Seat Workshop Manuals / Guides

[muddyboots]

Don't think this has been posted before, so here goes...

If you're after a workshop manual or other documentation about your car, and there's no Haynes manual for it, and you've checked this site that Carlo found (http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62161), then help is at hand - and it doesn't cost too much either.

Seat (and Volkswagen and Audi) sell their official Workshop Manuals online, and also some other documentation including some handy "Self Study" guides.

Clicky: ERWIN (Seat) (http://erwin.seat.com/)

Click on "Search" to search through the documentation and view the contents pages of each section for free.
To access the full documentation, you first have to register (easy and free), then pay as you go to download the documentation sections you want.
Workshops Manuals are currently 18 Euros (~£12) per section, and Self Study guides are 4.70 Euros (~£3.20) each. (Current flow diagrams are available but are dearer unfortunately).

What you can't do (until someone finds a way ;) ) is to buy a document and then gives copies to all your SCN mates - because they are in "Sealed" pdf format. To view them, you have to download the (free) unsealer plugin for Internet Explorer, this allows you to view the document on your own PC inside Acrobat - after you've connected to their server and authenticated yourself. You can't save as normal pdf, and you can't seem to "print to file" or print to another application (such as another PDF creator). Any other suggestions welcome ;)

You can of course print them out, and well...photocopiers aren't hard to find :)

As a trial, I registered and paid for a copy of the "Mark 20 ABS - ESP Self-Study Program" for 4.70 Euros - about £3.20. I then downloaded it and printed it off.
It's really good - 40 pages long, full of good colour diagrams, describes in depth the principles of ESP, describes the function & location of all the sensors, gives hydraulic & wiring diagrams, and also describes what measuring blocks / settings can be accessed with diagnostic equipment (or vag-com in our cases!).

So a site well worth a visit.

Note for Mk4 Ibiza owners - they're actually listed as "Ibiza III" for some reason, and then the subsections are randomly split between "2002>" and "2002-2005"...bizarre. Just nose around and you'll find what you're after.

[basstard]

well guys,,, ever noticed that strange button named prt screen on your keyboard between F12 and Scroll block? Try pushing that and then CTRL+V in your photoshop,,, :whistle:

[basstard]

Oh, and nice find Lee!

[Chemical Al]

You can of course print them out



Print them then scan them back in and create a PDF of them

[muddyboots]

Print them then scan them back in and create a PDF of them
Yes, that's if I could be arsed to manually scan XY pages one-by-one !!

[Chemical Al]

worth it in the long run though

We have got an auto system of some sort at work - you hit a button and it auto feeds and creates a PDF

[BX16V]

our photocopier at work will scan (single or double sided) and e-mail in pdf format so it wouldn't be a big problem - especially as the original prints will be good quality so won't look scanned anyway. Will do huge documents too.

Adrian

[oedwards]

If you print the locked copy you have downloaded and then print it to a PDF Printer (which you can download and install from here ; http://www.pdffactory.com/) it will creat another PDF document and will lose all the security settings!

Brill

[basstard]

Print them then scan them back in and create a PDF of them

I take it no one read my previous post then,,,

[Ruddmeister]

I know, why don't we all dream up different ways to defraud this company? then post them on a public forum!............... :blink:

Of course nobody would actually do any of the above would they?, or would they?.......and obviously the idea of sharing that information is pure fantasy too on my part ;).........I mean just think if that document got traced back to you after 70 people had passed it round each other on email :blink:

Still I can't imagine anyone would really be that silly :rolleyes:

[muddyboots]

If you print the locked copy you have downloaded and then print it to a PDF Printer (which you can download and install from here ; http://www.pdffactory.com/) it will creat another PDF document and will lose all the security settings!

Brill
Nice idea, already tried it, but it don't work I'm afraid (it's too clever!)

Ruddmeister -> LOL, yes it's all just theoretical of course :)

[basstard]

Who's talked about doin that for real?? are you kiddin'???

[FASTER]

ill have some if theres any kicking for the leon! (only joking of course) ;)

[m0rk]

I'm gonna have a look later - on my mac - which has none of this encoding sealing rubbish allowed :)

[TANKDOCTOR]

Don't know if this is any good to people:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8001426171&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT :confused:

[rumburak]

Actually since PDF format DOESN'T allow for strong encryption it is possible to crack PDF files no matter what protection they use... What all PDF protection plugins do is allow u to get a decrption key, but since u can decode it without a key, all protection can be passed... Although this technology is illegal in some states so I will not talk too much about this one :) Do a little search on google for "PDF USA Dmitry Sklyarov" and you'll find plenty of information about the author of the program, trial edition and process USA v. software programmer that revealed the problems in PDF protection.

Rumburak.

[Ric 2001]

Send me your PDF's. I can definitely help you out.

[depresion]

I know, why don't we all dream up different ways to defraud this company? then post them on a public forum!............... :blink:



This isn't to defraud them but so that you can open the document on your laptop in the guarage without internet access.

[Jille]

sounds like a cool challenge...
if anyone can put an example manual online, I can try to open it up if you want... shouldn't be that hard, as PDF doesn't use spectacular encryption methods

[jaybeee]

http://www.software.ebandwagon.co.uk/RetrivePDF.html
:: this seems to be useful for unprotecting standard encryption. I'm thinking this 'sealed' encryption is different.

http://www.investintech.com/able2extract.html
:: if this prog can open it then it may well be able to convert it :whistle:

[DanGB]

they dont do pay as you go type access anymore, flat rate only! :(

[basstard]

Let's suppose a friend of mine had ELSAwin, that program connects to the net and downloads [for free] the manuals,,, what I wonder is what happens if my friend, which is not a good lad, has a pirated copy of ELSAwin, will be they [seat] able to know he has a pirated copy and will shaft him from behind or they're not that sophisticated and will send him the manuals anyway???
maybe my friend needs to use someone else's wireless connection to try this,,, :think:

[Jille]

haha i don't think "your friend" is in trouble, as long as 'they' don't have your ehm, your friend's details or stuff.

