help or advice

  1. Need help with my car.

    Hello, I have had my seat ibiza fr for a few years now, no real problems. Recently my steering felt odd and it got worse over time. I have no lights on my dash for this issue but I do have a problem with my steering. It feels heavy. There's no to little noise when I turn my wheel to full lock...
  2. 1.6 16v chugging, reasons?

    i have a 1.6 16v petrol leon and recently the cars been chugging when idle only first but now when driving too until rpm is built up high there’s also a slight popping noise coming from the exhaust but not as noticeable as the likes of a pop and bang map spark plugs were changed 5 months ago...
  3. DrewSmith199

    Side skirts, missing jack covers? Not sure what was supposed to be there.

    Mk2 Cupra 2.0TFSI Since I bought the car a year ago It's been bugging me that I know I've got something missing on both my side skirts but It was covered over with Carbon Fibre-look tape. This isn't something I'm fond of, but it looks better than ripping it off and looking like the image...
  4. SD Card - Media - Format Type and Useful Information

    Hi, Long time Seat owner, first time poster. I have a Mk3 FR with full link etc, i have been trying to use the second SD card slot (1st is used for Nav) to hold music files so that i am not beholden to always have a phone plugged in. I cannot find any resource that tells me: - What format type I...
  5. Lambda Sensor Questions?

    Hi Guys, Does anyone know where I can get a rear Lambda sensor for a Seat Leon MK2 1.4tsi Sport. I can't seem to find one anywhere, I've asked main dealer but they want £183 and I need front and rear. I would preferably like a Bosch or a OEM one. I have 2 codes - P0030 Bank 1 Sensor 1 P0036...
  6. Upgrading head unit

    Hi , I have a 2013 Ibiza facelift and have had a problem for a while and have finally got round to fixing it. I’ve always wanted to upgrade my standard stereo to a new one with a screen , Apple CarPlay etc but have been held back by the relocation of hazards , airbag and traction control...
  7. LukeKez94

    Roof Liner and Head liner handle

    Hi guys, I’m new here and I’ve tried to find some information on it but sadly I have had no luck… Sorry it’s a long post 😅 I have a Seat Leon 2014 Mk3 2.0 TDI FR (pre facelift) none tech pack. Im wanting to install a roof mounted aerial for my dab radio as I have had the head unit changed...
  8. Exeo Vibrates on Start up

    I bought a 2011 Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI last week and noticed that when I turn the engine on, it vibrates a lot which causes the rev limiter to bounce a bit but it goes away after 5 seconds or so. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.
  9. Rekant

    Need help with my car! P017100

    So ive bought a seat ibiza 1.2 petrol (non TSI) and ever since, the car was running extremely rough on idle. So i had it diagnosed and it was a O2 Sensor (bank 1 sensor 1), so i had that changed with one from the scrapyard (in good condition). Now the cars been fine for a week and now the engine...
  10. Rabz219

    Please help me guys Seat cupra 2019 brake pads

    Hi guys, I hope you are all doing well. My check brake pad light came on i have only done about 15k miles. Now when i go on eurocar parts they give me 2 options and they both have different filament details please see attached. I want to go for the cheapest option can you lovely folks please...
  11. oggydoodaa

    New Fault code Revealed

    So today I was on my way home from work and I had the pleasure of receiving a new warning light on my dashboard (along with the already MOT Failing ones) which happened to be an Engine Warning Light, once home I dug out my laptop and plugged into VCDS and it told me that I was the lucky winner...
  12. Joakley

    Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI stage 2 mods air box to turbo pipe

    Hi there I was wondering if anyone knew if I could upgrade my pipe from the air box to the turbo whilst keeping the air box as I want it to look stock under the bonnet. For example will a Ibiza cupra pipe fit on the 1.2tsi as it would look stock but would be bigger. If anyone knows if there is...
  13. Cumdog Millionaire

    Radiator fan on full blast after a quick motoryway run?

    My radiator fan seems to love going on full blast during any journey over 20mins on the motorway and doesnt slow down even after ive stopped and let it cool for a while. Any ideas what it could be? You can see it going ham here:
  14. sydd

    good toolbox that will fit into one of the compartments?

    Hi I recently bought a Seat Leon ST FR (2018) and I'm pretty happy with it. Now I want to buy a toolbox for it to help with common repairs like taking out the battery. I don't want this toolbox to take up boot space in the back, any recommendations for one that'll fit into one of the...
  15. 70 Plate- Cupra 290

    Paddle Shift Extension for Seat Leon Cupra 290 2020

    Can anyone please link me a paddle shift extension that will work with my 70 plate (2020) Cupra 290. Nothing crazy expensive, id spend £50 or less. Iv tried eBay and Amazon but i keep finding Leon FR ones not Cupra 290 2020. Thanks
  16. broken car

    so i know nothing about cars but from time my car will vibrate when started, with this the traction control, engine and tyre pressure lights all come on. also the ‘EPC’ light? if i turn the car on and off it will sometimes go but sometimes takes a few attempts. i can’t drive when the car...
  17. Dyilbar

    Upgrading brakes and disks Help

    Okay, lads, I need help with upgrading my brakes and pads on my SEAT Leon FR 1.4 it's the 138 bhp one Stage 2 map, Downpipes, DeCAT, Forge blow-off valve, K&N induction kit, My stock brakes need upgrading as they are currently nearly metal on metal and they are making a squealing sound so...
  18. Looking for help to buy first Seat Leon

    Hey all, I need your advice...again. I posted a while back asking for general tips for buying a Seat Leon which will be done on finance. I’m not at a stage where I have found a couple of options but the issue is I don’t know a hell of a lot about cars and I know very little about Leons at the...
  19. L100UEB

    Mechanical failure N249

    Hello I’m having an issue with my cupra r. The issue is the car is over boosting Plugged it in and it’s coming up with N249 mechanical failure we erased the code and drove around whilst it was plugged in the code soon come back. I tried to do a by pass with a 3mm vacuum hose from the DV to...
  20. Dyilbar

    Seat Leon FR 1.4 2014 Vehicle coding help

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone in the west midlands could help me with vehicle coding for my car as I'm looking to get the needle sweep and the rev limiter removed on idle and if they can give me any recommendations of places that will be able to do it or if they have an OBDeleven that I can...
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