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Don't really like this design of key (i think it's referred to as a V5 series design). AS it uses metal pins to hold the shell together it's generally a one way trip once you snap open the old key.. the newer design (which i have on my ateca) is much easier to work on...i was able to re-shell that and re-use the part of the key with the logo. Hopefully will help anyone who attempts it in future.

So finally got this done having had to wait for the replacement 12mm logo to be delivered ( (3T0837891A). Successfully got the old key apart and transplanted the electronics. All good until trying to put the existing blade into the new key. Sadly the hole which forms part of the tang is slightly smaller on the new key than the original. This left two choices. 1. Remove the pin from each key which holds the 'cut' part in place or 2. get a new key cut from the existing one. I tried option 1 but after 25 minutes and no progress i abandoned that approach. The issue with moving the blades (As per the video) is the potential it may not even fit and may require further 'fettling'. So I went for option 2 and found a local locksmith (don't bother with the chains they won't even look at it unless you buy the whole thing from them for a starting price of £50 upwards).. they cut me a replacement blade for £20. So now I have a brand new key effectively... worth the effort i think as the keys on the old one were starting to soften and degrade from use. This should give a few decent years of service now. Total cost was around £8 for the shell, £20 for the new blade to be cut and £10 for the logo on the back (genuine part which came via this ebay auction - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203473104576). Photos of before (vertical) and after (horizontal). cheers.

Well., would you believe it... thought I'd try one more time but i rolled it back a foot or so with the handbrake off and then tried to start it and voila. Started. Tested both remote and non remote keys. Both working. Cancelled the roadside call out for now. Odd one. Might speak to the garage next week for advice anyway. Odd.

Battery voltage is 12.46... No the engine does not turn over...just a short hum of some sort of relay for about 1 second then nothing. Breakdown call booked in. Hopefully they'll be able to see more clearly what the issue is... could still be a battery problem but as it's been running solidly most days without issue (does not stand around for days at a time) i suspect this is not the culprit. I've read elsewhere that condensation on some electrics can cause problems. I know there's some electrical gubbins under the passenger seat so i guess that could also be a place to investigate but that would be beyond my current knowledge base.

So it's finished charging but still won't start.... just a short 'mmm' from somewhere then nothing. Sounds like a deeper issue.

That was my first thought. I've got it on charge now. Will try again once it's showing as charged up and see what gives... I hope it's just a battery issue... that's easily resolved (although I believe some coding is needed as i'll need a 'start/stop' style battery for this car apparently). I guess any fitter can do that.

Hi, wife's citigo just suddenly decided not to start. It's been solid and in daily use. I decided to check the spare key (the non remote one) and unlocked the car with it manually. Inserted and tried to start but just got a slight engine electrics sound and an EPC light. Now it won't start on either key. Feels to me as though the immobolizer has kicked in but there are no fault codes showing on my cheapo DTC reader. Anyone had this before. About to callout the breakdown ppl. Any advice appreciated. thanks

It seems my logo might be a 12mm one. There is a genuine part number for it (3T0837891A) but of course Skoda don't stock it in the UK... as usual... trying some 3rd party key suppliers (HERE).

Hi all, planning to replace the key shell on my wife's Citigo soon ( just waiting on some circlip pliers). I got a replacement shell from Amazon. I believe it's referred to as a mark 5 VW style key which is held together with a pin. I believe the correct approach is to just 'pop' the case open which breaks it in the process but means the circuit board remains safe. I believe there's the chance you can damage the board if you try and push in the holding pin as it can hit the electronics. Anyhow, I believe I've got the process correct to change over the shells but now I'm on the search for a suitable replacement logo badge (There a good video HERE). Does anyone know the size of the badge that's needed, I've measured the indent on the replacement key and it's about 10mm but all the replacement badges i've seen (for example This EBAY auction) seem to indicate they are 14mm. Just wondered if someone had done this and had applied the 14mm ones successfully. I've seen other Skoda variant logos at 12mm and some VW ones at 10mm. Would just like to make sure I get the right ones. Any input appreciated.

Just to advise i managed to source a Skoda branded DAB capable head unit from ebay (1ST 035 869 A) and found a fitter fairly locally who could do the coding to the car.. Showed anti-theft component protection when first powered on and he had to do some sort of re-auth online to turn this off. Fitted an after market DAB antenna to the windscreen and now have full DAB as per manufacturer. Antenna install was easy enough. just had to remove pillar trim and side trim from passenger dashboard and could then route DAB cable straight through to where the head unit was located. Worth the effort in the end.

thanks for that post. I haven't tried to swap the passenger (battery side) as the access was so tight. I was going to pop into my local VW specialist place where all my vehicles go and ask them if they'd take a look. At least i know it wasn't just me..

worked it out.. they're just twist in and out. not that it was very easy getting them back in. getting the metal lugs to slide under those torx was hell. a few bits of missing skin. 😞

umm. so i got some nightbreakers today. Went to fit them expecting to have the usual metal clips holding the bulbs and was confronted with what looks like torque or alan key type fittings? Can anyone confirm it's these that need removing and or loosening. I'm slightly concerned about dropping one into the engine bay.

Oh thanks for the maxxing comment. Didn't really think about that. There are currently 3 variants of the H7 OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER SILVER H7, +100% more brightness, halogen headlamp, 64210NBS-HCB OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER LASER H7, +150% more brightness, halogen headlight lamp, 64210NL-HCB OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER 200, H7, +200% more brightness, halogen headlight lamp, 64210NB200-HCB Varying in price from around £13 - £22 per pair. I was going to go for the +200% ones but may just plump for the cheapest now based on your comments. Any other feedback welcome. thanks Ads

Looks like H7's for both dipped and main beam from what i can tell from a quick inspection. just want something that's a closer match the the DRL's than currently.

