tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17870466628795206102024-03-13T02:03:04.414+02:00Skoda Fabia in IsraelAdventures of new Skoda Fabia in IsraelAlexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-31142572323136368672020-01-18T17:47:00.000+02:002020-01-18T17:47:26.131+02:00Volkswagen AG Timing Chain Settlement in Israel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sorry, being late. Just for your information.</div>
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If you changed or fixed chain or got any related damage - you can file for reimbursement payments if you paid for that in any legal garage in Israel.</div>
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Full <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ph8j0cz2mhru84n/191007%20volkswagen%20ag%20timing%20case%20settlement%20israel%209899-09-15.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">case details</a> available as well. </div>
Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-42395843439200245412018-12-04T00:13:00.004+02:002018-12-04T00:47:33.567+02:00Download links updatedHey there.<br />
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I've just fixed all download links that were broken, missing tags and even spell errors.<br />
If you still find bad link, please, let me know :-)<br />
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Have a good time!Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-56085782157243911032015-11-18T17:07:00.001+02:002020-08-23T08:15:06.299+03:00Volkswagen Technical Site (VWTS)In Russian.<br />
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<a href="http://vwts.ru/">http://vwts.ru/</a><br />
<br />Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-22836303559832334282015-10-20T00:43:00.000+03:002015-10-21T22:32:49.537+03:00New 1.2 TSI Engine Exhaust near Firewall WTFHello :-)<br />
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I was with my friend at Skoda to make a test drive of new Fabia.<br />
When I opened to see new TSI engine with 5 extra horses (110 total) from prev version I saw this<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is VW Polo but make doesn't matter, it's all VW after all</td></tr>
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Did anyone noticed that exhaust side moved to the back to the firewall??? WTF?<br />
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May be there is some magic engineering involved, but how it could be better from when it was in front of grill and better cooled with air flow and less heating front cabine part?<br />
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Again. Exhaust part (turbine + catalytic converter + pipes) with all high temperature (above 300C) moved to less ventilated part. Let's burn more oil! :-) And more to add, it has AC hoses there not heat protected.<br />
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I don't get it... It has programmed potential issues to owners and more profit for garages...<br />
Old setup was much better in terms of logical and physical thinking.<br />
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<b>Update (2015-10-21)</b><br />
I have to note that I talked with owner of <a href="http://leon-cupra.blogspot.co.il/">SEAT Leon Cupra R</a> after this post.<br />
He also has the same layout with exhaust and turbine near firewall. That's not crappy 1.2 TSI :-) that's 2.0L TSI in stock 265 PS and 340 Nm but now with stage 2 - 335 HP and 450 Nm! No issues. He suggested me that it makes sence in terms of getting exhaust closer to tailpipe, no need to run under the engine block.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://leon-cupra.blogspot.co.il/2013/11/intake-volkswagen-racing.html">http://leon-cupra.blogspot.co.il/2013/11/intake-volkswagen-racing.html</a></td></tr>
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Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-51877284973384503492014-10-08T09:41:00.004+03:002020-08-23T08:16:04.372+03:00Group Training OnlineI found this may be interesting for enthusiasts.<br />
Reminds me about <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.com/2013/08/erwin-electronic-repair-and-workshop.html">erWin repair workshop manuals</a> that you can get for a little money.<br />
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Audi Training Online<br />
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SEAT Training Online<br />
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I entered my personal details and this is a price list<br />
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Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-57108722516491758622014-06-23T00:10:00.001+03:002014-06-23T00:10:11.643+03:0060K or 4-Year Service<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Remember <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.com/2013/11/engine-rattling-noises-when-starting.html">the chain issue</a>? It was replaced at 60k service in central Skoda garage for free (as it should) after 2 year guarantee was over.</div>
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Recent papers from new owner. Total 2,100 NIS.</div>
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<b>Bonus.</b><br />
60K service for 1.4 engine for Fabia with manual transmission.<br />
Fact it's more expensive - 2,200 NIS. Looks like our friends in Hagoren garage in Netanya make more money on same parts :-)<br />
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<br />59 115 km | 3Y 4MAlexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-62060906079319639672013-12-23T14:30:00.002+02:002018-12-03T23:29:45.694+02:00FSI vs TSI explained<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just got an awesome doc from a <a href="http://leon-cupra.blogspot.co.il/">friend</a>.<br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/h7w2qhuvja0re06/ECS%20Tunning%20-%20FSI%20vs%20TSI.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">ECS Tunning - FSI vs TSI</a>, PDF<br />
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Not 1.2 TSI but still interesting reading.Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-6691282427693394492013-11-19T00:39:00.000+02:002013-11-28T00:15:20.957+02:00Champion Motors (re)call<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
No Fabia but still plenty to say :-)</div>
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Follow up on recent post about <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2013/11/engine-rattling-noises-when-starting.html">chain issue</a>.<br />
