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Hi, I have read through various blogs etc about this topic and have the dashboard rattle since buying my 21 reg last December. Took it in under warranty and the garage said it was fixed but it was'nt. I have now positioned some foam strips around the top corners of the dash black hard plastic and it seems to have cured that particular problem. I will gradually remove each piece to find if it only needs one piece. FYI I did not use ordinary foam with adhesive as it was a little too thick, I wanted something less dense that would reduce to about 1mm and found the air filter for me old Vax did the trick! Its about 5mm uncompressed and can be inserted easily between joints with a thin balded knife. PC fan filters are very similar. I still have a couple more to find, one very anoying seem to close to my right ear on RHD car! I will silicone the door seals before going further but the hard black plastic around the digital dash was the worst as others have found. what also made it worse were the 18 inch wheels and summer tyres in cold weather, As the fronts were over half worn I changed them to Continental All Seasons which have a "V" shape tread which also improved rattles. Hope the above is of some help to others.

Thanks for the info that will further reduce risk of problems! I am still deciding on a dash cam but have a hard wire kit and hope to do it next week.

I was going to attempt it today but weather was bad! A brief video would be great showing the routing and tips, but in the meantime ...... could you please confirm the following regarding the front camera fitting: did you need to remove any of the sound proofing under the dash/stowage box to route the cable? did you route it between the roof lining across the joint at the top of the A pillar (by releasing the the top of the A pillar cover) then around the door seal and back at the joint towards the stowage box? Sorry if terminology is not 100%! Thanks

Thanks aubrey, that's what I was thinking of doing and I will try it.

Could anyone confirm my assumptions as I intend to fit it in the next couple of weeks!? Thanks

Just for clarity, the green line is where the cable should be tucked in, it cannot/should not be pulled or inserted on the route shown in red!? Thanks

Hi, I have read various article and checked some videos on hard wiring a Dash Cam but before starting can simeone confirm if the wiring can be easily looped from the LH side of the mirror towards the RH pillar towrds the fuse box behind the coin box on the RHS on a UK RHD Kamiq? I assume the cable will have to "loop" around the edge of the large centre plastic mounting that contains my road sign camera! Thanks

I fully agree with you, I took it in today mentioned the pressures and was diplomatic, they could not confirm if they had checked them and I agree 2.5 bar does seem a bit high. They did conform it was a bit "creaky" on a test run and there was also road sign error message, I was told I could have it back later today but they were still working on it at 5pm. In my sort of twisted mind, I am a little encouraged by that, assuming it was actually worked on when I left it!

Hi, I have now resolved my problem, I had a mirror to line up my nearside wheels which was too low because the running or head lights would blind me and couldn't see the arrows on the cardboard fixed the back of the cupboard. I raised up the mirror so I am no longer dazzled. A picture paints a thousand words!

Thanks for the info, I was not aware the effective pressure was calculated by variation in circumference. Just checked and mine seems to be the same as your Karoq. My main concern is that the dealer lowered the tyres significantly (27%) to help stop noise from the digital dash/black hard plastic surround. There was and is no warning and I think it was reset at the lower pressure. The problem is it may or may not cost me to put right as per other posts I have seen! The car was bought on the Skoda Approved Car Scheme with a "100 Point Check" and did not get a report on what they actually did and I assume they checked/set the pressures.

Thanks for the replies. I am a bit more wiser now and will try to get the dealer to say he had checked the tyre pressure when they did the 100 point checks! If he does, then I think either the service department or sales deliberately reduced the pressure to help quieten the rattle which has got a little better with the recent higher temperatures . FWIW in reply to an earlier poster, I have hardly driven the car since I bought it and checked water/oil in the first week of owning the car. I am quite a practical person although a little ancient, have rebuilt wet cylinder liner engines with paper gaskets and have some knowledge of engine oils and their use, I also have recently replaced front struts on my old car to get it to pass its MOT!

How exactly does TPMS monitor tyre pressure? I am asking this as I bought my car via Skoda used car scheme which has a 30 day exchange! After a couple of weeks getting to grips with driving a DSG and all the electronics I decided to check pressures which were all 1.85 bar instead of 2.5 bar. After resetting I now have a dashboard rattle (stops when pressing between top right corner and top cover). This seems to be a well known problem and the local dealer is investigating next week. I think the dealer may have reduced the pressure to stop the noise and would like to know what the pressure differential is to illuminate the warning light, is the a set percentage or actual value? The dealer is supposed to have carried out a 100 point check before I bought it and I assume they checked the tyres! There was over 26% drop in pressure and no pressure warning light but from an email to "sign in" next week it states I could be liable to costs which others have said are likely to be high. I really like the car but the rattle is about 30mph and quite annoying. I think this might well have been known to the retailer. my very old Peugeot 307 had this problem and I cured it by wiping some silicone spray around plastic dash surround but am reluctant to do anything as the car is under PCP contract ATM. Any info and advice as to what to do would be appreciated. Thanks

OK thanks, I have not had a good look at the underside/back yet, its good to know it should not be to difficult to do!

OK, I assume the right angled mini usb cable AND plug can be pushed through!!? Thanks

I think the information I saw was on another forum!! I understand the fuse i need to "tap" onto is number 43 for a UK Kamiq. FWIW I have just removed the glove box flap and measured the width of the top of the fuse, it is a "Mini Fuse". I have found a local parts shop that sells a "mini" tap cable and fuses, I will buy those. It looks as though I need to remove the dash end panel that meets the door when closed to get the cable rooted up the pillar. Regards

Hi, I have been loking at ways of hardwiring a Dashcam, could someone confirm it is a "Mini" fuse 43 size 10.9mm wide? I was intending to remove the UK drivers side dashboard end panel but cannot find a picture of it on this forum (which is where I thought it was), i would appreciate a link to it as it appears difficult to remove! Thanks

Hi, I brought 2 small boxes from B&M went next door to Dunelm bought some velcro and stuck two strips with Gorilla glue as per photos, a little bit small but quit deep and only £2 a box! Good enough for me.

Thanks, she who should be obeyed suggested Dunelm and Range, both of which (and B&M) i will try in the next week!!

Can you remember where you bought the boxes< I am stiil having a problem finding a suitable box that is 38cm wide? Thanks

The official Skoda box that slides out from the front is, as you say, very small. I am just looking for a box to put under the seat from the back like these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Storage-Underseat-Organizer-Hidden-Replacement/dp/B0CB8Q1R3H but on measuring the width available it is only about 375mm and i cannot seem to find one that would fit. Yes, i know I should get rid of some of the items I usually keep in the car, but would like a little more stowage space under the seats! Regards

I did not realise they did a box that slid between the rails from the rear of the front seat. I will have a look. Thanks

My comment should be treated as a little subjective as I am new to DSG driving. The word launch was probably over the top but without touching the accelerator there is a short delay before the power drops after the front wheels are on the level floor. To reduce the risk in the near future I will reset my laser pointer to align with the wing/bonnet gap Thanks

Yes I could but its a bit close! The car is about 20cm wider than my old car! I have never driven a DSG until a week ago! The entrance floor has a 30 degree short slope and I have a dsg which builds up the power and launches forward as it gets up the slope! but will try reversing when I have got some more experience!

Hi, After getting my 2 year old SE (L) 1.5 DSG I miss my very old car's under seat stowage and have been looking for a box but most seem to be too wide for a Kamiq! Can anyone recommend a box that would fit OK? Thanks

Thanks, I just tested the above and its easier to see an judge gap, still not easy, but is Ok Thanks