Everything posted by PetrolDave
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Airbag error - Octavia 3
The ESC and TPMS errors should clear after some more driving, it's normal for them to appear after disconnecting the battery. The airbag error needs a code scan done to determine which part of the airbag system has a problem.
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Airbag light fuse
There is no fuse for the airbag light, you need to get someone to do a diagnostic scan and see what's causing it to light. Often a loose/poor connection under one of the front seats... But don't do any work on the airbag system with the battery connected!!!!!!!
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Help request?
OK, that's a MIB2 SD card (prefix 5L0) but that's not a problem (I used both MIB1 and MIB2 SD cards on my previous MIB1 so long as I installed MIB1 maps). The latest maps available for a MIB1 Amundsen are STD1_P94_EU_202021 i.e 2020/21 maps (5 years after the MIB1 went out of production). I've just entered the VIN of my previous Octavia onto the Skoda update portal and it showed me those maps. It downloads a .zip file which you then have to unzip and copy only the folder "markets" and (if present) the DBInfo.txt file onto the SD card (not the zip file).
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Help request?
You're over thinking this... The part number you have shown is a MIB1 Amundsen, which has all the software to display maps - this is confirmed by the "Please insert data media with navigation data" message, which wouldn't appear if the software to read maps wasn't present. Have you downloaded maps for a MIB1 or MIB2? A MIB1 unit cannot read MIB2 maps, and I suspect you may have downloaded MIB2 maps? Please post a photo of the SD card you are using.
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Help request?
You're asking about maps - so why is the Skoda Update site only offering maps a problem - I don't understand?
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Help request?
They have a different card ID, if you have the special software that can change the card ID then you could use a 'normal' SD card after modifying it - but seriously there are so many Skoda/VW SD cards on eBay as sensible prices IMHO it just isn't worth the cost and hassle. Just checked on eBay and there are over a dozen at prices from £14 up...
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Component protection active
... or an independent with ODIS online access to the Skoda servers.
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Help request?
I've had MIB1 and MIB2 Amundsens, I've always got my Skoda SD cards off eBay (other auction sites are available) - these are a fraction of the cost of the SD cards from a Skoda dealer. Then formatted them, downloaded the map files using links on here and always worked for me.
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Suggested engine oil for mkIV
Does is say that it meets the relevant VW spec?
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Satnav update - idiot guide!
It doesn't work that way, the information that makes the SD card into a Skoda one cannot be deleted by a Format.
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Manually unlocking with key blade does not unlock all doors.
Sounds possible.
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Manually unlocking with key blade does not unlock all doors.
AFAIK the unlock with a key blade is a purely mechanical unlock with no electrical unlock signal being generated.
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Did I Locked My Keys In The Car!?
Kessy behaves differently.
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What does your engine look like?
There are several different engine types -1.4TSI, 2.0TSI, 2.0TDI,... which are all different engine families and hence will look very different.
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Did I Locked My Keys In The Car!?
If you don't open the driver's door after unlocking the car will relock as a security measure.
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Škoda G-Tec 2015 Infotainment Update
The Mk2 infotainment systems are completely different to the Mk3 systems.
- Sat Nav Update
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Stuck fuel door
No, the actuator rotates to lock/unlock. Check the plastic on the actual flap for damage (my GF has an Audi A5 with exactly this problem).
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Škoda G-Tec 2015 Infotainment Update
Sounds like you have a MIB1 (map updates stopped in 2020 5 years after last used in production which was mid 2015), which cannot support AA or CarPlay. The only option is to upgrade the screen and Glovebox unit to a MIB2, best plan is to contact @pab567 who can usually help at better than dealer prices.
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Infotainment update
The Skoda website only offers map updates, it sounds like you're looking for a firmware update?
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Insurance Policy Specifying Annual Mileage
If it's a mileage estimate then AFAIK there's no problem (provided it's not a silly amount over), but if it's specifically a limited mileage policy then there's often an excess mileage charge.
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CD player
You need advice from an infotainment expert like @pab567 whether you can replace the glovebox unit with a Columbus and keep the same screen - even then there will be issues of component protection, coding and adaptation.
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Component protection active
Go to a dealer or an independent with online access to the Skoda corporate servers is the only way.
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CD player
No Amundsen has a CD player, you will need to upgrade the screen and glovebox unit to a Columbus - and that will need component protection removing, coding and adaptation done -not cheap and if the only reason is to play CDs then I agree best to rip the CDs onto SD and use that.
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ESC, TPS, Start stop, Front assist, resistance light
As said earlier, get a fault code scan done - I'd be surprised if at least one of the ABS wheel speed sensors is showing a fault code.