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@fencer - all good. i didn't remove the windscreen plastic cowl cover completely as i didn't want to remove the wiper arms. all i did was remove the rubber trim that goes across, and the black metal clips that hold it down to the engine bay. then i pried (pivoted) it upwards so i could access the strut top bolts. i didn't have to remove all 3 bolts on each side. just 2 out 3 bolts, per side, needs to b removed.

U can't perform DCC recalibration on Bilstein shocks.

I fitted a Hardrace front tower strut brace on my Superb a year and half ago now. It has improved turn in and the front end certainly feels more rigid/planted. It complements the Hardrace rear swaybar nicely, that I already had. Would recommend it, and it's easy to install.

tis been 2 plus weeks now and so far no AQS Intermittent errors that i used to get prior. i went from D to F and there was no SW update required. everything continues to work as it should. the only thing i don't have is Air Care. I didn't have it prior - i did try enabling it a while ago, but pressing the "Active" button does nothing.

@dmus9230 - as already mentioned by the others above, sounds like u haven't powered the TPMS module with a permanent source. Also looks like it hasn't been parameterized.

@Berta178 , @Gabrielem I made a how-to document to update the firmware. alternatively, I highly recommend going to MIB-Helper.com - VAG Infotainment System toolset it is very helpful in detailed with step by step instructions. Firmware Update Guide v1.0.pdf

the ACC radar is not prone to water ingress - it can withstand that stuff. the ACC radar however is on very precise brackets, that hold it in precise location, hence any slight knock/deviation, and the ACC radar will b unhappy. recalibration is not an easy task either. u can access the ACC radar without removing the bumper. u need to pop the radar cover off though. to do that, open the bonnet, and u'll see two pop plastic rivets above the radar cover, take these out. then using a flat screwdriver or similar too, carefully push/pop out the cover. below is a pic of the ACC radar itself......exposed. just ignore the Open / Closed / arrows.

My AAWireless dongle doesn't get disconnected by bringing up the built-in satnav. I have an MIB2 unit though, one with buttons. If I have an active map guidance via Android Auto (AA), and I select to navigate via built-in satnav, then guidance stops on the AA. Likewise, if I have active map guidance on the built-in satnav, and I select to navigate via AA, then guidance stops on the satnav. Either way, no disconnections whatsoever though.

It is not recommended to put a 235 wide tyre on a 7" wide rim. In addition, u'll end up with different rolling diameter. A few of us have put a full size tyre in the Superb.

my understanding is that the PDC sensors r disabled when the trailer socket is connected. i don't know if it disables the interior boot open button. would make sense that it does disable it, but u never know.

@D402 - u can get genuine replacements from Kopacek, however don't forget to order the chrome piece too as it is a separate part. The sell for approx. 13 to 20 euro each grille piece, plus 40 euro for the chrome piece. Yeah, ridiculous about the tiny thin piece of chrome costing so much!!! There r two versions, one for the normal non-AWD, and one for AWD version, which requires additional cooling, hence more holes. - 3V08536669B9 - left grille (without holes) - 3V0853665A9B9 - left grille (with holes)

1. Around 2019 I believe. 2. The 2.0TSi r chain driven, pre-facelift or facelift. 3. Yup, same engine, but different software to differentiate power outputs. 4. The following Petrol options were available:- - 1.4 L CZDA, CZEA I4 turbo (2015–2018) - 1.5 L DADA, DPCA I4 turbo (2018–2021) - 1.8 L CJSA, CJSC I4 turbo (2015–2018) - 2.0 L CHHB, DKZA I4 turbo

True that - with current fuel prices, it hurts putting in 70-73L of 98 Ron each time I fill up. At least I average 800km between fill ups, and only needing to do this just once a month.

