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Will be travelling on my bike on A68, from A1(M), to Edinburgh with a limited fuel range, on Friday. Has anyone spotted open garages recently? Last time I did the trip fuelled at Tow Law and also Jedburgh coming south. I assume the garage/cafe at Catcleugh reservoir is closed AFAIK?
TIA
A68 - a great road, but now spoilt by a proliferation of speed cameras.
I normally use the Shell Garage in Jedburgh on the way through.
John.
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Hello
I am looking at a 2005 55 plate Octavia estate - 2.0 TDI 140, L and K model.
I've been reading all sorts of stories both on here and the Audi forums in regards to porous cylinder heads on the 2.0 140 engine being very common.
How common is this, and was there a recall on the Octavia? If so how would I know if the car has the replacement head or how would you know it's about to go? What price would this be should it fail?
Also when did they fix this problem, in terms of model years (plate years).
Sorry for all the questions, I've tried searching to no avail.
Cheers
I had a 2005 (55 reg) Seat Toledo Sport DSG with the 2.0 PD engine and that developed a porous head which was change under warranty.
It was about a year old when this happened (from memory) - the signs were the sudden requirement to top up the header tank on a weekly basis.
John.
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Thanks
She's taken the Columbus out of her order so we'll interested to see how the AutoDAB solution develops.
It might make the Columbus unit viable but looking at e-bay prices for secondhand ones it seems the best value was never going to be in factory fitting.
Sorry chaps - I don't know the exact costing on the Autodab solution, but I did include a link to Car Comminication website who have listed it - ask them for a price. I would expect it to be sub £300 but maybe not "much sub"??
The other point that I didn't cover is that you will of course need a DAB antenna as you can't use the existing FM sportflex - the AutoDAB solution, I suspect may come with a magnetic mount antenna (not desirable) or an internal "film" antenna that sticks onb the windscreen.
John.
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Hi,
I am from the dark side - well, the Octavia 2 Forum.
I understand exactly how your wife feels about having to retrofit portable devices on a new car - not really what you want.
For my Octavia, currently fitted with Bolero, (I use a TomTom LIve, much better than a Colombus, but of course not integrated), I have bought a secondhand VW RCD510-DAB which is a head unit to replace the Bolero and it includes DAB. Of course it will have VW start up splash screen and conflicting illunination (red) colour, but solves the DAB problem.
As this unit already exists in VW group, I am at a loss to understand why Skoda are unable to offer their own version.
Anyway,moving on to maybe another posiible solution - Connects2 have produced a DAB solution that integrates very nicely into a standard audio system for compatible cars with steering wheel controls (MFSW). See links below, may be the answer providing your car will have MFSW.
Hope that helps,
John.
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Everyone wants to be as cool as me rockin' me bagpus case.
(I hate my sister at times)The Nokia 6300 all works fine - Would do a full system restore on it but have no idea what the pin is? The handset is locked to T-mobile!
Case wise - No cracks, just some light scratches/marks on the silver back and the '0' / '*' keys have rubbed a little.
Edit: Found a case for you here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-NOKIA-6300-FULL-SILVER-FASCIA-HOUSING-COVER-T6-/110645055769?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneFascias_JN&hash=item19c2f59119
Rob - the default handset code is 12345 if that helps?
John
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What capacity is it? 8GB?
Thanks
Sorry! - yes it is 8GB.
John.
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I have a brand new iPhone 3Gs 8GB supplied as an upgrade on Three network, so assume that it will be SIM locked, although I believe that these can be unlocked relatively simply.
It is black and comes in the box with all std accessories.
Not sure what these are worth, but open to offers.
Have now done some research, I expect that it is worth somewhere in the £170 t0 £180 region, but I will accept £150 + £5.00 next day courier delivery.
Can accept paym,ent by bank transfer or Paypal as gift.
John. [email protected] or 07860 208007
Now Sold - Thanks Phil
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Interesting approach. Which CANBus adaptor - the main gateway located behind the glovebox?
I used a CanM8 product which gives a switched 1A supply decoded from the CANBus - I connected it to the CAN twisted pair behind and slighly below the fuse box and above the pedals(from memory).
The adaptor basically switches a 12 volt + supply which I derived from the fuse box and holds it for 30mins when the ign is switched off but "key in position".
I use this feed to drive a relay, which then switches a 15A rated +ve supply that I use for TomTom and a roof mounted 8" DVD player/drop down screen.
