Dashboard instrument cluster

Another post on friends request. This time about instrument cluster.

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.
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).

Suck it, Skoda Israel!

 1: 5J0 920 810 E - instrument cluster multi function indicator (since 2010-11-08), $160
1A: 5J0 919 137 A - glass cover plastic, $19.00
 2: N 906 986 06 - hexagon socket head panel bolt, 4,2x16, $0.08
 4: 8Z0 820 535 - ambient temperature sensor, $14.81
 8: 6Q0 971 918 A - plug vehicle speed sensor, $3.36
Prices from Exist.Ru

$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.

I suggested to order from Czech Republic from Alexander for that price plus couple bucks for delivery.

Now, how to replace. Very simple, follow the instructions, no need to remove steering wheel.
Removing and installing the dash panel, PDF
Removing and installing the dash panel insert, PDF
Replace transparent washer of the dash panel insert, PDF
All work is about 1 hour max.

More docs related to steering column, not required for plastic replacement.
Removing and installing driver airbag unit, PDF - not touch if not sure!
Removing and installing the steering wheel, PDF

Some more photos from my dashboard disassembly.

5J0 858 565 - trim for steering column - upper

6Q0 953 503 EE - steering column multi-switch - top

5J0 920 810 E - instrument cluster - front

5J0 920 810 E - instrument cluster - back

Cruise control

I will put here fitting instructions for download because I can't find that on Internet, so it could be useful for interested people. I've scanned this in English, Russian and Czech languages.

I got set of 5J1 035 623 A for $330.
Set contains steering wheel switch, BCM unit and wirings.

5J1 035 623 A - Skoda Fabia (5J) Cruise control fitting instructions, PDF, 38 MB

I was installed it in official service because of safe on ECU removing difficulties and need to program units..

Cruise control retrofitting instructions from Ross-Tech site
Cruise Control Retrofitting (6R)

Stowage boxes

Blog is not forgotten :-) just busy time.

Czech this out, got another package from homeland.

There are two stowage boxes for front seats and 2 oil filters.

Code	Description	Price, NIS
03C 115 561 D	Oil filter	49
6Y0 881 577 A 47H	Stowage box onyx (black), left	78
6Y0 881 578 A 47H	Stowage box onyx (black), right	78
-	Delivery to Israel by sea	137

This time delivery took 2 month.

More pictures

Now, to install them you will need four М4х20 bolts for each box (got in Zaifer for 5 NIS everything).

And special Spline XZN M10 bit for 12 corners star bolt that hold sits.

If you do it yourself - disconnect ground from battery or try not disconnecting sit's air bags because an error can come out.

Install instructions
(RUS) Установка ящиков под сиденья
(RUS) Отчет. Установка ящиков под сиденья

31 300 km | 1Y 8M

Air Conditioning Disinfectant

Recently (month or so) I felt bad smell when I turning A/C on.
The problem is known: germs and bacterias on evaporator make their job.

It happened that I saw Wurth products at Alon Halafim when buying oil, but on that moment he haven't A/C cleaner. When I came back to change oil, he brought Wurth QuickFresh (part no. 893 764 51) - don't buy this for cleaning, it's just add some fresh smell inside a car and cleans nothing. Cost around 50 NIS.

You need Wurth Air Conditioning Disinfectant Spray (0893 764 10) with spray hose (0891 764 12). I ordered directly at Wurth Israel, cost 116 NIS (delivery is 30 NIS to your house). One bottle enough for 2 applications.

You can check full working instructions at the bottom, but in few words:
1. Switch off A/C and ventilation.
2. Insert spray probe into filter housing and get to the evaporator.
3. Spray for about 30 sec.
4. Allow to take effect for 10 min.
5. Turn on ventilation and let it work for 5-10 min.

This is how I did this

Some tips for the future:
1. Do this once a year with filter change.
2. Dry evaporator surface as described in Luqui Moly doc before and after.
3. Better to use some air mask I guess.
4. When driving with A/C on, turn it off 1-2 minutes before you came to destination. This will dry evaporator and delay smell coming.

Working instructions from cleaner makes
Wurth - Air Conditioning Disinfectant Spray (PDF)
Liqui Moly - Air Condition Cleaning - Work instructions (PDF) - also can be useful

Another video from Liqui Moly

With this order I also wanted to buy Wurth High-concentrate windshield washer fluid (0892 333) - 3 little bottles that you can mix with tap water. But instead I got same 2 liters cans as I bought before.
Interesting, that at Alon Halafim it looks different. Cost around 10 NIS, great peach smell ;-)

Left - from Alon Halafim, right - Wurth Israel

Door sill covers

As you may know, I got plastic covers from previous post. The reason I ordered them is not only better and finished look but also this

This is passenger side - small scratches from boots.

Mine side is fine, just few big scratches after alarm system install made by me and a my friend.

By the way, here I used paint touch-up stick for a first time and also fixed some paint on doors - great thing!

But I don't liked black covers. Of course I could order an expensive covers with metal plates but it cost almost x3 times more, so I choose plastic version.

To add better look, I played in Photoshop with tracks inside plastics (images converted from yellow car, may be not accurate - not so important).

Original - no change

50% white (gray)

100% white

I think white is too much, but gray is nice and it matches gray seats covers.

