chrisgreen

Very simple - got a 12v accessory socket with a cable already attached - like this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154044491878 Connect it to the fuse board Under the steering wheel using a piggy back blade connector, tapping off the rear wiper fuse. The ground goes to a screw on the bottom of the fuse board. The 12v socket is then stashed behind the dashboard, by removing the drivers-side side panel on the dash (it just pops off, held on by three clips). There is tonnes of room in there for the socket and any excess cables from the camera charging lead. The cable for the charging lead runs up the drivers side A panel and along the roof lining, popping out level with the rear view mirror. All completely neat and hidden and zero trim damage. Have a look at my previous posts for more info and pictures. Thanks Chris

The part is 5JA 861 388 9B9

Hi Apologies for the delayed response. The armrest wireless charging solution is very straightforward. At the core of it is a wireless charging pad. there are two options I've tried, both fit perfectly snug fit and are reliable, it all comes down to preference on what you want to do with the wires. Option 1: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Fast-Charging-QI-Wireless-Charger-Mat-Non-Slip-Pad-Holder-For-IPhone-Samsung/363009736572?hash=item548510ff7c:g:6G8AAOSwdvxdwOiX This solution is great because the cable comes out of the long side of the charging pad (left or right), rather than the short side (top of bottom), and the hardwired USB cable is already a flat cable, so it effortlessly runs out of the side of the armrest with top cover closed without fouling or bending the cover. It is then your choice whether you just plug it straight into the 12v accessory socket, or hide the cabling under the centre console trim and eventually terminate it at a concealed accessory socket behind the trim (like the one I have behind the drivers side corner of the dash).. Option 2: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Wireless-PowerWave-Alignment-Certified/dp/B07WV1J8QL/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=anker+wireless+charger&qid=1594825015&sr=8-12 This is a very well made unit, more expensive than option 1, but worth it. Also supports fast charging. However, the removable USB cable comes out of the short side (top or bottom). I replaced the supplied cable with a flat cable, and after removing and refitting the top cover of the armrest, I was able to feed the cable out of the back of the armrest through the hinge. In my case, it then disappears under the centre console trim, runs to the front of the car where it connects to the hidden accessory socket behind the dash (which is a switched supply so goes off with the ignition, unlike the accessory socket by the handbrake). In both cases, you just lay the rectangle wireless charging pad inside the armrest. The rubber feet on both is usually enough to stop it moving, but a bit of black tack on the back will do the job without damaging the lining inside the armrest. I will grab some pictures when I am next out at the car. Chris

Looking at the picture of the Fabia underseat cubby, it appears to have screw points that would attach to the underside of the seat base, rather than to the floor mounts, so I think you might run into a problem there. Those mounting points won't be present on the underside of the Rapid seat base, as it is a very different seat to the one found in the Fabia.

Hi @MickA Do please keep me posted on how you get on with your V12 update. Yes, it takes a good couple of hours (I had to do my v9 update over the course of three car journeys). Fortunately, it doesn't have to install in one session, it will do it incrementally until complete so you don't have to do a mega car journey or leave the head unit running on battery power to complete it. Just keep the SD card in until it reports on screen that the update is complete. Thanks Chris

Not fitted the Fabia 3 underseat storage, but I did retrofit the Rapid umbrella holder under both the driver and passenger seats of mine (I use them to keep water bottles in).

Nice one - thanks for confirming. Don't suppose you have recommendations on a trustworthy non-main dealer source for a V12 update card (that isn't a v9 hacked to report as a v12)? Thanks Chris

Hi all Does anyone know if the bug that was present in the V10 and V11 map software for the RNS315 Amundsen (the one that would cause the head unit to constantly reboot) has been fixed in the latest v12 software? I'm currently running v9 (which is stable), and wondering whether it is safe to risk the v12 upgrade. Thanks Chris

Afternoon all Been trying to find the time to write this post for a few months. In early October I made the final payment on my Rapid Spaceback, marking five years of ownership and the point at which the car is finally all mine My Spaceback is a January 2014 model, one of the very first in the UK, and it pulled about six months service as a demonstrator before I rescued it from a terrible main dealer (one which subsequetly had its franchise pulled). Over five years of use (initially as a daily driver for commuting for work, for the last four years its been a weekend and evening car for personal use only), I've concluded the following: The good bits: Fairly economical to drive (averaging about 42.5 mpg) Cheap to service (if you steer clear of main dealers) Decent size boot Amazing rear legroom Handles well Plenty of power from the 105TSI petrol engine Amundsen Nav is good (retrofitted to replace a Swing) and integrates well with dash and steering controls The bad bits: Uncomfortable front seats Trim rattles Rear doors filling with water (this was eventually fixed) Takes too long to warm up and produce hot air from the heater matrix (nothing wrong with the car or the thermostat - which has been replaced - it's just a quirk) Noisy factory fitted tyres (replaced them with better/quieter ones) MDI interface is very fiddly to use Big issues with moisture in the cabin (I have to use dehumidifier bags most of the year) Top of centre armrest broke twice (latch once, hinges once - both replaced with stronger and cheaper non-OEM parts) Like others here, I've taken the opportunity to mod and upgrade my car with OEM features as well as accessories and my own custom mods. In the last year I was able to take advantage of a lot of price cuts on previously expensive genuine accessory items as dealers were clearing out stock ahead of the launch of the Scala: The mods: Genuine Skoda raised boot floor Genuine Skoda under-seat umbrella holders fitted to both front seats (used for water bottles) Amundsen Sat Nav retrofit Genuine Skoda Boot luggage hooks Genuine Skoda Boot nets Genuine Skoda Boot storage cubby inserts Genuine Skoda Boot divider tray Genuine Skoda passenger door rubbish bin Genuine Skoda 2019 cup holder phone holder (which can hold an iPhone 11 Pro Max) Genuine Skoda washer bottle cover with integrated funnel Genuine Skoda parcel shelf net retrofit Hidden 12v power socket fitted behind the dashboard 4G Wi-Fi hotspot fitted behind the dashboard Amazon Echo Dot fitted (powered via MDI) Dashcam with hidden power cable Audi boot parcel holders Audi back seat storage box (bought becase it matches the fabric of the car seats) Wireless phone charger fitted in centre armrest All in all, the Spaceback has been extremely reliable and economical. While some parts have been built down to a very low price, the core stuff appears to be put together to a high standard and it has been robust (even surviving being rear-ended twice by an idiot in an Audi in a McDonalds car park with no damage whatsoever). Some of the aspects I have flagged as bad I know were addressed in the facelift (like the uncomfortable seats, the lack of a seat valance on the front seats), but a fair few were not, which likely led to the introduction of the Scala as a chance to learn and improve. Would I buy another Skoda - absolutely! But for now I have no plans to get rid of the Spaceback. At the time of writing it's only done 42,000 miles, so it's got plenty of life left in it. Happy to answer any questions about mods, upgrades, retrofits and general ownership. Thanks Chris