The advantage of this is that when you switch off the engine and leave the key in, these accessories remain powered up - great with the children in the car still able to watch a DVD whilst refuelling!
John.
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And i dont mean in a dirty seedy dogging kinda way!!!....But where is the best place to fix a tomtom in a FL RS? Bearing in mind it needs to be near the power source!! I wouldve liked it mounted in the middle of the dash but the poxy useless rattly cupboard thing is right in the way!!...Where does everyone have theres?
Cheers
Kit
This is how I have my TomTom installed - permanently fitted active mount in the dash top box, then the sat nav unit can be attached when required.
This is for a GO750 Live and I have used the accessory "installed" mount, fitted to a custom fabricated bracket, that is designed to fit in the top box housing. Of course, the lid always stays open, but that doesn't worry me as the other unit (2 way radio control head) is always there.
Power is derived from the a switched supply from CAN Bus adaptor, so unit stays alive until ign key is removed - the lighter plug (which contains the 12v>5v regulated supply) is plugged into a wired socket located under the top box. I have modified the lid, so that it is no longer spring operated.
Incidentally, if anyone has a GOx40 or x50 series TomTom and is interested in this kind of set up, I have another top box, modified to be "lidless" with an active mount installed centrally - this is surplus to my requirements and apart from power, would be a "fit & play" solution. I would be interested in selling this if anyone could use it.
John.
By the way, I originally took this picture to capture an image of the "tasteful" rear skirt mod on the silver Vectra in front of me.
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You either have DRLs or sidelights not both. Have you actually seen the "sidelights" come on?? I think your better off popping the fogs out, fitting CAN friendly 501 LEDS in and also fitting uprated fogs in at the same time.
Not actually correct - on FL L&K there are side light lamps as well as DRL in the fog lamps.
I haven't changed the side lamp bulbs myself, although the owners manual does give instructions on how to do this.
I would gues that the lamp unit has to be removed to get at the rear of it.
John.
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I too bought some of the Mtec ones for my Superb (the silver coated ones though) but did not like the blue tint they gave off so took them out as quickly as they went in.
MTEC XENON SUPER WHITE (Chrome Style) NATURAL GLASS 382 P21w 12v Bulbs (Mtec on left OE bulb on right)
I replaced them with these
I have used the Mtec lamps as well and they are a great improvement on the comaparably yellowish standard bulb, but I found that mine didn't last very long :-(
Now got the standard bulbs back in, but would also like to have LED type.
John.
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You'll also need to purchase an additional aerial to get DAB reception as the standard aerials are not capable of DAB reception and the connectors are different. I am not sure how you would mount that, but there are some stick on ones for the windscreen or you can get combined aerials for the roof but this will be problematic as you have the phone kit.
All,
Thanks very much for the super quick replies.
I have to admit that I had missed the difference in shape of the front panels! does anyone know the part no. for the Colombus type fascia panel in piano black finish for L&K?
Good to know that the security code shouldn't be an issue - I was planning to keep the Bolero to re-fit when we sell the car.
I have the antenna sorted - one of our glass mout types (through glass coupled).
Cheers,
John.
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I have tried to search for any info on this, but not found anything.
I have 2010 L&K with Bolero fitted.
I have picked up a VW RCD510 DAB (later type with DAB radio incorporated)- it is supplied with the 4 digit security code.
I believe that this should be a straight changeover with the Bolero as it has the same dimensions inc. front panel, so uses the existing dash fascia panel.
Before I go ahead and swap it over, I have a couple of queries:
1. Am I likely to need any re-coding or should this be a simple plug and play? - I have the OEM GSM BT kit installed.
2. I presume that the security code will have to be entered when the unit is powered up, but I don't appear to have a security code for the Bolero - if I try to re-fit the Bolero, will I then need a security code for it?
Any input would be appreciated - I don't want to be in a situation where I haven't got a working head unit in the car.
Cheers,
John.
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I guess the due to rain sensor in mirror, they have taken off the top tint, so it doesn't confuse it.
Before the FL version, the light sensor and mirror position was lower down the screen.
On FL, this has moved up and the printing/dotted effect has a space for the light sensor to look through.
John.
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My 2010 looks plain glass, not tinted, and neither there is a tint at the top of the windscreen, sunset as you say is for rear.
Check when Autoglass arrives and compare for yourself.
