Trevor K

TrevorK · 07-06-2006, 17:07

My new superb doesnt set the alarm system properly and the garage have checked and told me it is a fault in the "convenience system". They will take the car in and sort it for me.

I am curious. Can anyone tell me what the "convenience system" is and what it does?

Trevor

***DGW*** · 07-06-2006, 22:45

The convenience system is best known for its functions in allowing all the electrically operated windows and sunroof to be opened or closed together using the driver's key lock or remote as described on pages 52 to 54 of the Superb Owner's Manual. It is an electronic control unit which, in addition to controlling the above, also controls central door locking including auto lock and unlock, interior monitoring (alarm), key adaptation, lock and unlock horn, lock and unlock blink, and alarm horn and maybe more.

Lummox · 07-06-2006, 22:53

Denis,

You mean there is a manual for the owner that describes the vehicles functions and systems and how to operate them?

How strange.

Baker21 · 08-06-2006, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

You mean there is a manual for the owner that describes the vehicles functions and systems and how to operate them?

LOL!!!

TrevorK · 08-06-2006, 17:10

Thanks for the help Denis. That explains a lot of things

By the way, Lummox, the manual is fascinating, great bath time reading, but sometimes more for what it leaves out than what it includes.

In my case the manual explains that when you set the alarm the red light in the drivers door will flash fast and after a while slow down. My flashed fast but never slowed down. The manual doesnt explain why. My experience with a previous Audi A6 reminded me that. when this happens, the system has found a problem (most likely one of the sensors is showing a fault) and that is why I took the car back to the garage. But I wonder how many other people have a fault but dont recognise it?

There are other minor bits in the manual which dont seem to apply to the car, but these are for later

All the Best

Trevor K

***DGW*** · 08-06-2006, 17:18

At least 2 of our Octavia-owning members have had to have their car's central convenience controller replaced in the recent past to sort out central locking problems.

07-06-2006, 17:07	#1
TrevorK Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trevor K My new superb doesnt set the alarm system properly and the garage have checked and told me it is a fault in the "convenience system". They will take the car in and sort it for me. I am curious. Can anyone tell me what the "convenience system" is and what it does? Trevor

07-06-2006, 22:45	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,112 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Trevor K The convenience system is best known for its functions in allowing all the electrically operated windows and sunroof to be opened or closed together using the driver's key lock or remote as described on pages 52 to 54 of the Superb Owner's Manual. It is an electronic control unit which, in addition to controlling the above, also controls central door locking including auto lock and unlock, interior monitoring (alarm), key adaptation, lock and unlock horn, lock and unlock blink, and alarm horn and maybe more. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

07-06-2006, 22:53	#3
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,750 Thanks: 22 Thanked 634 Times in 544 Posts	Re: Trevor K Denis, You mean there is a manual for the owner that describes the vehicles functions and systems and how to operate them? How strange. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

08-06-2006, 17:10	#5
TrevorK Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trevor K Thanks for the help Denis. That explains a lot of things By the way, Lummox, the manual is fascinating, great bath time reading, but sometimes more for what it leaves out than what it includes. In my case the manual explains that when you set the alarm the red light in the drivers door will flash fast and after a while slow down. My flashed fast but never slowed down. The manual doesnt explain why. My experience with a previous Audi A6 reminded me that. when this happens, the system has found a problem (most likely one of the sensors is showing a fault) and that is why I took the car back to the garage. But I wonder how many other people have a fault but dont recognise it? There are other minor bits in the manual which dont seem to apply to the car, but these are for later All the Best Trevor K

08-06-2006, 17:18	#6
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,112 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Trevor K At least 2 of our Octavia-owning members have had to have their car's central convenience controller replaced in the recent past to sort out central locking problems. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

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