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1.6tdi

  1. Purchased a Leon mk3 - ex taxi

    Hi all, just purchased a Leon 1.6tdi 63 plate with a whopping 168k miles - it has service history till 110k and i have just serviced it at 168k miles. bought it from an auction where they didnt mention it was an ex-taxi 🙃however it drives perfectly fine with no noises tbh My mechanic has said...
  2. Intermittent Flashing glow plug now an Engine management light!!

    Hi everyone, I have an issue with my Seat Leon 1.6 tdi 2015 I brought about 6 months ago the day brought it I drove back on the motor way soon as I hit 70mph the glow plug light started flashing yellow. And had loss of power. Got home and didn’t drive it again til the next morning when I...
  3. Where is Map sensor located seat ibiza 6j 1.6 tdi 2010

    Hello, I have been searching and googling for 6 hours now and it pisses me off, i cant find the map sensor. Does anybody know where its located? Br,
  4. darkomtc

    Lack of Power?

    Hello, I am just creating this post to confirm that nothing is wrong with my car... since I am a beginner. Basically, I don't have any issues, but at low revs, it seems that car is lacking some power/torque. People who tried my car say that they feel it, based on their previous experience. Can...
  5. Injector 2 fault - Has been replaced and coded by the garage but came back.

    Hi, So my 1.6TDI had an issue with injector 2 (P0202) error code. I got it fixed at the garage and they replaced it, car was still acting funny for them so they replaced it again - something along the lines of the injectors can be dodgy when they get them. This was fine but after a quick...
  6. CamJeremiah

    1.6 cr tdi gearbox noise

    Hi, just wondering if anybody could offer me some advice. My cars recently started making a rattling noise that’s coming from the gearbox. Happens more so when under load but does do it without any stress on the gearbox itself. Doesn’t go away by changing gear/depressing the clutch but seems to...
  7. Leon 1.6 TDI - Fuel Filter Help

    Hi Guys, I am currently ordering bits to service my Leon 5f 1.6tdi, but I stumbled on something here with the Fuel Filters... It seems they come in 2 different sizes? The outer diameters seem to be quite different, one being 77mm and the other 93mm and my question is, can I check which filter I...
  8. Rookiereece

    Bronze Seat Badges for Earlier MK3?

    I've installed a Set of Bronze sparco alloys, I'm thinking the bronze Cupra R badges would look fantastic but it seems like Badges got larger after 2015, anyone got some advice ?
  9. Single headlights to double upgrade question

    Hello everyone, This is my first post here, I think, so please let me know if I had to submit this thread somewhere else... I own Ibiza 6J 1.6TDI from 2015 with what I believe is basic kit (Reference), including single headlights that use H4 bulb. I had a small accident ~2 weeks ago in which...
  10. Rookiereece

    Fitting a Hybrid Turbo

    Ive seen many mk7 golfs with GTD1752VRK turbos fitted putting out over 200bhp, but I was wondering if I could fit one to a MK3 Leon would the process be the same? :cop:
  11. Rookiereece

    Opinions on This?

    :cop:
  12. Rookiereece

    Slight noise/very weak vibration when Clutch Pressed in sometimes

    1.6TDI,Just wondering is my Clutch plate going or is it something more expensive
  13. Rookiereece

    New Exhaust system / DPF removal 1.6TDI

    If you've read the title you know how moronic i am, But I was wondering if anyone has experience with exhausts on the SE model. I really dislike having no tailpipes and I'm considering getting rid of the DPF because of the hassle involved. Thanks
  14. Rookiereece

    Lenz Design Bodykit

    Anyone have any experience with the LenzDesign Kit I'm thinking about getting it for my 1.6tdi, Perhaps it wont fit as I dont have the fr bumper?
  15. P0403 fault again..

    hi guys, I drive a 2012 seat leon SE copa 1.6 TDI, about 14 months ago i had to have the EGR valve replaced. However this week the EML light came on and the flashing glow plug light has also appeared. When i plugged it in to find the code it was P0403 EGR flow circuit malfunction. i have been...
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