bigjohn

I've just commented on the Scala forum as I've been considering a Scala or even possibly a Kamiq (boot size might be an issue for me) but looking at recent manuals for Scala and Kamiq I think the new 2024 models do not need Eurolites etc stuck on the headlights:- https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models - Look at "Lighting, windscreen wiper and washers"/ "exterior Lighting" / "settings". So no stickers needed as far as I can see in the 2024 manual. "With adaptive functions engage travel mode feature. Without adaptive functions. The headlights meet the requirements for driving in countries with opposite traffic direction. No headlight adjustment is necessary. " I looked at the 2021 manual there is no mention re non adaptive headlights - so no idea.

Bringing an old thread up to date as I'm re investigating the Scala and I drive into Europe a few times a year:- https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models So no stickers needed as far as I can see in the 2024 manual. "With adaptive functions engage travel mode feature. Without adaptive functions. The headlights meet the requirements for driving in countries with opposite traffic direction. No headlight adjustment is necessary. " I looked at the 2021 manual there is no mention re non adaptive headlights - so no idea.

Not legal in the uk

Reject the car - https://www.theaa.com/car-buying/legal-rights

Trend - Currently SUV attracts buyers like a flame attracts moths. From afar I'm eyeing up the Scala possibly a year old one, problem is my ageing Superb II is still too good to part with. I'm slightly concerned re major infotainment & SOS bugs as reported on this forum though, I might wait until the 2024 model has settled as the SE then has climate control with buttons and I prefer the look of the interior upholstery. The 1.0 will also be available as 116ps.

Why? I think the 1.6 diesel is fitted with an external slave cylinder so not a gearbox off job and cheapish to do - especially if you are doing it at the same time as other clutch hydraulics. The 2.0 diesel has a concentric slave - now that's a big gearbox off job.

Funnily enough I've just had a new clutch as well - I detected a slight slip when dropping into 6th accelerating onto a motorway from a "er slip" road. Probably would have been ok for a while but as I'm planning a long European trip this summer though I better get it sorted. Whilst gearbox was being removed etc I asked for a new external slave, clutch fork and a change of gearbox oil. Flywheel was ok and it's a Single Mass anyway on the 125pc 1.4tsi.

The CD might just be a symptom especially if it is diagnostically voltage sensitive. Any resistance in power leads will potentially cause issues especially after a high current start or under higher load(headlights, electric power steering etc) . Any slight resistance would be amplified by high current load especially after heat is generated. I had a long lasting issue with Mrs BJ's previous Punto years ago that took ages to sort - it kept showing up strange faults such as power steering or subwoofer disabled, After getting frustrated I fitted a second new battery and the fault suddenly revealed itself , the earth lead crimped to a connector bolted to the bodywork pulled apart and when you looked carefully there was evidence of heat. The reason I wonder is you had a voltage reading by the dealer of 11v, was from the cars cpu or if a meter where were the leads attached (earth on body or battery negative). If there is a resistance somewhere don't forget V=IR - the higher the current load the greater the voltage drop. Reading the voltage on the battery alone might not show this up. Try measuring at a 12v socket in the car especially with things turned on.

Old school earth or main live issue? Vibration can disturb the crimps re the thick wires between battery/body/engine/starter.

Check your battery first!

My name is John - and I'm big!

I think - press the keyfob lock button twice to disable motion sensors / deadlocks. Doors will be locked but drivers's door LED will not be flashing,

Wouldn't that be illegal? It would play havoc with the blown bulb detector light.

With just the resistors in place you'll measure 6v between the resistors but introduce a load(battery!) then it all changes. Voltage drop more determined mainly by V=IR over the first resistor where the current drawn will be determined by current through the second resistor and drawn by the battery. Something like this will do the job... https://www.amazon.co.uk/EBILUN-Converter-Voltage-Changer-Regulator/dp/B07HCC8C6Z

Most recentish Skoda/VAG cars can be locked with no interior protection or deadlocking by pressing the lock button twice. The car will be locked but no flashing red light. It's what I do when I drive onto a ferry!