My guess that Champion Motors thinks that their car owners are stupid idiots and that is why...<br />
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A friend of mine called two days ago to Champion Motors - official VW AG importer in Israel.<br />
He read few links that I've sent him regarding chain issue (before my post) and decided to check what happening in Israel.<br />
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Phone conversation:<br />
Friend (F): Calling to customers service *6363.<br />
F: - Hello I hear strange metallic sounds on cold start from bonnet. It can be related to widely known problem with chain.<br />
Champion Motors (CM): - If there is Check Engine lamp is on?<br />
F: - No.<br />
CM: - We don't know about any issues related to chain. The only known recall is about DSG transmissions.<br />
F: - But in other countries is known issue.<br />
CM: We will check and come back later.<br />
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It was in morning.<br />
In the evening he got call from Champion Motors:<br />
Tali (T): Hello. What kind of problem do you have?<br />
Friend (F): I hear strange noises from bonnet when starting engine. Does chain replacement covered by guarantee?<br />
T: <b><span style="color: red;">We just got instructions 30 min ago about chain issue</span></b> and this is covered by guarantee. Please, go to Skoda service for checking. <span style="color: red;"><b>Also, service garages not yet received this information</b></span>, so if replacement should be performed and you have money issues, please call me 073-257-5236 personally.<br />
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Oh common...<br />
Earliest TPIs dated from April 2012 and you just got instructions 30 minutes ago...<br />
And services not aware of...<br />
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I say BULLSHIT! :-)<br />
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<b>Update (2013-11-28)</b><br />
Chain replacement without guarantee coverage will cost 2,900 NIS (~$800). Including VAT and labor. Checked in Skoda service in Haifa.<br />
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Another man recently did chain replacement on Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI. Instead of 4 hours it took only 2.<br />
They did not recorded chain sound as they usually do and send to Skoda for verdict.<br />
And another chat with clowns from Champion Motors. When chain was replaced, garage called to customers service to ask about price and who will pay...<br />
Customers Service (CS): - Is this a good client?<br />
Skoda Garage: - Yes.<br />
CS: - So all on us - parts and labor. Free for the client!<br />
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So if you a bad customer (like me, probably :-) - prepare 3 grands of new Israeli shekels... But as I know from forums, replacement not always helps and issue can come again after a while.Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-27582514534440436102013-11-17T02:33:00.002+02:002018-12-03T23:33:07.342+02:00Engine rattling noises when starting engine<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Last few month I hear a lot about this VW fuckup. I knew this before but recently a lot of TSI owners bring this up.<br />
If you happen to hear same sound like on video when you cold starting your TSI car, keep reading.<br />
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More videos:<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRg7pEErjHQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRg7pEErjHQ</a> (1.2 TSI)<br />
Don't confuse with fuel pump fail - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgNkolvCR_U">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgNkolvCR_U</a><br />
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<b>The reason is chain lengthened.</b><br />
<b>As consequences: chain can jump few teeth and valves can meet pistons.</b><br />
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If owner come to dealer with this strange sound, they replace to new improved chain, tension and chain cover with protection from jumping. Even if guarantee is over they do it for free upto 3 or 5 years, I don't remember.<br />
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How to avoid it or to delay this issue? Yes, it will happen if your engine was build upto 2011-11-01, see attached TPI below to check your engine serial number if it has upgraded chain set. <b>Always use hand brake when parking! Do not park your car with gearbox only.</b><br />
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Person, who works in VW dealership, advised about these life time of chain:<br />
1.2 TSI - 30'000 km<br />
1.4 TSI - 80'000 km<br />
1.8 TSI - 120'000 km<br />
2.0 TSI - 120'000 km<br />
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I can add only that I drove a little more than 30'000 km on my Fabia and I have no issue with it. New owner came yesterday at 53kkm - no issue yet.<br />
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Now, I found some assumption that chain condition can be diagnosed with VCDS.<br />
ECU continuously adapting to chain length checking valve open/closed angles. If they exceeds limits - check engine will light up with error "P150D00 chain elongation".<br />
After replacement you should erase adaptation values. There is a message from VAS tool that confirm this: <i>"If the adaptation values are not erased after the timing chain has been replaced and/or worked on, damage to the engine can result. It is absolutely essential that you follow and observe the instructions and notes in the Repair Manual!".</i><br />
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Another interesting information I found that on new 1.2 TSI engines (code CJZB), they will use... toothed belt! :-) VW commented: "<i>replacing the original timing chain mass given argument is that the belt drive is quieter, noise when driving is more quiet.</i>"<br />
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And we did some research.<br />
<a href="https://gist.github.com/alexey-bass/4747240#file-address-01-engine-j623-cbzb-L272">Params to watch</a>: Address 01 - Engine (J623-CBZB)<br />
270<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>X_Intake_camshaft_signaledge_position_adapted_value_Edge2<br />
271<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>X_Intake_camshaft_signaledge_position_adapted_value_Edge3<br />
