Skoda Talk - Ice, Security and Insurance

Stream CD changer in Octy 1?

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:40:52 +0000

Hi all, long time no see.

Just bought an Octavia 2 1.9tdi, much better than superb classic 2ltr petrol engine.

Anyway does anyone know if the 6 cd changer din style connected to the stream audio system will fit in an old Octavia mk1 (my father in laws), using the Skoda audio 201 cassette system? Recently tried a VW single dash cd and this did not work? It says CD changer compatible on the front?

Thanks

Phil

Ipod Touch 3rd gen and MDI

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:16:08 +0000

Hi everyone, I am planning to buy a new Octavia VRS on Monday, and I want to find out whether the MDI/standard headunit is compatible with the Ipod Touch 3rd gen. I have found that just about every Ipod accessory does not actually work fully with the 3rd gen, even ones that say they work with the 2nd gen. This is obviously great, and has meant I have had to get new chargers and cables and things, but I don't want to shell out a fair few sheets for MDI and find it doesn't allow the control properly, or more likely doesn't charge the ipod. I know the 3rd gen is pretty new, think was only released in Sept 2009 in UK, and car mfrs tend to lag behind in support for even vaguely current mobile devices. Still at least BT works with my BB pearl Thanks in advance

Symphony 2 HU removal

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:12:55 +0000

Trying to get the HU out without success... bought the Autoleads 5133 keys but they don't fit so trawled here and tried the cut-down credit card/junior hacksaw blades approach but to no avail - not a happy camper at this stage! So looking to get access to the rear of the unit via the dash (trying to plug in an MP3 harness to the multichanger input), but after undoing most of the heater rotary module i'm still no closer to the unit as the HU need to come out to remove the cubby hole AAARRGGHH!!! How wdo you drop the glovebox - undid the 4 torxs' along the top edge but it didn't move.

Superb II / Bolero / Bluetooth & Iphone

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:07:27 +0000

Hi all!

As the topic suggests, are we yet in a position where anyone could 100% confirm what is needed to 'bluetooth' a superb II estate with bolero head unit and an Iphone 3G.....?

The official skoda kit or some (cheaper!) 3rd party item...

Most threads I've searched on seem to end at just the point I'm hoping for an answer!

Coding before installing Fiscon

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:19:16 +0000

I should be picking my Octavis vRS up soon and wondered if it's worth getting the dealer to code it to take a Fiscon unit now rather than wait until I have it - I plan of getting the Fiscon fitted within a month.

Any advice?

sony ericsson w300i

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:29:49 +0000

I shall be collecting a Superb Elegance CR170 DSG on Saturday. I want to stay on pay as you go and currently have a Sony E W300i which I don't think will work the bluetooth. Orange tell me that a pay as you go Nokia 6303 is the replacement for the 6300 which is listed as compatible. Any one any experience of these??

Columbus

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:59:47 +0000

Can the Columbus do full postcode lookup - 7 digit?

IMA Adapter installed on a Skoda Superb II

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:51:22 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I have a question.

I have a Skoda Superb II with a RNS 510 firmware 2684.

I try to install the Kufatec IMA Multimedia Adapter w/ Control - "Basic-Plus"
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p870_IMA-Multimedia-Adapter-w--Control----Basic-Plus-.html
I have also this one: http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p962_IMA---Harness---VW-MFD-3-RNS-510----Basic---Basic-Plus-.html

I try a lot of combinations for connect the adapter but nothing works
The AV-button will not blinks up and when I put the stick in reverse, only the PDC will blinks up but nog a camerapicture.

What do I wrongly?
Someone experience with the installation of Kufatec IMA Multimedia Adapter w/ Control - "Basic-Plus" on a Skoda Superb II ?
Anyone maybe a solution for my problem ?

Daft Octavia ISO/Quadlock Question

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:22:31 +0000

Daft question I know but having searched the forums I can't seem to find a clear answer...

2007 Octavia vRS with Stream MP3 HU fitted. Finally decided I will fit a Parrot HF kit to the car but not sure if I need a harness adaptor or whether the 2no ISO connectors and the CD changer blocks are removable from the quadlock connector or not? Pictures I have seen haven't really helped either... Clearly if these are removeable I can plug the ISOs straight into the Parrot harness and the CD changer block straight into the Stream. Something tells me it won't be that easy....

