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Considering Skoda's recommendation to change Haldex oil is after 3 years, and the only known history shows a Haldex oil change after 4 years (maybe 5, since it's a MY18), I fear it has been "forgotten" and done 1 (or 2) year(s) later. Additionally, AFAIK, a MY18 TDI190 4x4 is DSG6 equipped, which requires a DSG oil change at 60000km. Thus no history about about DSG oil change at 60000km is possibly the same scenario with DSG oil change forgotten and done 30000km later... To me, it would be a "leave"...

Don't push him, he could do it! 😂

Hi, Not very common where I live, I then took the opportunity of a quick picture this morning:

Driving hard (from Time to Time) is not a way of cleaning. But it makes EGR valve move regularly and it prevents the EGR from clogging and finally being blocked and leading to limp mode.

Sorry about that, but fortunately, it doesn’t sound that bad… Concerning not being a Skoda fan anymore, I fear this problem would have happened to almost any other diesel engine, whatever the brand. DPF diesel engines don’t like short trips. This contributes to clogging the DPF but also clogging the EGR valve. Medium / long trips are necessary to avoid that, as well as frank acceleration on first gears (once engine is warmed).

Same water ingress at same location on mine (not sunroof équipes). Probably because of rear dash cam installation. I also broke the white plastic part fixing the rubber hose to bodywork and tailgate. I had used silicone though, since the hose was loose. I´ll make the silicone seal once again, since I wasn’t fully happy with the result…

Why apologizing? IMHO, it’s much more relevant to enrich an existant thread (even an old one) than creating a nth one on the same subject, which in the end dilutes all the knowledge. What you´ve done is simply a ´best practice’. Thus, Thank you very much! 🙂

I formerly thought the same thing as you, until I asked some tips to our Master Superb Mk3 Guru @ApertureS 👋 before replacing the rear brake pads on my ex-Superb Mk3. He told me to push straight to avoid making dammage (on the piston seals or on the EPB motors, I can't remember honestly), thus I pushed forward and everything went as planned.

Hi @JR RS, Long time since I've been able to give you a tip. Usually, YOU give me tips. 😁 Once spring is removed (and brake fluid tank cap is off), you just need a lever (e.g.: a flat screw driver) to push brake caliper back for 1 or 2mm, to create a small play to be able remove both brake pads. Then a flat piece of wood and a G-clamp allow you to push the brake piston back very easily. If needed, have a look to the 'How to' I've posted in the Kodiaq forum. 😉 I've seen no difference in the process between Superb Mk3 and Kodiaq Mk1 to replace rear brake pads, including getting in and out of the maintenance mode of the EPB. Take care!

OK. Then I've learnt something. Thanks.

Hi, I changed my rear brake pads on both a Superb Mk3 and a Kodiaq MK1 : I didn't plug any battery charger or so while operating. Just switched contact off. And as said above, no need to wind the brake piston. Just pushed it straight. According to our Superb Mk3 Master Guru @ApertureS 👋, winding the piston may cause damage to the piston seal...

Correct me if I misunderstand what you've done... You've change the boot latch twice, and the display still shows a boot open? If yes, I'm gonna repeat what I've suggested in August: Check the proximity sensor, which should be under the spring loaded flap around the hook. I had the issue on my wife's ex Audi Q3 Mk1. Solved in 10mn, €0.

I don't understand either, why only D250 and DQ500 need to have oil filter replaced, while all others don't. Do other ones have no filter? I've seen several 'how to' on YT to replace DSG oil on DG381, and as far as I can remember, they replaced the oil filter too. The principe, is very similar to DQ250, except there are 2 drain holes.

Do you have a pic on the locations where you put your axle stands? This could help me. I've read the workshop manual and it says, no other lifting point shall be used but those designated for the jack... But I assume I'm not the only to struggle with putting an axle stand at the same location as the one already used for the jack... 🤪

Maybe I'm curious, but would you be colorblind? If yes, I would better understand why you struggle with low color contrast...

My blue bear, fresh from its ceramic coating, and thanks to the kind and fortuitous assistance of a driver who, while waiting for someone, pointed its low beam on my Kodiaq 😁: https://i.ibb.co/SDPYV6nz/IMG-1033.avif https://i.ibb.co/dsvYVfTB/IMG-1034.avif https://i.ibb.co/4gN7KHmx/IMG-1036.avif

Hi, Here is the pic: 1800km after switching to ATE ceramic brake pads. Rims started becoming a little bit dirty already, even before brake pads replacement... Not too bad I think... I'll take new pics after several thousands of km

Hi, I fear it ain't possible to make the main beam warning light more prominent on a VC, unless having very high level computer skills... SLA is very efficient though, trusting this system sounds more simple...

Hi, I had a ceramic coating applied to my Blue Bear. It looks great. Well... it didn't stay so for a long time with such a weather. But at least it's protected and I'll be able to wash it more easily. Just before dropping it off by my dealer, I took a picture of one of the front wheels to show how little dirt there was after 1800km since switching to ATE Ceramic brake pads. It looks pretty clean to me. But no luck, the website I usually use to upload my pics is bugging ... So you'll have to be patient... 🤷‍♂️

Hi, Just had a quotation from my local dealer this morning. I discovered the center reflector bar is now in 2 parts for FL version with these both P/N: 565945103A & 565945104A. @Lori_J7 and @Arkaig did you have thèse 2 parts for the center bar too? TIA.

Hi, As far as I remember, if you have less than 2000 km Adblue autonomy left, you should have a warning popping up on the dashboard each time you start. With a full tank of AdBlue, I used to have around 14000km of autonomy on my former Superb MK3 (also TDI190 equipped, with DSG6 4x4) You have a FL version, with Columbus MMI, you should be able to rearrange the App icons as on a Smartphone. Then you just need to press the 'Menu' button and you'll have your favorite Apps on the 1st screen.

Hi, AFAIK, Basic setting only changes values, but it doesn't deal with coding nor adaptations. Thus, you can make as many basic settings as you want, I fear it won't bring you back to the original coding... As @Cairus said, getting back to your original coding should be the lonely solution.

Hi, Or maybe just a software update or reinstallation needed?

Not sure how this can pass the MOT aither...

It will definitely be a good thing. Your rims will be much easier to clean, when you remove them at the next swap.