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BTW could we do with a write up on this?

Thanks Cairus, Sounds hopeful, but I have a few questions; have I corrupted some part of the boot process? Is this similar to Amundsen MiB1 Firmware Update process, but off the car? do i need a UART - USB adapter like this little blue board to connect to a laptop? or VCDS? -- I assume the former, otherwise it wouldn't need a workbench. Also I assume the workbench needs a 12V supply do I need specific software or will a terminal CLI do? does the unit have the firmware for reinstallation, like a factory reset or do I need a file as with the Firmware Update process? I notice it mentions creating a Mirror Copy (maybe this is its purpose?) (Intending to update to 0490 when it's working) Hope these aren't too stupid ... Off to look though my collection of manuals, but I'm not sure they cover this sort of thing.

I have driven two varieties of this lever arrangement; pull to alternate between drive and sport. Lever returns to D/S position two positions D and S. Lever stays in selected position My current DSG has (I think) four modes: Economy, Drive, Sport and User defined which offers steering and A/C settings too 🤪 The Lever can only select between two of these, the others need an advanced degree in menu navigation. I use mine to switch between slightly annoying burble mode, and a mildly terrifying growl. 😬

Hi Michalson, I have a 1.6 Diesel, but it has a similar noise, mostly when cold. I suspect mine has a small leak in the exhaust, as one temp. sensor has a loose 'stalk' and a bit of soot around it. All other sensors are solid. Problem is, I can't budge it with a spanner I don't know what sensors etc. the CHHA has, but they should be easy to check as the difference is very pronounced. Hope that helps you find the cause, or eliminate one possibility.

Update: OK there seems to be a bit of life left 🤒 buttons have their illumination at night power button causes the backlight to glow faintly (screen still black) little later, the animated logo displays ... ... then shuts down completely will repeat with further presses I'll give it a clean with my can of air, but further information or suggestions greatly appreciated. PS. dirt seems to be coming from a defective exhaust gas temperature sensor. I can get a spanner on it (i.6 has a bit of elbow room) but it isn't budging -- Is it easier to replace that bit of exhaust pipe?

My head unit (central screen) is completely black and not responding at all. The screen between dials on instrument panel is however, fine. Have I bricked the head unit, or does it just need a re-code? I did take it out, as needed to clean the space behind it. Not wanting it to dangle, I did disconnect it. Recently changed the battery, but that was weeks ago, and didn't cause any problems. I've found that the cabin filter only has foam on two sides, not four, so dirt was taking the easy route instead of going *through* the filter 🙄 I have ODBII, or would i need VCDS?

Not only -- but also ... The metal pipe that the bent rubber pipe attaches to the sensor, is a large > shape with the point having a mounting tab that should be bolted to the timing cover? Can anyone tell me the bolt size and length needed, as mine is nowhere to be seen, and the whole thing flaps about. No prizes for guessing what it does when the engine is revving.

Finally managed to transfer photo from my phone ...

I've recently had a water pump & timing belt change. Had to do a trip about 400 miles -- only just been able to check the workmanship! They broke the old sensor (which they'd told me about) -- nothing a bit of araldite couldn't fix, but -- had to have a new one. Problem is they seem to have fitted a new tube as well, which I don't think is "up to spec". It's thin rubber, very flexible, so much so that it's folded into a 90 degree bend (which probably still transmits the pressure, but isn't ideal) and also split open at the connector -- which probably doesn't transmit the pressure. In the light of the risk of melting when it's not air-tight -- I'll not be driving it like this! Useful to know only one connection is normal -- I was definitely sceptical about seeing two connectors on the new sensor. (photo to follow ...)

Thanks @Cairus that's really comprehensive.

Most Radio 105.8 FM, an Indonesian radio station

Music & Opera Singers Trust ? 🙃 (it's in Australia)

Thanks Cairus I think it does have DAB ( though in the reality that exists here in the mountains, getting FM for a few seconds as I pass a dip in the skyline feels like an achievement ) What is MOST? I have a speaker in each front door -- I'd hesitate to call it a "system" ( though they are connected to a CD head unit that takes up 85% of the glove box leaving only enough room for a medium sized bar of Toblerone™ – meanwhile – there's an aching chasm behind the screen ... )

Sorry, I think I should have tagged @pab567 or @Cairus for help ^^^

Hi, I have the following system details on my mkIII Octavia Elegance -- Device part #: 5E 003 587 4A Hardware: 040 Software: 0421 It has the smaller screen, MIB1, but not sure if it's Bolero, Amundsen or Columbus? I assume this has never been updated, but I don't get the download screen, as I don't have the maps SD card -- it just complains about not having a card. I'm getting a card off the Yorkshire bay -- by gum! How do I get the latest soft/firm ware? Maybe the software on the SD card will also need updating, regularly ...

I think I have a similar problem. Since buying my car a few years ago there's been an immediate high-pitched screech on starting (thankfully muffled) from the rear seat behind me, which settles down to a disgruntled mumbling. It didn't seem to cause any problems, so I haven't pursued it, but now I suspect it's causing fuel starvation when under sustained heavy load. It can manage about 2.5 gal/hr but not 3. (40mph @ 13mpg -- starts to die after about a minute). Seeing as it drives well otherwise, and hasn't got worse, do you think it is likely to be the pump or the control unit? @Vanthrax01 Is your spare fuel pump still available? I will be driving to Bedford in a week or so.