Everything posted by UndertheRadar
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EA113 2.0 TSI issues - experts help needed please
Coolant at temp within about 300yds from cold. Start car, 2min spool up. Drive off. It’s about 300yds to the end of the village and then into a N/S/L zone. Oil up to temp within a mile. It’s the DSG that plays catch up. It seems to take between 2-3miles going by live data readings.
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EA113 2.0 TSI issues - experts help needed please
My unit is at full running temp within less than a mile. Get a second opinion. a dealer will detect a map and so will another tuner. nothing wrong with a map as long as it’s well done. I don’t hide the fact I prefer revo for these units.
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Water/ice in compartments under boot floor
I removed and sealed my N/S/R taillight last night for a slight weep during very heavy rain. 10min job to remove and replace with silicone to aid the seal. Worth a try first as it’s simple and quick to do, and a well know issue.
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What have you done to your Superb III today?
Painted the callipers on my last motor bright yellow. Actually turned out quite well compared to the red or silver I would normally use.
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Rear discs replacment
EBC. Never use anything else on my own vehicles.
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EA113 2.0 TSI issues - experts help needed please
The PCM is the module that controls engine firing etc. Sometimes it can cause a fault but not show as such. have the thermostat or the temp sensor checked. The stat if stuck open will allow the car to run all the time on a rich mixture as it does when first started to warm up. If it doesn’t warm up it can stay on this mixture. It won’t show as a fault as the car is doing as it should when running a cold engine. some of the stats Come in a housing with a new sensor. Not sure on yours from memory, but the stat is my best guess given the symptoms.
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Suddenly need a new car on a tight budget... recommendations please!
Ring some of the dealers and ask as a trade enquiry on what they’ve had traded in. You’ll have to take it as is, but it’ll be quite a bit less. Most will sell trade first and then auction.
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EA113 2.0 TSI issues - experts help needed please
Is it mapped? are you getting a signal from the power train control module? thermostat issue could cause the engine to run on a constant rich mix, or faulty temp sensor could cause similar fault. I’d check the stat first incase it’s stuck open. the extra fuel will get pushed past the rings into the sump, hence the smell. It’ll also cause wash, so get the issue fixed before it does expensive damage.
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Battery removal for charging NOT changing
I’ve mine in the driveway at the minute with a Ctek on it as well. Battery still in place.
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Electric tailgate problem
Any chance it’s cold where you are the latch was frozen confusing the system to thinking it was already closed when it was actually open?
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The 280PS Thread
Consider the driving you’ve been doing as well. Just because your engine is up to temp after a short distance, doesn’t mean your box is as well.
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Changing chrome trim around side windows to black sportline (dechroming)
I would just wrap the chrome on the grill surround and slats along with the front bumper strip and see how that looked before changing the grill. Only reason I haven’t done mine before now, is, I’m not sure I want black wrapped roof rails. Don’t think chrome rails and everything else black would look right either.
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Heated washer nozzles
I’d say they are probably working, but the engine bay is poorly insulated and the feed pipes from the pump freeze quite easily. I’ve had to adjust quite severely my washer concentration after being used to my last motor, which had a heated bottle, nozzles and insulated pipes. check your fluid as some don’t go that low even when neat.
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The 280PS Thread
Contact Skoda directly and ask them if a failed turbo with such low mileage on a dealer serviced car is considered to be fair wear and tear at 4yrs old, in their eyes. There’s a chance the claim has been turned down due to your dealerships unwillingness to contribute.
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Screwfix Screenwash
I haven’t seen it for a while. I ran out of it at the end of last winter and this year is the first I’ve had frozen washers in a long time, and I was running 60% concentration of the replacement wash I’d bought. Was about the same temp as you had or maybe a degree or so colder. That Lidl stuff was fantastic.
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Driver's door lock issue in freezing temperatures
Just be careful with the heat gun. They put out more heat than you think and if your to close will damage paint or plastic handle. my wife’s last two Fords have been prone to the same issue. I always leave a drinking bottle in the boot during the winter as cold water over the handle and latch area always releases it. It will freeze sharply again, so get in and close the door soon after releasing it. The cars heaters when driving will make quick work of thawing it out once your driving.
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No RS Theme on Virtual Cockpit
I changed mine to see if the red needles helped, but I still find it not the best dash to be able to read with just a quick glance. A small individual point at each speed point would be a simple addition and a great help.
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Changing chrome trim around side windows to black sportline (dechroming)
I’d say it’s top and bottom for each door and then quarter light trim as well. Estate needs the roof rail covered as well. Then front bumper trim and grill. Wrapping gloss black is a much simpler solution and if done properly should last quite a while.
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The 280PS Thread
And now you have an entire car for the same price as 3 services in the Gallardo?
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The 280PS Thread
I’d wait until whatever warranty you have is up and then take it to Revo.
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The Superb III Picture thread
Here’s mine. I can fix that during the summer by cleaning and painting it or replacing the discs. Hope you get your hubs painted with your callipers. It always helps them look a good bit tidier. 👍🏻
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The Superb III Picture thread
It’s just the discs. They all do it. You can wire brush the area and then treat and paint them, or replace with a better quality disc. I always use the EBC range which has a coating to protect against corrosion, but I’d paint and then upgrade when you have to.
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Remap vrs diesel octavia 2017
Sounds a bit low. You could get them to revert it back to standard and try a Revo map instead to see what the difference is with theirs, and if not happy remove it as well for your money back.
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full coverage car matts
I bought mine directly from diamond car mats themselves. No issues with them. They cover the entire car very well especially the back foot wells with the kids getting in and out.
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Trailer assist?
Do you get the secondary +1 indicator flashing when trailer is connected. If you take a bulb out of the trailer the dash should tell you it’s the trailer and exactly which bulb is out. Can’t remember which module it’s in, but depending on who fitted the towbar, the trailer adaption should be selected as well. It alters esp correction to allow for the trailer when it’s hooked up to the electrics.