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  1. mike_allison

    Rear disc heat shield

    Hi guys, Terrible grinding noise coming from the back of the car at the weekend. Noticed first somehow one of the rear disc heat shields has disappeared! The other has come away from bolt holes and is grinding against the disc. I think the bolts have corroded. Whilst getting work done the...
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    Tyre Pressure Warning Light

    Hi Guys, Finally able to change my car from winter wheels & tyres to my summers last weekend. The Tyre pressue light flashed up and no will not reset. I have checked all tyres and they are sitting at 32 PSI. Any idea why the light will not reset? Anyone had this problem before? Thanks
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    GPS replacement antenna MFD3

    Hi Guys, Sat Nav on my MFD3 is not receiving any signal or satellites. Seat were quoting me £150 for a replacement when I had my car in for a service! no Chance!!! If anyone has had to replace this, would the attached link be okay...
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    RNS510 Sat Nav issues

    Hi Guys, Noticed over the last few days the sat nav in my Seat is not showing the right location for where I am. It shows a location which is about 2/3 miles from where I truly am. Has any one had this issue before. Hoping it may just be some satellite issues but thought I would check...
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    Leon Mk2 Xenon replacement

    Hello guys, Back from a 3 week break to California and one of the standard Bi-Xenon has now gone. How much is it for a replacement, I assume it will be a Dealership job. Would it be wise to just get both replaced at the same time? And if anyone has any ideas of the price? before I go...
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    ThreeSDM 0.01

    Hello, Have tried searcing but no definative answers yet. Looking to get a set of ThreeSDM0.01 in black 18" Width : 8.5J, Diameter : 18 Inch Bolt Pattern : 5x100 Offset : 35 Will these fit okay on the K1 looking at 225/40/18 tyres are these also ok. Thanks in advance guys!
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    Passenger side electric wing mirror not lowering

    Hello, Started the car this morning, the driver side mirror came down as usual from the folded postion but the passenger one is not coming down. This has happened a couple of times previously, usually just put them both back up and they come down. But it is now stuck. Has anyone...
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    Cupra K1 Headlight Washer Jets

    Hello all, Just had my 4 year service done of the cupra. The mechanic advised me that the headlight washer jets were not coming out anymore. Obviously I wouldn't have noticed this as I am in the car when they are supposed to go off. Does anyone know any common problems with these? hoping...
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    Quick disc brake question

    Hello guys, Quick question i have received a new set of discs for the Cupra K1. There are marks on all the discs. See the picture. Should i be worried about these? http://postimage.org/image/4mlisrvmn/ Thanks
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    Doing my own painting.

    hey guys just wondering if there is any tutorials on painting your own parts. i have ben toying with the idea because i am sick of Seat ripping me off. its just the side skirt jacking points on a candy white K1. And also where would be the best place to source some paint. Any advice would...
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    totally renewed paintwork

    Have just spent the whole day yesterday claying my car with the autoglym detailing kit. Wow what a difference it made, the paint used to feel like sandpaper now it is as smooth as it left the factory. I have a white K1 so tar spots are a real issue for me. i would highly recommend the...
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    2 Sets of tyres to choose from?

    I know this is the most asked question in the whole history of time..... But here goes anyway.To be put on an mk2 cupra K1. sourced 2 sets for about the same price. GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC or VREDESTEIN ULTRAC SESSANTA
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    wanting new sidelights

    just wanting to replace the sidelights, have got xenons, and think the yellow sidelights look crappy. dont think i wanna pay £80 for the piaa ones, anymore cheaper nice looking options?
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    replacing license plates

    right got some new license plates. need to replace them looks like the current ones on the car have been glued on. how do i go about getting them off and securing the new ones to the car? do i need to buy anything else?
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    mfd3 question again!

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-VW-GOLF-PASSAT-RNS510-RNS-510-MFD3_W0QQitemZ190270206608QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems?hash=item190270206608&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1299%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 will this fit in my new 2008 leon?
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