[roomster mk1 instrument cluster renoval]

Ok problem solved. threw myself at the mercy of the local Skoda dealership and the service guy kindly  gave me the procedure.

Yes Wino you were in the right ballpark. They use a special plastic tool but I used two old credit cards placed strategically against 2 hidden clips  , then pretty firmly prize the cluster cover away. Then remove top steering wheel and indicators cover. So will have a shot at soldering the board when this weather clears, otherwise it's over to the dealership for a new ignition barrel and chip reader coil or god forbid an ECU

Thanks to all

[roomster mk1 instrument cluster renoval]

Yes had a try at that and probing gently with an old cd around the cluster box outer trim to see if any retaining clips need releasing. but to no avail. will do a bit more digging maybe someone from Eastern Europe has posted a video on the procedure,   as the Roomster seems to have sold better in Europe.. Thanks for your suggestion,regards

[roomster mk1 instrument cluster renoval]

[roomster mk1 instrument cluster renoval]

Just in the process of elimination  with an intermittent immobiliser fault on my 2011 1.2 petrol.

Can anyone advise how to remove the part of the dash needed to get at the screws holding the instrument pod in place, to try a "run the solder" on  the connection board.

Good vids available on fabia's and octavivia's, which look pretty easy but nothing on a Roomster which is not the same assembly... there does not seem to be any dash retaining screws visible.

Thankyou

[New rear shockers]

Thanks for replies. Sourced two roomster scout shocks  through the "Micks garage" web site. dely was the next day. Shocks £79 dust cover and sleeves £32

Changed them out at 40k due to the continual wet environment they live in.

So what's the verdict.. much firmer and in control ride, but certainly not harsh in any way.

[New rear shockers]

My trusty standard Roomster petrol suspension gets a pretty good kicking over here on the harsh road conditions  in Northern /Ireland and i need to replace the rear shocks set shortly.

A national car factors are offering heavy duty Monroes suitable for the Scout model for nearly the same price as a standard decent quality set.

Obviously they will fit and with give me a firmer ride. What do you guys with more knowledge than me think, good idea or not ?

Regards

[electric window switch, replaced and still not working]

Just had this sorted at the local vw dealership.. no Skoda one for 100 miles in Northern Ireland.

Same symptom, 6 wires in the loom broken or damaged. Repaired with vw crimping kit. Parts charge negligible but one and half hours labour.. niggling and fiddly job. Had my roomster 7yrs. mechanically faultless but poor quality control on electricals have been a constant irritation.

[Roomster lower dash removal]

Hi wallabean, thanks for your comment. The only electrical connection i can see in the upper brake pedal area is on the throttle pedal which i took as a throttle sensor. Is this where you found the brake switch?. I was assuming i needed to go further up into the dash to find it and thus remove some lower dash. interested in where you found it.

[Roomster brake switch]

nbramwell, thanks for that much appreciated. regards, Roger

[Roomster brake switch]

Further to my recent post. Has anyone had a go  at replacing the brake switch on a Roomster, and how to get at it.

[Roomster lower dash removal]

Looking to change the rear brake switch shortly, Have understood the excellent access procedure posted for a Fabia, but the roomster lower dash looks a bit different. Which screws  and panels need to be removed to get access to the switch. 

Regards,Roger

[Roomster brake piston windback]

Hi guys,

Is it a "right hand thread" brake piston windback tool I need for my 2011  Roomster on a forthcoming brake disc and pad renewal,

Thanks,

Roger

 

[Octavia Scout - questions about spec/options]

Hi,

I"m in co Fermanagh and have also just ordered a 1.8fsi scout through dtd .Is delivery with a west london based dealer and if so are your experiences positive

Roger

[Octavia Scout - questions about spec/options]

Well, despite taking longer than expected (life just has a habit of getting in the way of real blokey stuff such as buying a car, and the associated checking of specification, double checking it, and making sure you're really sure the options are all justifiable) I took the plunge and ordered a Scout: 2.0TDi, Anthracite, polished alloys, sunroof, bi-xenons, alcantara, heated seats, electric seat & folding mirrors, MFSW .... err ...... think that was about it.

I went through Drive the Deal as their price was £1300 cheaper than any dealer I contacted, and despite wanting to support local businesses everyone has their limit. However, the big downside is the 6 month wait but it came as no surprise and I can live with it.

It's replacing the best car I've ever owned so has a lot to live up to - 2001 A4 (last of the B5 models) 1.8T Sport quattro, 195k miles and still going, quite simply an amazing car