There has been a prvious thread on Octavia windscreens that touched on this.
On later Octavia FL, certainly from 2010 the top tint was deleted and also the rain/light sensor/miror mount position has been moved up.I thinkl that you will find that the screen does have a light tint, just like the side glass (allows 70% light throughput).
So the important thing top get right is that the new screen has the mirror mounting in the correct position.
I actually got a top tint screen for my 2010 L&K with the mirror now in the lower position - the sensor wiring is just long enough.
John.
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I have now checked out this phone, which I assumed was locked.
It is not actually SIM locked - I have tried it and it works with a T-Mobile SIM card.
Also, it has a 8GB micro SD card included, the headphones, a data cable and also a HDMI cable to enable you to connect direct to your TV.
So, still on offer at £225 inc. next day delivery. (or try an offer!)
John.
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Quick Bump - No takers for this phone??
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I have for sale a brand new Sony Ericsson Experia ARC (not S version) in midnight blue colour which I just received from Vodafone as an upgrade.
My wife still insists on keeping her trusty Nokia 6310i so this is not needed.
I assume it is locked to Voda, although I understand that it is not a problem to get it unlocked.
This phone is a superb spec Android (2.3) smartphone withj a massive bright 4.2" screen and is incredibly thin.
It has all the usual functions, inc. 8.1MP camera, GPS, social networking apps etc.
As supplied in original box with std accessories.
Looking for around £225 for this inc. delivery.
Further info on this phone is below.
Available colours Midnight Blue , Misty Silver Platform Android 2.3
Size 125.0 × 63.0 × 8.7 mm / 4.9 × 2.5 × 0.3 inches
Weight 117.0 g / 4.1 oz Memory Internal phone storage: 1GB (up to 320MB free)
RAM: 512MB
Memory card slot: microSD™, up to 32GB
Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration
Screen 854x480 pixels / 4.2" 16,777,216 colour TFT
Battery performance
Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and phone usage.
Networks Talk time
(up to) Standby time
(up to) Video call
(up to)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 6 hours 55 min 430 hours x
UMTS/HSPA 800/850/1900/2100 7 hours 400 hours x
UMTS/HSPA 900/2100 7 hours 400 hours x
Note that UMTS/HSPA network compatibility varies per location.
A Standby time specification is an industry standard. The only intention is to allow comparison of different mobile phones under the same circumstances. Factors including - but not limited to - network, settings, location, movement, signal strength and cell traffic strongly effect standby power consumption. Standby time specifications of different mobile phones can therefore be compared only in a controlled laboratory environment. When any mobile phone is used in real life - i.e., under circumstances for which the mobile phone is intended - the actual standby time could be considerably lower and will be strongly dependent on the factors mentioned above.
Music listening time: 31 hours
SAR information Environmental declaration = To be announced = Not applicable
Camera
3D sweep panorama
Take your pictures with 3D Sweep Panorama. View them on a 3D TV or on the multi-angle 3D display.
Aperture - f/2.4
The lower the f/value, the larger the lens opening (aperture) - which allows for more light to reach the image sensor.
Red-eye reduction
Use it when taking people photos using flash.
Flash / light type - LED
When lighting conditions are poor, your picture can still be good.
Digital Zoom - smart zoom up to 2.46x
Get close to your subject.
Camera - 8.1 Megapixel
Capture and share special moments.
Video stabiliser
Avoid bluriness caused by slight hand movements.
Video light
More light when shooting video.
Touch focus
Touch the screen to set the focus area.
Sony’s Exmor R™ for mobile CMOS sensor
Image sensor with enhanced imaging characteristics.
Smile detection
Let the camera automatically snap the shot when your subject flashes a smile.
Send to web
Catch moments with your camera and send straight to your personal web site or blog.
Image stabiliser
Avoid blurriness caused by slight hand movements.
HD video recording (720p)
Record High Definition video with a simple touch of a button.
Geo-tagging
Have your photo tagged with information on where it was taken.
Face detection
Your phone automatically sets the focus on the faces in your pictures.
Auto focus
Automatic focus for optimal clarity.
Music
Sony Ericsson Music player
Enjoy your favourite music sorted by artist, album and track. Shuffle and smart playlists supported.
Music tones - MP3, AAC
Use original artist recordings as ringtones.
TrackID™ music recognition
Record a few seconds of a song and get track, artist and album information sent to your phone in seconds.