272<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>X_Intake_camshaft_signaledge_position_adapted_value_Edge4<br />
273<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>X_Intake_camshaft_signaledge_position_adapted_value_Edge5<br />
274<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>X_Intake_camshaft_signaledge_position_adapted_value_Edge6<br />
275<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>X_Intake_camshaft_signaledge_position_adapted_value_Edge7<br />
276<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>X_Intake_camshaft_signaledge_position_adapted_value_Edge8<br />
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<b>Case 1 - Skoda Yeti, 1.2 TSI, DSG</b><br />
1. Before chain change - angels are huge!<br />
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2. After chain change<br />
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3. 600km after chain change<br />
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<b>Case 2 - Skoda Fabia (Mk2), 1.2 TSI (CBZB), Manual gearbox, 53'301 km</b><br />
This is mine Fabia, the I did yesterday oil change service for him and we took readings. No rattling, normal values.<br />
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<b>Case 3 - Skoda Fabia (Mk2), 1.2 TSI (CBZB), Manual gearbox, 46'606 km.</b><br />
Friend from Haifa. No rattling, normal values.<br />
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<b>Case 4 - Skoda Octavia (Mk2), 1.2 TSI (CBZB), DSG-7.</b><br />
Friend from Beer Sheva. Hi did chain replacement just in case. No rattling, normal values.<br />
1. Before chain change<br />
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2. After chain change<br />
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Technical product information (TPI) downloads:<br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/wadbsn63y19ln5f/TPI%C2%A02026513-8%20-%20Engine%20rattling%20noises%20when%20starting%20engine%20%28ENG%29.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">TPI 2026513-8 - Engine rattling noises when starting engine (ENG)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/vl9zzss6cw22h1q/TPI%C2%A02026513-8%20-%20Engine%20rattling%20noises%20when%20starting%20engine%20%28RUS%29.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">TPI 2026513-8 - Engine rattling noises when starting engine (RUS)</a><br />
Also related TPIs (not all with files): 2029226/1, 2024434/9 (2012-09-10), <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/th6pktg1bqvlyvr/TPI%C2%A02026741-3%20-%20Engine%20rattling%20after%20cold%20start%20%28RUS%29%20.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">2026741/3 (2012-04-17)</a>, <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/d0vad1desoet8dx/TPI%C2%A02026513-5%20-%20Engine%20rattling%20noises%20from%20engine%20compartment%20when%20starting%20engine%20%28ENG%29.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">2026513/5 (2012-10-01)</a><br />
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Threads<br />
<a href="http://www.club-yeti.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=1347">http://www.club-yeti.ru/forum/showthread.php?t=1347</a> (Russian)<br />
<a href="http://volkswagen.msk.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=176433">http://volkswagen.msk.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=176433</a> (Russian)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/skoda/posts/394900147269119">https://www.facebook.com/skoda/posts/394900147269119</a> (English)<br />
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Other links:<br />
<a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/vcds-advanced-measuring-values.html">VCDS params for Fabia</a>Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-67384971401927748902013-09-19T17:27:00.001+03:002013-10-28T00:58:36.777+02:00Real-world fuel consumptionImported all data I have into SpritMonitor.<br />
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<a href="http://www.spritmonitor.de/en/detail/594369.html">Click to see all fuel fillings</a>.<br />
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I got also profile at Fuelly but they are not support imports, so no data for them :-p<br />
<a href="https://www.fuelly.com/driver/alexeybass/">https://www.fuelly.com/driver/alexeybass/</a>Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-76531400462131032852013-09-10T00:31:00.001+03:002013-09-10T00:31:38.147+03:005J1 035 623A Cruise ControlPictures of cruise control set.<div>
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Inside is new steering wheel selector with CC buttons.</div>
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Old BCM that was installed in Fabia and haven't CC support is this one.</div>
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To know if your old unit is capable of CC and just need activation, you can use VCDS cable or just unplug BCM from below steering wheel, but do that carefully.</div>
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Fitting manual is <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2013/02/cruise-control.html">here</a>.</div>
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Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-46097839972289828372013-09-09T01:20:00.002+03:002014-05-27T00:45:42.639+03:00Skoda Hagoren garage failForgot to tell you guys. Think twice if you go to Hagoren garage in Netanya, official Skoda service station.<br />
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If you remember, <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2013/02/cruise-control.html">a while ago I got cruise control kit from Russia</a> that I wanted to install on Fabia. But because of safe on ECU and work needed to be done with wiring, removing air-bag and steering wheel I decided to do that officially at Hagoren in Netanya where I was several times (and each time something fun :-). Where the manager says "<a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2012/03/hello-champion-motors.html">who brings his own meat to the steak bar</a>" about bringing oil for service. Such a fail, but now about other thing.<br />
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So I made an appointment at 19 Feb 2013 7:30 for fitting cruise control with Alexander Lamberski. I came, give him CC set, he said that's the right items and I went home waiting for his call. He said it will take few hours.<br />
