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Perfect, thank you. I did see that box when the screen was out but it was getting late to start stripping anything major. One more question, just unplug and insert the loom pictured and plug it back together, battery disconnected or ok to leave it, will all fire up again without problems? Guessing resetting radio stations and some other settings may be required?

I've looked for a loom had the display unit off the dash, the glovebox open and can't find where I would plug this in below to connect the reverse camera in, any clues? Thanks.

The auto setting is just for a steady airflow, cold or warm. It'll probably blow faster at first as it's trying to get the temp down. It was exactly the same on my SEAT with climate/auto settings. I tried my Kamiq yesterday to try and find an adjustment for the rear vents on/off, nope they are on or off when you switch to the front floor vents. So it sounds like your have not been connected or something has decided not to work (flap) somewhere in the system.

I wasn't initially aware of the 2 different size front discs/pads for the Kamiq and annoyingly if I match my car on the eBay listing for 276 mm discs it says the won't fit but the 256 mm will.🤔 Never trust eBay info, TBF the listing does say the PR code of 1ZG I was unaware when ordering. They have been in contact with me so awaiting a swap/refund whatever.

Well thank you for your input, probably lesson learned, measure the discs first before ordering. New to the Kamiq, probably didn't expect different size discs/pads for the 1ltr maybe for the 1.5. Wonder if I've been supplied, Scala/Fabia fit parts? Anyways supplier is on the case, I've now provided my VIN and reg numbers to them, I await a reply.

Ordered from eBay. I inputted my car details and ordered them. Since now I know the size is incorrect I've checked the Brembo catalogue and it lists 2 sizes for the Kamiq. Just wondered which Kamiq takes the smaller size discs or was there a change of size in the production line? I'm guessing maybe it's because mines auto or the higher powered 1ltr. I can't find any info really apart from those you've now post above re IZE IZS. The eBay listing refers to IZG for discs, something I didn't realise at the time of ordering.🤔

Hit a snag on ordering discs and pads for my Kamiq. Model 2020 1ltr DSG, the discs fitted are 276mm I got sent 256mm discs. Likewise the pads are too small, they sent them to suit the smaller discs. So which models take the small size discs (256mm) and is it because mine is an auto I need the larger discs. Anyways they definitely are the wrong discs sent, I spent an hour this morning taking off one disc to discover the sizes are different. And BTW I went for Brembo discs/pads.

About to order this AliExpress reverse camera, a question once it's connected up, if you have them, what happens with the reverse sensors? I have them and they show in the display and obviously bleep, are these then disabled or do they still show on screen and sound?

So why would you use a 0w 30 when it's clear here to use a 0w 20? https://tps.trade/oil-search

Thanks for the info I think I've got it now but just for clarification.... I've got a 1L 85kw petrol Kamiq. Understand all petrol Kamiqs take the same oil. So 0w 20 of whatever brand (I'm going for Castrol Edge) to VW spec 508.00 509.00.

That's what I was going to settle with until.... I read on and it's recommended... 0w 20 LL IV to VW spec 508.00 VW 509.00, that's Castrol Edge or Mobil 1. I used 5w 30 in my 1.2tsi SEAT (Castrol LL) to VW spec and was all set to go for the same in the petrol Kamiq. Confused.com. Don't know what's been used previously, no details apart from it's have services. The manuals no help, only mentioned an alternative if you need top ups, not actually what should be in there🤔

I've just bought my Kamiq, so far it's brilliant but with a few niggles. The aircon to me didn't seem to be putting out very cold air, sorted with my local aircon man. He found it necessary to top the gas up slightly and also found an electrical connection had become disconnected, all back to working well. I should have checked the pollen first too, now changed for £10. The original (don't think ever changed from new) was really manky and black. Car was serviced in February by a Skoda dealer then whoever had it traded it in. See one of my other posts re brake pad wear, I just need to refresh the front pads/discs now, ordered some Brembo parts. One question I've not found an answer to, which engine oil do I use? Is it 5w 30 or 0w 40, I'll be changing it annually myself after probably 6-7k miles?

