Tooble

Ah, I had this problem getting one too. I nearly had a friend from Germany proxy ship one to me. Too late since you've already bought one, but for anybody viewing the thread; They have them on Inchcape's website ships from UK. They were skeptical shipping one for a skoda but we know that they work! https://store.inchcape.co.uk/collections/multimedia-technology/products/vw-plug-and-play-sound-system-for-spare-wheel-bay-000051419b Really not bad of a job once the rain lets up!

Most sellers are nice to communicate with, just ask if their programming dongle has the profile for the Octavia 3 as I think it came with a new firmware update. Dealers do also have them but in Manchester none of them seemed to have them. Maybe you might have better luck.

I got mine from Ebay, just a rental.

The programming is super easy, just plug in the device to the bottom. The device has a display, set it to 42(?) and press the selection button. Wait until programming is complete (few seconds) and done.

Hello all, Another day, another needlessly expensive project. I was interested in getting more mileage out of the sound system, even after the sizable bump from MIB 1 to MIB 2.5. I ended up reading over on the VW side of things they offer a kit by Helix for those without Dynaudio or in my case CANTON.. Install was very simple, add new radio harness adapter, remove the power pins from the original harness into the new one. Wire down the C-Pillar. Remove the plastic behind the rear passenger side seat belt to run the cable into the boot. The unit needs to be programmed using a speical tool to get the most mileage, Ebay sellers rent these for around £30. As these are designed for mainly the golf, the sound quality before programming isn't convincing to say the least. However after programming, the bass and sound quality boost from the subwoofer and DSP/Amplifier included with the unit is really something to be reckoned with.

They're on aliexpress, there are multiple versions; some do not have the dynamic indicator. here's mine: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005068113713.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.2.7b69f19cac7oHm

Hello once again everyone, As the title suggests, I’m going for a BCM and Gateway upgrade for my Octavia. Looking to get communication between VC and MIB 2.5 and ambient lighting retrofit. My current part numbers are; 5Q0907530F 5Q0937084AJ The new parts I have; 3Q0907530AC 5Q093784CQ I’ve read on another post, these part numbers should do for what I’m trying to achieve. My new BCM is a “5Q0” still, does this unit still use long coding? I have a VAS5054, Is there a service or guide that can help? Or with enough time and ODIS online, will I be able to parameterise and adapt the new units myself? Thanks everyone, Tooble

Hello all, just to close off this post; I’ve gone ahead and opted to fit 3rd Party LED headlights whilst fixing another issue. Here’s how they look;

They look great still. If it comes up on MOT in a couple weeks, I’ll try solder in a new row of LEDS with green light to create yellow. And yes, they do a light dance. Always when headlights are switched on. very nice when unlocking the car at night, always gets a few wows

Hello, for those searching due to a similar issue. After multiple garage trips and £600, What fixed mine; New passenger drop link £20 for a cheap one… it wasn’t in bad condition but the bottom bearing had lots of dirt ingress. Did the job myself, happy Octavia once again.

Honestly, I was dreading that - not cheap. luckily the fix was much simpler!

Hello all, I’ve had a developing issue with my 2015 Octavia, that’s been progressively getting worse. I’ve just spent around £400 having my full service, aircon and a part of the top suspension replaced. The car makes the noise in the video intermittently when driving or whenever the front end is shook up and down by hand. But doesn’t sound entirely related to suspension If anyone has had a similar issue or knows what it can be and can help, it would be greatly appreciated! https://youtube.com/shorts/zgfqx0qEveI?feature=share

It’s been awhile, life gets like that sometimes… However in my experience, I didn’t need to modify it. How have you you gotten on with the install..?

Another update, error codes are easily removed by changing some adaptions to reflect a factory LED installation. I can include the diagram here but it’s in the ‘Tried and Tested’ adaptions thread. I’ve set my parking lights as DRLs which looks nice for now!

You’re exactly right. I didn’t realise this, thank you! It might just sneak by due to the standard indicator working as normal. If it causes issue for myself, I’ll need to get a soldering iron out…