At around 12:00 I got a call from Ituran that ECU was disconnected, they track such cases because that's what thefts do when stilling cars - replace ECUs with donors blocks to bypass immobilizer. And around 13 I called to check how is going, he said car is ready and waiting for me with cruise control installed.<br />
I came happy, paid 700 NIS without checking the car.<br />
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Grabbed the keys and turned engine on, put 1st gear towards home... And was curious why speedometer is not working and car reacts very strange on gas - feeling was it getting more fuel and more powerful.<br />
I turned back to Garage. What a fuck? I asked them what's wrong with the car. They took it inside like it what should be happened, no test drive. They knew something was wrong. They connected to VAS and was making feeling that they do something until 16 when they closing garage and asked me to come next day at morning. And said you can safely go home.<br />
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I drove home. Car was strange. I guess because speed indication was failed ECU was thinking it's always at idle and washing fuel like waterfall all the way. Car got such a boost, but RPMs was limited to 4000. Another indication that it's idle mode.<br />
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At home I connected with VCDS and was shocked. There were errors and bad readiness.<br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Wednesday,20,February,2013,13:20:40:37412</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">VCDS Version: Release 11.11.0 (x64)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Data version: 20111111</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Readiness Status: 0110 0101</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Exhaust Gas Recirculation: Passed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Oxygen Sensor Heating: Failed or Incomplete</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Oxygen Sensor(s): Failed or Incomplete</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Air Conditioning: Passed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Seconday Air Injection: Passed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Evaporative Emissions: Failed or Incomplete</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Catalyst Heating: Passed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Catalytic Converter(s): Failed or Incomplete</b></span><br />
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Engine was working in open loop O2 sensor. No fuel corrections. I didn't go that day to work because of car issues, I was need to drive to Haifa.<br />
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Next day morning 20 Feb 2013 I came at morning for checks. Another day spent for nothing. I remind, I already paid for work done. After their manipulations with VAS, I checked and saw the same picture with errors. I asked to put back electronic module without cruise control. And it worked perfectly again. For my notes that probably you have to call to central Skoda garage or Czech Republic (you fucking official Skoda, you should have communication support channels) to make it work I got reply that they know what they doing.<br />
We decided to wait and try again when I will come back from Russia in March.<br />
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14 of March 2013. I gave them car at 8:30 till they called me and said to take it. When I came, they, sorry, Alexander said me in the face that my cruise control set that I got from Russia is broken and that is the issue. We put the old PCM in place and I went home. 3rd working day to trash.<br />
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At home I made a decision to go to central Champion Motors Skoda garage. I didn't believe that my set was broker. Appointment was made to 2nd of April 2013. I took the risk to spent more money but get it done.<br />
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Forgot to mention, as I got dashcam all was filmed in garage too. Their test drive is 200m from garage gate to intersection and back - you can't even test cruise control in that condition, because you need to spin wheels to least 30 km/h to activate it.<br />
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So I came to Petah Tikva at morning. Explained again the issue. Steering wheel selector was already in place, all wirings too. Only PCM was not working. This time I took my working laptop and guy who met me Valery even gave me personal room that was empty that day, not their lobby and waiting room. I was happy. But it turns out that it will take more and more time. From dashcam later I saw that all work was done probably in 2-3 hours but because of lunch and car movement and some guys checking things it was spread to whole day. At 16 I got my Fabia with everything working... except second keys set. Yes, always bring second keys set if you know that there should be some work for remapping electrical units. Unfortunately, Skoda technicians already gone but lucky me on second floor was Audi garage and they called someone to register my second keys with the car.<br />
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I paid for this 477. And I was happy. Valery even went with me for test drive t check that everything is working. We did few kilometers test to insure it does. I would recommend that garage. I also liked how car flow is planed inside.<br />
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But... Next day I jump by Hagoren to say hello to Alexander, he was on lunch. A left him note with two paychecks. And few days after their receptionist called me to come get money back - 477 NIS.<br />
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But nobody called to explain or sorry for what they did. That's 3 work days I left there. I can't let them to work on my car without me, sorry.<br />
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That's a huge fail. I don't know what they can do right, actually. On first service they replaced original VW oil filter to some cheap shit, I was around and saw this and they put new original one. Probably only print invoices...<br />
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And last thing for today. When you install something in your car like cruise control set, check your insurance policy for options. In mine from Phenix, I can add additional equipment and insure it for free up to 7.5% of car cost. That means, you should take offer from garage for installation cost, send it to your insurance (agent or company) and if, unfortunately, car will be stolen, you will get your extra 3,179 NIS for cruise control too! Worth it!<br />
