Everything posted by JR RS
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MY17 Superb Retrofitted with Direct TPMS
unfortunately that i do not know. in theory, yes, it should work with the Karoq. however the coding and adaptations will b different. that is assuming the Karoq's Gateway has a Tire Pressure channel that can b enabled so it can communicate to the TPMS module via the CANBUS.
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"OEM+" suspension upgrades? Looking at buying an MY21 Superb B8
Can't do that unfortunately as u'll still need the Gateway module to be updated (via VCP or ODIS) to enable the car to handle/understand the 15 DCC profiles.
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"OEM+" suspension upgrades? Looking at buying an MY21 Superb B8
L&K normally come with DCC as standard. Sportline, if fitted with DCC, uses the same DCC shocks, same algorithm. Just different Sportline springs. Hence Sportline with DCC will also benefit from the DCC Mod. The DCC Mod is only possible on factory DCC modules. They r not applicable to the Bilstein Active Dampers. Bilstein Active dampers can only control compression, unlike the DCC shocks which can control both compression and rebound. In addition, if u have DCC, i do not recommend replacing/deleting it with aftermarket shocks as u'll end up affect steering, headlights & ABS because they're all interlinked. The ideal setup is DCC Shocks, Eibach Pro-kit springs, rear swaybar and DCC Mod, with a DCC Recalibration procedure at the end - ur set up for a comfortable and controlled ride....even on 19" wheels.
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"OEM+" suspension upgrades? Looking at buying an MY21 Superb B8
Same hardware (shocks, springs & module) between Superb, Passat and Arteon. Wat differs is the DCC shocks software (algorithm) on the DCC Module, used between the various cars. Hence the "DCC Mod" that a number of us have done. The DCC Mod loads the DCC suspension algorithm parameter file from the Arteon/Passat to the Superb's DCC module. It fixed the Superb's suspension and ride - 100%. This mod requires a Gateway update, DCC parameter file and a DCC Recalibration.
- Advice Please. Strange wavy paint lines on inside surface of passenger door
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Replacing steel front subframe with an alloy one?
If ur referring to ALOY0018K, then sadly that's the wrong one for the mk3 Superb, despite some websites saying it's compatible with the Superb 2012 to 2019. That's covering both the MK2 (3T) and MK3 (3V) Superb series!!! Really SuperPro website!?!?! Both r completely different platforms!! It's right for the mk7 Golf, but short for the Superb. I know of 2 or 3 Superb owners who tried to fit the Superpro alloy LCA, only to find it not the right fit. I wouldn't recommend buying the Superpro ones.
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Replacing steel front subframe with an alloy one?
@DrAvalanche - not sure if u were asking me that question, but in any case - no idea. I was just confirming that the Superb shares the same LCA as the Passat & Arteon. I've read many posts where Superb owners have installed the LCA for a mk7 Golf thinking it's the same, cause same sub-frame, but ended tracking wrong, and the wheels sitting more inward. I myself would've like to get the aluminium alloy subframe, as well as aluminium LCA for a Passat/Arteon....one day.
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Door panel removal, what's this connector for?
Good to hear its fixed and all good now 🙂
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Replacing steel front subframe with an alloy one?
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Replacing steel front subframe with an alloy one?
+1 sub-frame is same same. lower control arms (LCA) for the Golf is short, i.e. not wide enough, for the Superb. i don't know if the Arteon, or even Passat B8, have the same LCA as the Superb, or use the Golf version.
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Door panel removal, what's this connector for?
That looks like the ambient lighting connector.
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oil and filter change
I have a 220, MY17 with the CHHB EA888 Gen 3 engine. It's been serviced by Skoda with Castrol Edge 5w-30 since day 1, for the first 5 yrs of it's life. Since then, out of warranty, it's been serviced at a Euro specialist with Mobile Super 3000 5w-30. Both oils r VW504/507 approved. 8 yrs plus now on 5w-30 for Gandalf. It has been tuned for more that half its life. I'm pretty sure it's the same oil used with the 280 pre-facelift Superb.
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Battery Replacement/Recode
- Front Bumper Replacement
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Columbus Map Update - UK only?
not possible. it is the same for others. i live in Australia, which means i need to get the Rest Of the World (RoW) map updates, all 22-24Gb of it, of every other country in world that isn't covered by the EU maps!!
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oil and filter change
5.7L to b exact.....not 7L!! Overfilling with oil is bad for the engine.
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oil and filter change
Step by step guide here..... https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/volkswagen/mk7-golf/ea888-mk7-golf-oil-change/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6TJZBDiPOLlFX1SrKWrKPqOtLAacqyfj2HWHMzsAovdkSQNaj
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oil and filter change
I change the oil (filter, sump plug, oil - 5w30), myself, in between the annual service schedules, at the workshop. Hence my car (220) gets an oil change every 6 months. Reason i do that is because my car is tuned, hence recommended to have a more frequent oil change. Very easy to do it urself. Front on ramps so u can drain the oil and put a new sump plug. Then replace the oil filter next to the dipstick. Replace oil, 5.7L is needed for 2.0L 220.
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Locked out !
+1 If I try to leave the key in the boot (open/close), with the car locked, it won't re-lock the boot. It complains. Mine is MY17 with KESSY.
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How-to Guide to Upgrade MIB2 to MIB2.5
the 8" screen for an MIB2 will not work with MIB2.5 unit - u'll get a blank screen, no display. during the upgrade process, the screen turns blank, at which point u have to swap the display to the 9.2" to continue/complete the upgrade.
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Wireless Android Auto in 2020 MK3 Superb
I had a Pixel 5 before, now I have a Pixel 8 - both play nicely with AAWireless.
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Wireless Android Auto in 2020 MK3 Superb
I have seen numerous discussions about peeps (with MIB3) struggling with setting up Primary Users, so ur finding is quite possible that it is in turn messing up ur built-in wireless. I wonder if there is a way to disable native wireless on the MIB3 unit, so it stops causing confusion with Android Auto.
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Wireless Android Auto in 2020 MK3 Superb
@gr0m1t - here r screenshots of my AAWireless settings. My phone is a Google Pixel 5. I have a MY17 Superb with the Columbus MIB2.5 infotainment.
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Wireless Android Auto in 2020 MK3 Superb
If ur wired connection is sketchy, then don't blame AAWireless! As u said - it worked fine with ur MK2 Superb before. U need to sort out ur USB ports and/or MIB3 unit. I'll screenshot the settings of my AAWireless and share that with u.
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Software Update
I'm not familiar with the Amundsen infotainment system, but I would imagine so yes, it's similar. The files will differ and likely the media u use to load it with.