Hello,

I thought it would be nice if after all the help I got from your forum to try and give something back.
Huge thanks to langers2k for all the help during the last 6 months since I started the project with my Octavia. I think we exchanged more that 100 messages and he always had time to respond.
I'm from Romania and my car is a manual LHD MK2 2011 FL Octavia Ambiance 1.4 TSI (120ps) with only MDI as extra option.
I will lay down the projects and then try to detail them:

 

Done so far:

1. Cornering Foglights with DRL - for this I had to change my BCM to a Highline unit
2. MK70 -> MK60EC1 ABS swap - given me XDS, HHC and ESP
3. Front and rear seat heating - had to change Climatronic unit with one with seat heating controls
4. Rear electric windows
5. Cruise control system
6. Columbus unit with Premium Bluetooth with WiFi
7. Footwell lights
8. Indirect TPMS
9. Storage box under driver and passenger seats
10. Needle sweep - just VCDS coding
11. Glasses holder
12. Stainless steel footrest and pedals

Next on line:

1. MK3 MFSW
2. Rain and light sensor
3. Power-fold mirrors with reverse dip
4. High RVC
5. Alarm - maybe
6. PLA 2.0
7. L&K handle lighting
8. Flash steering rack: 1K0909144M -> 1K0909144R

 

Now let's start:

 

Cornering Foglights with DRL

 

For this I had to change my Lowline BCM (1K0 937 085 H) to a Highline (1K0 937 087 P).
Now, this was my very first project I did when I decided to start upgrading my car and had limited knowledge. So I ask somebody to help me. It was not my best move at that time because that someone seemed to have less knowledge than me.
This is why I ended up buying two BCMs. At first I found a used 1K0 937 087 Q BCM from a 2011 vRS Octavia, but he could not make it work. The unit is fine, just needs proper coding (especially the famous byte 18). Now I know what to do, but at that time I did not, so I had to buy another one (1K0 937 087 P). This unit is also a used one from a 2011 Superb.
It worked from start with not much coding except my original code from old unit. I had to set byte 18 to 34,Lighting: Skoda Octavia (1Z/SK35) Rest of World / Left Hand Drive / separate DRLs but I lost dual rear fogs, which can be enabled using ODIS.
Now I have a Highline unit for sale, if someone interested.
The P unit, from Superb as a slightly different pinout than the ones used on Octavia. Things I learned when I tried to connect fog/drl. So I had to use flow diagram from Superb.
To keep my expenses as low as possible but still have an OEM look I tried to source parts from used cars as much as possible and tried to do all work by myself, which I did for 99% of the projects.
The fog/drl lights though are new but the wiring was entirely done by me.
I don't like it how I ran the wiring inside the engine compartment so I think I will redo them next year. Basically, because I had no idea how to cross the right fog light loom from right to left, I ran them in front of the radiator and then unite them with left fog light loom and then into the interior.
If anyone knows where is the original wiring going through in a LHD car please tell me.
I also had to change the light switch with one with auto function (intend to add a rain/light sensor in the future).

This was with fog lights.

 

I wish I could do all projects in one go but I have a 9 month old daughter that keeps me busy all day. Will post next ones asap.

you did a lot things! Good !!

will have in mind for your BCM sale..

 

As for the Abs pump when you fitted, did you do the short-driving forward  (few meters ) so that to calibrate the straight sensor of the steering wheel? (think G85)

Also the G251 sensor Longitudinal , your car didn't have from factory so think you didnot do anything for this at all?

 

Which pump type you used?

Hi AkisVH.

 

For G85 I did not need to drive, just a full left turn and a full right turn of the steering wheel and all good.

The ABS pump has all the sensors it needs, as long as you pick the right one:

• G200 - Lateral acceleration sender
• G201 - Brake pressure sender 1
• G202 - Yaw rate sender
• G251 - Longitudinal acceleration sender.

 

My pomp is 1K0 907 379 BL (XDS, HHC and ESP)

 

There are few tutorials out there where you have explanations, I used the one from langers2k who helped me with coding also.