True, but I was referring to the 19-Gateway module, where the parameters r modified. The Parameter file can't b modified by VCDS or OBDEleven. Needs ODIS or VCP. My 09-Central Electrics module is the same - no Long Coding either. 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM MQBAB H Software number: 5Q0937084CG Software version: 0236 Hardware number: 5Q0937084CG Hardware version: H34 Serial number: 02001706702006 ODX name: EV_BCMMQB ODX version: 017001 Long coding: 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

it can b done by updating the Gateway software version to version which has the parameter modified. in my case, it is now set to 60 secs. default was 12 secs. my gateway SW version was updated when i had the DCC Mod done to my Superb MY17.

thanks to the responses, and doing further research on other forums, my plan is to use an unused BCM channel (i only need 1 channel/wire for this purpose), set Lichtfunktion, set Dimmwert, set Dimming etc etc, run the '+' wire to the pin that matches the Leuchte channel - and Bob's my uncle!! Looking at the admap for my 09 Central Electrics currently, i have homed in on two potential leuchte channels that I could use, that are currently "not active". this also taking into account the BCM (J519) Control Unit wiring diagram i got from erWin Skoda. - Leuchte9FL RB2 - Leuchte8FL LB39 My current DRLs occupy the following channels sets:- - Leuchte2SL VLB10 - LED daytime running light module signal (left) - Leuchte4TFL LB4 - LED daytime running light module supply (left) - Leuchte16BLK SLB35BLK SL KC9 - 43 - allgemeine LED (left) - Leuchte3SL VRB21 - LED daytime running light module signal (right) - Leuchte5 TFL RB32 - LED daytime running light module supply (right) - Leuchte17TFL R BLK SRB3TFL R BLK SR KC3 - 43 - allgemeine LED (right) my intention is to run the additional LED strip's positive wire to BCM Pin B39 (or B2), and the negative to a ground point. I then copy the values from Leuchte2SL VLB10 to Leuchte9FL LB39, as follows:- channel > current value > new value Leuchte8FL LB39-Dimming Direction CD 8 > maximize (current) > maximize (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Dimming Direction EF 8 > maximize (current) > maximize (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Dimming Direction GH 8 > maximize (current) > maximize (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Dimmwert AB 8 > 0 (current) > 127 (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Dimmwert CD 8 > 0 (current) > 127 (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Dimmwert EF 8 > 0 (current) > 0 (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Dimmwert GH 8 > 0 (current) > 0 (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Fehlerort mittleres Byte DTC-DFCC 8 > 0 (current) > 49?? (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lampendefektbitposition 8 > 0 (current) > 48?? (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lasttyp 8 > not active (current) > 1 - LED Tagfahrlichtmodul Versorgung (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtansteuerung HD AB 8 > Always (current) > Always (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion A 8 > not active (current) > Daytime running lamps (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion B 8 > not active (current) > not active (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion C 8 > not active (current) > Standlicht allgemein (Schlusslicht: Positionslicht: Begrenzungslicht) (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion D 8 > not active (current) > Parking light left (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion E 8 > not active (current) > Blinken links aktiv (beide Phasen) (new) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion F 8 > not active (current) > not active (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion G 8 > not active (current) > not active (no change) Leuchte8FL LB39-Lichtfunktion H 8 > not active (current) > not active (no change) i'm not sure if this will b sufficient enough, and if i'll need to do additional coding. any thoughts/advice?

Guilty. How did u know/guess!?!? The Superb pre-facelift grille has opening that lines up with headlight DRL strips. It's just a project that I may, or may not do. Depends if I can tap into the BCM correctly first. Then I'll c how it looks with the LED strip behind the grille.

@ApertureS - that would b the ideal way to do it, by connecting to the BCM directly. I did some more reading up on how people retrofitted the VW light bar and illuminated badge, and someone mentioned using Pin A61 from the BCM. "This is necessary for the conversion from DRL to high beam brightness." Question is - how do I create Leuchte channel, and code/program it to be and act like a DRL? I'm comfortable with accessing the BCM as I've done it before when I did the illuminated door sills retrofit. I'll need to however do my research on the Leuchte channels. Thanks.