This set I get for 30 NIS. Probably not best choice for varnish but will see after several months. May be it will require applying once in a while.

Most difficult part is to precisely trace the paths with color. I used different brushes. Paint should dry out for 24 hours, varnish too. I put few layers of varnish so it took me 3-4 days to finish. But is was fun ;-)

Installing was simple, I used masking tape to mark where it should sit. Normally, at service they have templates as shown in doc KDA 700 001 Door Sill Covers (PDF).

Back side with protective tapes

Front before and after:

Masking tape as markers

Back door after:

Looks better now!

21 800 km | 1Y 3M (delayed post)

Exterior mirrors rotary knob

Rotary knob of external mirrors felt inside today and won't sit firmly again.

I don't know why, didn't touched it for a long time.
Just closed the door, went home and after came back saw this.

21 800 km, 1Y3M

Update (2012-03-30)
Knob fixed. You need first insert left side and after pull until right side enters housing.
But still not understand why that happend :-)

Diagnostic scan tool Multitronics VC731

If you remember, back in April I got a new toy Multitronics VG1031GPL - advanced scan tool for vehicle.

Few days ago I bought newer version of it Multitronics VC731. It's was used device, barely few weeks and in good condition. Installation simple as usual - just plug in in diagnostic port and voila! I actually just replaced units, because wiring is the same.

Multitronics VC731

Here a quick video.
Now, about main feature for me and a reason of upgrade. No, it's not color screen or faster CPU or more functions - it's about USB port. Now I can easily update firmware, setup screens and download last 20 trip logs for my statistics table.

But, USB port is closed with cover. To get there you need to uninstall device, remove case. And it's totally wrong, so I made a hole for USB cable. This is actually what manufacturer should do.

Hand-made USB hole

In case someone interested in my old device Multitronics VG1031GPL, I'm selling it. Write me if interested. It works with most modern (and not) cars. Verified car list is here (use Google Translate from Russian), but this is not a full list actually.

See also
Multitronics VC731 product page (Rus)

Luggage nets installed

This is DMA 710 002 - 1 set of luggage nets for luggage compartment installed from recent delivery - feels so free and cool! Because it double sided, it's not only holds things but you can also put inside stuff.

Update (2012-02-23)
Finally scanned fitting instructions DMA 710 001 Rack program - Fitting instructions (PDF) for you.

My dash cam Dod F900HD

Checked many, stopped on this one.

USB power hub GPT MWA4U

After a long search, I finnaly got USB power hub for the car. Dash cam and GPS are happy. No more burned fuses because of creepy-cheepy adapters cause at the end, all we need is... good 5V.

Price is 70 NIS (was on sale). Cigarette lighter plug is not shown - already installed in the car.

Multitronics VG1031GPL

Bought recently trip computer VG1031GPL from Russian manufacturer Multitronics. This is analog to ScanGaudge if you familiar to such gadgets. All interface and voice is in Russian too... bad, but hoping fixable in a future. Cost me about $150 in Moscow and traveled with a friend of mine to Israel.




It has a lot of features and can work with a lot of petrol and diesel cars:
- real-time data monitoring: 1, 6 or 12 parameters at once.
- reading car errors codes
- trips journal
- fuel quality control
- warnings about low/high voltages, speed, temperature and much more




Update (2012-02-01)
I'm selling this device because of purchasing new one. Perfect condition, works with most of cars. If interested, send me a message via profile.

Update (2012-05-05)
Sold a week ago.

LMG gearbox aggregate assignment, ratios, capacities

This is a gearbox from MQ200 series. It can transmit up to 200 Nm of torque (1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI engine is 175 Nm per RPM). The housing is manufactured from magnesium. The final drive ratios and the ratios of the individual gears can be matched to the power outputs of the various engines.

The following ratios are for my LMG (and MFX also) models. Check your vehicle sticker.

By the way, Skoda produced four million transmissions already! 

The Škoda engine plant in Mladá Boleslav has produced the four millionth MQ 200 transmission. The assembly unit is laid out for engines with a torque of up to 200 Nm and will be used in models of the brands Škoda, Audi, Seat, and VW. Škoda Auto currently manufactures about 2,600 MQ 200 units per day. Furthermore, the Czech location will also produce the new MQ 100 transmission for the future “New Small Family Vehicle” by the Volkswagen Group.

Manual transmission operation video

See also

Skoda Self-Study Programme 037 - New manual gearboxes 02T and 002 (PDF, RUS)

VW Self-Study Programme 237 - Manual gearbox 02T (PDF) - part 1

VW Self-Study Programme 237 - Manual gearbox 02T (PDF) - part 2 

ABA700002 - Mounting kit for rear speakers

This is an original rare speakers kit from Skoda as you can find in The new Škoda Fabia Accessories.

Set of rear speakers

- Significant improvement in the sound playback

- for all Fabia (5J) and Roomster models 

Manufacturer: Skoda Auto

Weight approx 0.76 kg 

Kit includes:

- 2 midrange speakers

- 2 tweeters

- Electrical installation and installation material 

Impedance: 4 ohms

Frequency response: 60 Hz - 2 kHz

- Sensitivity: 87db/W/m

- Power: 40W - 80W max 

Installation should be performed at an authorized partner Skoda

I think, the make should be Blaupunkt, but not sure.