leon mk3

  1. paddy6789

    General maintenance Leon Mk3 Official Seat Workshop Manuals Link

    Hi All! I obtained these a few months ago, and they've been a great use so far. Here's a link to all of the Seat Workshop manuals for the Leon Mk3 3dr/5dr. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1M4ofxxMgsFjE7hNWg6l4KuifelmdMUu0?usp=sharing Here's a link to all of the Seat Workshop manuals...
  2. Lozzy15

    Gearbox Haldex System - Blog Post that may be of interest

    Copied from https://www.awesomegti.com/blog/haldex-servicing/?fbclid=IwAR30co49F4pf4vwZE3E9nxP6IKORYIMtsaQN9tkVxFPzGP9il350JtSK9I8 Haldex Servicing - Why and When? Posted by Al Brown @ Awesome on 14th Feb 2019 If you have a small VAG '4wd' car; Whether it's a TT Quattro, an S3, a Golf...
  3. Lozzy15

    Coding and programming Retrofit Heated Seats - A Complete How-To

    Hi guys & gals, Got a big retrofit for you all today. I've recently fitted front heated seats to my car and I must say they are brilliant! I'm very happy with the results, so I've created this guide to explain exactly how to fit this yourself. The overall difficulty isn't huge, there are tricky...
  4. Engine bay Installing Fan washers

    Time 5 mins install (1 hour photos :) ) Level: Easy Fan Jet Part No 5MO 955 985 C 9B9 non heated about £10 (See here eBay item number:221246183308 for an example of heated fans) or eBay item number:321197661391 for the ones I bought. You can pay more for SEAT branded ones from the same dealer...
  5. W44DUP

    Bumpers Leon MK3/5F Front Bumper Removal Guide

    Here's a quick removal guide for removing the front bumper for the MK3 Leon in photo form. Let me know what you think! Any questions? Ask away...
  6. Lighting Installing Rear Indicator LEDs

    Time: 10 minutes each side Level: Easy with care Parts: 17mm Hex Drain Plug Key or equivalent and suitable socket and bars Protective cloth Two polarity sensing BAUs21W (offset pins) LEDs. These are needed because unusually the centre pin on the bulb holder is negative. The can is...
  7. Lighting Dynamic indicator install

    Video for fitting Video for how they look £50 from eBay. 5 minute install each. Easy mod and the dynamic units really show how rubbish the original ones are. They look fantastic at night because of the increased brightness. Telling the Mrs it’s a safety mod.
  8. jezyg

    Lighting Retro fit auto lights

    I decided not to order the £250 comfort pack as only wanted auto lights and ACC in terms of options. Realised I could buy an auto light kit off eBay for £25 for a Golf mk7/Octavia 2015, which we all know are the same as the MKIII Leon...
  9. Unexpected drop in MPGs (2013 2.0 TDI)

    Over the past few days I’ve noticed a drop in mpg on my 2.0 TDI (150ps) Leon, by about 10-15 mpg at some points. Motorway driving has gone from about 65/68 mpg to about 55/60 and town driving has gone from about 55 to 45 and as low as 30 at some points. The engine feels absolutely fine, still...
  10. Phillips1795

    Coding and programming VCDS - How To Guides - MK3 Leon 5F

    This has been put together from two members on Seatcupra.net JsyCuPrA (Kev) researching on the Internet and Phillips1795 (Zach) making the adjustment on JsyCuPrA MK3 Leon FR. Some images have been used from the ROSS-TECH website. http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/main_screen.html AS ALWAYS DO...
  11. 3D_Rob

    Honda fanboy's foray into Seat (2019 Leon 2.0 TSI)

    Hi all, here's my 2019 Leon FR 2.0 TSI 190 DSG, I bought it about 7-8 weeks ago just before lockdown. It's completely standard apart from the wheels which were spayed black by the dealer. My last car was a Honda Accord Type-R which was a blast to drive, this time I wanted something a bit more...
  12. WidebodyKitten

    Leon MK3 front bumper removal issue

    Hi, This is my first post here, I have a mk3 Leon SE and I was trying to remove the front bumper following a few guides I found (some on here). They all seemed to say the same thing so I removed all the screws and as the bumper has never been off before as far as I know I knew I’d have to pull...
  13. Power delivery issue with 2 cylinder mode 2016 DGG 1.4

    Hey everyone , I'm looking if anyone has had a similar issue to me and looking for advice. I have a 2016 Leon estate DSG 1.4 petrol. When driving the car at over 50 Miles per hour and the engine will switch off two cylinders (eco mode) which is expected and lightly accelerating the car will...
  14. seat sound vs regular

    hello looking to change my 2015 cupra 280 for a new st 300 4 drive but am disappointed that i cant specify the seat sound system. i really love the Seat Sound in my Cupra, loads of great bass but have never experienced the regular system. if anyone has heard both can they tell me how they...
  15. Cupra 280 side skirts - fitting help needed

    I bought some genuine seat side skirts for my 280 sc about six months ago, they are pre painted in red and look very nice quality, I have read the instructions but cant work out where to apply the adhesive. the instructiosn diagram makes no sense, it says where to add the 5mm bead of glue but...
  16. saharv2

    How to make your plastic and trim look like new

    Hey guys! Today I used a nano coating called Cquartz DLUX by Carpro, gotta say I love it! it made my trim and plastic parts look like new and also gives a hidrophobic effect ! the contrast between my white paint and the black trim\ plastic looks so much better! I made a video of how to prepare...
  17. Cupra 300 Modifications on lease vehicle

    Hi Everyone, Can any one suggest any good modifications for a manual 5 door Cupra 300? Slightly limited on the amount of available modifications with it being a lease vehicle but thought here would be the best place to ask seen as though leasing is getting so popular and others may be in the...
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