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That's what I did recently. Ran it until the hottest part of the bottom of the casing reached 35 degrees!

I had a similar problem powering an iPod so I bought some of these for a switched fuse in the fuse box https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017O0QHZU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and one of these to sit behind the dash and power the iPod https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XSCCLCD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Worked great ! This could do the same for you https://www.amazon.co.uk/MMOBIEL-Universal-Waterresistant-Motorcycle-connection/dp/B06XDD1TDM/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.bcf45e91-7734-4444-8467-834c3de4defe%3Aamzn1.sym.bcf45e91-7734-4444-8467-834c3de4defe&crid=3R4M0QNVWN3FO&cv_ct_cx=cigarette+lighter+socket&keywords=cigarette+lighter+socket&pd_rd_i=B06XDD1TDM&pd_rd_r=7303c0d8-5cee-48e6-8b04-4fe4dfca472d&pd_rd_w=7wTsK&pd_rd_wg=UiNCm&pf_rd_p=bcf45e91-7734-4444-8467-834c3de4defe&pf_rd_r=PM0DWQ6WE81587HAGQ55&qid=1654870349&sprefix=cigarette+lighter+socket%2Caps%2C88&sr=1-2-b75715df-0cbd-4312-a971-de5362256967-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFSRUdNMlBDQkRCM1UmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1NzE2NzMxRUJETFhURE5CQTQ4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MTY2ODFMS0pEWUJKQjFNMDgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Connects and works for calls but can’t get it to see the phones address book!

Okay thanks. Is it through Skoda only then?

Mines a Business SE which I think is the Amundsen unit. iPhone has synched okay via Bluetooth but can seem to get the car to load the phone book.

Yeah thanks for that. Piggy back fuse looks like the best option.

No. The Honda Accord I've just replaced was ignition live!

Today I've picked up a 2015 MkII 2.0L Diesel DSG with 117,000 miles on the clock and I have the start of what will probably be many questions: What phones can be connected to the car? Can an iPhone X be connected successfully? Realised the cigarrette letter is permanent live which is going to cause problems when I leave my iPod connected. Any advice on where I could find an ignition live to connect to? Is the sat nav updated via the SD card and any links for the latest maps Is the parcel shelf / retractable boot cover the same between pre & post facelift estates? More later Im sure.....

Currently on 117,000 so better have been changed a couple of times before now!

Been assured there are service records to show it was last done 7,000 miles ago but will check when I collect. Shift was very smooth when I drove it.

Yes put a deposit down and collecting this weekend but no it’s in Glasgow

Black oil is GOOD ! It means all the soot particles generated by your engine are being held in suspension in the oil and will be drained out with the oil at the change. If your oil remained clear then the soot particles will be deposited around your engine which is not good !

What are the main differences between a facelifted 2 and a 3?

What dictates that? Thought the bonnet shape was gen III ?