Everything posted by SteveTheElder
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Help can these cars ever work correctly
Totally agree. I was one of the early purchasers and experienced many a frustration as @Greezy56 may recall. And yes, very pleased with my car now - a great blend of space, comfort and economy.
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Dash cam port C on rear view mirror
Ah! OK, I got that wrong then đ. Thanks for posting the correction.
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Dash cam port C on rear view mirror
Take a look at the Nextbase ones, my 522GW works fine with the USB-C power from the port by the mirror. They have options for rear cameras too, but theyâd obviously need to be powered independently.
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1.5 eTSI SEL info
Is the eTec youâre getting the 1.0 or 1.5? I had a loan 1.0 eTec for five months. Was absolutely fine for two of us even with a reasonable load in the boot. Having said that I think four up and the boot rammed with holiday paraphernalia it might feel a bit underwhelming on long motorway hauls or big hills. The DSG âbox worked well too. Noise levels similar to my 1.5 manual so no worries there. I use CarPlay but I know that my 2020 car supports wireless Android Auto (sons phone) - think wireless was an added feature on one of the many s/ware updates.
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DSG Coasting and ACC Questions
I wonder if this a software issue. I note from other threads (matrix lights) that your car is going in to the dealer next Wednesday. Probably worth pressing them to look at updates for all components in the car. The SEL FEs had a shed load of issues early on, all fixed in mine now, so hopefully they can sort yours.
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Variable boot floor
It will need some new side panels in the boot space as well as the floor itself. Also worth noting that whilst the floor would raise the floor to the level of the tailgate opening the seat backs donât fold flat like in my old Mk2 This thread has some more discussionâŚ
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Wiper Blades octavia phev vrs
That's right. I ended up sending two lots back to Amazon 'cos they were either too short or the fitting too wide. In the end, I got Bosch AP26U and AP19U for the front. A bit more money than buying a set but they fit well and are the same length as the original blades fitted to my car. The thread I quoted earlier has more background.
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Wiper Blades octavia phev vrs
Sadly I couldnât get consistent results doing that, hence a bit of trial and error - see thread I linked above.
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Wiper Blades octavia phev vrs
This might helpâŚ
- What are the benefits of updating infotainment?
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Photography Thread
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USB-c and iPhone
Yeah, a different cable is worth trying; both my iPhone & Mrs Steve's work fine wireless or wired.
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Altitude on infotainment
Iâve never seen an option to display the altitude; would be nice though, especially when transiting an alpine pass.
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I've joined the "mk4 Club"
Welcome aboard! Hoping you enjoy your new (to you) motor. if you havenât already, itâd be worth asking the dealer to ensure all s/ware updates available for it are applied.
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Automatic change between standard and summer time ("daylight saving time")
It does not. Been to France and back in the last couple of days - had to manually set the time zone and units for speed and distance.
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Cannot get comfortable my23 sel estate
Iâm just about comfy enough in my SEL FE Estate; at a tad over 6â4â I also find the usual problem for me is that the seat is too close too the steering wheel which results in stretching for the wheel or poor leg support at the front of the seat - or both. As I say, Iâve found a reasonably good compromise in mine, good enough for a 400+ mile journey today; and as good or better than my 14 plate Superb mk2 before it. Most other cars I have tried are worse, especially non-European brands.
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Except for access question âŚ.
Iâve always treated the âExcept for accessâ as being only to get to properties in that zone - residents, deliveries.
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Usb sticks and media playing
The file I've used was actually a .m4v filetype with MPEG-4 H.264 CODEC - screenshot format red QuickTime Player 'file info' pane... Hope that help.
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Usb sticks and media playing
Iâll check the video format I used and report back.
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Usb sticks and media playing
I have done it by putting the mp4 file on a usb stick, use the media player to browse to it and play. Video is only shown when the vehicle is stationary - but the audio plays continuously. Massively distracting!
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Keyless Entry
Thanks, but thatâs where looked⌠Not the only thing âmissingâ on the early builds, they donât have lock/unlock through the app (not sure Iâd use that feature anyway).
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Keyless Entry
I think that might only be on VRS or recent models - no menu setting for it on my 2020 build SEL First Edition âšď¸
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Passenger door mirror dip
For the mirror to dip the dial needs to be in the L position for UK right hand drive cars (not the R position).
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Bolera stupidityfor buying Maps and Traffic signs recognition and live data
Given you have two eyes and a brain, why do you need Google Maps audible warnings of speed cameras? Sorry, cheeky question, not a serious one! (And no doubt a controversial topic, perhaps for the roadside hotelâŚ) But personally I find camera warning infuriating, especially in urban areas where directions can be lost amongst the camera warnings.
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No infotainments icons showing - old software?
Ah yes, I stand corrected, thanks. I did all that at the same time at the dealers three years ago - my aging memory merged two đ