Help much appreciated !

If I need an adaptor any recommendations welcomed. I see e-bay is full of such things, some even mentioning Parrot but I know that just because you can buy one doesn't mean you need one

Installation of Speaker Cable Through Fabia Doors

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:47:30 +0000

I thought I would post a copy of a thread I posted on another forum as it has proved of use to others doing a Fabia/Polo/Ibiza installs

Stage 1:

Strip out the lower parts of the dash for both the drivers and passengers sides of the car, this generally involves the glovebox for the passenger side

Stage 2:

Open the door, inside the door jam you will see a rubber boot connecting between the door and the car.

[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/davidcox1983/06032010470.jpg[/IMG]

Stage 3:

Remove the rubber boot on the car side (easiest to push the boot away to release the two clips closest and then pull towards to release the other two). This should expose a number of cloloured blocks and connectors.

Stage 4:

Remove all the connection blocks, this is done by pressing a clip on the edge of each of the individual blocks. Once complete the rubber boot with cables can be moved away.

Stage 5:

You are now left with a block in the door holding a number of coloured connectors, on the top and bottom of this block there are a couple of location clips, release these to bring the block into the door jam (you may need to adjust the door jam to get the block out)

[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/davidcox1983/06032010467.jpg[/IMG]

Stage 6:

Now the block is out you can remove the smaller coloured blocks from the larger holding block, this is done through releasing the clips either side of the coloured blocks (note you will need a thin piece of metal or a small screw driver to remove the middle blocks.

[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/davidcox1983/06032010468.jpg[/IMG]

Stage 7:

Once all the blocks have been removed, you can then feed the cable with ease into the door from inside the car.

[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/davidcox1983/06032010469.jpg[/IMG]

Stage 8:

Once complete remake all connections and poke all the blocks back into the into the car (keep the large retaining block don't re-install). Then clip the boot back into place. Note: the boot has a lip that protects the cables against the metal edge and hence damage.

Stage 9:

Admire your work:

[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/davidcox1983/06032010470.jpg[/IMG]

Bolero and Dension 100 compatability

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:47:25 +0000

I have just upgraded my Stream HU to a Bolero. I have a Dension Gateway 100 GW16VW8/VW1 already fitted.

Can I configure this to give full menu display etc on the Bolero? At the moment it 'shows up' on CD10/11 and does play but doesn't show any info like track names etc. (Also there's an annoying 'earth' hum)

Any help much appreciated!

Andrew

Best insurance for modded 1.8T?

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:00:04 +0000

It's that time of year again when I have to go through the, frankly, soul-destroying process of ringing around for quotes and this year I thought I'd give the other Briskoda insurance partners a go. I wish I hadn't bothered…

After waiting for 20 minutes on the phone to Sky Insurance, the lovely lady (and she was lovely, that's not sarcasm ) came back and told me they couldn't get a quote anywhere near the one I've been given from Adrian Flux. Oh well, on to the next one…

Chris Knott only took 5 minutes to say they couldn't (wouldn't?) even get a quote for a car parked on the road with my mods, which are pretty minimal really. Which underwriter do they use? Highway.

"That's strange," I said, "I've been insured with Highway with these mods and at this address for the last year, and I've just been given another competitive quote by them through Adrian Flux for next year?"
"Sorry, they won't touch your car," she said.

So what's that all about then? Does anyone have any other suggestions for mod-friendly insurers?

Thanks

Sat Nav and Bluetooth Coding

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:54:15 +0000

I installed a Columbus and bluetooth in my FL Octavia. The Columbus has 2660 / 2662 / 2664 / 2666 / 2668 firmware so has voice control. The Bluetooth is 1Z0 035 729 E. All worked fine I then asked my local dealer to code the car for the additions. The maxidot now displays Audio and Sat Nav fine, but no Telephone and the Voice control is now disabled. They are at a loss what to do - This took them 3 hours!

Any ideas what I should tell them to do using the kit they have??

I am begining to wish I had left it as it was.

Ultimate Car Security - Fingerprint Scanner

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:50:37 +0000

Anyone got any experience of these....

