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Post an autoscan so we can see how your car is configured 👍

Easiest way is to have a volunteer watch the laptop as you drive. For live monitoring: - Start VCDS - Select control module - Choose 55 Xenon Range - Select advanced measuring blocks or measuring blocks You then want to select the following, I don't think you need the group/field bit, just the description: - Group 1 - Field 2, Vehicle Speed - Group 1 - Field 3, Steering Angle - Sensor (G85) - Group 2 - Field 0, Sensor Signal - Front (G78/G289) - Group 2 - Field 1, Sensor Signal - Rear (G76/G77) - Group 2 - Field 2, Actuator Motor - Left Headlight - Group 2 - Field 3, Actuator Motor - Right Headlight - Group 3 - Field 2, Dynamic Cornering - Light Left - Group 3 - Field 3, Dynamic Cornering - Light Right - Group 4 - Field 2, Movement - Front Suspension - Group 4 - Field 3, Movement - Rear Suspension Your volunteer should be able to watch the figures changing as you drive along. If you don't have a volunteer, use the log button to create a CSV file of your drive. If you familiar with excel, you can make graphs to see what happened, if you're not, feel free to attach the CSV here and I'll take a look

Pretty sure the swing is an all-in-one unit so everything is in the dash. If you want a Bolero, Amundsen or Columbus, they are two parts units. The display is just a display and the actual headunit lives above the glovebox. I only mention it as you'll need to figure our how to extend the wires and possibly swap various glovebox parts to get the new version in.

I think at that point you just hit the On/Off/Next button a few times to complete the basic settings. I'd be tempted to log the front/rear sensor output along with the up/down and left/right motor positions as you go for a drive. That'll confirm if the system is working. The AFS system is pretty good at throwing faults/warnings so given you have neither, it seems like its fine? The missing startup dance is weird, I'd definitely expect to see it with the headlights on as you start the car at night.

At a guess, you might not have an AUX port or BT fitted

What diagnostic "gadget" was it? A generic OBD2 device won't tell you much whereas something VAG specific like VCDS might Where are you based?

From https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/870089/impact-assessment-measures-for-introduction-of-e10-fuel-stream.pdf Seems the gov expect it to be a similar price per litre but cost slightly more overall due to reduce economy

It's slightly less energy dense so economy may drop slightly, maybe ~3% and it should be cheaper per litre. Overall, it'll probably be a similar, possibly slightly higher, cost per mile. However, it should reduce CO2 per mile Figures come from a few google hits but should give a rough idea.

A MK3 Octavia should be absolutely fine on E10... From https://www.acea.be/uploads/publications/130329_(revised)_ALL_ACEA_SAAB_JAMA_E10_COMPATIBILITY.pdf:

When I've refitted needles, the easiest way I found was to: - take the cluster apart - remove the needles - refit them very lightly - connect the cluster to a car or testbench - use VCDS to do an output test on a gauge >> this causes the needle to go to max, then min, then hold in the middle >> adjust the needle to point directly up >> stop the output test and re-run it >> if the needle still points directly up, refit it properly >> stop the output test and re-run it to confirm the position - repeat for the other three gauges - put the cluster back together Simples Those dial facias look aftermarket to me?

Plenty of modules now have a dataset as well as coding and adaptations. Some features are only possible to enable if it's present in the dataset. Parametrisation is the process of uploading a new dataset. This is not something that VCDS or OBDeleven support. You'll either need ODIS or VCP with appropriate dongles

The indirect system was flawless on my MK2 FL and so far, no issues on my MK3 FL issue. However, a buckled alloy, damaged tyre or even just certain road conditions are reported to trigger a false alarm though. I've recently ordered the parts to retrofit the direct system so if the OP is concerned about this in the future, they may want to consider the same

You don't need to convince me, it's down to VAG/Skoda I can only imagine they are using PS rather than torque to drive their decisions based purely on which cars currently get the VAQ

I would assume that all MK3 and MK4's have the electronic aids I mentioned given ESP is mandatory. I have no idea why they aren't publicised more clearly. As for the VAQ and the TDi, it seems to be the current VAG plan... AFAIK, the higher powered TDi Golf and Leon also don't get a VAQ option. VAG probably decided there is a minimum power requirement to benefit from the VAQ and the TDi's don't make the cut. It could be purely cost related as the TDi's are already more expensive. Otherwise, it could be that the TDi's aren't considered true performance versions (no offense intended!)

