mk3

  1. The Daily Meme

    MK3 Boot Handle Staying Up

    So I bought my MK3 in 2017 and the boot handle which is the SEAT badge on this one, used to stay open. I would have to push it back in to place whenever I used the boot. This bugged me no end but I never investigated it. I assumed the spring had broken or there was something in the mechanism...
  2. OJ9693

    Ambient lighting in front doors

    I know you can swap between Eco mode with the white ambient lighting, and then Sport mode with the red lighting. Does anyone know if its possible to have the red lights on in Eco mode? Thanks in advance. :thumbup:
  3. Iphone connectivity issue 2014 fr

    HI Got a 2014 tech pack mk3 leon Bit of an odd one this. When i got the car the iphone connectivity and music through the head unit worked via the mdi to usb with a proper apple cable. Nothing has changed physically but its stopped working and just doesn't show up on the media menu. The car...
  4. OJ9693

    Mk3 interior trim mods

    Hi everyone I'm new to the forums as i have recently purchased a 5dr Leon (1.4 TSI 150) and always join forums of the wheels i'm driving. I'll get to the point.. I was wondering why there are no black A and B interior pillars for sale for my model, or any model more to the point, or am i...
  5. OJ9693

    Seat Leon FR Mk3 Interior trim (A Pillars etc)

    Hi everyone I'm new to the forums as i have recently purchased a 5dr Leon (1.4 TSI 150) and always join forums of the wheels i'm driving. I'll get to the point.. I was wondering why there are no black A and B interior pillars for sale for my model, or any model more to the point, or am i...
  6. Rear Disc Brakes

    After my recent service I was advised that my rear discs were slightly warped. Been noticing it more now especially slowing down from 60/70mph. Was wondering if anyone on here has changed the rear discs and pads on the MK3 leon? Is it simple enough? Cheers Andy
  7. Seat Ibiza 2007 5 door Rear Lights Question

    Hi Newbie (to both the forum and SEATs). I have a 5 door 2007 Seat Ibiza, and I have a query about what the rear lights, marked green in the picture, do? I thought they were fog lights, but I've since found out that my model only has one fog light, which is on the right hand side (the reverse...
  8. Coolant loss from tank on motorway journeys or high speeds

    Hi, I am new to this. So sorry in advance if I seem like a noob. So I recently bought a 2014 Seat Leon FR 184 model. It was a company owned car and has done about 120 k. I am the 1st real private owner. The company have maintained the car well according to the service stamps provided to myself...
  9. Andy184

    Few noises on my mk3 tdi

    Hi guys, new to this place, come here alot as a guest.. I have all of a sudden in the last month or so, discovered a buzzing noise when in drive. At all speeds.. if I put car in N the sound does go. I also have a idling noise, some 19s also have it, sounds like a plastic reservoir hitting off...
  10. 2016 Sat nav upgrade

    I'm not sure if it's been posted before but I haven't been able to find it in the searches. I've only found upgrades to the Alpine head unit which doesn't look great if I'm honest! I have a 2016 Leon FR 1.4 150 (pre facelift) so the satnav feels a tad outdated with the 8 buttons on the sides...
  11. JStrett

    Remap MK3 1.4tsi Nottingham

    Just wondering if anyone can recommend the best place to get my car properly remapped in Nottingham? Thanks in advance!
  12. What is the best MK3 Cupra? / Cupra Buying Advice

    Bit of an odd one, but as in the title - when buying a MK3 Leon Cupra, which is the best? In this case, preferably under 20k and taking value for money into account. So, given the above - I understand some special editions have come out over the years, I've heard the Sub8 pack is excellent...
  13. No DSG farts/ Pops & Bangs

    Hi, I picked up my brand new Seat Leon Cupra 290 on Friday, I've done around 200 miles in it & I've yet to hear any sort of exhaust pop/ bang or the DSG farts you usually do hear. I watched a few videos on these before I got it and the exhaust was said to be louder than the S3. Any reason it...
  14. What size are my alloys? Please help!

    Hi I have a 66 plate Leon Cupra 290 with the upgraded lightweight 19” alloys (Same style you get on the sub 8). I know the PCD is 5 x 112. But does anyone know the width? Is it 8J? Thanks, Brandon
  15. Dashboard Dent - How to get rid of it?

    Hi guys, I have a Seat Leon Mk3 at the moment and I have been using the phone holder that was stuck on the dashboard for a bit. During last summer it was quite hot so when I took it off it left a small indent on the dashboard and I was wondering if it's possible to fix it? I have seen some...
  16. Strange cutting out issue

    Hi everyone, this is my first post so sorry if it is in the wrong place! I have owned my 2001 Ibiza 1.9 ASV 110 for around a year now and ive finally reached my wits end trying to diagonose the issues its having. Under heavy load, and very occasionally, the car will go into what feels like limp...
  17. Black SEAT Badge options?

    Hi, I have a 2016 Cupra 290 and am after some black SEAT badges front and back. Just wondering what are the best options. Anyone got pictures of theirs and where they got them from? Cheers, Brandon
  18. Smyg

    Project Cupra ST 2019

    Hey SCN! :wave: How is everyone doing? Call me SMYG. Proud owner of a 2018/2019 Seat Leon Cupra ST 2.0TSI 4Drive DSG 300 (stupidly long name :whistle:) My project car for 2019 is to create the best looking Seat Leon ST Cupra in Sweden. (See further down below for the "To Do"-list) ¤ When I...
  19. seat4life

    SEAT Leon 1.8 resonator delete

    So today I brought a seat leon 1.8 dsg 2013. I was meant to get the Cupra but insurance was way to. High. Long story short. If I get the resonator pipe from progressive part that's meant for the Cupra 280, will it fit the 1.8 and also will I get the DSG farts if I do the resonator delete or do...
  20. Nathan bailey

    BCS ANTI DRONE RES DELETE

    Hi guys I’m new to the forum currently have a 18 plate 300. Anyway I have been enquiring at BCS regarding a anti drone res delete. I had a zaustworkx one fitted originally but had to take it off due to the drone and not wanting to get a ASBO when leaving for work at 5am . It turns out BCS don’t...
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