ronhagley

You have to decompress or Unzip on your computer and copy the files onto your USB stick.

Mine only took about 45 minutes and went smoothly once I managed to download it. My internet kept dropping out before the full file was downloaded - I used a download manager in the end and that worked fine. Very happy with the update.

So sorry Skoda. BTW postcodes in France are all numeric 😉

Trific, never seen that before thanks a load.

Finally did update my Columbus unit. Biggest problem I had was getting the 26Gb download. Downloads kept stopping for no apparent reason meaning I had to start over. Finally in desperation I installed a Download Manager on the PC which did the job. Unzipped files to an SD card and installed fine - just a shame they have not got around to adding postcode search for destinations..

I have just updated my Columbus to the latest mapping hoping that they would finally add postcode destination search. Sadly this is not the case, when will they get with the 21st century?

It only happens in ECO mode with the DSG gearbox. Regarding starting off in second gear, this often happens if you are on flattish land or facing downhill. No real need for first gear unless you are trying to pull away like a formula 1 driver or on a steep hill.

If an update to Columbus mapping is interrupted in any way can it restart where it left off or do you start again.

Thanks for the info, it is a DSG and you have set my mind at rest. I guessed that was what was happening but was not sure. Thank you. Ron

Hi, is it normal for the rev counter to drop to 1000 rpm in eco mode when car is over-running. For example when going downhill. then the rev counter goes to normal speed when accelerating?

Hi I have finally managed to download the update which is 26Gb. Last time it was updated was 2015. My question is, can I start the update and then lock the car to go to bed and let it do its thing while I am asleep?

Hi all, I am about to update my Columbus mapping, I have downloaded relevant maps, Unzipped and put them on SD card. My question is that Skoda say it will take about 4 hours to upload to the internal hard drive. Is it OK to leave the ignition on that long without running the engine. It is a Diesel engine. Which ignition position should I leave it in for the process to take place. please?

Thank you everyone for your help. Mirror now fixed.

Sorry if I was unclear, the bit that sticks to the windscreen is still in place, but the mirror and its housing has come off.

Hi All the rear view mirror fell off when I was adjusting it. Any ideas on how to refit it on my 2007 L&K Octavia. It has autowipers and self dimming mirror.

Thanks for all the help everyone - however having looked at the glovebox it is not immediately obvious to me quite HOW you lower the glovebox. The picture shows interior of my glovebox and the DVD/CD drive

Do any of you experts out there know the location of the fusebox please. I need to hardwire my dashcam. My Octavia had it in the end of the Dash near the door hinge but on the Superb this has the word Airbag embossed on it. I am hesitant to remove it in case it sets the airbag off in my face.

Thankyou so much - must try this. So much easier than typing in all the rest of the address.

Hi Guys, I have just retired my much loved 2007 Octavia Laurin & Klement and bought a used Superb Estate 2015 with 31000 miles recorded and from service history believe this is genuine. I have a question about the Columbus Satnav. Can I set destinations by UK Postcodes rather than going through Town, Street routine.

magic guide, never seen or heard of "piggy back" fuse that will make life so much easier. Thanks so much for sharing.

Hi, I'm looking to add an ignition switched power supply to my Octavia. for my dash-cam. The ciggy lighter socket is live at all times and it is hard to conceal leads from it to the windscreen area. Does anyone have a good idea where I can break in to a switched lead and earth to provide this Ideally would like an easy place as I don't want to strip out half the dash to do it. Why don't car makers put in a nice neat socket in the dash area for accessories instead of the horrible old fashioned ciggy lighter. I would have thought that a USB type socket with 12 volt feed and 5 volt out would be ideal. (Probably cost at least £5 if added to car at time of manufacture.) It would be perfect to feed dashcams, phones and most satnavs.

Hi, I have recently bought a head unit with satnav, DVD etc for my Octavia Laurin & Klement 2007. It is supposed to be a direct fit according to vendor but I find the facia inlay is a different size. The head unit fitted originally was the Skoda Stream and this seems to be wider at the facia than the new unit. Does anyone know if there are alternative facia inlays for this model. The new head unit measures 21.7 top, 21 cm bottom and 13 cm deep

I put in 3 liters so itis at least that.

Hi All, yesterday my warning light for the washer bottle level on my Lauren and Klement Occy started to come on. I have now filled it to top but warning light still flashes on - not all the time but several times during a short journey. Any ideas please. Ron

Hi, I wonder when my 2.0 TDi cambelt should be changed. There is no record in the service record of it having been done yet (45000 miles, car registered 2007) Also should any other work be carried out a same time (tensioners etc)