skoda.co.uk/en/used-cars/skoda/octavia/estate-2017-16-tdi-115-ps-se-l-dsg-q4chayx It's a "SKODA OCTAVIA ESTATE (2017) 1.6 TDI (115 PS) SE L DSG" with towing prep already fitted. Not sure if it's the colour/spec you want but might work out better value for fitting a towbar to.

From what I can tell, you've not bought the car yet? If so, I'd be tempted to find a car with a different engine or even a towbar or prep already fitted.

That style of camera does not need coding. Have you contacted the camera seller for advice? Please add a VCDS autoscan so we can see what modules your car has.

Assuming it's dark, the light switch is on auto (so 'leaving home' works) and you get in and start it pretty quickly, I'd expect to see the dance.

Given it's a new model, it's hard to say if you'll be able to retrofit fog lights as per factory... The obvious things to check are: - do the bumper blanking plates come out? - are the holes the correct shape for the fog lights? If no, you're out of luck... If yes, you have two options... Option 1 Ask someone with factory fitted fog lights and VCDS if they can post an adaption map for the BCM. By comparing their adaption map to yours, you can find the changes needed to enable the fog lights. Be warned, SFD (vehicle protection) may prevent VCDS from changing anything! I'd suggest you try whatever changes are needed with the bonnet open but if the car doesn't allow the changes, you probably need a SFD token. I have no idea if some functions will also need a FeC/SWaP code as I believe something like cornering fogs are now available to purchase through the radio...? Assuming the changes were successful (there will be error codes) now is the time to buy the extra parts needed and create a wiring loom as per the factory wiring diagram. Finally, add the new loom, fogs and switch then enjoy a beer Option 2 If option 1 fails you might need to create a custom loom for an aftermarket switch. This will avoid all the cars systems so you'll only get front fogs, there will be no bulb monitoring, cornering fogs or reversing fogs. It'll basically be a fused supply to the fogs via a relay controlled by a switch in the cabin. If you're lucky, you might be able to use an original fog switch to make it look more standard.

The SD goes in the slot labelled SD below the screen. Doesn't look like one is fitted at the moment I'm not aware of any software updates that'll 'fix' bluetooth on this generation of headunit. Are you sure the car has bluetooth? Exactly what happens when you try and connect? What phone are you using?

Then yes, they should dance and there isn't any coding to prevent it. Generally speaking, the AFS system is pretty good at reporting errors to the driver so if there are no warnings, it's almost certainly working perfectly. A VCDS autoscan is always useful to confirm there are no error codes though It's also possible to miss the dance as the headlights don't need to be on for it to happen. Just as a recent example:

Bi-xenons do the dance to check the motors are working correctly. When you say as an optional extra, do you mean it's factory fitted or someone has added the after it was built?