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<br />Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-34930136378660406002013-08-27T21:11:00.001+03:002015-06-24T00:09:47.551+03:00erWin - Electronic Repair and Workshop InformationDo you know that you can get legally all up-to-date repair workshop information for all VAG cars for just €5?<br />
Keep reading :-)<br />
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Meet the erwin - Electronic Repair and Workshop Information service. This is not only for professionals but <b>erWin is also available to private individuals who want to repair their Skoda vehicle themselves</b>! Thank you VAG!<br />
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erWin contains<br />
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<li>all repair guidelines for Škoda Auto</li>
<li>further repair information available in PDF format (not available in all languages). </li>
<li>additional information such as self-study programmes and training programmes. </li>
<li>vehicle-specific information, such as maintenance tables, vehicle data and field actions is available in many languages. </li>
<li>continuous update of data </li>
<li>the Offboard Diagnostic Information System Service - Diagnostic Software </li>
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<li>with the advantage of carrying out an offboard diagnosis for all vehicles of the Skoda brand, which have a EU 5 type approval, through a SAEJ2534-compliant interface (diagnosis interface),</li>
<li>and the possibility of direct access to the selected repair and maintenance information during a current diagnostic session via the diagnosis software. </li>
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Open Internet Explorer. That's important, other browsers doesn't works as expected.<br />
Goto their home page <a href="https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showHome.do">https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showHome.do</a><br />
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First of all, choose surface and article language. I recommend you to set it to English or German (if you know it) as it should be most comprehensive info.<br />
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Now, go register <a href="https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showCustomerRegistration.do">https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showCustomerRegistration.do</a><br />
And login after that.<br />
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Now to start working, you need to pay for service with Visa or MasterCard. You can choose the duration according to your needs:<br />
<b>One hour including printing rights €5.00 </b><br />
One day incl. printing rights €25.00<br />
One week incl. printing rights €88.00<br />
30 days incl. printing rights €310.00<br />
365 days incl. printing rights €2,850.00<br />
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One hour was enough for me to get all material for Fabia Mk2 and my friend's Octavia Mk2, but you need fast navigation skills, lot of interaction with keyboard and mouse to save everything on your PC.</div>
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Before you pay, take a look around in menus and check their tour in "About erWin".<br />
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After payment that you will get instant access to all material, you can also check your car by VIN number.<br />
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Actually erWin is a good replacement for ETKA that requires a lot of dancing around computer to make it work. And it always updated. Anyway, 5 euro is a not so much money for that information.<br />
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Other VAG brands<br />
VW <a href="https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showHome.do">https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showHome.do</a><br />
Seat <a href="https://erwin.seat.com/erwin/showHome.do">https://erwin.seat.com/erwin/showHome.do</a><br />
Audi <a href="https://erwin.audi.com/erwin/showHome.do">https://erwin.audi.com/erwin/showHome.do</a><br />
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Other brands that I'm aware of<br />
Subaru <a href="http://techinfo.subaru.com/index.html">http://techinfo.subaru.com/index.html</a><br />
Honda (USA and Canada) <a href="https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/logon.asp">https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/logon.asp</a><br />
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<b>Update (2014-06-02)</b><br />
More makers list (but most of them US-models).<br />
From: <a href="https://www.autoenginuity.com/products/reprogrammer.html">https://www.autoenginuity.com/products/reprogrammer.html</a>, <a href="http://www.drewtech.com/technician/introduction/capabilitiesj2534.html">http://www.drewtech.com/technician/introduction/capabilitiesj2534.html</a><br />
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Acura, Honda: <a href="http://www.serviceexpress.honda.com/">http://www.serviceexpress.honda.com/</a><br />
Audi: <a href="http://erwin.audiusa.com/">http://erwin.audiusa.com</a><br />
BMW: <a href="http://www.bmwtechinfo.com/">http://www.bmwtechinfo.com/</a><br />
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Eagle, Plymouth: <a href="http://www.techauthority.com/">http://www.techauthority.com/</a><br />
Ferrari: <a href="http://www.ferraritechinfo.com/">http://www.ferraritechinfo.com</a><br />
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: <a href="http://www.motorcraftservice.com/">http://www.motorcraftservice.com/</a><br />
GM - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GEO, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn: <a href="http://www.gmtechinfo.com/">http://www.gmtechinfo.com/</a><br />
Hyundai: <a href="http://www.hmaservice.com/">http://www.hmaservice.com</a><br />
Infiniti: <a href="http://www.infiniti-techinfo.com/">http://www.infiniti-techinfo.com</a><br />
Isuzu: <a href="http://www.isuzutechinfo.com/">http://www.isuzutechinfo.com/</a><br />
Jaguar: <a href="http://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com/topix/i18n/index">http://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com/topix/i18n/index</a><br />
