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paulhipwood

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    Roomster 1.2 TSI DSG 2012

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  1. The Mechatronic unit has leaked, colour looks green. I have been reading and watching videos. It is mentioned that the replacement Mechatronic unit needs calibrating using the VCDS system. I do not have access to this regards Paul
  2. Looked under the car and there is oil leakage. So assume it is the Mechatronic unit failed. Problem is I can't drive it. Will attempt to get a better look at the unit tomorrow. I assume leak means repairing the Mechatronic. Will report back tomorrow. regards Paul
  3. Today our DSG Roomster has developed a problem. The D lights were flashing and the gears were not selecting. Put it into S (sport mode) and it seemed better. Do not want to drive it as I do not want to be stranded. Phiil -E mentions a kit available for accumulator split - any part numbers please? Car has done 55k and has been working perfectly. What visual checks can I do? best regards Paul
  4. Ours has been called the "Dumpster" from day one
  5. Good upgrade. I did some research and the Monroe ones were well thought off. There was not anything wrong with the old ones when I examined them.
  6. Run of the mill shocks are £30 to £40 a pair, these were £95 a pair. So I thought they would be a good upgra
  7. I have tried to improve the ride and fitted a pair of Monroe O.E Spectrum rear shock absorbers, easy to change, the car has done 50k miles. But I was unable to detect any difference. I did the rears first as it was an easy job. But I could not justify the effort of changing the front ones. I really like the car with its DSG box but would like to make it more comfortable.
  8. We purchase a Roomster about 4 years ago. My 96 year old Mother in Law lives with us. We spent a few days trailing around car showrooms looking for a car that she could get into easily. I wanted a Skoda Superb estate.BUT no good too difficult to get into. So we went looking at bout 0 other vehicles including ones with sliding doors. No good. For some reason we went back to the Skoda dealer and in the car park was a Roomster. It was a customers car being serviced but the guy got the keys and Nana jumped in and out like a good en. The following week I picked up a 2012 1.2 TSI. Done about 24,000 without a problem (apart from the door wiring loom) Brilliant car really pleased with it.
  9. I had some rails fitted by Stourbridge Skoda dealer, its a fixed price. If I remember correctly it was about £220 including the rails. Ours also has a pano roof
  10. To prevent this in the future , put a smear of grease on the mating face of the hub before putting the wheel back on.
  11. Kenrw8 thanks for the info, I have now found some suppliers Amazon can not get them for a month or so. It seems odd that the rears are more expensive than the fronts. I am interested in them to improve the ride comfort, my 94 year old mother in law needs cosseting. Did you find any improvement in the ride?
  12. Where can you buy Monroe OEspectrum shock absorbers for a Roomster. All the sites I have visited do not stock them
  13. Yes I forgot to say I went through the Spares Department.
  14. Just had roof rails fitted by Trust of Stourbridge. Cost £220 including fitting, took a couple of hours, very pleased with them. Thanks for the info regards Paul
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