PlayNow™
Download music and games to your phone.
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Music from your phone to headset over a wireless connection.
Album art
Choose music by browsing CD album art or other images
Web
Google Voice Search
Use your voice to search the web or to quickly launch a call to a friend.
Android™ Market
Get apps and games - download straight to your phone.
Web browser - WebKit
Full Internet browser with support for standard protocols, images and video.
Pan & zoom
View web pages as you like - get a quick overview or zoom in on details.
Google™ search
Find what you’re after with the Google™ search function.
Bookmarks
Quick access to your favourite Web sites.
Entertainment
Radio - FM radio with RDS
Radio entertainment round the clock.
YouTube™
View your favourite YouTube™ videos, or upload your own - access is easy via the YouTube™ application.
Video streaming
Realtime video streaming, e.g. live cam
Motion gaming
Gaming gets physical - turn, swing, move your phone to control the action.
Media Browser
Media content in one place for fast and easy access.
3D games
Enjoy quality games with full color and depth.
Connectivity
DLNA Certified™
Connect wirelessly to other devices.
ANT+ technology
Connect wirelessly to a wide range of health and fitness products.
Google Maps™ - with Street View
Find your way to your destination.
Google Latitude™
See where your friends are - and share your own location with them.
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Match your Facebook™ friends with your phone contacts.
Synchronisation via Google Sync
Use your Google account to synchronise the contacts in your phone.
Synchronisation - Exchange ActiveSync®
Stay seamlessly synchronised with your Microsoft® Exchange email server.
Micro USB support
Connect to your PC and other devices.
WiFi™
Utilise high-speed Internet at Wi-Fi™ hotspots at airports and other facilities.
USB support
PC to phone USB cable support
USB mass storage
Connect and move items between computer and phone.
TV out
Go for a bigger screen – connect the phone to a TV, projector or other device.
HDMI support
Share pictures and videos on your TV using your TV remote control.
Modem
GSM internet dial-up support
Bluetooth™ technology
Connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth™ devices.
aGPS
Use GPS-powered location-based services.
3.5 mm audio jack
Share your music via the extra jack. Use any headphones with a standard-sized 3.5 mm connector.
Messaging
Sound recorder
Take voice notes or record a sound clip to send in a message.
Google Mail™
Gmail for mobile lets you send and receive e-mail wherever you are.
Text messaging (SMS)
Send text greetings anywhere in the world.
Predictive text input
Fast and easy text messaging.
Picture messaging (MMS)
Colourful multimedia messaging.
Instant messaging
Online chat. On the move.
Email
Check your email inbox wherever you are.
Conversations
Say it via chat-style text messaging.
Communication
Facebook inside Xperia™ version 2
Facebook status updates. Share and recommend the apps you like, and like the music you love, even direct from the FM radio.
Google Talk™
Chat-style communication with friends and family.
Noise shield
Filter out the sounds around and make yourself heard.
Twitter™ - Timescape™ integration
Let the world know how you feel and what you think - say it with a tweet.
Vibrating Alert
The phone vibrates and you can feel when a call comes in
Speakerphone
Loudspeaker suitable for using the phone as an office handsfree
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
All your communication with one person in one place.
Facebook™ application
Stay in touch with your friends on Facebook™ through your phone.
Design
Gesture input
Swipe your finger across the on-screen QWERTY keyboard.
Keyboard - Onscreen QWERTY
Text input made easy.
Wallpaper animation
Stylish moving imagery onscreen.
Touchscreen
Intuitive navigation – just touch the screen.
Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Crystal-clear colours and crisp images.
Picture wallpaper
Background picture on-screen when the phone is in standby mode
Auto rotate
Switch from vertical to horizontal mode by rotating the phone. Whatever you're viewing will rotate to suit.
Organiser
E-manual
Save on paper usage. The printed manual is replaced with an electronic version in the phone.
Google Calendar™
Create, add and edit events. Set up reminders and mobile notifications.
Phone book
The information you need to keep in touch with friends and family.
Infinite button
Just one press to all about your friends or all the artist info you need.
Flight mode
Disable the radio receivers and transmitters in your phone so you can safely use other functions.
Document readers
Edit documents in popular formats.
Calendar
Store appointment information and set reminders.
Calculator
Full-function calculator when you need it.
Android™ platform
Powered by Android™ for great performance. Personalise with all the apps you need from Android Market.