Hi Folks, Hoping someone can shed some light here. Essentially i have a project that i'm looking at doing that involves adding an additional LED strip, that will behave just like the factory DRLs, i.e. full brightness and dim. when the factory DRLs r at full power, the additional LED strip will also b at full power. when the factory DRLs r dimmed, the additional LED strip will also dim. ideally i splice into the approapriate wire at the headlight connector, and piggy back the additional LED strip off that. worse case, i have to get power from the BCM. i definitely do not want to open my headlights. Would this b possible? My car is a Skoda Superb MY17, with factory DRLs in the bi-xenon headlights, as per the pic. it uses a 14-pin headlight connector. from the various diagrams i've seen, i can see Pin #10 & #12 are the ones i could potentially use, as they are pos+ for the DRL stripes. so, in theory, if i splice into either #10 or #12, and ground (#7), will i b able to achieve my target? This is Pinout mapping i've found on the internet, though in my case, i have a wire in Pin #13, which i don't know what that is for 1 - CAN High (orange/brown) 2 - CAN Low (orange/red) 3 - Not used 4 - Power for AFS slave (black/purple) 5 - Ground (brown) 6 - Power for Xenon Balast (yellow) 7 - Ground (brown) 8 - Not used 9 - Turn signal (black/green) 10 - LED DRL + (grey/red) 11 - Bi-xenon shutter (grey) 12 - LED DRL + (grey/blue) 13 - Not used (unknown wire in my case - grey/purple ) 14 - Not used any help/advise/guidance is much appreciated. Thank you. Details of my modules.... 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM MQBAB H Software number: 5Q0937084CG Software version: 0236 Hardware number: 5Q0937084CG Hardware version: H34 19 Gateway System description: GW MQB High Software number: 3Q0907530AA Software version: 5366 Hardware number: 3Q0907530C Hardware version: 515 4B Multifunc. Module (J745) Part No SW: 3Q0 907 338 HW: 3Q0 907 338 Component: FCM MQB Low 001 0285 Serial number: 19031710522619 Coding: 000000020100066E06007F01000000000000000000000000000000000000 Shop #: WSC 33361 790 00141 ASAM Dataset: EV_MultiModulContiVW48X 001010 ROD: EV_MultiModulContiVW48X_001.rod VCID: 72BDD8B0942278EB897-8026 Left Headlamp Power Output Stage: Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 4H0 941 329 HW: 4H0 941 329 Component: Leimo links H02 0013 Coding: 000000 Right Headlamp Power Output Stage: Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 4H0 941 329 HW: 4H0 941 329 Component: Leimo rechts H02 0013 Coding: 000000

It applies to the "permanent", i.e. Comfort Connect too!! I use the Comfort Connect and it's negative connection is on the chassis. There is a negative chassis connection point on the firewall behind the battery. The key here is that ur battery is "mounted inside a vehicle" at all times, unless u physically take it out to charge it each time! I highly recommend u use that chassis point.

I have a CTEK MX5.0 and the user manual explicitly says to connect the charger's negative wire to the chassis. It says the negative connection must b away/remote from the battery.

Replaced the AQS Sensor in my Superb today. Old - 5Q0907643D (HW 30; SW 119) New - 5Q0907643F (HW 32; SW 120) Hopefully no more intermittent errors with the Air Conditioning Module 08 anymore. This was the error I would get randomly, sometimes.... "Air Quality Sensor B10AF04 [008] - Internal System Fault" Fingers crossed.

No, they r the pre-facelift tail lights. I added a light smoke tint to it, otherwise factory lights. I added a chrome strip to it - door edge protectors in fact, that I repurposed. Still going strong after 3 yrs plus. I originally wanted to retrofit the facelift tail lights, along with the chrome strip, but it was too much of a hassle, and very expensive for all the bits n pieces required. So I did my version, thanks to a cheap AliExpress alternative!! I also used the same chrome stripe on the lower door trim.

Hey hey. The cable is actually going around the A5 camera housing, but I managed to tuck it under the trim, and then under the roof liner towards the A-pillar. I didn't remove the A5 Camera trim surround - didn't want that hassle.

Throttle Controllers..... phwoahhhh!!!! Fitted an Ultimate9 EVC Throttle Controller EVC201L. Combined with the Stage 1 tune, it's like an Energizer bunny!!! Nice and easy to install too.