John_Rambo

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Hello everyone, I'm not an expert in car electronics, and I would really need someone to tell me if my idea would work or not. I've got a 2003 Octavia mk1 with factory fitted xenons, but it comes with low-beam only (H1 high-beam), and I'm really missing the bi-xenon feature. My thinking is, that as all the wiring is set up already, I would just need a pair of bi-xenon projectors which can fit into the place of the OEMs' and it would probably work as a straight swap. The control unit doesn't know about the new feature of course, but as far as I'm concerned it doesn't really need to... I'm thinking of patching the new projectors' solenoids' wires into the OEM full-beam halogen wiring, so when I push the stalk into full-beam mode it would automatically activate them and keep them on while it's getting the extra voltage, going for the H1 originally. As I understand the hid bulb uses the same current in both modes, it's just the cutoff shield which gets lifted in full-beam. So can this be as easy as this? Swapping projectors and tapping into 2 wires? Cheers

I'll have a look at this joint as well. BUT FIRST, THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!!! YOU FIXED IT! I was pretty lame to be honest, not giving enough attention to the smaller fuses. After reading the other topic I found a blown 10A one, swapped it with the one for the indicators, and voila, it works! The things at the back still don't work, but they can wait until tomorrow. I really can't tell what a big help you've been. Many thanks again. Attila

I'll have a look in a minute, thanks.

I can't really position the failure, really. The whole thing started with the reg plate and boot lights problem. When I checked the cables, I found out that the inner boot lights are not fed from the wires which feed the tail lights. I can see the loom going back to the front part at the top of the back seat, but that's it pretty much, I didn't want/dare to take the car apart. There must be a massive wire junction somewhere, but still: it's very strange that all the problematic things (lights, windows, fob) are connected somewhere together... You are totally right ExAudiSi, I would think of the fuses first, but the problem is just not there. I removed the lower fascia panel to get a closer look at the fuse box and the loom around the relays and that area, but nothing out of ordenary. I didn't use a multimeter, though. I know that's the next step, but I'm going on holiday, so no chance to check it with that until next week. I'm a bit scared of the long journey with these annoying problems, but I think as long as the car drives well I shouldn't have any problems in general. We'll see.

Thanks for the quick response, but that's fine, I've checked it. Also, none of the fuses are blown. The eletric windows don't even have a fuse in the common box. I found three high Amper fuses on the top of the battery, but those are fine as well.

Hey people, Weird problem here. Long story short, I've checked all the connectors, the fuses, the CCU unit/connector, everything totally dry, pins, wires in good condition, BUT ****loads of things have given up on me within minutes: -ALL the inner lights except dashboard and instrument panel -ALL four electric windows -rear wiper -FOB -reg plate lights It's a nightmare, really. What's strange for me is that both cig lighters work, even the one in the boot, plus I haven't got any problem with the outer lights (head lights, tail lights, reverse lights)either. Oh, and I can lock/unlock all the doors from the drivers armrest. Have you got any ideas what could have gone wrong? I imagine you'd say ingress for the first instance, but then why is the door lock working? I can also control the mirrors, however, in "R" position the controller moves both not only the one on the right. And how the hell is the rear wiper connected with the inner lights and the windows at all? Crazy. Any help would be really appreciated. Cheers, Attila

What a relief, thank you ever so much. I imagine the wear indicator is not so important with regular checkings, then. Very good. Cheers, everyone

Hi, I could really use some help guys. I removed the wheels to check the health of my brake pads, and I found something strange behind the front left disc. I won't try to explain, hopefully the pictures will speak for themselves. I really don't think that a pipe with a duct tape end would be factory default. However, I don't feel like it would affect the breaking efficency, it's pretty normal to me. Even the ABS system seems to work properly. The whole situation is a mistery for me. I hope it won't cost thousands to repair it. Oh, and I haven't got any warning lights on on the instrument panel. Any help would be really appreciated. Cheers 1 2 3 4 5

Had the same problem, except my relay was missing a small piece on the inner magnetic flap. Ordered another from ebay for 10 quid, sorted. Thanks for the money saving topic!

Hello everyone, I was lucky enough to be able to buy a nice mk1 estate with the ALH engine. I found this forum during my resarch, and the support what people can get here seems excellent. Keep up the good work, thanks for the opportunity to join you! Cheers