Thanks, I will do that.

Thank you all! 

On 25/04/2021 at 15:56, juan27 said:

Is having a MPH speedo really a requirement?  I have an old LHD SEAT imported from Spain which has a KPH only speedo and passed every MOT from 2004 until a couple of years ago when it stopped needing a test (historic vehicle).

 

 

 

  

Hi! Yes, unfortunately it is a requirement... I don't know how it was in the past, but now it is:(

On 24/04/2021 at 18:41, J.R. said:

Maybe the OP and I could swap speedo discs with each other?

 

Perhaps Misse can confirm that the 12 O clock position on his speedometer equates to just under 130kph?

 

I dont mine being the guinea pig to see how easy or hard it is to get the disc out of the binnacle, I have already removed the binnacle to replace the dashboard and I have dismantled a MK1 Octavia one in the past.

Speedo below; 120 km/h at 12 o'clock

On 25/04/2021 at 19:42, RickT said:

Misse,

Just out of curiosity I did a quick search and this came up! Replacement dials background kits for diy and/or fitting services.

So the answer to your question in your first post is 'YES' and these people are in Somerset.

 

Link

KMH-MPH | Home | Speedo Conversions | Speedometer Conversion Somerset

 

 

Brilliant! I give them a call and see what they say.  I am awaiting a price from Skoda - my plan was that would determine the scrap or not decision, but maybe indeed there is still some hope.  The sad thing is that the engine warning light is on again. There has been many, many diagnostics on that in the past... I guess that will be a subject to another post! 

On 24/04/2021 at 19:08, langers2k said:

Switching the scales is easy enough but you should have the EEPROM tweaked to correct the needle afterwards

 

On a sidenote, you can also get large KPH display via an EEPROM tweak too as I think J.R. has asked about it previously.

 

A super cheap ch341a programmer can read/write the cluster EEPROM in place

Apologies for my ignorance... do garages/car electricians have these ch341a progammers at all...? 

Just now, Misse said:

Apologies for my ignorance... do garages/car electricians have these ch341a progammers at all...? 

 

It's unlikely a garage will. An electronics repair shop might be able to read/write to the EEOROM but they won't know how to fix the needle configuration

 

You can pick a ch341a with a test clip for less than a tenner. The test clip attaches directly to the EEPROM chip like this:

 

That'll let you read the contents of the chip without any soldering etc.

 

If you send me the contents, I'll tweak it for you and send a new file back. You'd just need to write the data and put the cluster back together with a MPH facia. There are a few cheap used clusters on eBay for which might be suitable donors for the replacement facia. Just check the symbol layout matches the original.

 

Image taken from: https://www.drive2.ru/l/6475842/

31 minutes ago, langers2k said:

 

It's unlikely a garage will. An electronics repair shop might be able to read/write to the EEOROM but they won't know how to fix the needle configuration

 

You can pick a ch341a with a test clip for less than a tenner. The test clip attaches directly to the EEPROM chip like this:

 

That'll let you read the contents of the chip without any soldering etc.

 

If you send me the contents, I'll tweak it for you and send a new file back. You'd just need to write the data and put the cluster back together with a MPH facia. There are a few cheap used clusters on eBay for which might be suitable donors for the replacement facia. Just check the symbol layout matches the original.

 

Image taken from: https://www.drive2.ru/l/6475842/

Thank you! Why didn't I join Briskoda before bringing the car here???! Last autumn I was just stupidly talking Skoda call centre. Got nowhere. Anyhow..., I think I need a strong coffee to study this again (I am totally nontechnical person:)). Good to know that you can help... 

3 hours ago, Misse said:

Speedo below; 120 km/h at 12 o'clock

Yours and mine are incompatible without the reprogramming that Wino speaks of, full scale deflection on yours is 240 km/h = 150 mph and mine is 160 mph.

A change of instruments is nothing to worry about, your local VAG retro guy will sort that in no time. 

 

Just source a set that suit, the swap and coding usually takes about 10 mins (done it on several VAG cars in the past) 

 

I'm in the process of replacing the S spec clocks on my 2010 for the higher spec version with vehicle outline and more,menus. 

Got the quote from Skoda for the speedojob 823 £. Ouch. 

32 minutes ago, J.R. said:

Yours and mine are incompatible without the reprogramming that Wino speaks of, full scale deflection on yours is 240 km/h = 150 mph and mine is 160 mph.

Tout a fait.

Would it be wiser to install speedo with both km and mph? I would think it was an option for Yeti? This is also why I thought it would be a direct swap in the first place. 
 

I assume your car is left hand drive, so having km too would be beneficial in future when you sell the vehicle. Just an idea  

Unfortunately your thoughts and assumptions were not those of Skoda when they designed & manufactured the Yeti.

 

That is to say (kindly) that you are incorrect.