Maybe you can a copy of his version for us over here, so we can check out if he is in danger?

[gazjones]

that program is over a gb big took three dvds to load info on to my comp! if any one would like diagrams just pm me and ill email you the specific diagram if that would help people!

[Jille]

thanks for the offer, but first I'm trying to see if I can get the program in an other way,

[gazjones]

thats ok was its better to have yourself than rely on others!

[basstard]

haha i don't think "your friend" is in trouble, as long as 'they' don't have your ehm, your friend's details or stuff.

ever heard of IP addresses?????

thanks for the offer, but first I'm trying to see if I can get the program in an other way

p,,,cough,,,2,,,cough,,,p

[helms]

you lot are terrible. But let me know if you crack it!! As i would "theoretically" be interested in knowing how to do it, so after i purchase them, i can store them on my laptop for latter access when i dont have interent up. =)

[Jille]

ever heard of IP addresses?????



p,,,cough,,,2,,,cough,,,p


I'm an IT professional...
... but I don't think that there's anyone out there checking for IP's using some kind of software which is being sold on Ebay...
At the moment, I'm trying to buy a version off Ebay.

[stoneyfordNI]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-IBIZA-LEON-CORDOBA-TOLEDO-REPAIR-MANUAL-CD_W0QQitemZ8071726938QQcategoryZ100947QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


these sort of auctions have got me wondering , anyone knows whats on these CDs , in theory , or are they balls

[basstard]

IF YOU OWN A ALFA ROMEO THIS IS A MUST HAVE ITEM FOR YOU

THE SYSTEM COVERS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ALFA ROMEO MODELS, FROM 1980-2004:

IBIZA
LEON
TOLEDO
MARBELLA
CORDOBA
ALHAMBRA
AROSA


:confused:


anyway, if you're buyin a pirated software [the price tells me so] I guess it's better to get it for free on p2p software,,, not?

Elsawin is great but you need to download the manuals and don't have them off line,,, but you get a LOT of interesting stuff with it,,,

but I don't think that there's anyone out there checking for IP's using some kind of software which is being sold on Ebay...

I wouldn't like to test this on my skin,,,

[stoneyfordNI]

what would i search for on p2p , hypothetically of course carlo ,

PM if want

[basstard]

I guess you should search for what you're looking for,,, not?

[stoneyfordNI]

nope tried limewire , no joy

[basstard]

here pal (www.emule-project.net)

[red-tiger]

Hello gazjones, I read about this program ELSAwin and you said you got it.
I would like to know does this program have any informations about 1.8T 20VT engines.

[gazjones]

yes mate lots on it

[gazjones]

can send you some exploded diagrams if you want me to!

[red-tiger]

anything about the engine

[gazjones]

ok ill post some up on hear to show you what they are like! if you want

[red-tiger]

I can't get to send you a private massage, to send you my email. Can you try to send pm to me so I can senc you my email.

[gazjones]

you need to get over ten posts mate so keep asking me waht pics lol in seperate posts lol!

[red-tiger]

Ok I drive a Leon 1.8T 20 VT.

[gazjones]

right will have them in it

[red-tiger]

I would like to get me some repair manuals so I don't need a mechanic any time.

[red-tiger]

I like to know my ride if you get me what I mean.

[gazjones]

right ill send you most of the exploded diagrams what year is the car?

[red-tiger]

I totaly in to turbo cars, that's my third one.

[red-tiger]

Year 2000

[gazjones]

what engine code is it app ajq or agn?

[red-tiger]

If I understand you right, you are talking about repar manuals, yea?

[gazjones]

well it tells the dealers how to do thing really

[red-tiger]

I can you that you have the ruight stuff. It is APP

[red-tiger]

If you are right I can send you a pm now.

[gazjones]

right got all the car info i need anything in particular diagram wise you want to look at?

[red-tiger]

engine specifications for start

[red-tiger]

how many MB/GB are we talking about

[gazjones]

not many i dont think still cant send you a pm can you send me on?

[F2 Ed]

Any exploded diagrams of the 1995 ABD engine? Would be nice :)

[basstard]

d'you mean the block, head etc. etc.?

[basstard]

altho it's in italian, here we go, might still be useful,,,

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5568/image1sp6.jpg

[F2 Ed]

hmm doesnt look like an ABD - 44Kw engine.

Anything on intake manifold and fuel injection?

[basstard]

hmm doesnt look like an ABD - 44Kw engine.

Anything on intake manifold and fuel injection?

you kiddin? read on the right! there's the engine codes,,, these illustrations are the same for more than one engine code but ABD is there mate,,,

tomorrow will check about the intake mani,,,

[basstard]

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2949/image2vc4.jpg

intake mani,,,

[dylanlaw]

Hi teher. I don't mean to sound cheeky but does anybody have the expanded diagrams of the door locks for a 98 Cordoba SXE 2 door, its the one with the eccentric locks (the straight key with the groove cut into it). Mine disintegrated and I ordered all the parts from SEAT but the haynes manual is very unclear as to how to fit them. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[basstard]

need more data,,, is the vin starting with 6k2? cos the program here just has the cordoba from 1999 on but if I select 1998 then it still has "cordoba 1999 on" with vin starting with 6k2,,, :confused:

I need more info about the car,,,

[dylanlaw]

It is the 6K model but there's no number 2 in the VIN. As far as I'm aware from talking to the guy at the seat dealership it should be the same as mine had the newer lock style in it just as they were changing over onto them