Lovely colour, enjoy👍

I'm a bit of a novice ATM with the Kamiq, bought it 3 days ago One thing I've learnt, reading the forums (unless I've read wrong) the info when buying the car (specs) say wireless CarPlay but not android auto. I bought a cable to suit the Kamiq USB C but found out the infotainment centre does actually connect to my phone Motorola G62 perfectly. Just use the cable to charge. Also although I've not used the built in navigation I find Waze and Google Maps work great via my phone, had up to date info there too. So I'm not paying Skoda whatever for a subscription.

It's now landed, picked it up today. SE L spec DSG 1ltr 70 plate with just 18k miles. Looking to get a boot mat and reverse camera (I've seen links in other threads for both) but for now I'll install my dash cam and enjoy the driving👍

Sorry another question, where will I find the loom to plug this in? As mentioned I haven't got the car yet so in the dark, thanks 👍

Can I ask what is involved in fitting this AliExpress reverse cam? I reckon I can manage all the routing of cables and mounting of the camera, what about connecting to the display, where are all those connections placed. Done this on a conventional head unit, MX-5, different plugs etc, haven't even got the Kamiq yet to have a look, that's later this week. Thanks.

Thank you, I'd rather listen to people with the knowledge than someone trying to basically sell me down the, have a service/warranty plan road etc. I got told all types of tales about what could go wrong etc etc. Don't listen and make my own judgement after consultation with the forum. Basically the car I've bought is an ex lease car, low mileage and meticulously looked after, that's how they should be if you've got to hand it back without penalties.

Thanks all, now soon to be a Kamiq owner. Put a deposit down on a 20 plate auto SE L. Probably a few more questions coming soon.... Here's one, will the dsg box need servicing in its life, like an oil change? Been told not but also been told by the dealer (not a Skoda dealer) that it will @40k miles, true?

I'm back again with some hopefully final questions before I buy. Not purchasing from a Skoda dealer but a car supermarket type place. Having dealt with them before and they are local to me impressions of the car are all good, not driven yet. This one's had new Good Years on the front and new brakes on the rear before being put on display, so happy there👍 A Kamiq 20 plate SEL 1ltr auto. Anything I should be wary of with this engine gearbox combo? What's it like for reliability (gearbox) what type of auto is it and does it need servicing at any point in its life, car is on 18k miles currently? As you can tell I'm going into the unknown with this one, especially an auto car. Although I know about the 1.2TSi engine and my previous Citigo 1ltr but that was a different engine altogether, I think.

As above post, is it just the noise from the rear, roll up load cover rather than a solid one? I'm in the throws of car hunting, Kamiq or Karoq not sure yet. One comment brings up more noise from the rear load area, re above comment because of the adjustable rear seats. Do all Karoqs have rear adjustable seats and roll type load covers?

I've already discounted that car, odd tyres, scuffed alloys, bad brakes discs also a deeply scuffed front splitter. They want in my opinion top money for a car needing two refurbed alloys, front brake renewal and to satisfy my OC two front tyres and a minor paint job.

On that particular car I mentioned with 3 different brands on, two Hankooks on the rear. The fronts, two different brands (can't remember what but not anything I've heard of) but I noticed one had recently had the tyre removed/changed as it had telltale remnants of that tyre fitting paste. So more likely a replacement due to puncture/damage.

That sounds better, how I would expect tyres to wear/last. I ditched a set of Bridgestones on my Toledo around 4 years, fitted from new. They were awful anyway after a couple of years, noisy harsh ride but still had decent tread depth left but started cracking around the edge of the tread, MOT advisory. Can recommend Kumho as replacements, have them on both my cars and a previous one.

Panasonic batteries are ok, use them in my Mazda fobs. Those fobs can sometimes give connection problems for the battery, a quick tweak of the connection prongs and all working again. So have a look inside, could be poor connection with the battery. Incidentally my SEAT fob is still working fine, 10 years on with it's original battery. They must be making cheapo batteries these days.