Can anyone advise what bulbs are needed for a Facelift Citigo (2019). These headlights have the LED DRL along the bottom edge. I am thinking of installing nightbreakers instead of the standard bulbs. The owners manual indicates two versions of the headlights I am assuming mine will likely be version 2 as it excludes the DRL (which i assume on the LED DRLs is not user replaceable).. Based on it being a version 2 headlight what bulbs do i need for D and E slots? Is it worth doing the indicators as well? (A). Most of the websites seem to spec H4 replacement for both D and E slots. Just want to confirm that's correct before i go pulling the trigger online. Does that mean I'd need to get 4 of these H4's https://www.amazon.co.uk/OSRAM-BREAKER-brightness-headlight-64193NB200-HCB/dp/B092JN6K85/ref=sr_1_3?crid=33K1F2TWL41RU&keywords=nightbreaker+h4&qid=1698314592&sprefix=nightbreaker+h4%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-3 or is there a different bulb for dipped? thanks Ad.

yeh i only get FM or AM. One of the VAG retrofitters checked my VIN/reg and confirmed it's non DAB. I'm going to source a used DAB head unit from ebay (any brand should work) and take it to a local fitter. We'll try and code it to the car and add an aftermarket antenna for DAB reception. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. If it works then I'll at least have integrated DAB reception. Better than some stuck on aftermarket thing.

I've reached out to a couple of VAG retrofitters to see if they have any experience. One thing I noted looking at used head units on ebay though... I looked at a unit from a 2018 up with a part number of 1S0035869B. Appears to look the same as other Skoda units but the rear appears to have an extra port On the facelift Skoda units I've seen (part number 1ST035871A) It looks a bit different Wondering if the black port is for the DAB antenna and all the Skoda units I've seen thus far are FM/AM only. Confirmed by a VAG retrofitter "DAB uses a black FAKRA connection. AM/FM uses the white double FAKRA connection. The mustard coloured one is for the USB/Aux if fitted" - so you definitely need that extra port for it to be a DAB unit. I think I've found the part number for the DAB capable head unit now as well 1ST035869B (Skoda variant). Just waiting to find out two things. 1. If I can get the skoda variant of the head unit, could they code it to the car 2. Will it require an external antenna or is that likely already in place I'll let you know if i hear anything back.

thanks for the replies guys. Been away on half term hence the delay in responding. @maxychat - I'm pretty sure my unit is AM/FM only as these are the only options that appear when the 'band' button is pressed and what it cycles through when pressed multiple times. I've not had a chance to remove the radio as yet to confirm any further wiring. @freemansteve - I spoke to a couple of dealers neither of whom had a clue. I suspect you may be right in that the same unit is supplied in the car regardless of DAB (or non DAB) (I believe the unit is made by LG) and that it activated depending on the order placed by the customer. As I understand it the head unit is also coded to the car's ECU and chassis number so won't work in another vehicle without re-coding which would be beyond my knowledge. I have googled extensively to see if anyone out there has any capability to turn the feature on via software but so far have drawn a blank. I would really like to use factory integrated DAB but it may be easier just to install something like a Highway 200 DAB unit via the aux port. Not elegant but should work. I'll keep looking online in the interim as surely there must be someone who knows. thanks again all who took the time to respond. Ad

It seems after more googling there aren't any official sources for this colour code. However there seem to be a number of aftermarket alternatives. https://autocarpaint.co.uk/products/skoda-citigo-costa-azul-touch-up-scratch-repair-paint-code-lw5m https://chipex.co.uk/products/volkswagen-up-costa-azul-metallic-lw5m-w5m-touch-up-paint So from cheap to expensive. As it's mosty for small scratches in door shuts and the like I'll probably go for the cheaper option unless anyone has any suggestions as to better kits.

Anyone advise on paint code W5M (it's a metallic blue). I contacted my local Skoda dealer for a touch up kit and they could not find it on the Skoda system. Pic attached. Believe it might be called Crystal Blue metallic.

Ok thanks for that. Yes I have the PDF. This was more for my other half to keep in the car. Just realised as well this paperwork might contain stuff like the code for the radio!! Oh dear

Anyone selling a citigo onwers manual per chance. I can see some for sale on ebay at around £30 but thought it was worth asking on here first. Sadly mine didn't come with one 😞 thanks.

I'm taking delivery of a 19 plate Citigo SEL soon. From the pics it looks like it's fitted with 185/55/R15 tyres at present. Slightly annoying as these appear to be almost double the price of the 14" variants! Anyone running 4 season on this size or 15" variant of and can recommend a particular tyre. I was looking at Hankook's but in 15" they're over £90 a corner. Anyhow, will probably just have to take it on the chin but thought it was worth asking. thanks.

Hi, just aquired a 2019 Citigo SEL but sadly it wasn't specc'ed with DAB on the head unit. I am trying to work out if the DAB/non DAB head units are the same and it's a coding thing to enable it or if there is a totally different model of head unit. The only model ref I can find for the Skoda head unit is 1ST035871A - and a model name of L69SK2. I believe the model refs vary depending on manufacturer but basically it's the same one in the Up/Mii/Citigo but with different boot logos. If it turns out you can enable DAB via coding then great I can look into that. I am guessing however some sort of aftermarket DAB antenna may be needed (and possibly an signal amplifier?) for it to work. Just wondered if anyone had been able to do as described or by changing the head unit for a different model? Even better if there's anyone out there who can retrofit it! Any info appreciated. Ad