Looks like good fun - although I stall a lot (rubbish driver) so can imagine having to scan my finger on spaghetti junctions and roundabouts

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fingerprint-Car-Ignition-Lock-GSM-Mobile-Phone-Alert_W0QQitemZ350262485193QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item518d4560c9

Skoda FAVIA 54 VRS Satnav HU?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:34:58 +0000

Hey guys. I take delivery of a Soda Fabia VRS (He's on here actually) soon, and I'd like to put a OEM head unit in it which:

. Has the capability t orun tomtom
. Has the capabilty to run an iPod/or Aux cable
. Has the cability to read off either USB drives or SD cards and play videos.
. Hs the ability to run radio.

Would this do the trick?

Built In OEM Style Radar Detector

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:56:51 +0000

Out of interest, I know there are many "on dash" Radar detectors, but is there anything more discreet? Something that looks like a more OEM solution where a little sensor for example installs on the dash board and integrates with the car a bit better?

I think I will drop an email to Fiscon, as it wouldn't be hard to develop with their talents.

Can you imagine a Fiscon unit, which integrates radar detection with the Maxidot e.t.c.

alarm

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:55:08 +0000

hi people ive just bought a new 10 plate octavia vrs tdi,i was thinking to myself does this have any interior sensors fitted to stop people breaking the windows,really sorry to sound dumb but ive not seen any in the car,ive been enjoying to much and havent really looked hard so can any help me on this little matter of weather yes or no

What phones do people have that intergate with Skoda buletooth?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:07:48 +0000

Im currently negotiating a phone upgrade but have on order a Octavia Elegance with Bluetooth option. After scouring these forums its seems some phones fully work, some partially work and some dont work at all wit the current bluetooth unit.

What phone models can people confirm fully intergrate with the current bluetooth unit that comes on skoda's? Where they easy to pair?

Cheers in advance

Lets go oldschool ...

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:17:45 +0000

Hello guys

i recently bought a Skoda Fabia vRS (2005) for the girlfriend who is going to move in with me and as a result will have to drive further to her work.
Add the moment she drives a 2002 Fiat Punto with an original Blaupunkt radio with cassette. At the time I bought her a mp3 player she was able to connect via a special cassette which transfers the sound from the mp3 player to the radio.She is really fond of it somehow.
In the Fabia an aftermarket Pioneer DEH-4700MP (CD/MP3) is installed. She really likes the car, but would prefer a built in radio for a more elegant/ original look and a casette player to be able to play here mp3. She really doesn't like cds laying around in the car (looks messy).

I did some research , found some usefull info in the Fabia I part of the forum and found the MS 402 , specs can be found on the following link : Official link MS402

While searching on Ebay.de it also found a Grundig cassette player that was available for the fabia at a certain time.
Picture

Link of the radio on Ebay : Skoda Radio/cassette

Any other models that can be installed? Maybe more recent radio's (altough i would think everything is equipped with cd nowadays).
I can imagine the real ICE fans get the shiffers when hearing "Cassette" so if there are alternative ways of getting the mp3 player/SD card/ USB stick to work with an original Skoda fabia CD player (which looks a bit more up to date to me), let me know what the options are. I'm a bit of a noob i confess..

Anyway, thanks in advance for the responds and i apoligize for my english.

Regards

Thomas

Where to buy a Changer Lead?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:59:26 +0000

I know I can get them on eBay and the dealers..

But they all seem either pricey, dodgy or for MFD2's with the 12 pin blue connector rather than the 8 pin.

Are there any anywhere on line I get get for £20 or less shipped?

Taa,
Rob.

NEW RNS 510 FW v2720/2722/2724/2726/2728

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:48:19 +0000

http://rapidshare.com/files/358826374/cd_4.858.302_C_EU_9.242_t500_BMPQSBT5PQT5TOTO_C6.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/358826002/cd_4.858.302_C_EU_9.242_t500_BMPQSBT5PQT5TOTO_C6.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/358826158/cd_4.858.302_C_EU_9.242_t500_BMPQSBT5PQT5TOTO_C6.part3.rar

I updated. It was smooth. Burned with ImgBurn v2.5.0.0 with 1x speed DVD+R. The functionality of the streering wheel and TV tuner are Ok. RNS 510 sees and displays proparely climatronic and parking sensors. The MP3 files remained. Though I lost my Navi maps v6 with BMW 2010_01. I tried to reinstall custom buikt NAVI maps, the RNS refused to see the DVD. I will try again later.

