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For safety’s sake, i would like to add rear DRLs - i think they should be standard, like on my previous car, a Volvo. There are suitable vertical surfaces on the rear bumper below the reflector to fit separate lamps, but i’m wondering about how best to do the wiring. Does anyone know if there’s an ignition controlled circuit in or near the boot to tap into? If there isn’t, where would be the best place? Thanks in advance

I don’t NEED a sports car, but i’m so glad I have my 1979 MG Midget, the antidote to modern all-singing all-dancing cars… 😎

Had this on a Lexus 11+ years ago - my first car with DAB. I don’t think the Lexus dealers had much experience either, as they couldn’t fix it. It was only after i removed the dashcam when i changed cars that i found out what the problem had been… Funny thing is, the same camera and wiring was put into my next car (Volvo), and has been in my Octavia for over 5 years now with no problem!

I don’t suppose this qualifies, but as well as the Octavia, I have the three wheeler…

This is the best I can do, sorry, but it gives the seller details, their ref number, and the price..But please check with them though that the ref is still current for the Stabilus ones. Tbh, I just googled Stabilus tailgate struts for Octavia Mk3, and these were the cheapest I could find.

Sorry for the delay in replying, I’ll try to find a link. as far as what they look like, they’re indistinguishable from the originals.

Tbh, not noticed any problem - I’ve not hit anything yet! 🤫

Ok. I misunderstood. Hope someone else comes along to help you before long. As to the quality of the picture, mine’s fine, comparable imo with that on Mrs B’s Nissan with its original equipment camera.

Correction, the member was Weyland, not Wayland, sorry. It’s aftermarket, but comes with the correct boot handle replacement. No coding required, it was plug and play. I took about 3 hours to install. Here’s a pic of the first post in the thread, to help you search.

Member ‘Wayland’ did a brilliant how-to on here about installing a reverse camera, giving all details. Cable routing was via the headlining, it might be better to route it downwards, though, to avoid any airbag action.

Thanks. It’s the full grille, the chrome surround is the only bit thanks not peeling!

Almost decided to replace the grille, as it’s peeling badly now. But looking on YT for a guide, it seems the front bumper has to be removed, or at least ‘eased out’. Anyone done this, and is it a job for arthritic hands, please? I think i’d want to remove the grille to strip the lacquer off even if i didnt buy a new one.

Thanks agaiN CianKT. The Stabilus struts you recommended arrived today, fitted no problems, took about 10 minutes. Hatch now opens really easily. 👏👏

Thanks all, I’ve ordered a pair of Stalibus struts.🙂

Thanks CianKT, I’ll follow that trail. I’d not come across the Stabilus brand.