paulhipwood
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Roomster 1.2 TSI DSG 2012
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Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG Flashing D
paulhipwood replied to MattLloyd85's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
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 -
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG Flashing D
paulhipwood replied to MattLloyd85's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
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 -
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG Flashing D
paulhipwood replied to MattLloyd85's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
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 -
Roomster ... or Dumpster
paulhipwood replied to moleinaroomster's topic in Skoda Roomster (2006-2015)
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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.
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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
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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.
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Considering a Roomster, quick question on room
paulhipwood replied to MCG1975's topic in Skoda Roomster (2006-2015)
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. -
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
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To prevent this in the future , put a smear of grease on the mating face of the hub before putting the wheel back on.
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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?
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Where can you buy Monroe OEspectrum shock absorbers for a Roomster. All the sites I have visited do not stock them
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Yes I forgot to say I went through the Spares Department.
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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