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Probably because it looks like you have to carry out the procedure in a darkened room!

It cost me £1k to have it fixed and, of course, there is every possibility it’ll go again. There has been at least 2 successful Class Actions in the States against VW for the EA888 water pump issues, the latest being in 2023 for the MK7 Golf. The payout is circa $1.1k for a replacement or rectification and upto $5k for a replacement unit (short engine I presume). Of course, it only applies to the USA, because no other territories has these issues..🙄

The problem is Mike doesn’t know which button that is!

😳 FM!! They did rectify the cable run, but it doesn’t bear thinking about…

What did they charge to fit that for you? A friend had his fitted by Halfords and he noticed part of the cable was protruding from the NS curtain airbag trim, which was also bulging somewhat, so he took it back. Another older “technician” looked at it, removed the trim and they’d tucked the excess cable in front of the NS curtain airbag but they couldn’t force it all in there so they left a bit hanging out!

Ahhhh, right, so a different wheel. I’d look in the Owners Manual, Mike.

Sorry Mike, I obviously wasn’t clear enough. It is the button with the telephone handset shape on it which I’ve circled below, I was referring to, not the scroll wheel.

TBH I don’t know if you have this wheel or not, but touching this - twice I think - ends a current call.

Yes, on the phone handset button on the right hand side of the steering wheel.

Were these failures an issue on the S2 Superb? I ask as the system in ours worked brilliantly and having looked on the S2 forum, I can’t even find it mentioned? (Preps to get inundated with 658 threads!).

In March 2020, I had a MK2 CR170 and I knew it wasn’t going to be ULEZ compliant and living in the zone, it had to go. Given the low annual mileage I was now covering, a petrol was the obvious answer. I drove a couple of 1.4 DSG Superbs and found them underwhelming. But when I saw the 280 advertised, saw the very high spec and then actually drove it, it was the obvious choice and I have not regretted it; it’s best car I’ve ever owned. Yes, it does only give around 25mpg on my very short daily commute but I’ve got 40+ on a decent run and yes, servicing costs are higher with the 4X4 system but it’s not insane.

What you’re experiencing is normal. Get an override switch as per @Danoid suggestion and this feature is no longer an issue. They’re dirt cheap, a bit of a faff to fit, but well worth it.

No, it’s a specific oil for the DSG box which is not actually an automatic at all, but a manual unit with two gearboxes and an automatic double clutch system. This gives you the full description.

Correct. ✅

If you want a cheaper pair of boot lights, these do not have any issues, so no bonging when you open the glove, nor box flickering on the maxi when the doors or boot is opened. Here

Any chance of a link?

Here’s a Link. Gives you the part numbers and price. LLL will probably be as competitive as your dealer.

Unfortunately, it looks like Aber isn’t exactly smothered in Indy VAG businesses! Sounds like it could be a wheel sensor causing the issues you have, as I experienced exactly the same issues when the NSR sensor failed. Have you looked at to Forge Aberaeron? They are a true indy and have a pretty decent set of reviews.

I had the OE ones on the MKII and they were great, so no reason to think otherwise on these.

Battery failing?

Has that been bodged previous repair? That looks like filler all over it?

Sorry, posted too soon. I’m thinking there shouldn’t be any reason why you can’t transplant the interior parts, motor, glass and wring, into the new housing. The dimming mirror glass is >£400 alone. 😳

Sorry, posted too soon. What I mean is the original unit does not appear to be that badly damaged, so if you could just interchange the parts, you’d be good to go.

I didn’t know it was mounted in a glass section on the door, so does the replacement com with that section already fitted to the door mirror unit? Can they not be changed over, or is it glued in place?