TerryVRS

Sorry to bump an old thread but I wondered if anyone has a list of gateways that are prone to cause battery drain. I have battery drain issue with a Kenwood head unit and wondered if this might be a cause. I'll dig my multimeter out and try to find the circuit which is causing the drain.

Having inspected the airbag closer it would appear the 2 smaller spade connectors should be -ve and the bigger spade looks like it should be the +very side of the airbag?

Hi guys, Not sure if this is in the correct sub. Sorry if it's not I've fitted a Mk3 MFSW to my Mk2 prefl. Everything works now I've fitted the correct controller and replacement loom except for the horn. I've read elsewhere that the small cylindrical connector needs to be plugged in but I can't find anywhere on my horn to plug it in. The paper number for the loom is 5K0.971.584.C Can anybody confirm if that's the correct loom? I've checked the voltage on the connectors, the 3 spade connectors are -ve and the round connector is showing 11v. Obviously this needs to be plugged in but where exactly?

Have you got a passenger sunvisor for a 2010 Tiguan?

Do any of you guys use a subscription based streaming app? I'm looking for a good app to use with my android phone with a good selection of artists and tracks. Currently I'm using a mates Spotify but really need to sign up for my own, Is Spotify one of the best out there? Has anybody used the Amazon version?

I fancy fitting fl rear lights to my prefl VRS. Is it a straight swap or does it involve changing plugs or coding? It's on the estate btw.

I want to order a bumper protector for my estate VRS but unsure which one. They're listed for 05-08 and 09-13, My car is the prefl so should be the 05-08 but my car is a LE on 09 plate. What's the difference in the rear bumpers?

Do Costco sell Goodyear tyres, I thought they only fitted Michelin?

How are the silver trim pieces on the Octavia mk2 door cards removed? Are the plastic rivets or clipped? Do the door cards need removing or can they be popped off from the front?

I'd like to attempt this on my preface VRS, I know they're not a direct fit but does anybody know if the actual shape of the fogs are different or is it just the mounting tabs. Has anybody got a facelift and preface fog that they could compare?

I currently have a stage 1 shark map on my Octavia VRS. Soon I'll be fitting an S3 intercooler and Miltek exhust along with DPF and EGR delete. Obviously I need the EGR and DPF mapping out and I want a stage 2 map at the same time. I am happy with the map from Shark but not their service so I won't be using them again. So what other mappers are rated? I've heard some bad reviews about Awesome who are local. Are Darkside any good and has anybody used Derv tech in Trafford Park? I drove past Derv tech earlier today and noticed quite a few Fabia diesels outside.

Slightly off topic but do you need to move the engine over to do the timing belt on a diesel?

Just fitted a W8 light to my Octy, Original light had 2 screws but the W8 is just held in by spring clips.

My car is already mapped but If the cooler is leaking I'm debating whether I should buy a delete kit for £75 and get the map adjusted to delete the EGR as a new genuine cooler is £265.

Cheers James, That's a plan for the weekend.

I've not had a look yet but is there enough pipework there so I can bypass the cooler for a few days just to see if the coolant drops?

I'd say the leak is definitely internal. I left work earlier, Put my foot down and had a puff of steam out of the exhaust. No more after that though. It seems to be weeping in somewhere when left parked up for long periods. Does the earlier cooler still leak into the EGR valve?

2009 pre fl. I assume mine will be an early common rail.

Looking at this picture the EGR valve and cooler are 1 unit are they not?

Thanks James, I'll have to get it up in the air and check for external leaks. I've lost some coolant, Just the amount between the min and max marks. I've priced up a cooler with TPS and they're £265 so I need to be certain where my coolant loss is from. I plan on changing the timing belt in the next month anyway so it would be nice if the water pump is at fault. Mine is the 2.0 CR, Are they the same layout and block as the 1.6?

Thanks bud. My only other concern is HG failure on a water way or cracked/holed head but I doubt it's those. I'll have to phone TPS and price a cooler up.

Has anybody had an issue with an EGR cooler on a CR engine? Last week I left my car parked for about 3 days, When I started it up afterwards it spluttered a little then died. It then took about 3 times to start. I didn't think much of it and set off but noticed steam out of the back. I pulled up and checked the water level which had dropped a little. Water was topped up and it's not cut out since. I've watched the water level and noticed it drop a tiny bit and I get a puff of steam when I put my foot down when starting up in the morning. When left for a few hours there's no steam out of the exhaust. It seems when left there is a tiny bit of coolant lose but no external leaks. I'm wondering if there's a small hole on the EGR cooler which is allowing coolant into the EGR valve which is then burnt off when first setting off. There's no sign of water in the oil or vice versa. Other than the EGR cooler I'd guess turbo but they're purely oil cooled aren't they on the CEGA?

Sorry for the bump. I'm looking at getting the camera soon but unsure if I need the interface also? My head unit is the Kenwood DNX521DAB which is compatible with rear view cameras. How can I be certain?

carlos-666 and myself will be attending.

I replaced all the rear bushes for powerflex poly bushes on my Octavia, I've noticed a big difference and plan to fit them to the front end soon.