Aftermarket head unit

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:45:42 +0000

Hello guys and girls. Just a quick note first to state this is my first post as a proud new owner of a 55 plate fabia vrs. I look forward to being a part of this community.
I really hope some one can helP as i have just brought an after market kenwood head unit and am going to attemp to fit it this weekend. I have removal keys and have just brought the surround top trim from skoda as well as an auto leads facia to see what is easier to fit. Please can some one post a step by step guide for me with poss images of what the facia looks like and what i need to undo to release. If poss please state what wires need to be changed round as some ppl said on here they have turned dashboard lights on by not disconeecting a certain wire.This would be so kind. Thank you so much MARTIN

L.e.d Failure

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:53:17 +0000

Got my hands on a pair of LED fest's for the number plate lights

Problem is.. Fitted then after 10secs or so the lights go out... Im i right in thinking its a safety mech/ trip cos the LEDS are to powerful for the car??/ visa versa... . or are they just broke..
If you put 1 in at a time.. they work fine.
But when you put the pair in.. its as if it trips

Can anyone shed some light?? (pardon the pun)

iPhone on RSAP kit

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:25:44 +0000

Apparently this is possible but I've Googled and I'm buggered if I can find anything. This would give brownie points with the boss who's got a Scirrocco and wants to use an iphone............

Apparently you CAN pair non - RSAP and still get the handset download etc.

Bluetooth compatibility

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:34:46 +0000

Not sure if this has been posted before but has anyone successfully managed to pair a iphone to the built in Bluetooth on a Octavia.

I have a sneaking suspicion that the BT on the Octavia is not the standard BT 2.0

Rich

Octavia II, MFD3 and Subwoofer Wiring

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:17:34 +0000

OK, considering a "boot build" for a 10" sub with Vibe mono amp. Not sure which is the best way to run it - line from MFD or disconnect the rear speakers and use the high level inputs on the amp. Question - are the line outs from the MFD fixed or variable output. I don't really want or need to introduce an additional amp for the fronts as I think the on-board one is probably good enough but I don't want to be mucking around with levels all the time for the sub.

After market sat nav/bluetooth DVD etc

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:07:32 +0000

Hi,

I posted this elswehere and was advised to put it in here.

I've been looking on ebay and have found an after market sat nav unit with bluetooth/DVD etc which appears to slot into the current radio/cd unit 'hole'. For £360 inc delivery (from Greece) it looks to good to be true!

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I have a few questions and would be grateful if anyone could answer them:

1) does the current Bolero unit come out and this sat nav unit slide it?

2) Does the bluetooth facility allow for complete handsfree use - assuming phone is compatible? If it does does anyone know what the quality is like - is the microphone built into the sat nav unit?

3) Would the bluetooth unit work with my maxidot - I will have maxidot but no multi function steering wheel when my new car is finally built!!

4) Has anyone bought one of these or similar - this seller has 0 feedback for selling, all their feedback is from buying!!

I was only looking for a bluetooth kit (fiscon or similar) but found this cheaper with a built in sat nav!! Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Bolero / Fiscon / Maxidot

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:01:28 +0000

I have a Bolero with a Fiscon Bluetooth on my manual vRS (no steering wheel controls) and a full Maxidot display.

Is it possible to get the Maxidot to display incoming call numbers only while the call is active? I have the Fiscon setup up screen on the Maxidot but if I set it up to display calls that is all I get all the time. What I would prefer is something that shows the incoming number then returns to the normal info I have once the call is completed.

The Bolero does display incoming call info.

Thanks.

standard fabia headunit

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:12:32 +0000

right im in process of buying back all my old sub and amp set-up. now i want to know weather the original headunit out of my fabia has the pre-outs and the remote wire for the wiring kit

Questions on Dension Gateway iPod Connection

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:47:40 +0000

I've been wanting to get a ipod connection for my 2008 Fabia 3 for a while, and came across the Dension Gateway 100 in the skoda accesories brochure earlier today, after reading a few reviews on here I discovered the Gateway 300 was better so am looking to get one of those instead. But I had a few questions first...

How do you control the ipod, can it only be controlled by the Dance radio, or can the controls for the maxidot screen be used?
Also how easy is it to use?
And can I fit it myself or is it a dealer job?