Kia: <a href="http://www.kiatechinfo.com/">http://www.kiatechinfo.com</a><br />
Land Rover: <a href="http://www.landrovertechinfo.com/">http://www.landrovertechinfo.com/</a><br />
Lexus: <a href="http://techinfo.lexus.com/">http://techinfo.lexus.com</a><br />
Maserati: <a href="http://maseratitechinfo.com/">http://maseratitechinfo.com</a><br />
Mazda: <a href="http://www.mazdaserviceinfo.com/">http://www.mazdaserviceinfo.com/</a><br />
Mercedes-Benz: <a href="http://www.startekinfo.com/">http://www.startekinfo.com/</a><br />
Mini: <a href="http://www.minitechinfo.com/">http://www.minitechinfo.com/</a><br />
Mitsubishi: <a href="http://www.mitsubishitechinfo.com/">http://www.mitsubishitechinfo.com/</a><br />
Nissan: <a href="http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/">http://www.nissan-techinfo.com</a><br />
Porsche: <a href="https://techinfo2.porsche.com/PAGInfosystem/VFModuleManager?Type=GVOStart">https://techinfo2.porsche.com/PAGInfosystem/VFModuleManager?Type=GVOStart</a><br />
Saab: <a href="http://www.saabtechinfo.com/">http://www.saabtechinfo.com</a><br />
Subaru: <a href="http://techinfo.subaru.com/">http://techinfo.subaru.com</a><br />
Suzuki: <a href="http://www.suzukipitstopplus.com/">http://www.suzukipitstopplus.com</a><br />
Toyota, Scion: <a href="http://techinfo.toyota.com/">http://techinfo.toyota.com/</a><br />
Volkswagen: <a href="http://erwin.vw.com/">http://erwin.vw.com</a><br />
Volvo: <a href="http://www.volvotechinfo.com/">http://www.volvotechinfo.com/</a><br />
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Have a nice browsing!Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-56438749576362504992013-08-17T23:48:00.002+03:002018-12-03T23:35:40.147+02:00Approved oils list<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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VAG oils approved lists. These are updated from time to time.<br />
VW 502/507 <a href="https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50200_50500.pdf">https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50200_50500.pdf</a><br />
VW 504/507 <a href="https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50400_50700.pdf">https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50400_50700.pdf</a><br />
Saved copies (PDF): <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/az4ow469st18wn1/step_50200_50500.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">502</a>, <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/1clidlsq8l552rf/step_50400_50700.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">504</a>.<br />
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<b>UPDATE (2016-04-24)</b><br />
I found that above links changed. New ones below:<br />
<a href="https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/downloadStaticFile/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50400_50700.pdf">https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/downloadStaticFile/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50400_50700.pdf</a><br />
<a href="https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/downloadStaticFile/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50200_50500.pdf">https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/downloadStaticFile/volkswagen/files/oil/step_50200_50500.pdf</a><br />
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Champion motors has it's own list.<br />
This one is old, dated 2011-07.<br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/yax8wpoxpsoqr57/Champion%20Motors%20Israel%20approved%20oil%20list%202011-07.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Champion Motors Israel approved oil list</a><br />
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But on their site <a href="http://champ24.co.il/#oil">http://champ24.co.il/#oil</a>, you can find up-to-date list. I don't know how often they change it. It's also best working in Internet Explorer, so I guess they don't care too much. And sorting is crazy, definitely zero care about users, car owners.<br />
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This is list as of today (2013-08-17)<br />
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<b>VW 501.01/505.00</b><br />
Wolf Masterlube GTS B4 SAE 10W-40<br />
Liqui Moly Super Leichtlauf SAE 10W-40<br />
Meguin Megol Motorenoel Syntehc Premiun SaE 10W-40<br />
Champion Superlube SL/CF B4<br />
Castrol Magnatec Professional A3 SAE 10W-40 (PAZ)<br />
Agip Sint 2000 SAE 10W-40<br />
Delek Motorsynth SV SAE 10W-40<br />
Castrol GTX A3/B3 SAE 15W-40<br />
Rowe Super Leichtlauf HC-O SAE 10W-40<br />
North Sea Lubricants Wave Power SL SAE 10W-40<br />
Aral Blue Tronic SAE 10W-40<br />
Chevron Havoline Diesel Extra SAE 10W-40<br />
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<b>VW 502.00</b><br />
Fuchs TITAN Supersyn SAE 5W-40<br />
Shell Helix ultra SAE 5W-40<br />
Cepsa Star Synthetic SAE 5W-40<br />
Liqui Moly Leichtlauf HC 7 SAE 5W-40<br />
ESSO ULTRON SAE 5W-40<br />
Wolf Masterlube Synflow SAE 5W-40<br />
Rowe Sy nt RS-i SAE 5W-40<br />
MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40<br />
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<b>VW 505.01/502.00/505.00</b><br />
Sonol Synt 505.01 SAE 5W-40<br />
Eurol Turbo DI SAE 5W-40<br />
Paz Lubricants & Chemicals Ltd Top Paz SAE 5W-40<br />
Fuchs TITAN GT1 SAE 5W-40<br />
Delek-DELKOL MOTORSYNTH TDI SAE 5W-40<br />
Gulf Formula ULE SAE 5W-40<br />
eni i-Sint MS SAE 5W-40<br />
Wolf Masterlube Synflow PI SAE 5W-40<br />
Castrol Magnatec Professional B4 SAE 5W-40<br />
BG synthetic engine oil SAE 5W-30<br />
Meguin megol Motorenoel New Generation 5W-30<br />
Valvoline DuraBland Diesel SAE 5W-40<br />
Liqui Moly Longtime High Tech 5W-30<br />
Mobil Syst S Special V SAE 5W-30<br />
Cepsa XSTAR TDI SYNT SAE 5W-40<br />
Champion Syntolube PI SAE 5W-40<br />
SWD - PRIMUS DXM SAE 5W-40<br />
Redoil Italia Challoils SAE 5W-40<br />
ARAL High Tronic SAE 5W-40<br />
Motul Specific 505 01 502 00 505 00 SAE 5W-40<br />
Chevron Havoline Ultra SAE 5W-40<br />
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<b>VW 506.01</b><br />
Mobil SHC Formula LD SAE 0W-30<br />
Liqui Moly Synthoil Longtime Plus SAE 0W-30<br />
Castrol SLX Professional Longtec Longlife II SAE 0W-30<br />
eni i-Sint tech SAE OW-30<br />
Elf Evolution CRV 0W-30<br />
Fuchs TITAN Supersyn LONGLIFE PLUS SAE OW-30<br />
ARAL Super Tronic Long life III SAE 0W-30<br />
Chevron Texaco Havoline Synthetic 506.01 SAE 0W-30<br />
