factory

  1. Factory tinted windows - not enough

    Hello, My Leon has factory tinted rear windows. The factory tint is pretty light to my taste and I would prefer a bit darker shade. How does the Seat do the factory tints, are they darker glass, or do they have a coating film? Ie, what is the easiest way to get a bit darker tint? If there...
  2. gazbrum

    What diameter is our factory bosch valves?

    im lookin for a atmospheric blow off valve , ino our engines dnt like them but i love the sound of the woooshh! lol. my mate fitted a atmospheric on his seat leon cupra and he hasnt had no error codes. i was wondering tho a dump valve i have seen on ebay is 34mm diameter will this be a straight...
  3. Using factory Bluetooth with pioneer f900bt

    Hi all, i was wondering if you experts could help me out here. Ive opted to buy a full new sound system for my leon. without going into too much detail of the system i have bought a pioneer f900bt HU. I have factory fitted bluetooth, and was wondering if there was any way of making it work with...
  4. HU Replacement - Factory fit Bluetooth phone

    Well its my first post so thought id kick off with a technical one. I have a new 09 plate cupra k1 which came with the MFD and bluetooth phone prep which is prietty good. not had one before but it seems great. Im not happy with the HU and didnt pay for the factory upgrade one. i planned to...
  5. Factory Fitted iPod Intergration

    Hi, I am in the process of buying a 1.4 TDI Ecomotive and am interested in the factory fitted ipod intergration. I understand that I need an additional adaptor / cradle / wiring loom for this work. I have an ipod 30GB Video (5th Generation). I asked for a demonstration of the iPod...
  6. Sport suspension (factory option) (?)

    Hi guys, At least here in Finland, there is a 200 eur (175 gbp) factory option, code WOS, sportier suspension, which one can pick for non-FR/cupra -models. If I tick that box on the order form, what will I get? I asked two local stealers but the answers I got were pretty vague. Their answers...
  7. leon7284

    Cupra R factory immobilizor

    Does anyone know if this can be de-activated? Ive lost my immobilizor so cant start my car now!!!
  8. Factory oil fill

    Hello ppl, does anybody know what is factory fill for Mk2 Cupra? Which brand/viscosity? I'm at 11k km and need to top up engine oil but don't know what to put in... any hints? thanks B
  9. Factory Wheel Alignment Settings for an FR?

    I know this is a big ask, but does anyone know what the alignment settings are for a TDI FR? Been having trouble with the steering wheel not being centred (going left when straight) after hitting a hidden great whopping pot-hole (real well hidden honest!). Anyhoo took it to a nearby tyre...
  10. cuprakel

    Cupra Rear Windscreen - Factory Tint?

    Hi, I know the cupra comes with slighlty tinted windows, but i was unsure if this included the rear windscreen? the reason i ask is my rear windscreen randomly shattered (probably due to the weather) and i got it replaced today but i'm paranoid they have fitted standard glass when it...
  11. Factory fit Ipod Fix and TV on the move

    Hi, I just bought a new Leon fr and was wondering if anyone managed to get the Ipod track info displayed on the MFD3 RNS510 display? Also is there a way to get my dvds to play while the car is moving?
  12. Booby Supper

    Alana CD/Radio and factory fitted speakers

    Hello I've got a 06 Cupra. Does anybody else get distortion from their speakers? Even if the volume isn't loud at all. I'm beginning to think its a warranty job. Is it the HU or the speakers? cheers S
  13. Cupra Standard factory: Thatcham rating?

    I ought to know the answer to this question as the last time I did my insurance i had to find out the answer...is the factory standard alarm/immobiliser on the Mk2 Cupra Thatcham rated, and to which level? Tried a forum search but couldn't find answer...
  14. Towbars and Factory Fit Parking Sensors

    i've got a 2006 Leon with factory fit parking sensors and need to fit a towbar. will the towbar trigger the sensors or can they be reprogrammed to accept it? is a removeable towbar a more viable option? if so, where is the best place to buy? :help:
  15. seat factory

    im looking at buying some parts from the seat factory website and just wondered if anyone else on here has had anything from them and what the service etc has been like. ta
  16. factory alignment settings stylance tdi

    car going in to have alignment check on Friday pm. NSF Pirelli P7 tyre 225/45 x 17 91W replaced in August 08 at 19000 miles as was down to limit, but with even wear. OSF at 22000 miles still has a few thousand miles life, being replaced also on Friday. Would really appreciate it, if i could...
  17. Factory optionals upgrade

    Hello. I have a 2007 Seat Leon Stylance...buy I don't have buttons on my steering wheel, and no bluetooth option. I want to ask you, if I can find a service that can update my options on my Leon, to have that bluetooth kit, with commands on the steering wheel, that have that big display...
  18. chunky monkey

    iPod Active Link To Factory Head Unit In An '08 Altea

    Can anyone give recomendations for an iPod active link to the Seat Altea Headunit. I have an '08 Seat Altea Reference Sport 1.9 TDI, which has the aux input, This is not any use for controlling iPod through head unit, I was mislead by my dealer on this... If I had known I would have paid the...
  19. Factory Fit iPod Connector Functionality

    This question has been asked a few times, so I thought it's worth putting in the FAQ section. Please feel free to add any additonal information. Connecting the iPod The factory fit iPod connector is under the drivers seat on U.K cars (not sure if this is the same for other markets). The...
  20. Jace

    Adding amps to the Factory ICE ?

    I'm thinking of uprating the sounds & adding an amp or two to the car (+ better speakers & a sub ), but will the factory headunit allow this ?? Does anybody know if it has any ouput leads attached for this type of upgrade ?
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