Thanks

MDI and Iphone

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:56:11 +0000

Can anyone shed any light on how the MDi works with iPhones on the Bolero stereo. I've been told that it forces the iPhone into flight mode. Does anybody know if this is the case?

Bolero tricks

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:18:11 +0000

Found out the other day that when you have the radio on if you press and hold the 'setup' button it then displays FM/AM and when selecting either one you have a signal strenth display for the freq you are on, you can fine tune the freq with the r/h knob to max signal strenth. cheers - Stuart.

Fitting changer

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:42:45 +0000

Hi . Got a fabia with a symphony head unit, but want an Aux socket to add my iPod . Can I buy a second hand skoda cd changer go do this? Don't really want to use my radio tuned I pod thing anymore.
If the changer thing would be an option , are they easy to fit . And do they go under the pass seat?

Thanks for any advice

mh

Door card rattle of win!

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:04:51 +0000

Everytime i play music above about volume 3 the bloody speakers vibrate the door card...am i assuming this is a quick fix with a bit of sound deadening, loft insulation looking stuff

Cheapie ICE cables in Halfords

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:11:32 +0000

4 metre 300w speaker cable £3.50 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_176535_langId_-1_categoryId_165626

2 metre Subwoofer speaker cable £1 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_176435_langId_-1_categoryId_165626

And subwoofer power cables 3 metre 42 amps £1 each, positive http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178911_langId_-1_categoryId_165626 earth http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178877_langId_-1_categoryId_165626

Amplified Aerials & Wriring Into Fusebox

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:35:13 +0000

Hi. Part way through installing a new head unit and it needs a new harness. I've got the harness, but it requires plugging into the fusebox I've had a look at the fusebox and its a bit confusing. I've got the rear cover off, so the wires going into the box are exposed. Do i now have to seperate the inner workings from the front were the fuses fit?
Or is there some easier way of routing the wire into the box?

Its my Octavia 4x4

For anyone that is looking for a single din player that can play usb hard drives, mp3 and 3 pre outs..

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:20:28 +0000

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153911-pioneer-deh-p7900ub-hu/

RNS510 Sat Nav

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:04:13 +0000

Hi folks,

Just a quick question on a retro fit of an RNS510 Sat Nav unit.

I have a Skoda Octavia 'Elegance' Estate, on a 58 plate.

With the car when it was speced, it came with the reverse parking sensors as an optional extra.

It also has fitted as standard the Skoda mp3 stereo with the Skoda cd changer in the boot.

My question is:

Q - When I select reverse an outline picture of a car comes up on the display of the stereo along with the proximaty beeps.

If I was to fit an RNS510 Sat Nav unit, would these parking sensors still be compatible? The picture of the car on the stereo display I could live without, but

would I lose the beeps?

Also, would the cd changer be compatible?

Feedback would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

VW RNS510 MFD3 BLUETOOTH KIT

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:30:14 +0000

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180427743835&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

tAKE A LOOK T HIS KIT

anyone know abou it

the guy says it works fully with the car and the iphone, and its under £300 including delivery

Add MP3 functionality

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:41:30 +0000

Hopefully will pick up my May 06 0ctavia vrs this week, cant wait!!

Now it was advertised in a Scottish dealership as having MP3 functionality and it came down to kent without.

A standard stream stereo with no aux in the jumbo box.

Options:

Stream MP3 - where is the best place to get one?
Bolero - Again where?
Any other options would be helpful

Also where is the best place to retrofit a aux port etc as it looks like it will be difficult to get inside the jumbo box.

Is there anywhere preferably close to Kent that I could have the work done if I decided not to tackle it myself?

Ebay Double Din HU - Screen Broken

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:03:50 +0000

Hi all, I have managed to crack my touchscreen:( . Does anyone know of anywhere in the UK i would be able to get it fixed?

Cheers

Columbus Sat Nav

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:28:59 +0000

When i come to order my vRS I'm considering gettign the columbus system fitted. My main concern before shelling out an extra £1500 is whats it actually like. Are there any photos anywhere of the navigation display and does anybody know what companies maps are used (ie Navteq or teleatlas). Also does it have full postcode and TMC function to reroute you due to traffic like the vauxhall systems

TomTom Spash Screen

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:14:26 +0000

Dear all,

As the weather was utter sh!t today and I had nothing better to do I thought I would knock up a new TomTom splash screen, this is for wide screen models only.

