Hi, I've just bought a 2008 L&K Octavia II Estate. I love it but its taking some getting used to it as its got such a lot of kit!!

The maxidot however seems to be quite minimal in terms of options when looking at some other posts on here, does it need the dealer or a software equipped garage to activate more of the options, or is it a firmware?? upgrade I need to get some of the extra features I have seen?

I'm also wondering if I need to update the columbus sat nav firmware as nothing happens apart from the sound muting when I select the phone option.

Any help greatly appreciated, thanks

Adam

Can't help with the Maxidot question - sorry.

However, the Columbus does not have bluetooth or phone connectivity as standard. That is a separate £250 gadget. Pressing the phone button will mute the volume as though you were going to make a phone call, but as their is no phone, it should revert back to playing the stereo shortly.

Oh right, shame but cheers for that.

It sounds like your Columbus has been retrofitted as my VRs has the same issue. It originally had an MFD2 sat nav but I swapped it out for a Columbus. Since then, the Maxidot has had only very basic menus (Setup, MFD and one other from memory) and I believe it needs to be programmed to the car by someone who has a hex-can cable. If you are lucky enough to live close to a member who has one, they may well do the job for you out of the goodness of their heart! I guess a dealer might do it for you but they'd charge you for the privilege. If you bought your car from a Skoda dealership, I'd get it back to them and ask them to code it in properly.

Hope that helps!

Thanks for this, but I checked my options list in the service book (see below) and I have both 9W5 and 7Q2 which suggests to me that

a ) the phone gismo should be there; and

b ) it wasn't a retrofit satnav.

Or am I missing something else?

Thanks

Adam

E7L = "Highline"

1D0 = Without trailer hitch

6UB = Left exterior mirror: electrically adjustable, convex

6TC = Right exterior mirror: electrically adjustable, aspherical

1KF = Disc brakes, rear

6FB = Body-colored exterior mirror housings

1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)

3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)

1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)

1NL = Covers for alloy wheels

H6L = Tires 225/45 R17 91W

4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation

4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker

3NW = Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding with center armrest

3QT = 3-point seat belts with tensioner and height adjustment, front

4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag

4A3 = Seat heater for front seats separately controlled

8L5 = Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna

J0L = Battery 340 A (70 Ah)

7AH = Electronic vehicle immobilization devicewith alarm system, passenger compartmentcontrol and backup horn

8GU = Alternator 140 A

6Y0 = Without cruise control warning system

9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc

8RM = 8 speakers (passive)

7Q2 = Navigation system with color screen

8AY = Radio/navigation system

8QL = Key for locking system with remote control

8X1 = Headlight washer system

4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing

B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland

G07 = Front shock absorption

QN1 = Drawer under left front seat

3PJ = Electric seat adjustment with memory system right, left seat mechanically height-adjustable

9P1 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle

7X2 = Park distance control, front and rear

9W5 = Car phone preparation

8WB = Front fog lights

7A2 = CD changer

3GN = Variable cargo area concept

QG1 = Service interval prolongation

0GG = Emission standard EU4

L13 = Suspension range 13 installation control only, no requirement forecast

7P8 = Electrically adjustable lumbar support for right front seat

F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment

3S2 = Black roof rails

2UA = Standard design

Edited 7 April, 201214 yr by adamal