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  1. Fog light / reverse light wiring loom

    I have an intermittent fault displayed on the dash telling me that the reverse lights / rear fog lots have a fault but only when the boot is open. My assumption is that one or more of the wires in the wiring loom has broken where it flexes as goes from the main car body into the boot lid. Is...
  2. Can't find 2nd plenum drain hole

    Hi, driving to work on Friday I noticed an unusual sound of "swishing" water when I turned left or right, so I had a look in the plenum between the two bulkhead and guess what I found ... yep, water! So I promptly drained all the water out using a turkey baster (?!) and had a good look around...
  3. Changing rear parking sensors

    My rear parking sensors have developed a fault where they sound constantly if they are activated in rain or after it has been raining. I am thinking it will probably just be easier, and cheaper, to buy a set of 4 new sensors from TPS and change them over rather than taking the car to someone for...
  4. DIY oil change - help removing under-tray

    I decided to change my oil today having bought the correct oil, filter and filter socket. Silly me thought it would be straight forward, having carried out oil changes on my previous cars, but no ... 30 mins later I was still trying to remove the shield / under-tray. Does anybody know just how...
  5. Anyone had their emissions fix reversed?

    Following on from an earlier thread asking whether anyone has had their emissions fixed, I was wondering whether anybody has had their fix reversed? And if so, what were your reasons and did the reverse deliver what you had expected?
  6. EA189 Service Action

    Hi, looking around the internet you would think that all EA189 engines that have had the "service action" software update are ticking timebombs, waiting to fail, yet I find very few references to it on this site. Is this because other sites and forums are exaggerating things and blowing them out...
  7. How do I know if my brake pads need changing?

    This might be a silly question but how do I know if my brake pads should be changed? I'm coming up to 60,000 miles and am still on my original pads and would expect them to be on their way out by now. I would rather change them at 90% worn than let them wear out fully and get stuck somewhere (I...
  8. g12 or g13 coolant?

    My 2.0 TDI Exeo recently went in for its 5th year cambelt and water pump change. Reading the invoice, the dealer has replaced the coolant with g13 coolant, however the coolant reservoir under the bonnet has g12 written on it. Which coolant should it be - g12 or g13? Or does it actually make no...
  9. Best place to buy genuine sat navigation DVDs?

    I know there are some concerns that non-genuine sat nav DVDs can cause the laser and other internal components to over work and fail, so I'm looking at getting an updated set of genuine DVDs to replace my 5 year old set. Any recommendations for where to get them (preferably with a discount over...
  10. Pollen filter changed during intermediate service?

    Hi, is the pollen filter changed at intermediate (10, 30, 50k) services?
  11. JCB SEAT Ashford

    With my local dealership (Hidsons Rainham) not being a SEAT dealership any more and my previously preferred dealership in Westerham also gone the same way, I had to choose between taking my Exeo to JCB Ashford or WJ King Sidcup for a routine cam belt change and decided to entrust my car to JCB...
  12. Does my aircon need a recharge?

    Apart from the obvious (ie. not getting cold) how do you know if your aircon needs a recharge? My aircon from new has never been freezing cold but it's always seemed to be cold enough, however my Exeo's 5 years old now and I wondered if it was something I should have done now or should I wait...
  13. do I need a new water pump with my cam belt? Update

    My cam belt will be due for replacement this Easter (my Exeo's 5th birthday) and I was wondering if I should get the water pump changed at the same time? It's an extra £130 to have the water pump changed at the same time as the cam belt and I'm sure if I asked the dealer if it was necessary they...
  14. Anyone tried a larger than 32GB SD card in their Media System E?

    Hi, My 2 32GB SDcards are beginning to run low on space and I'm wondering if anyone has tried 64 or 128GB cards in their Media System E? I know the perceived wisdom is that 32GB is the largest that the System E can handle but I wondered if anyone has actually tried a larger card for themselves...
  15. "Cleaner" shown on service invoice; what is it?

    Hi, I've just had my Exeo serviced at a SEAT / VW main dealer and the invoice is showing an item described as "cleaner" with a part no. EG0060164M2. I've Googled the part number but can't find any reference to it anywhere. I was wondering whether it's a fuel system cleaning additive that's been...
  16. underbody cover damaged - easy to replace?

    Hi, I snagged the plastic underbody cover on a curb last night and damaged it. It's the plastc panel that covers the sub-frame on the left side under the car. I'm not sure if the cover runs the full length from front wheels to rear but the damaged section is just behind the front wheel on the...
  17. Exeo wipers - the same as Audi A4 B7?

    Hi, I need to replace my main windscreen wipers and was wondering if they are the same as for the Audi A4 B7?
  18. Replacing battery in an Exeo 2.0 TDI.

    I ran my battery flat a few weeks ago and despite successfully jump starting it, and giving it a few good long drives, it required another jump again yesterday morning. As a result I decided it would probably be prudent to get a new battery. Anyway I picked the battery up from my local TPS and...
  19. Boot measurements

    Hi, I'm contemplating going for a new Leon but need it to have a large enough boot for four suitcases with the rear seats up. Does anyone know the measurements for the new Leon's boot? I can find its capacity in terms of litres but cannot find details of the boot's dimensions in terms of...
  20. Replacing "Tech" pack glovebox iPod interface with standard USB interface.

    I don't use the iPod interface in the glovebox of my SE Tech and was thinking that the standard USB interface would much better suit my needs. Has anyone got any idea if it's possible to change this over and how much of a hassle it would be?
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