The new connector is easy to create as long as you find a defect pomp to use the old connector, otherwise it will need some soldering skills to solder all the wires. Is a good idea, but I do not like it how it hangs in there. I think I will remove it and solder the wires.

I have installed TPMS button (works fine).

There is also a new fuse it needs to be added in the fuse box near the battery. Kind of tricky to remove the box and add the fuse, but it worth it.

 

If you don't buy the pomp new and use a used one you have to be careful not to have dirt inside. After installing you need to perform:

• basic setting for all sensors: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/VW_Golf_(1K)_Brake_Electronics_(MK60EC1)#Sensor_for_Steering_Angle_.28G85.29
• bleed the brakes. I bleed them myself the old fashion way. One guy pumping the pedal and me working the bleeder screw. Nevertheless I still went to a garage to check the brakes. All good. No need to rebleed the brakes.

 

Few things I learned

• MK60EC1 pomp is slightly bigger than MK70 (few mm on each side)
• you need new bracket for MK60EC1 as it will not fit on old one. I had no idea and I was super-extra lucky as the guy I bought the pomp sent me the bracket also
• there is (in my case as a LH drive car, line number 3) a brake fuel line that is a bit tight and because the new pomp is a bit bigger it will require some steel nerves to connect it to new pump. It took me one hour just for that.

Update:

Finished with:

- MFSW. I went and installed original MK2 wheel, as the new MK3 required me to buy new airbag. To expensive for me. Few buttons, but I can live with that. 

- Highend RVC. Lot of work for some yellow moving lines. :)) 

 

Next... PLA 2.0

Picture with RVC:

 

Update:

 

I'm done with PLA 2.0. Huge amount of work for one person. Removing and installing back the front and rear bumpers are taking lots of time and a bit difficult if you do not have someone to help you. Especially the rear one wich is bigger and difficult to manouver. I'm glad I'm done with it but I would not do it again all by myself. 

Glueing the sensors is easy, the bumpers have already marked the places for 8 sensor, you need to figure it out the PDC sensor location. 

You need 2 type of hole cutters, 18mm and 28mm.

I have 360 OPS, this will turn on automatically when an obstacle is detected on either side of the car, otherwise it will display only 8 sensors. 

 

Uffff. Done with this. 

Next stop, RLS. 

 

Update:

Done with removing old mirror and glueing in place the mount for rain sensor. 

This tutorial helped me a lot: https://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/rain-light-sensor-retrofit-and-installation-vw-diy/

I didn't manage to polish the spot as good as new but the good part is that the mount for rain sensor needs to be place a bit higher than the spot and you have enough clear glass for the sensor to work properly. I've tested it and all works great. Down side is that the spot from old mirror is visible (will try and stick a sticker or something cool). 

Update:

Activated MKE. 

Waiting for coffee mug to pop up

 

So the PLA 2.0 is that a kit available?

2 minutes ago, Babs said:

So the PLA 2.0 is that a kit available?

 

Yes, I bought it from http://www.skodateile.cz/. Actually is a kit from Tiguan, I just asked  buttons for Octavia, they are different.

Everything fits except rear loom, you have to extend the wires a bit. But other than that all good.

You can also find a kit on https://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en/shop/pla-sets-parts-2/oem-pla-20-kit-12x-sensor-2/#prettyPhoto

 

Thanks for that - then some VCDS coding? Do all the sensors need replacing, I currently have front and rear PDC?

Well it's more than that. Here is a link explaining how to do it if you already have parking sensors. 

http://forumskoda.forumactif.com/t16741-tuto-park-assist

 

If you need more info just let me know. 

Update:

L&K door handle illumination

 

 

Update:

 

Done with footwell lights. 

 

Update:

 

Done with fold-in mirrors and mirror down:

 

Fold-in video

Mirror down video

 

Update:

 

Now I have auto dimming side mirrors. Pretty happy about that. 

 

 

Update:

 

New quadruplex antenna.

After updating to Columbus nav system I install some AM antennas, but had errors with VCDS. So I decided to upgrade antenna too. A bit tricky to run the wiring, but totaly worth it.