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  1. Lozzy15

    Lighting Extra boot light - How to install an LED strip in your boot

    Hi guys & gals, With the winter months up ahead and the nights starting to draw in, I recently fitted an LED strip to properly light up the boot in the dark. As I work at odd times, I often find myself in the boot at dark hours! This is a simple mod to do and requires a small amount of...
  2. Lozzy15

    Coding and programming How to Remove Front Seat Upholstery & Fit Heated Pads

    Hi guys & gals Today I will show you how to dismantle and remove the upholstery/covers from the front seats should you need to replace a damage part. I will also show you how to fit heated pads if you are wanting to retrofit heated seating. The heated seating retrofit guide is located here...
  3. Lozzy15

    Coding and programming Retrofit Heated Fan Washer Jets

    Hi guys & gals, Today I'm going to explain how you can fit heated fan jets to your Leon and how to wire them in. These came as part of the 'Winter Pack' but can be wired & coded in with relative ease. This is relatively simple to do, and doesn't require loads of tools. Here is a list of parts &...
  4. Lozzy15

    Coding and programming Retrofit Window Washer Fluid Level Sensor - MK3 Leon

    Hi guys & gals, Another guide for you today for a convenience feature more than anything. This used to come standard, but then Seat changed it to only come with the 'Winter' pack. However, it can be retrofitted! So I will show you how to do this yourself. For this job you are going to need some...
  5. paddy6789

    General maintenance Leon Mk3 Official Seat Workshop Manuals Link

    Hi All! I obtained these a few months ago, and they've been a great use so far. Here's a link to all of the Seat Workshop manuals for the Leon Mk3 3dr/5dr. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M4ofxxMgsFjE7hNWg6l4KuifelmdMUu0?usp=sharing Here's a link to all of the Seat Workshop manuals...
  6. Lozzy15

    Gearbox Haldex System - Blog Post that may be of interest

    Copied from https://www.awesomegti.com/blog/haldex-servicing/?fbclid=IwAR30co49F4pf4vwZE3E9nxP6IKORYIMtsaQN9tkVxFPzGP9il350JtSK9I8 Haldex Servicing - Why and When? Posted by Al Brown @ Awesome on 14th Feb 2019 If you have a small VAG '4wd' car; Whether it's a TT Quattro, an S3, a Golf...
  7. Lozzy15

    Coding and programming Retrofit Heated Seats - A Complete How-To

    Hi guys & gals, Got a big retrofit for you all today. I've recently fitted front heated seats to my car and I must say they are brilliant! I'm very happy with the results, so I've created this guide to explain exactly how to fit this yourself. The overall difficulty isn't huge, there are tricky...
  8. Engine bay Installing Fan washers

    Time 5 mins install (1 hour photos :) ) Level: Easy Fan Jet Part No 5MO 955 985 C 9B9 non heated about £10 (See here eBay item number:221246183308 for an example of heated fans) or eBay item number:321197661391 for the ones I bought. You can pay more for SEAT branded ones from the same dealer...
  9. W44DUP

    Bumpers Leon MK3/5F Front Bumper Removal Guide

    Here's a quick removal guide for removing the front bumper for the MK3 Leon in photo form. Let me know what you think! Any questions? Ask away...
  10. Lighting Installing Rear Indicator LEDs

    Time: 10 minutes each side Level: Easy with care Parts: 17mm Hex Drain Plug Key or equivalent and suitable socket and bars Protective cloth Two polarity sensing BAUs21W (offset pins) LEDs. These are needed because unusually the centre pin on the bulb holder is negative. The can is...
  11. Lighting Dynamic indicator install

    Video for fitting Video for how they look £50 from eBay. 5 minute install each. Easy mod and the dynamic units really show how rubbish the original ones are. They look fantastic at night because of the increased brightness. Telling the Mrs it’s a safety mod.
  12. jezyg

    Lighting Retro fit auto lights

    I decided not to order the £250 comfort pack as only wanted auto lights and ACC in terms of options. Realised I could buy an auto light kit off eBay for £25 for a Golf mk7/Octavia 2015, which we all know are the same as the MKIII Leon...
  13. Lease vs PCP and mods on a Cupra.

    Hi guys, I have two deals. Cupra 290 2018 Lux for £310 a month on PCP (2k deposit) - 4 years Cupra 290 2020 for £288 a month on lease (800 deposit) - 2 years I am so confused what to go for. The questions I have in mind: 1/ Will I get bored in four years of the same car, probably better...
  14. Manlikeshreddzzz

    New member Turbo just blew mk2 1.9tdi 103bhp

    So I brought this car and it was a nail clutch done and alloys on it ..(looking better) Got it remapped and the whistle from the turbo began and finally went bang on me ..... now turbos gone I'm.looking to replace ,can I get some guidence not looking to get ripped off just looking for an idea...
  15. saharv2

    Body Panels How to soundproof your doors mk3

    Hey guys ! I have been searching for a detailed guide how to soundproof / soundeaden your doors and couldn't really find something detailed enough. So I made a DETAILED video myself, should be enough for an avarage user and also added links for the materials I used in the description of the...
  16. Lozzy15

    GPS and satnav How To Remove The Glovebox & Media Unit

    Hi guys & gals, Nice and simple how to for you today. I will be showing you how to remove the glovebox, which also involves removing the nav/media unit to do so, so I'll show you how to do that too. This is realtively easy to do and shouldn't take long. Removing the glovebox gives better access...
  17. Phillips1795

    Coding and programming VCDS - How To Guides - MK3 Leon 5F

    This has been put together from two members on Seatcupra.net JsyCuPrA (Kev) researching on the Internet and Phillips1795 (Zach) making the adjustment on JsyCuPrA MK3 Leon FR. Some images have been used from the ROSS-TECH website. http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/main_screen.html AS ALWAYS DO...
  18. No MIB in MK3 Leon??

    So a couple months ago I bought Mk3 Leon, 2013 plate. Was on for a very low price so I purchased it but only issue that I find now, months later is that there's no MIB in the glovevox? So the question is, is there anyway of getting one installed/coded? I know of course there's always the dealer...
  19. Golf R or Leon Cupra 290

    Hello fellas, new to posting but been lurking for a little while. Just after everyone's opinions here as I'm in a bit of a rut with regards to which car to get. So I'm looking to spend no more than £25k, and it's between the Leon Cupra 290 or a MK 7.5 Golf R. I'm going to test drive both...
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    SeatCupra.net Berkshire forum meet March 2020 - A lesson in the importance of cleaning your car before meets