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How good or bad is it ? Or in general - what is your experience with FEBI stuff ? TIA
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Like DEL80Y said - you need to service Haldex - rear differential - clear the metal mesh and replace oil in the pump section.
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So it's all theory for you? Because if proper remap was so superior - it should let car fly and have 100mpg - compared to mine?
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Ok, I'll bite do you know anyone from Manchester who could show me the real difference between proper remap and my chip?
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Only last sentence makes sense Can you finally move out from 90s and arrive in 21st century ? It's no longer a resistor or whatever was used to fool the ECU. Now it's a mini computer with a professionally made map on a rolling road - with a lot more options than remap - you can select from a few different curves - either more power or better economy - AT ANY POINT. 99.99% of daily drivers WON'T need professional remap - and by professional I agree with you - rolling road and fine-tuning - but this makes sense ONLY for people who regularly race on tracks. I've done 62k+ - NEVER EVER I've had any kind of problems related to my tunning box - in fact no problems at all, just regular servicing - and I really have a lead foot DSG gearbox is silky smooth, no problems with Haldex, on original 8 years old battery and starts instantly Good quality tunning box is the same as generic remap - but is A LOT safer for the engine. With bad remap, when person doing it doesn't know what he is doing, he can damage the engine by entering wrong data - by accident or on purpose, when disabling safety features. But with tunning box - all safety features are still in place so even if someone makes mistake or data get corrupted - ECU will protect the engine. And if it stops working - you can just unplug it and drive away - good luck with corrupted remap. And what is the REAL difference in how it works ? signal from sensor -> ECU reads data from new map and reacts signal from sensor -> box translates values (based on maps made on a rolling road) -> ECU reads shifted data from original maps and reacts The only difference is in at what point data from the map is used. Like I've said - 99.99% of the daily drivers won't even feel the difference in performance - but it would cost them a lot more money. And with 14 or 30 days money back guarantee - they can just test and return the box. It is also more convenient in case of write-off or changing the car - box can be removed and used in another car - can even be reprogrammed for a different engine.
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Yes - I wouldn't ask if there was such option available
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Anyone knows if there are different types available? I have rain sensor but windows don't close automatically 😞 and probably there would be few extra options i don't know about
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2.0 170 4x4 and chip / remap it either for power or economy chipping gives you the option to switch between maps - remapping is one or the other. Remember to inform your insurance company.
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I think 5 years / 80k miles?
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Superb DSG 2014 loads of warning lights on dash board
jafo replied to BobH38's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
Loose wire on the battery's studs? What kind of battery? Do you have Start / Stop? -
What kind of smartphone holders do you have in your Superb 2?
jafo replied to mbgar's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
Something like this: https://images.app.goo.gl/ivnMgWMZbpiMnym48 but mounted upside down on sun visor. -
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Superb 2 1.9 tdi low oil pressure sensor red warning light on
jafo replied to Joe41's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
Looks like seller doesn't know current MOT rules - YOU CAN'T DRIVE WITH FAILED MOT - even if the previous MOT still have few days left. -
Difficult to replace water pump on 2011 Superb?
jafo replied to AussieAnth's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
@TheRobinK AUD points to Australia -
Tyre Pressure Sensor - a bit rubbish?
jafo replied to unclerichy's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
@Beddau Do you have separate value of the pressure for each wheel or only indication when something is wrong and icon to check the tyre? If the latter - the information about the pressure is guessed from the speed of the wheel - ABS sensor - andif it's too different to the other wheels for too long - system reports it as problem with the tyre. Sometimes it's false-positive - you need to stop the car, turn the ignition off for few seconds - so car will think that you've fixed the problem and then you can press the button to reset. If you get warning again - something is wrong. -
High Mileage MK2 Superb 2.0 TDI DSG Advice.
jafo replied to Alan16ac's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
@Alan16ac 108k and no DSG service? It should've been done twice already - 40k & 80k. -
1.9 PD is old dinosaur - who told you it is one to go for ? Because of lack of DPF in early models ? I'm not sure about petrols - there were/are serious problems with 1.8 tsi - but 2.0 tdi CR is brilliant - especially, when beefed up 4x4 + DSG is also VERY nice addition Rather steer away from sunroof and electric boot Go for estate/combi - looks better and is more practical
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Superb Elegance 2012 - do 16" wheels bolt straight on?
jafo replied to Chris_VRS's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
Softer and cheaper tyres than 18" - and better looking than 16" -
Superb Elegance 2012 - do 16" wheels bolt straight on?
jafo replied to Chris_VRS's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
17" are good compromise -
You need to contact @Rustynuts.
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Front should - rear will not.
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Got front-ended now all sorts of warnings
jafo replied to Trolle1977's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
@Trolle1977 Going abroad you should've bought road assistance - use it. And she is paying the bill anyway. -
If car was originally build for UK market - then travel mode needs to be "ticked" when you leave UK and unticked in the UK. To make sure you've set it correctly - wait till it's dark, park in front of the wall and for UK it should be \_\_ and for EU _ _ or _/ _/
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@Mitchthecabbie Install VAG DPF (free) app and you'll see what is going on with the DPF.