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by mordred1973
Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Headlight washers crap ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2735

Re: Headlight washers crap ?

theres a way to stop them working (if you can remember how many times you've washed the screen, since they don;t go every time)

I think it's pulling the stalk quickly twice avoids them working (or pull the fuse) and I agree they're useless, despite being required by law on cars with Xenons
by mordred1973
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Automatic Windows&mirros Close on Lock
Replies: 9
Views: 3063

Re: Automatic Windows&mirros Close on Lock

I still miss my auto fold mirrors that my 2007 Leon had, means I rarely fold the mirrors since I have to do it manually, meaning the option was a waste of money and I have also found myself driving off down the road on several occasions in last 3 years with the mirrors still folded. Probably not hel...
by mordred1973
Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Reverse light failure
Replies: 2
Views: 1746

Re: Reverse light failure

Thanks Chris, I'll have another play next weekend, currently not been over excited being only one reverse light
by mordred1973
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Reverse light failure
Replies: 2
Views: 1746

Reverse light failure

So the bulb failure warning went and told me left reverse bulb had failed, having taken light cluster out, changed bulb (which looked ok) put it all back, you guessed it, it still doesn't work and the warning is correctly still showing. The right hand reverse light is working fine. Anyone got an ide...
by mordred1973
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: VW u suck!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 7290

Re: VW u suck!!!

having seen a Golf 7 parked next to a new Leon FR in Barcelona airport, the Leon is the prettier anyway!

but neither is as pretty as a Scirocco.....
by mordred1973
Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: RNS firmware and map cd
Replies: 9
Views: 2824

Re: RNS firmware and map cd

there is little risk from the maps, I'll not say where mine came from but it's worth getting them from someone you know, so you know they work.
by mordred1973
Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: RNS firmware and map cd
Replies: 9
Views: 2824

Re: RNS firmware and map cd

Hi dstill. I can only tell you of my experience, I got hold of a more up to date firmware, but my unit died whilst I was trying to install it. whilst not a common problem, it is a known risk of trying to update firmware. Having spoken with a couple of non-VW suppliers of RNS510, they both told me th...
by mordred1973
Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Any news on the Scirocco Mk IV
Replies: 21
Views: 3873

Re: Any news on the Scirocco Mk IV

I've had mine 3 years and 42000 miles and have to agree I cant think of anything worth changing to and still loving it, have a feeling mine will be with me til at least 2014
by mordred1973
Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: RCD 510 or RNS 510
Replies: 8
Views: 2784

Re: RCD 510 or RNS 510

just upload the cd's to the hard drive on the RNS....it has 18gb of space spare.....

then you have the HDD, the ipod and still a single CD slot....
by mordred1973
Fri Oct 19, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Do people still remap their cars?
Replies: 14
Views: 2270

Re: Do people still remap their cars?

mine's insured via Sky Insurance, contacted them from this forum, I don'f have £800 excess and premium is about £650, with all factory extra's and the remap listed
by mordred1973
Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Do people still remap their cars?
Replies: 14
Views: 2270

Re: Do people still remap their cars?

My 2.0TSi 200ps was mapped at 7months old (after I had it 3months) at the time REVO were claiming 260ps, think they have wound it back a bit in the later ones. Love it....32000 miles later
by mordred1973
Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rattly bag of spanners....
Replies: 4
Views: 813

Re: Rattly bag of spanners....

its a shame that my 2007 Seat Leon had better build quality than my Scirocco, esp now thew weather is getting colder again, the winter shivver rattles are coming back
by mordred1973
Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: RNS510 Updating and Experiences
Replies: 157
Views: 51825

Re: RNS510 Updating and Experiences

all I will say is be very careful in updating firmware.....my RNS510 died when I did it....terminally....
by mordred1973
Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Extended Warranty
Replies: 38
Views: 22871

Re: Extended Warranty

I just called, (2.0TSi manual 37000 miles, they were only interested over whether it had done less than 60k) and was quoted the same as Jeff, £326, £261, £227 for comp and £261, £212 £ 183 for names components. not decided yet, but possibly going to go for the COMP with £250 excess at £227 premium, ...
by mordred1973
Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Superchipped already? Rear tire camber.
Replies: 13
Views: 1825

Re: Superchipped already? Rear tire camber.

I only get the rear tyre noise a about 30-40mph then it is presumably drowned out?

What sort of rear tyre life are people getting? I am on 37000 and there's not THAT much wear...
by mordred1973
Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Advice needed please guys! :(
Replies: 85
Views: 13444

Re: Advice needed please guys! :(

mine has a satnav fitted in 2010, coz the factory fit one was replaced under warranty, although I assume that's on the VW central computer
by mordred1973
Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Advice needed please guys! :(
Replies: 85
Views: 13444

Re: Advice needed please guys! :(

and regardless when it is on radio it will still have next to the clock the direction the car is travelling (eg N, S, E, W)
by mordred1973
Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:28 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Advice needed please guys! :(
Replies: 85
Views: 13444

Re: Advice needed please guys! :(

guys not always the case that Demo's are completely up to date. when I bought my Roc (Jan 2010) I knew I was buying a 2009 model (old steering wheel and red MFD). My car was built in Feb 2009, ordered as a showrtoom car, where it remained til it was first registered on 1st September 2009, when it wa...
by mordred1973
Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Window shopping in car parks.
Replies: 18
Views: 2389

Re: Window shopping in car parks.

I came back to mine the other day in the middle of a supermarket carpark, to find a trolly nicely wedged against the (luckily still turned) front wheel. Dunno how it got there, as car was front into the parking space as was the one in the next space, but lucky I left it with the wheels turned :-)
by mordred1973
Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco gone in for check up
Replies: 14
Views: 2214

Re: Scirocco gone in for check up

my local VW dealer has a fleet of Polo 1.2's as their courtesy cars (guessing if you have a Phaeton or Touareg they wouldn't give a Polo though)