Things get confusing as there are many things at play here... There are a multitude of technologies implemented by the ABS module including (but not limited to) ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation), EDL (Electronic Diff Lock), ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and XDS ("X" Cross Differential System). They all work to achieve slightly different things: - ASR aka traction control, reduces engine power to control wheel spin - EDL uses the brakes to transfer power to wheels with grip (brakes the spinning wheel to transfer power to the non-spinning wheel) - ESP has acceleration sensors to compare the expected and actual car movement, it will use both power modulation and brakes to get the car back on the expected path - XDS (torque vectoring) is an extension of the EDL+ESP systems, it'll use the inside brakes while turning to reduce wheel spin and maximise control/drive through and out of the corner In short, these systems can modulate power and brakes (and haldex where fitted) to maximise grip and control. I would expect these fitted to all models of the MK3 and MK4 Octavia (some MK2 models did not get ESP as standard). Therefore, I'd expect the MK4 4x4 to handle things in a very similar fashion to your MK3 4x4, even more so as the MQB platform hasn't changed much between the two versions. Now on to an LSD, as it turns out, no stock Octavia gets a 'true' LSD fitted... The closest thing to a 'true' mechanical LSD is the VAQ (Vorderachsquersperre) which is an e-LSD. This is a open diff with a clutch pack on one the side to apply various amounts of lock. It's basically the haldex system which is normally used to adjust front/rear power ratios being used between the front wheels instead. It's only been fitted to higher power petrol engines so far. Hopefully that's helped explain some of the technologies and acronyms... Back to the article, I think it's just badly explained. As the TDi vRS 'only' has EDL/ESP/XDS, it's technically correct as it's not an LSD or even e-LSD. The fact that EDL is designed to achieve a similar result, namely transferring power to the wheel with grip, is beside the point

Can you get a picture/video to show what you mean? At a guess, the needles will need removing and refitting at the correct angle.

Yup, I believe it does need some extra FeC/SWaP codes but it seems well understood if you choose the right retrofitter. These guys seem to do loads: https://www.facebook.com/vagretrofitcoding/

Erm, you know it's a 30s job to remove the mirror? I'm all for new toys but your fingers are probably better for this

Correct, a FL MK3 with LED headlights does not support DLA/SLA. The LED system doesn't even move left/right like the pre-FL bi-xenon system

VAG/Skoda would rather sell you a new car with ACC Retrofitting ACC is certainly possible, the biggest risks are if the coding, parameterisation or calibration aren't done correctly. It means you may get unexpected behaviour. I think you'll also need to replace the front assist radar with a ACC radar. If you choose a decent retrofitter, it will probably be fine. You should probably take a look on drive2 or the ross-tech forums to see if you can find ACC coding applicable to your car.

Yes, I believe that MIB2 glovebox units can have the firmware updated to become MIB2.5. This is not 'just' a firmware update, I think it's more involved and involves rewriting parts of the EMMC directly. @pab567 knows more I'm pretty sure a MIB2.5 Amundsen can use a MIB2 Amundsen/Columbus or MIB2.5 Amundsen screen. However, a MIB2.5 Columbus needs the larger 9.2", higher resolution MIB2.5 Columbus display.

Cool, then yes, "Nebelschlusslicht wenn kein Anhaenger gesteckt" should be find for both channels

It's the headunit that needs to be running MIB2.5 software. I believe you can rework a MIB2 Amundsen into a MIB2.5 Amundsen and keep the original screen. You can also rework a MIB2 Columbus into a MIB2.5 Columbus but you'll need a new 9.2" higher resolution screen.

The video you posted is shows a MK3 Superb (2015+) with DLA/SLA (Dynamic light assist/Smart light assist) which uses a roller shutter on the xenons to change the beam shape in conjunction with the front facing camera. This system was never fitted to a MK3 Octavia The best you can get on a MK3 Octavia is HBA (High beam assist) which will switch between dipped/low and main/high beam when it sees traffic. The system on a MK2 Superb (2011) is similar to the pre-FL MK3 Octavia with bi-xenons, neither shape the light beam as shown in the video

Wonder what's on the retrofit list