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Hi all, I have a 2017 FL Octavia vRS with the tsi engine. The actuator on the turbo is sticking. Skoda won't sell me one without a complete turbo which I'm keen to avoid for obvious reasons. My local VW specialist will change just the actuator if I supply but he didn't know which one I'd need. So is there any way of finding out which part I need please? Thanks in advance.

Nice colour. Please let us know how the under seat sub sounds as I am considering the same. Thanks

Thanks, I'm near Bridgend so not too far. Plenty of options via here and the Facebook group 👍

Thanks, I'm aware of Sasha's skills but she's a good 3-4 hrs away

Hi, now my 17 plate FL Octavia is out of warranty I'm interested in making a few changes. Things I'm interested in are: enabling virtual sub disabling fake engine noise extra colours for interior lighting high beam assist if possible traffic sign recognition reducing the interval of headlight washers There are probably other things that I'd benefit from but don't know what's possible. Is there anyone in South Wales who could help on this? I'm not looking for a freebie, happy to pay my way. Sadly I don't have the time, or probably ability, to learn this myself. Thanks

I'm 99.9% sure the passenger side seat belt adjuster is rattling on mine. But I can't seem to fathom how. Was the gap on yours at the top or bottom of the slider?

Gave the passenger side adjuster a poke today and couldn't believe how flimsy it is! No wonder it can rattle. Nothing seemed loose though I could poke it in and out of the b pillar with ease.

Ah not just me then. Got an annoying rattle from somewhere under the steering wheel and a high pitched buzz from somewhere on the passenger side front. Really frustrating.

If it was really easily accessible I'd more than happily fix it myself. I guess I'm a bit annoyed that I paid top whack for a 3 year old car that has done less than 21k and now I have to sort it myself. Maybe my expectations need to be managed 🙃

Phoned Skoda and told them about the issue. They'd have a look but if not a manufacturer defect then they'd charge me £96. They told me that it didn't sound like a manufacturer defect despite my protestations... Any thoughts on next course of action? Skoda UK?

Pity the local dealer is 20 miles away but needs must. Luckily the car seems to be working fine so no rush.

No clues anyone? With that in mind, is it easy to remove the undertray so I can have a look? My car is under warranty but not sure this is a warranty item. I'd be happy to re-attach it myself if it was easy to get to.

Looks similar to mine. Clearly it was clipped to something at sometime. Hard to get to thanks to the undertray and plastic covering everything.

A good point well made. Will try to remember tomorrow.

Just cleaning some bird dirt from the front of my car and noticed something dangling behind the front grille of my VRS. I can't see it from under the bonnet so does anyone know what it is? I'm assuming a temp sensor? Cheers

Yes, was a very expensive trip home 😂 I actually picked up a set of 18" Geminis for £250 and had them refurbished in anthracite without the diamond cut edges. They were pretty rough so I'm delighted with the finish (they're a bit dirty in the pic below). I personally prefer the looks (subjective I know) and feel that the car flows with the bumpy roads more, if that makes sense? Some before and after shots below too.

Looking good, the anthracite goes well with white

Cheers, I have family near Carmarthen so visit reasonably often. I need to learn what vcds can actually do first! Nadolig llawen!

Very kind, thanks. I was just in Carmarthen today as it happens.

I'll be watching this as I may do the same at some point. I don't often get the wheel hop issue but it's terrible when it does happen. I see your VRS is mapped, are you on the original clutch? Again, something I'm interested in doing.

Stuff this, does anyone sell Skoda SD cards with 2020 maps?

I can not seem to get the unzipped file to transfer to my SD card. I keep getting a "The semaphore timeout period has expired" error, whatever that is. This is with the full European map and a smaller Western Europe version. Any ideas guys?

True to my word I'm now a member and they're in the classifieds. Who wouldn't want a set of 19s for Christmas? 😆

Thanks both, will 100% become a member if I come to sell them.

I was thinking more in the region of £20 😂 I did have a look on ebay but there's only a single scabby one on there. I'll keep monitoring.