[A/C condenser replacement 2012 Vrs tdi]

Thanks erindad very helpful. Why did u have to replace the 4 bolts tough?

Iv use of a lift so should make it easier too.

[A/C condenser replacement 2012 Vrs tdi]

My aircon has stopped working,only noticed a few days ago in the warm weather,my car is out of warranty since April 18th,I'm hoping it's not the pump as the car has only 20k miles done. I do see a small stone damage hole in the condenser so this must be why.

When I activate the ac it kicks in but not cold,I also hear a fairly load hissing noise from behind the vents,is this a sign of low gas?

Anyway my main question is how much stripping is there to replace the condenser? Or has anyone done one,I'm a mechanic by trade but never done much work on these yet.

Also I'm hoping it can be repaired rather than having to buy a new one.

Thanks in advance.

[Air Con Condenser]

Does anyone know is the condensor a big job to fit on a 2012 Vrs tdi?

[Bonnet wrap]

Almera owners club

[Air Con Condenser]

Mines just stopped working,just found a small stone in it,when i turn on the ac I'm getting a hissing noise inside the car,anyone else have this?

[Is it a bird, Is it a plane, no, Its a new octavia vRS!]

Looks great. One thing that bugs me though with the mklll. Why is the ride height so high?

[Petrol Turbo - does it need to be given the beans occasionally?]

Don't put beans in ur car

That's an awfull thing to happen. Hope u get it sorted soon.

[A Non VRS Forum?]

There's a lot of Vrs jealousy on here I think,elegance is a nice car but the Vrs just stands out on its own. End of story. And the 184bhp is a lot more than the 150. There a few lads on here could not wait for the Vrs and bought an elegance that are kicking themselves I'd say.

I'd find it very have to go back to a basic style octavia. Just put one beside the other and there's no comparison.

[Poor paint quality]

It's quiet normal. And anyone above with a mkll it's also on them all just not as noticeable. It's actually quiet bad on bmws.

Personally the mklll white Vrs i looked at was not great as in tiny bits of dust under the paint on the bonnet and roof. I'm very anal about paint work so it takes a trained eye to see it.

[A Non VRS Forum?]

U should have just bought a Vrs. That's where it's all happening

[RS seats big problem]

No problems with mine after 4k miles, still look as good as new. Quality wise there as good as my mkII.

I think a leather is a tad better in the mkll.

[RS seats big problem]

The material in the non leather seats looks as bad and baggy too. The mklll vrs seats look really cheap quality although they are comfy

[Little Niggles]

So does anyone miss there mkll vrs yet lol

[Thinking of an Octavia 2006 1.6 FSI]

Not the best engine to be honest. Give emissions issues too.

[Winters on !]

Cold wet and very icy but hopefully as little white stuff as possible :wonder:

Most of my driving is early or late in the day when road surface temps are at their lowest and summer rubber compounds have lost a lot of their traction properties.

Lot of good tires are perfectly fine all year round. In Ireland we get similer weather to u guys and u never hear of people changing wheels for winter.

[Picking my VRS Hatch up on Monday]

Race! What age are u 17? Lovely motor by the way well ware

[Winters on !]

You guys are obsessed with winter wheels in the uk. Same tires all year round here in Ireland. What sort of winter are u expecting!

[Rear Light on with DRL's....]

That is how mine is from new

Mine don't and ether do others Iv seen. Maybe it's only on on 13s

[DPF fault after only 120 miles]

This is not normal on anew car. Unless they dropped in a pd engine by mistake lol

The cr engine gives next to no Dpf problems so it's unusual. Iv done 15k in my 2012 vrs without a clitch.

[Im seriously considering...]

Go for the compromise and get the dealer-applied scotchguard-esque protection?  If it doesn't come clean, they replace the seats...  Think it comes with the Lifeshine pack? 

This life shine pack makes me laugh,if a child pukes on the seat it won't make any difference,same as life shine bull to the paintwork after a few washes it will be gone anyway and it doesn't protect from damage etc

[VRS Octavia 2007 Diesel HID conversion Kits]

(Awaits with interest to see who makes the first "They're illegal" post)

There not illegal in Ireland which is where he's from"!

[Tomorrow is the new beginning]

Looks great, did u order the 19s as an option? It's does look like it's sitting quiet high on the 19s, all it needs now is mud flaps to finish it off

[One week in, with pics...]

Nice but please why did u remove badges? Looks very plain without them!

[VRS Vin Diesel]

Lovely car. I love the plate surrounds too but at 20 pounds including postage mmmm