6 hours ago, J.R. said:

Unfortunately your thoughts and assumptions were not those of Skoda when they designed & manufactured the Yeti.

 

That is to say (kindly) that you are incorrect.

The same speedo and rev counter unit was fitted to several VAG models, not just the Yeti.

I first typed VAG before changing it to Skoda, I had no time to check my info as was going out the door for my first Covid jab, Pfizer mind you, none of that British rubbish

On 25/04/2021 at 19:42, RickT said:

Misse,

Just out of curiosity I did a quick search and this came up! Replacement dials background kits for diy and/or fitting services.

So the answer to your question in your first post is 'YES' and these people are in Somerset.

 

Link

KMH-MPH | Home | Speedo Conversions | Speedometer Conversion Somerset

 

 

Seems that KMH-MPH is able to get me out of this mess! They have what is needed! Thank you RickT!!!

Glad you can get it sorted, If you fit MPH with KMH that would be a good upgrade!

On 06/05/2021 at 17:13, Misse said:

Seems that KMH-MPH is able to get me out of this mess! They have what is needed! Thank you RickT!!!

Thanks again Rick T!!! I've been to KMH-MPH on Monday. Speedo is all sorted out and they kindly fixed also the fog light mess. Quick, correct (they DO know the import requirements and hurdles) and helpful! Now only one headlight to go and then we are done (fingers crossed). 

On 23/04/2021 at 19:42, Urrell said:

I added a large digital MPH screen to the Maxidot display with a Carista OBDII dongle in about 5 minutes.

Coding it on a KM cluster that would be a large KPH

Although It can be changed in the eeprom

13 hours ago, Eddie-NL said:

Coding it on a KM cluster that would be a large KPH

Although It can be changed in the eeprom

Not if you changed the country to USA or Australia when you are doing it and selecting MPH, it also introduces a check box in the options to change it to either KPH or MPH in seconds.

I have done that but the KPH maxidot display is a small one and not the large one seen in the photos, I really would like the large one because to look at it and register the speed takes more than a glance with my compromised vision (it falls between the long and close lenses of my glasses) and is a safety risk.

 

If anyone knows how I can achieve it then I would be delighted to hear!

 

Mine is coded to Australia, or at least I think that I did.

Edited 21 May, 20215 yr by J.R.

20 minutes ago, J.R. said:

I have done that but the KPH maxidot display is a small one and not the large one seen in the photos, I really would like the large one because to look at it and register the speed takes more than a glance with my compromised vision (it falls between the long and close lenses of my glasses) and is a safety risk.

 

If anyone knows how I can achieve it then I would be delighted to hear!

 

Erm...

 

14 hours ago, Eddie-NL said:

Coding it on a KM cluster that would be a large KPH

Although It can be changed in the eeprom

 

On 24/04/2021 at 19:08, langers2k said:

Switching the scales is easy enough but you should have the EEPROM tweaked to correct the needle afterwards

 

On a sidenote, you can also get large KPH display via an EEPROM tweak too as I think J.R. has asked about it previously.

 

A super cheap ch341a programmer can read/write the cluster EEPROM in place

 

Both are from this thread

 

Might be worth seeing the the OP's old KPH facia's are correct for your Yeti by checking the warning icon layout. If so, you might be able to sort both at the same time

I dont have the facilities or knowhow to reprogram the EEPROM although years ago when developing a programmable ignition system with a softhead friend I did buy an Eprom programmer an UV eraser lightbox, both went walkies with him but I would not know what to do with them.

 

I also live in a country with a dearth of people like ourselves who take an interest in things, invest in equipment for our hobbies and often turn them into a part or full time living, all the instrument repair services etc are in the UK and they tell me that they have loads of French customers.

 

Are you suggesting that if I used the OP's old kph facia that the EEPROM could be reprogrammed so that the speedo needle would align with the different scale and also to allow the large Km/h maxidot readout?

 

I seem to recall that you have done eprom programming for others, is that something you could do for me when I am next in the UK? It would be very worthwhile if the OP has retained & wants to sell or pass on his old facia.

 

I would not take the risk of sending the cluster to the UK, the car would be rendered immobile & this is not the country to be in if it got lost or returned non functional.

4 minutes ago, J.R. said:

Are you suggesting that if I used the OP's old kph facia that the EEPROM could be reprogrammed so that the speedo needle would align with the different scale and also to allow the large Km/h maxidot readout?

 

Exactly that

 

As I say, I'd check the icon layout matches your existing facia as they can change over the years.

 

I've use a cheap CH341a (£5-10) to read/write cluster EEPROMs with great success. With a testclip, it can be done without removing the chip from the PCB although it can be tricky to get a good contact.

 

More than happy to take a look if I'm about when you're next over

3 hours ago, J.R. said:

If anyone knows how I can achieve it then I would be delighted to hear!

SETTINGS on MFD data make sure the box for Digit.speed is ticked.