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<b>VW 507.00/504.00</b><br />
Swd Rheinol Primus LLX SAE 5W-30<br />
Castrol Edge Professional Longlife III SAE 5W-30<br />
Eurol Syntence SAE 5W-30<br />
Gulf Formula GVX SAE 5W-30<br />
Paz Lubricants & Chemicals Ltd Paz Extreme 507.00 SAE 5W-30<br />
Castrol SLX Professional Powerflow Longlife III SAE 5W-30<br />
Fuchs TITAN GT1 PRO C-3<br />
Mobil 1 ESP formula 5W-30<br />
Meguin megol Motorenoel Compatible SAE 5W-30<br />
Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 SAE 5W-30<br />
ARAL Super Tronic Long life III SAE 5W-30<br />
Rowe HIGHTEC ECOSYNT Longlife III SAE 5W-30<br />
Champion Syntolube Longlife III SAE 5W-30<br />
eni i-Sint SAE 5W-30<br />
Shell Helix Ultra AV-L SAE 5W-30<br />
Valvoline SynPower XL-III SAE 5W-30<br />
Motol Specific 504 00 507 00 SAE 5W-30<br />
Wolf Masterlube Synflow Longlife III SAE 5W-30<br />
Delek Delkol-Synt Longlife PCMO SAE 5W-30Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-16883888897333079322013-08-02T01:09:00.000+03:002013-10-29T10:20:35.957+02:00VAG saleI got some stuff to sell from Fabia.<br />
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Check what is left here</div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AstaR8Qp-BJZdDl2Um9IOGdQeHhZMTVBVEc0M1cyOUE#gid=0">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AstaR8Qp-BJZdDl2Um9IOGdQeHhZMTVBVEc0M1cyOUE#gid=0</a></div>
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Also, security complex Stalker 600 Light</div>
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<a href="http://stalker-600.ru/stalker600light.html">http://stalker-600.ru/stalker600light.html</a> (Russian only, sorry)</div>
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Open space radius upto 2km, all sensors (shock, tilt, internal space, etc).</div>
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See <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/alexey-bass/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=">my eBay listing</a>. You can contact me there or via comments, G+, etc.</div>
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Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-43594751003493506422013-08-01T00:38:00.000+03:002018-12-03T23:38:43.612+02:00Dashboard instrument clusterAnother post on friends request. This time about instrument cluster.<br />
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Friend complained that he washed interior of his 1.4 MPI Fabia and accidentally split some liquid inside instrument cluster glass (plastic) that was somehow already with sort of crack near buttons.<br />
He went to official Skoda garage Hagoren and they said they can order new plastic for... 350 NIS (300 + 18% VAT) and replace it (work not included in price).<br />
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Suck it, Skoda Israel!<br />
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1: 5J0 920 810 E - instrument cluster multi function indicator (since 2010-11-08), $160<br />
<b>1A: 5J0 919 137 A - glass cover plastic, $19.00</b><br />
2: N 906 986 06 - hexagon socket head panel bolt, 4,2x16, $0.08<br />
4: 8Z0 820 535 - ambient temperature sensor, $14.81<br />
8: 6Q0 971 918 A - plug vehicle speed sensor, $3.36<br />
Prices from Exist.Ru<br />
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$20 dollars is fair price, it's 80 NIS top. Ok, double it, delivery... WTF 350? I haven't official offer for that, but that is what my friend told me after visiting them.<br />
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I suggested to order from <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2012/06/first-order-from-czech-republic.html">Czech Republic from Alexander</a> for that price plus couple bucks for delivery.<br />
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Now, how to replace. Very simple, follow the instructions, no need to remove steering wheel.<br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/tis94xbu2z8ub8t/Removing%20and%20installing%20the%20dash%20panel.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Removing and installing the dash panel, PDF</a><br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/kbg878barpu2s5p/Removing%20and%20installing%20the%20dash%20panel%20insert.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Removing and installing the dash panel insert, PDF</a><br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/6nu1x0ksgabz5up/Replace%20transparent%20washer%20of%20the%20dash%20panel%20insert.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Replace transparent washer of the dash panel insert, PDF</a><br />
All work is about 1 hour max.<br />
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More docs related to steering column, not required for plastic replacement.<br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/wrhzz1zo8szxhma/Removing%20and%20installing%20driver%20airbag%20unit.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Removing and installing driver airbag unit, PDF</a> - not touch if not sure!<br />
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/98xgyhjljz000dw/Removing%20and%20installing%20the%20steering%20wheel.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Removing and installing the steering wheel, PDF</a><br />
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Some more photos from my dashboard disassembly.<br />
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Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-33376292452958063692013-07-15T23:56:00.000+03:002018-12-04T00:19:06.121+02:00Inside fuel filterAnd the last one for today :-)<br />
I made this video a year ago, but uploaded just now.<br />
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I was replacing fuel filter at 30.2kkm at home.<br />
Workshop manual says to replace it at 60kkm. But as I got one already and it was interesting to see filtering element with Israel fuel - so I did it. And it was clean. I recommend to replace it at 45, at 60 top.<br />
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I was curious :-)<br />
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This a VAG 03C 115 561 D oil filter on 1.2 TSI CBZB engine after 7,500 km.<br />
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Filters are different. I recommend to use only original parts.<br />
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Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-20721468470282438792013-07-15T23:04:00.001+03:002013-07-15T23:04:51.955+03:00Replace damn oil plugThis is about why plug and more specifically - washer (shim) should be replaced every oil change.<br />
