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  1. cypher007

    head gasket failure

    just wondering what engines suffer from head gasket failure more than others? are the old 110 TDI more stable then the newer 130 and 150 PD TDI for instance?
  2. cypher007

    1.0 tsi 3 cylinder lumpy and noisy when cold

    just got a new Tolly with 1.0 engine. in the morning it now seems to idle at 1200rpm and is quite lumpy noisy. once warmed up its near silent and about 900rpm. is this because its colder now in the mornings so its on choke?
  3. cypher007

    1.0 3 cylinder tsi lumpy when cold

    noticed in the morning when its cold it starts up and idles at about 1200rpm in a somewhat lumpy and noisy way. once warm its quite. is this normal.
  4. cypher007

    need help with full link enabled MY2018 Toledo

    yes I know this is the Leon section but I thought there might be more people on here who have modded the 6.5" discovery media system. basically I have an LG G5 which works with the full link stuff as much as it seems they intended it to. my big gripe is that I cant run other non android...
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    rear view mirror hasnt got an anti dazzle lever

    my new MY18 hasn't got an anti dazzle lever. I didn't add any options and it doesn't have the 2 photo sensors at the bottom edge so how does it work?
  6. cypher007

    1.0 tsi 6 speed gearbox very stiff

    I don't know if this is because I'm not used to a new car or the cables need adjusting or theres no oil in the box. but I'm finding it hard work driving my new car, especially 1-2. it feels almost snatchy on the last few inches as it goes into gear. we have the same problem on our old MK2 but...
  7. cypher007

    Seat Ibiza FR deal

    Great deal on new FR. http://www.westgatemotors.co.uk/new-seat-offer/seat-ibiza-fr-enzy/
  8. cypher007

    mapcare? does this come as standard?

    wondering if this comes as standard on the xcellence if not why not?
  9. cypher007

    full link is it an option after manufacture?

    just wondering as the xcellence apparently doesn't have it. ive been told I can add it but they would need 2 weeks notice. this sounds like an option the dealer can fit. I'm a little wary as I'm not keen on having the brand new car dash taken apart to fit it, as some tech's are not as careful...
  10. cypher007

    great deal on Toledo 1.0 TSI xcellence £11995 OTR

    I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post this but ive found a great deal on the MY2018 Toledo 1.0 TSI xcellence. its £11995 OTR. if anyone is interested pm me and ill give you the details. as you can help me out by giving my name as a referrer.
  11. cypher007

    1.6 tdi or 1.2 tsi? mainly short journeys

    recently gave up on buying an Audi A5 2012 2.0 TDI, due to the fact it had been updated by VW, I was told by some owners it wouldn't like my daily drive to work, and to get a working car id have to remap it and remove the dpf. well as it was £12k I haven't got anything left to spend on remaps...
  12. cypher007

    what REAL mpg are people getting on the 110 TSI cars?

    mostly do a work run of about 2.5miles highway 2.5 miles town. what sort of figures are you getting?
  13. cypher007

    audi 2.0 tdi cr, possible to alter egr?

    is it possible to alter the egr behaviour via vcds? either make it ignore a blanking plate with a hole or reduce its operation?
  14. cypher007

    whers's the climate control?

    just been looking at some leon 1.6 tdi ecomotives on autotrader. very impressive mpg and no tax :) . but even the SE doesn't seem to have climate control? have the bean counters got to the toys? i can only find it on the FR's.
  15. cypher007

    how to improve handling

    I have a Leon MK1 with 16" alloys which feels nice a tight round corners and when changing direction. I have a Toledo MK2 with 15" alloys which feels floaty and slightly bouncy. the Toledo has done 102000 approx. with the same shocks the Leon has done 118000 approx. but not sure if the...
  16. cypher007

    leon and toledo 2003 need advice on exhaust mods

    got 2 seat tdi's both with VNT turbo's both needing exhaust replacements soon. now the Toledo is running a second-hand engine with a refurbed turbo, long story from a few years back. this car had a new turbo fitted with a decat pipe from ebay, 9 miles later engine blew. now it was probably...
  17. cypher007

    newbie advice (well not to VAG's but) on buying a EXEO

    I want to upgrade to a EXEO tdi. whats the top spec, are the 170's better than the 143's. will probably remap. want to avoid the dpf models if possible. any known faults? I have a vag-com that I think works upto 2010.
  18. cypher007

    radiator fan on and no ac

    every time I turn on the ignition both radiator fans run until I turn off the ignition. also the aircon compressor wont engage. any ideas? I wondered if it might be the high pressure switch on the ac, as someone elese had this issue. is there a way to check? short pins or something. one...
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    any tuning boxes good? is there a way of uploading standard maps off the net?

    im looking at upping the Leon's power. are the tuning boxes any good? or is there a way to flash the ecu with code off the net? I have a basic 110bhp asv setup. what other mods? p.s. not looking to go upto more than maybe 135bhp, don't want a knackered clutch.
  20. cypher007

    panel filters worth it?

    thinking of changing the stock paper one for a bmc panel filter, on my mk1 110bhp leon. is it worth it? some people recon they have no effect.
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