Skoda badge and new vRS logo here it is so help yourself
splashw.bmp (382.55K)
: 119

Columbus TV / DVD whilst vehicle moving - two button workaround?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:18:35 +0000

Hi guys, was browsing Youtube last night and came across a couple of videos that appeared to show how easy it was for the latest units to have the vehicle in motion safety feature disabled. Personally I dont think its a great idea but thats my opinion. My question was; has anyone actually tried it as Im not convinced VAG would makes it this easy!

I wont link to the videos but they showed someone simply pressing the 'i' (top right) botton followed by the 'tone' button. The unit made the chime sound and the TV suddenly started displaying whist they were driving along

So is the system really that easily defeated? Curiosity got the better of me so I had to ask!

Lee

Blue tooth radio/cd for octavia vrs 02

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:43:48 +0000

Hi,

I have an 02 VRS - standard radio- i need a radio/cd that allows me to make hands free calls and hear the caller on the speakers of the radio- can anyone recommend a product/system that will fit the bill for £150 ish- model number and distributor for the product.

Q1. Will it be comaptable with the current 6 cd changer in the boot?
Q2. does it require any fancy wiring or will it just plug in with an adapter lead/socket thingy?

Thanks folks

Bolero Ipod Connection

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:59:55 +0000

I am awaiting my new FL Elegance Octavia with Bolero.

I have not ordered the MDI, and wan to know if it can be done later.

ALSO I have a Fabia 2 at the mo, and it does have an ipod connector in the back of the radio, could this be transfered.

If i had the MDI would it disable the aux port

Columbus / GPS position lag

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:20:22 +0000

Could not find something similar so I starting a new topic!

Yesterday I observed that the GPS with v6 maps is almost 100 meters behind the actual spot I am.
At a straight street I am at intersection B and on the navi I am at intersection A 100 meters back.
Although the voice guidance seems to be correct as where to turn.
As I turn the car icon on the Navi quickly changes to the correct spot but then again falls behind.
Also lovely lady in the Navi told me to turn left on a straight road and where there no left turns on the route.

Tired it many times with the GPS info on the screen to make sure that it was happening with 2D and 3D fix, even with 8 satellites connected its still off.

Check your Renewal Notice Carefully.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:29:58 +0000

I've recently recieved my renewal notice for the vrs. At first I thought great! £10 cheaper than last year but looking at the policy details carefully they have changed the Policy excess to a higher amount, from £200 to £600. Talking about this with my workmates and some of them checked their policies and found their policies had the same kind of increases. So be aware fellow Briskodians.
Thought I have a shop around the brokers and compare sites as well and cheapest quote is Saga, beats all the others by £60. 50 plusers are GO!

Upgrading An OctyII Estate (Single Din)

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:56:28 +0000

Hi. I'm tired of faffing about with the aux cable and charger for my ipod and want to go back to my Alpine ida-x001 that i had in my old car. It will be the 1st time i've replaced a single din in a double din space - any advice/does it need a particular cage? Which tools are required to remove head unit? Feel free to post some pics of single din conversions, most of the search results had missing photos. I presume i can get a pocket from skoda for the gap created by the missing din.
Also how easy are the speakers to change? Is it a case of removing the door card? Anything to watch out for? What speakers would you recommend?
Finally as a long shot has anyone got any pics of a sub install where the cd autochanger normally lives? I'm toying with the idea of an amp and sub, but need the boot space for mountain bikes, so i've been told about this option.
Sorry for all the questions, cheers for any help

This is how stolen Columbus units are recycled and sold on!

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:37:17 +0000

Watch it on YouTube...

From http://careqo.blogsp...s-510-tool.html

Quote

CarEQO RNS 510 Service Tool
CarEQO RNS 510 Service Tool is a specialized service tool for RNS 510 navigation systems. With this tool you can reset PIN code, clear or change device serial number, clear production date and change model designation (VW, Skoda, Seat).

The price for 1 piece of the RNS 510 Tool is 1490 EUR. Payments are accepted via PayPal, Moneybookers, Western Union or cash in advance. For orders of 3 or more pieces are offered individual prices.

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