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VCDS - XDS and other tweaks on 2011 car?
pleasure replied to DenzilDexter's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
The yellow traction control lights kick in on the dash, its really just an extension of the traction control when all said & done. -
VCDS - XDS and other tweaks on 2011 car?
pleasure replied to DenzilDexter's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
XDS works fine on my 2wd 2012 170cr estate. I applies the brake to the spinning wheel without cutting the power. -
Mk 2 VRS TDi to Superb 170...what's your experience?
pleasure replied to Biffo's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
I had Octavia VRS cr estate & now a supurb 170 elegance estate. Not much difference really , superb a bit softer sprung, a bit roomier. I had xenons on the vrs so the lights similar. I have also activated XDS on the superb so it pulls away/powers out of bends like the VRS Brakes a bit mushy on the superb, but that could just need a fluid change. Never towed with the VRS, but the superb pulls a caravan very well. Both were geared about the same & ate motorway miles. Superb interior feels posher (very subjective I know) has more toys as standard, just missing the vrs badge on the steering wheel. There are so many common components - surprisingly enough they are pretty much the same & its the details that set them apart. Enjoy whatever you go for. -
Caravanners What weight van do you tow?
pleasure replied to Blackray's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
I tow a Sterling Europa 460 (about 1300kg) with my 2012 Superb Combi 170 elegance. I have enabled XDS using VCDS which stops a lot of the wheelspin on pull away without cutting the power - recommended! I have towed with a variety of cars from a 4x4 Celica to a ford Galaxy & the Superb is by far the best, very stable & happy at 50/60 in 6th. -
I fitted the thule removable bar and westfalia electrics. Towbar pretty easy under 2 hours from what I remember. A fairly large peice removed from the bottom of the bumper to allow the electric socket to swing down when needed. The electric took about half a day taking it easy. a few wires run to the fuse box on the drivers side dash all pretty straight forward to do using the instructions. I ran through to the battery on the near side & inthe passenger footwell is a LARGE loom that goes through a rubber bung - I was able to get the wire through this quite easily & up to the battery. Lots of trim panels to remove in the car but again common sense & patience help :-) I have VCDS so self coded the car in a couple of minutes. Good luck :-)
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On my 1212 estate there is a large bundle of cables that go through under the battery.. I removed the battery, then the foam cover under the passenger footwell & pushed a hook through (about 4inch long) then simply pulled the bcable back. There is a large fuse box next to the battery & there are spare 5/6mm stud that you can fit a ring terminal onto. Quite easy (once I got the battery off & found the loom.
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What's with dual mass flywheels?
pleasure replied to Darragh's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
My 2012 170cr estate had the clutch & flywheel replaced at 40k miles - handy coz I boutght it with 44k miles! No idea why it was done though. -
The ones onder the back seat are going into the fuel tank - fuel pump & level senders The box under the seat is the phone/buetooth
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Tow bar help - supberb II estate
pleasure replied to Foxxy's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
I went with the Witter detachable from Hedley Alarms - which worked out a lot cheaper than you hve seen - check them out!! The bar should arrive in the next day or two & looks very easy to fit. I fitted the Westfalia dedicated electrics which took around 4 hours to do, going slowly. most of the time was taken up working out how the trim clips off but all pretty much common sense. A bit hard getting the charge wire to the barttery but with the battery off you can see where the main loom goes through so that bad. A bit fiddly swapping the canbus wire in one of the plugs & again installing teh 3 new fuses in the fuse box. Nothing broken and all back on sqeak & rattle free. All the lights on the van worked straight off & when I coded the various bit on the car the fog & reverse sensors etc all work as descrivbed above. I went dedicated electrics mainly to allow the ESP to work with the caravan - work the extra £80/90 in my opinion a no bainer! There is a setting in the engine ECU for trailer (at least in my MY12 170cr estate) which I assume changes the engine characteristics when towing - can anyone shed any light on this? First outing should be this weekend - fingers crossed. Hope this helps. -
Was the torch on or off when you put it back on the car? Maybe if switched on it turns off while charging?
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What did you do with your Superb today?
pleasure replied to sas1810's topic in Skoda Superb Mk II (2008-2015)
Had a play with VCDS.... Coded the towing electrics I added at the weekend. Set XDS on Changed coming home lights to use fogs not xenons Generally had a good rummage around :-) Reassuring to have no faults and the soot mass in the DPF nice & low. -
MPG figures for Vrs TDI Estate?
pleasure replied to mellowyellow55's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Hi, I seem to be settling around 38 - 40. Fast out of town driving. Longer runs 43-45. I am v happy with these given my driving style, about 10mpg more than my old 3.0cdti vectra managed.