Xperia™ arc is powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
Alarm clock
Set your phone alarm clock to ring at the time of your choice.
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Ive seen these in gloss black (with silver lip) on a black mk4 golf and looked quite nice in the flesh tbh.
Y.M.B.F.J
(Work it out!)
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As John as said go direct to the battery, as nowadays there is can-bus wiring in cars you don't want to connect to this, and make sure you use decent size cable, as long as the run is not too long, a minimum of 2.5mm (unless you are running less than 5Watts)
Radiotwo
A thread like this gets all the radio boys out!!
25amps on tx - that's some power!
Having said that, in my early days, I used to run a 160 watt 2m linear - that made a quick job of flattening the battery when stuck on tx.
John.
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Hi could anyone tell me where to connect up the power for my 2metre ham radio in the octavia, I know taxis use 2 way radios and wondered if there was a spare connection for this purpose...
Many Thanks
John Payne
John,
I have taken the power for my dual band radio direct from the battery - this is best practice.
It's easy to route through a big grommet which is on n/side, just below the glovebox and comes out below/behind the battery.
The +ve should be connected via a fuse to the buzz bar rail adjecent to the battery +ve terminal.
The -ve feed should not be fused and should be taken from a chassis point adjacent to the battery earth strap. There is a convenient tag with an empty hole that suits this purpose - I removed the paint and used a nut and bolt to make a good earth connection and then covered this with petroleum jelly (vaseline)to avoid corrosion.
For guidance on your radio install, please feel free to download our installation document FCS1362:2010 which gives guidance on best practice for vehicle installation.
http://www.fcs.org.uk/FITAS/FCS1362_FITAS.aspx
Hope that helps.
John.(G8SYD)
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Edinburgh! bit far for me as I live 10 minutes from the Channel Tunnel!
I posted my last reply from work where the IT system has just been upgraded to XP and we are still on internet explorer 5 so I didn't see the pic's, if you compare the gap between the boot and roof on mine is much bigger (use the distance from the back of the spoiler as pictured).
The mark you mention isn't that bad tbh, I'm sure you could use a touch up stick and hide it completely.
A word of warning about this.
I had the Skoda OEM tailgate spoiler sprayed and fitted by a local body shop shortly after I took delivery of my Octavia.
I had bought the spoiler on eBay as a stock clearance bargain about 18 months before, in anticipation of getting another Octavia Estate.
After it had been fitted, it took me a while to realise that there was actually a clearance issue which was marking both the spoiler and the roof edge.
What I hadn't realised is that the pressure of the contact, (which was obviously happening from the moment after it was fitted) when opening the tailgate, was actually dislodging the spoiler and one day at **mph on the M1 there was a loud crack and a bang and I was left with only a 1/3 of the spoiler still in place.
I have now bought a repalcement from Milotec which has a different design on it's leading edge, so is not likely to present this problem, but of course, now I need to get it sprayed and fitted.
John.
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Er! yes, I was being ironic............
So if they are to big for Zeniths, what do they fit?
They certainly fit the Audi 16" Trapize wheels that I have fitted with winter tyres for my Octavia - finishes them off nicely
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Could you get away with a 7Jx16 rim on a FL VRS? Seem to more of those on eBay than 6J or 6.5J. Tyre would still be 205/55/16 and I suppose rim would still be ET50. Any views?
I bought a set of Audi A4 7Jx16 (apparetly they came off a 2005 model) - I think thay are called Trapez. (£63 on eBay which I guess was a lucky last minute bid to secure).
Anyway, they are ET42 offset and I now have them on my L&K TDi with a set of part (hardly) worn Dulop Winter M3 205/55/16 tyres.
I will post an image shortly of them on the car .
Total cost was £293.00. :yes:
John.
(I hate my sister at times)
Octavia Mk2 Winter tyres on alloys
in Parts For Sale
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I have a set of 16" alloy rims with Dunlop SP Sport Winter M3 tyres.
The wheels are from Audi A4 16" diameter, 5 spoke & 5 x 112 pcd. 2 are in excellent condition and 2 have minor amount of bubbling under the paint on some of the spokes. They are also fitted with some plastic Skoda logo'd caps that have suffered a bit from alloy wheel cleaner.
The tyres are in good condition and have enough tread for at least another winter season.
See attached images.
These are on offer for £225 o.n.o and can be collected from Hertfordshire or South West London or I could send by courier for £20.
John.