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16 hours ago, ahenners said:
Any struts with a similar length and force should be fine. Think the Febi ones mentioned are 525mm and 350Nm.
Ok found one for the VW Polo 6R (sold in Australia) which is the sister of Seat Ibiza. Measurements and specs below seem spot on. Looks like they should be compatible?
Links below are for EU-based eBay sellers but will be using the same part number to hunt in Australia.
- Length [mm]: 526 mm
- Housing Diameter [mm]: 18 mm
- Connecting Rod Diameter [mm]: 8 mm
- Eject Force [N]: 325 N
- Fitting Position: Left and right
- Stroke [mm]: 204 mm
- Weight [kg]: 0.251 kg
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20 minutes ago, BATVANVRS said:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F191847450364
Just make sure that when you buy the struts, that you also add a note/message to the seller saying that you want the Febi Bilstein 27709 model/make & not any other brand.
And don’t buy the SuperSkoda ones (cost more) & don’t think there better in-terms of quality? everything ahenners posted above in-terms of what other bits n bobs you need are spot on.
Thanks mate. Just discovered that seller doesn’t post to Australia - what a bummer. Does looks like I gotta search elsewhere/another seller, perhaps locally.
Any idea if similar struts from the VW models/vehicles will fit? Seat is not sold in Australia so the part number is not particularly useful :(
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Anyone has the eBay seller’s link for the struts?
This is the one I found:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272705524566
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On 1/16/2018 at 19:37, Apexor said:
Firstly, thanks to all. I've been haunting this forum for the last few weeks/months seeking advice on a motor. I've settled on an MK3 L&K Superb that I'm picking up on Friday - can't wait!
Anyway, I've read through the info on this thread (thanks again!) and am wondering where the more recent posters have purchased their kits from? Most of the original links have expired and a search isn't throwing up too much for me.
InteriorBoot lightningGlovebox & door warning lights (red)Footwell lightning (shown as error when scanned with OBDeleven, nothing on MFD - doesn’t bother me)Front reading lightsRear reading lights (at the sides, for those with panoramic sunroof)On 1/18/2018 at 08:50, Dasan said:Still can’t get the rear bulbs to fit in the holder :( any clues?
What is the type of bulbs you have? And are they the same size as the original? Mine just popped out with with a bit of pull, the holder was a different story altogether.
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6 hours ago, Dasan said:
Fitted the front ones easily. But for the rest st the back I’m finding it hard to keep bothering the bulbs lit and not fall out is there anything I should be doing as I don’t want to short things out
Mine comes with panoramic sunroof and it was tough to remove those from the sides, despite being gentle and followed the guide below I managed to broke the metal clips that came with it. Do order some spare ones if you are concerned.
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4 hours ago, Dasan said:
Has anyone done the interior led replacement on the facelift mk 3?
Did a full replacement for mine. No issues or whatsoever.
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On 12/24/2017 at 07:07, ahenners said:
Interesting to know thanks. What was the error that showed?
Couldn't remember the exact error - something along the lines of short circuit. Will get a screen shot the next time I run a scan.
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22 hours ago, andyvee said:
w5w and not CANBUS monitored.
You can just swap them out for LED replacements without issue
Swapped mine out for LEDs (W5W/T10) and they show up as an error when scanned on OBDeleven - not on MFD though. The same for footwell lighting in LED. No issue with the rest (glovebox and boot lighting).
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These guys seemed professional enough and the installation for the MK7 had the pigtail pointing down too. I’m convinced now.
https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/mk7-golf-dash-cam-install/
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25 minutes ago, Dave77 said:
Oops, I meant pointing downwards, sorry!
No worries mate. All good. Since left it at where it is - pointing downwards.
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39 minutes ago, spinifex said:
I can confirm that in my car (Octavia Mk3 RS), the fuse tap must be fitted with the piggyback wire DOWN.
ie: the fuse box is wired so that the TOP pins are incoming 12V, and the BOTTOM pins are the output to whatever device/circuit the fuse is protecting.
Fitting the tap upside down, will still work (provided there is a fuse in the bottom slot) - but that will only provide protection to the original circuit.Even with a fuse in the top slot of the fuse tap, the way the piggyback is wired, means that fitting with the piggyback output wire pointing up, the circuit has no fuse protection.
I assume being mass-produced cars, that ALL Mk3 Octavia fuse-boxes are also wired in a similar manner.
So... be a man, and point those dangly bits down !!!Do you have a photo of your installation? Which fuse slot did you ended up piggybacking on? Based on your post, it does looks like my orientation (red wire pointing down) is correct then? The photo in my original post shows that It is pointed down but routed upwards as it's closer to the grounding point.
Other guides that I found for the MK3 seems to suggest that point up is the right way. Confused!
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/sg9665gc-hard-wiring-into-skoda-octavia-mk3-2017.30501/
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Here’s my full list of LEDs (all from Aliexpress/China), installed on a MY18 FL VRS Wagon. Impressed with their quality and price I paid for so far. Happy to share some photos of the LEDs installed depending on which you need.
