Niallain's Mk3 Leon FR 184 SC

niallain · Jul 5, 2017

This is a thread to show off my car and what I'm doing to it. Also for a handy diary of what I've done to the car when. Enjoy!

This is my 2014 Mk3 Seat Leon FR 184 SportCoupe

I'm the second owner and picked this up on May 2nd 2017 with 10,300 miles on the clock.

Car has the following options fitted from the factory

Alor Blue Paint
Technology Pack
Titanium Pack
LED Interior Illumination Pack
Winter Pack
Alcantara Seats
SEAT Sound
Electric Sunroof
Space saver spare wheel

Some pictures the day I collected it (after my 150 mile drive home)

Pictures of the interior to come soon.

First modification was done on May 17th. Added stronger boot struts to make use of the boot release on the key fob. Struts were bought from the below link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-STABIL...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Video of them in action
https://gfycat.com/TangibleVapidIvorygull

23rd May I added a new rear wiper. Stopped the scraping noise from the old one.

Just received OBDEleven today (July 5th), made some modification that I will detail in the next post.

Mods planned:

LED's for front fog lights
LED's for rear fog lights
LED's for rear indicators
LED for reversing light
Auto lights and wipers (No convenience pack)

Thanks for reading

niallain · Jul 8, 2017

Received my Pro version of OBDeleven this week so I performed the following modifications

Rear lights as DRL's
One touch mirror fold
Needle sweep with ignition on

Also upgraded my MIB1 system from version 415 to version 480. Noticed that the satnav and all other menus seem slightly faster, would definitely recommend this upgrade. I followed the guide in the post linked below. Let me know if the download link is dead, I can provide the software.
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=4702744&postcount=72

Just leaving the rest of this post as a guide to clear error code B201A00 as I had some issues with it after the software upgrade. Hope this helps someone else out in the future.

Seat Leon trouble code B201A00

1. Select the information control unit module
2. Adapations
3. Confirmation of installation change
4. Make a note of this value. Mine is shown below

5. Use a hex XOR calculator like the one linked below
http://www.miniwebtool.com/bitwise-calculator/

6. Enter YOUR value for "confirmation of installation change" into input 1 and the value "C9D2" for input 2 and perform XOR function. Shown below

7. Go back to "confirmation of installation change" and input the new hexadecimal value you got from the calculator. In my case it was "4125"

8. Write the value and the error will disappear.

WhiteCupra290 · Jul 13, 2017

Hey buddy how straight forward/easy were the boot struts to fit? I've just ordered them off the back of watching your video

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niallain · Jul 13, 2017

WhiteCupra290 said:
Hey buddy how straight forward/easy were the boot struts to fit? I've just ordered them off the back of watching your video

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Very easy, 5 minute job if you're slow.

Took me about 20 minutes because I'm stupid though :lol:

Just need a flathead screwdriver to release the catch of the current ones. Make sure you take both of them off before fitting otherwise the boot won't go high enough. You'll need someone to give you a hand by holding the boot up so it doesn't drop on you.

WhiteCupra290 · Jul 13, 2017

Perfect thanks man! Look forward to fitting them!

Also would my main dealer be able to update the sat nav to that new layout?

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niallain · Jul 13, 2017

WhiteCupra290 said:
Perfect thanks man! Look forward to fitting them!

Also would my main dealer be able to update the sat nav to that new layout?

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I'm guessing you mean the software update? That doesn't change the layout of the satnav, just fixed a few bugs and makes the interface a bit more responsive.

A main dealer will probably be able to do it for you for what I guess will be an extortionate price. There's plenty of threads on here that detail the process and provide the files for MIB1 and MIB2 systems.

WhiteCupra290 · Jul 13, 2017

niallain said:
I'm guessing you mean the software update? That doesn't change the layout of the satnav, just fixed a few bugs and makes the interface a bit more responsive.

A main dealer will probably be able to do it for you for what I guess will be an extortionate price. There's plenty of threads on here that detail the process and provide the files for MIB1 and MIB2 systems.

Ah I have a 16 plate leon and my screen looks totally different so I'm guessing yours is a facelift?

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niallain · Jul 13, 2017

WhiteCupra290 said:
Ah I have a 16 plate leon and my screen looks totally different so I'm guessing yours is a facelift?

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Mine is pre-facelift, has the smaller 5" screen shown below (also some very impressive mpg figures)

WhiteCupra290 · Jul 13, 2017

Yeah mines is exact same as that! How come your main screen looks different then

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niallain · Jul 13, 2017

WhiteCupra290 said:
Yeah mines is exact same as that! How come your main screen looks different then

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You've completely lost me, I haven't posted any pictures of it before now so I'm not sure what you're comparing to.

WhiteCupra290 · Jul 13, 2017

That's my bad! Misunderstood what you had posted as assumed this photo was your upload! Serves me right for not looking

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WhiteCupra290 · Jul 19, 2017

Hey buddy could you post some photos of the boot struts fitted? Going to have a crack tomorrow and would just like a couple photos for reference and any advice you can give

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niallain · Jul 30, 2017

Bought myself a private plate as a 21st birthday present

I've also ordered some plates with spaces where they shouldn't be which I'll displaying once it arrives. Legal plates will stay in the boot just in case I ever get pulled over.

SavageFings · Jul 31, 2017

Really nice looking motor mate, love that colour!

niallain · Aug 3, 2017

3 months of ownership and 3999 miles later, I really am loving this car!

leonlad · Aug 3, 2017

niallain said:
Received my Pro version of OBDeleven this week so I performed the following modifications

Rear lights as DRL's

One touch mirror fold

Needle sweep with ignition on

Also upgraded my MIB1 system from version 415 to version 480. Noticed that the satnav and all other menus seem slightly faster, would definitely recommend this upgrade. I followed the guide in the post linked below. Let me know if the download link is dead, I can provide the software.
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=4702744&postcount=72

Just leaving the rest of this post as a guide to clear error code B201A00 as I had some issues with it after the software upgrade. Hope this helps someone else out in the future.

Seat Leon trouble code B201A00

1. Select the information control unit module
2. Adapations
3. Confirmation of installation change
4. Make a note of this value. Mine is shown below

5. Use a hex XOR calculator like the one linked below
http://www.miniwebtool.com/bitwise-calculator/

6. Enter YOUR value for "confirmation of installation change" into input 1 and the value "C9D2" for input 2 and perform XOR function. Shown below

7. Go back to "confirmation of installation change" and input the new hexadecimal value you got from the calculator. In my case it was "4125"

8. Write the value and the error will disappear.

can this be done with vagcom

niallain · Aug 3, 2017

leonlad said:
can this be done with vagcom

I assume so, finding out the new value to input will be the same, not sure how to find the value in the first place though sorry.

niallain · Aug 4, 2017

New number plate on

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niallain · Aug 12, 2017

Some small modifications this morning.

Fitted heated fan washers. Very easy mod to do, screenwash is now so much better.
I bought the heated ones from the below link
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?orderId=85446921018009&productId=32491499252

No longer available from this seller but you can still use the part numbers.

Did some additional modifications with OBDeleven also

Changed reverse light to max intensity (until I replace with a LED)
Alarm chirp when locking
Active fog lights when cornering
Show drive profile in gauge cluster screen with ignition on
Third brake light on with boot open

niallain · Oct 23, 2017

Side skirts and tailgate spoiler have been fitted.
Total cost of £482, much better than the £995 that SEAT advertise!

Really improves the look of the car.

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