Everything posted by JR RS
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Seat adjustment, resets when getting in
It's a safety thing for the seat motor railing. U can't change it. If u exceed the motors max and min positions, u'll upset the seat module controller, which will then need a software fix or replaced altogether. I've had my seat module replaced.
- UK spec S3 2016, prepping to re-reg in Spain, tail / foglight query
- UK spec S3 2016, prepping to re-reg in Spain, tail / foglight query
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Using google maps
Did u not read my post earlier?
- Superb 2017 Sportline – Wheel Fitment Help
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Using google maps
Simply won't show with MY16 to MY19. U already have MIB2 in ur MY16 Superb. MIB2 does not show CarPlay or Android on the Maxidot. Likewise, MIB2.5 does not show directions in the Maxidot. Doesn't matter wat software/firmware the MIB2/2.5 unit is running. I'm not sure about later models with the MIB3 units being able to do it on the virtual cluster. No....u can't retrofit MIB3 on ur pre-facelift Superb.
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What bulbs are fitted to the S3 & upgraded bulb recommendations
Ur headlights r incorrectly aimed. The mk3 pre-facelift Superb Bi-Xenon headlights r really good, when aimed properly. If u have a broken levelling sensor, or an associate fault, ur headlights will simply point downwards. This footage of my headlights, showing both low & high beams.
- 2023 280ps L&K replaced 2016 220ps Style
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canton sound
On the sub itself, where the speaker wire solders to it. There was a post, in this forum, last year showing the issue and how to fix the broken wire connection.
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canton sound
Canton system is really good on the mk3 pre-facelift Superb, nice & punchy and clear without distorting. The Canton sub is known to have weak wiring connections, breaking off on the sub itself, hence making the sound experience terrible. The Canton system on the facelift Superb with the MIB3 units is not as good, using a different sub and DSP (amplifier).
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VAG DSG gear knob swap
lol.....all good. at least u were on the right path being DSG shifter related. @tombee - yes, u do need to to pop the top cover off if u plan to remove the entire shifter. it makes it easier to unhook the shifter linkage. there quite a few vids on youtube showing how to remove the DSG shifter. i watched a couple of different ones before i pulled my apart.
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VAG DSG gear knob swap
@travs - unfortunately not me. I haven't changed my DSG gear shifter. I did however change the side bits, to match the leather on the seats and the steering wheel. But as u say - most VW Audi DSG shifters will work on Skoda models.
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High Beam Light Assist
Have a read here on how to adjust the beam height. I posted a pic there showing which nut to turn.
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High Beam Light Assist
The pre-facelift mk3 Superb Bi-xenon uses D3S bulbs, not D2S. The Superb Bi-Xenon headlights r really good, when aimed properly. If u have a broken levelling sensor, ur headlights will simply point downwards. This is footage when I had D3S xenon bulbs before.... This is footage recently after I replaced the xenon bulb with D3S LED bulb.
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2017 superb se to hid sportline headlight conversion possible??
not worth the trouble given the massive task. different wiring - 10-pin (halogen) vs 14-pin (HID). u need 3x leveling sensors - 2 on each front axle and one on the left rear axle. the headlight modules will b different - 1x AFS plus 2x LCM (Slave) modules. 2x power ballasts. headlight washers - which requires additional wiring harness and piping to the front bumper. as a result, washer fluid tank is different and larger. coding and parameterization of the HID headlights. from factory, the bi-xenon HID headlights r hooked up to the suspension, steering, ABS and A5 camera (for high beam assist). i would pass......
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MY17 Superb Retrofitted with Direct TPMS
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MY17 Superb Retrofitted with Direct TPMS
well i've been happy for 6+ yrs now with my "fake" TPMS kit. it does the job as intended. it behaves, integrates and operates like OEM. no CANBUS issues. no pressure reading issues. when the batteries in my TPMS sensors run out, given they can't be replaced and have a life expectancy of 6 to 8 yrs, i'll buy another "fake" TPMS kit from AliExpress, swap out the sensors in the tyres and replace the module behind the bumper. i won't require any coding or adaptation changes. i'll b good for another 6-8 yrs again.
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MY17 Superb Retrofitted with Direct TPMS
The mk2 Octavia is PQ35 platform, which uses different TPMS modules to that used with the mk3 MQB platform.
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MY17 Superb Retrofitted with Direct TPMS
Sadly no. From memory, the module can only have a max of 5 (maybe 6??) sensors paired. The TPMS sensors need to b paired to the TPMS module using suppa rare specialist TPMS programming tools. Even adding one tyre, say a spare tyre, will require the additional sensor to b purchased first and then paired, via the specialist tool, to the module. If u have another set of 4 tyres, u either need to get the sensors moved between the rims.....or ....have another TPMS module with its own set of 4x sensors. This way u simply unplug the module associate to ur summer tyres, and plug the module associated to the winter tyres. My TPMS module is accessible from underneath, inside the rear bumper. But I don't require summer/winter tyres. But when the battery dies in my sensors, I can easily replace it with another TPMS kit.
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How-to Guide to Upgrade MIB2 to MIB2.5
Yes, provided u have the right headunit to start with. Should b MIB2 High Harman version. Mine was 3V0 035 045 D.
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How-to Guide to Upgrade MIB2 to MIB2.5
I didn't change the main/head unit in the glovebox. That's the whole point of this AIO firmware upgrade - upgrade headunit + change screen.
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MY17 Superb Retrofitted with Direct TPMS
I got mine from AliExpress 6+ yrs ago - no issues n still going strong. Most of the TPMS kits will b fine provided u get the right version, i.e. 5Q0907273B Make sure u get one that includes the 4x sensors as they would come pre-paired with the module. Skoda uses the same ones for VW. Do not get the TPMS designed for Audi as they r different and also do temperature readings.
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MySkoda App
sadly none of the Skoda models come out of the box with Direct TPMS - the one that shows the actual tyre pressure. As @travs described above, Skoda variants get the Indirect TPMS version. It uses the wheel speed sensors to compare the rotational speed between each tyre, to determine if a tyre is over/under inflated. i retrofitted Direct TPMS to my Superb about 6 yrs ago. suppa duppa handy and i can see live tyre pressures anytime. it's the same system used across the various VW models. Audi uses a different Direct TPMS system, hence not compatible with Skoda variants.
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Adding USB ports in armrest?
If u only want power, u don't need to use the USB hub splitter. U just need a USB port that fits in the blank dummy spot and source the 12V power from somewhere. The USB hub splitter is too much effort for just power. If u want data and power, then yes, u need the hub.
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High Beam Light Assist
The HBA on mine (MY17) is flawless and responds great.