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Did you notice that washer was deformed and got new edges after it was tighten at previous oil change?<br />
That's because it made from soft metal (or alloy).<br />
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When <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-oil-change.html">I changed oil by myself</a>, I noticed that old oil did not come out until the most last turn of the plug. It has a good length insuring no oil leaks even without this washer I think. But anyway, just change it as replacement instruction said, wanna save $1 on this? :-)Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-6623562158782953412013-07-15T22:35:00.002+03:002018-12-03T23:39:59.201+02:00Gearbox fluid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even after car sale, I have material for few more posts :-)<br />
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Today my friend asked me about gearbox fluid.<br />
You can refer to my old <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2011/02/lmg-gearbox-aggregate-assignment-ratios.html">post about gearbox</a> to find some information.<br />
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This manual gearbox is filled for life, as manufacture said. But I would change it anyway (if car was with me) at 90K anyway. Because synchronizer rings material wear and polluting oil, aging.<br />
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6A from picture above is a transmission oil. Comes in 1 and 2 liters plastic bottles.<br />
VAG code is <b>G 052 512 A2</b>, cost about $20 for 1 liter. Previously was GCN 052 512 Z2 but was dropped at 2010-06-24.<br />
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It should be G50 SAE 75 W 90 synthetic oil.<br />
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<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/d7gngqja60kbklx/Check%20gear%20oil%20level.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Check gear oil level, PDF</a>Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-87325487415634100592013-06-22T23:50:00.000+03:002013-06-22T23:50:07.476+03:00Honda Civic HatchbackNext project - <a href="http://honda-civic-hatchback-mk9.blogspot.com/2013/06/coming-soon.html">http://honda-civic-hatchback-mk9.blogspot.com/2013/06/coming-soon.html</a>Alexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-88426509357927898972013-06-06T09:23:00.000+03:002013-10-03T15:06:50.549+03:00Xenum VX500Happy to announce upcoming test of <a href="http://www.xenum.be/en/prod_details.asp?nav=&cat=&prod=&prodId=2&catalogId=28">Xenum VX500</a>.<br />
2 boxes of 375 ml coming this Friday (each about 220 NIS).<br />
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Expected<br />
- less fuel consumption<br />
- better engine response on low RPM<br />
- quieter engine sound<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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<b>Update (2013-06-22)</b><br />
Sorry, car was sold before testing this additive. But it will be used on next car.<br />
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<b>Update (2013-10-03)</b><br />
Found on eBay for attractive price<br />
<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/XENUM-VX500-CERAMIC-ESTER-OIL-ADDITIVE-41-REDUCES-FRICTION-IN-ENGINE-POWERFUL-/111160158402">http://www.ebay.com/itm/XENUM-VX500-CERAMIC-ESTER-OIL-ADDITIVE-41-REDUCES-FRICTION-IN-ENGINE-POWERFUL-/111160158402</a><br />
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47,000 km | 2Y 6MAlexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-37097281295723432002013-06-05T08:54:00.002+03:002018-12-04T00:20:31.304+02:00Looking for a good new owner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sad news... I decided to sell my Skoda Fabia...<br />
My wife wants to learn driving and I want to help her in that but I don't want her to bother with manual gearbox.<br />
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<b>If you responsible driver (and live in Israel :-) and interested in this car, please contact me.</b><br />
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More details will follow about what you will get in the car. I can promise my full support in anything with it (spare parts, diagnostics, repairs, etc) because I'm interested in keeping this blog running.<br />
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<b>Update (2013-06-10)</b><br />
<span style="color: red;">SOLD!</span><br />
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47,000 km | 2Y 6MAlexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-15899089231102618352013-05-28T00:37:00.004+03:002013-05-28T09:05:09.505+03:00VCDS Advanced Measuring Values<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are interested what you can pull from you Skoda Fabia (CBZB engine) with VAG-COM cable (even the cheap one like this)<br />
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I made a dump of all parameters from all blocks I had (without DSG, navigation, etc).<br />
<a href="https://gist.github.com/alexey-bass/4747240">https://gist.github.com/alexey-bass/4747240</a><br />
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I'm checking now how knock sensor works with 95 and 98 RON petrol, so wait for results soon.<br />
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P.S. I wonder what is "Number of frontal crashes" and other crashes counters means in Airbags module. If module wasn't replaced after crash, what would be there? :-)<br />
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46,100 km | 2Y 5MAlexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787046662879520610.post-79216677552348902002013-05-22T10:48:00.003+03:002013-05-22T10:49:31.667+03:00Visual tyre size comparatorFound great visualization tool for tyres and rims.<br />
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Rim size and offset can be founded on <a href="http://skoda-fabia-israel.blogspot.co.il/2012/03/changing-wheels-around.html">wheel inside</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp">Wheel / Tire Size Comparer Light</a><br />
And russian analog - <a href="http://tyres.spb.ru/tirecalc/">Визуальный шинный калькулятор</a><br />
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45 900 km | 2Y 5MAlexey Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489397292276285037noreply@blogger.com0