Exterior
Rear turn signals
http://s.aliexpress.com/QJNNrmMbReverse lights
http://s.aliexpress.com/Vnyi6zMJInterior
Boot lightning
http://s.aliexpress.com/UNFnQjAvGlovebox & door warning lights (red)
http://s.aliexpress.com/Yfme6J32
http://s.aliexpress.com/yyMVnqmmFootwell lightning (shown as error when scanned with OBDeleven, nothing on MFD - doesn’t bother me)
http://s.aliexpress.com/YJreuA3yFront reading lights
http://s.aliexpress.com/ZzMFrqeeRear reading lights (at the sides, for those with panoramic sunroof)
http://s.aliexpress.com/EbyAr6fi-
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On 04/09/2016 at 12:43, mabnz said:
Thanks for the idea. Managed to find a switched fuse (don't know how I missed them yesterday) but hooked into 37 (headlight left). 36, 35 and 33 are also ignition switched.
Just to ensure my setup has the correct fuse tap orientation - mine is tapped to fuse 37 as well (I don’t have a multimeter but apparently one need to ensure the fuse tap orientation is correct as otherwise the cam wouldn’t be protected despite having a fuse on) - do you have any photos of your fusebox with the fuse tap installed and can confirm that the setup is working well so far? Mine is like this. Should the red wire be pointing upwards (instead of downwards now) from the fuse tap and fuses facing right (instead of left now)?
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On 29/11/2017 at 10:38, themanwithnoaim said:
@Black_Sheep it seems it can be done, well done @wg100
Well done mate.
Any idea how to code the threshold for activation and deactivation speed?
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Some other photos of my installation:
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Finally got mine installed over the weekend. 2hrs job all-in (but hours invested prior in reading guides, found this particularly useful: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/sg9665gc-hard-wiring-into-skoda-octavia-mk3-2017.30501/)
Hardwired installation with fuse piggyback on fuse 37 (mini size, for Headlight - Left) as my fuse 47 (Wiper - Rear) is blocked by other fuses (car came fully-optioned). All cabling routed through roof lining edges the top of A-pillar trim (where it meets windscreen), all the way down edges where it meets the dash then into the fusebox) - read a few which where routed below the A-pillar into the rubber seals, much easier but may interfere with curtain airbags deployment.
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On 29/11/2017 at 08:26, wg100 said:
I stand to be corrected, but I don't think this can be done with MY18 FL O3. There are no adaptation channels present to alter the speed at which Light Assist is de/activated.
Can confirm this as well. There is no option to set the activation/deactivation speed on OBDeleven. Only applicable to FL
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24 minutes ago, JohnnyType2 said:
which socket fitting is needed for the reversing lights is it 1156?
the original link gives a selection.
1156 / P21W
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4 hours ago, JohnnyType2 said:
Is there a big tub of Vaseline hiding behind that tissue box?
Err nope? It’s just a huge pack of tissue (not even a box). Lol
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On 13/10/2017 at 22:22, wingzee said:
Are these bulbs for this - 36/38mm festoons?
Answer to my own post - festoons for reading lights are 36mm (those with panoramic sunroof).
Final piece of the full LED interior completed. Here’s one for the glovebox.
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12 minutes ago, BATVANVRS said:
Just remember when changing the LED bulbs inside the vehicle you don't need canbus ones as the interior is not monitored & make sure to buy small LED bulbs in length as long ones will not fit due to the housing not being able to clip back in.
Except the red ones in both the front doors!
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1 minute ago, Jaco2k said:
I got the same ones as everyone else on this thread- mind you, they are bright - no question to that. Just not so convinced yet about the spread.
Well forgot to mention that I found mine very well lit/spread too - got the missus to reverse the other day while looking at them. In fact they been good enough to help with lighting for the reverse cam as what I shared few posts above.
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41 minutes ago, Jaco2k said:
Weird no one mentioned this before on this thread, but... I ordered the same bulbs most everyone has recommended and, sure enough, they are bright... BUT!
...the light spread is rubbish - I still have to test them further, but I feel I am going back to the old bulbs, since I don't feel the road behind me is well lit enough.
I think if there is a wall behind, they might work better but, honestly, am I the only one noticing this?
Which bulbs you ended you getting? Mine is probably the brightest I have seen for a reverse bulb!
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2 hours ago, Joe93 said:
All 3 change for my MY18. I was told by the service advisor that all the early builds are green maxi dot and infotainment, the later builds (post week 23 maybe?) have the ability to change all 3 displays to match any colour selected. Not sure if this is a software thing and able to be upgraded.
Side note, in Australia, phonebox isn't a selectable option but all early MY18 builds had it as standard, all later builds are missing it. Seems a poor swap for adjustable colours on the maxi dot.
Thanks mate. That’s great to know. Confirming that my early Australia MY18 build has the wireless phone charging functionality (tested) but misses out on the adjustable colour schemes for MIB & Maxidot.
Rear indicator LED replacements mk3 FL
in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
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Can vouch for the quality of these. 8k km and still working fine.