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  1. Need help with a clutch

    Hi guys I have a 1.4tsi mk3 Leon fr 2018 I’m thinking of getting it remapped but they said if I drive hard I will need to upraged the clutch but I can’t find one that’s not a cupra one or over £1000 does anyone know where I would get one even if the normal manual cupra one would fit or a 2.0...
  2. Boot won’t pop open with key

    I installed gas struts to make boot pop open with holding the key fob button but when I hold the button it does nothing other than just unlocking and not popping opening as others has said it should pop when holding it. Any help would be appreciated thanks. Newbie to SEAT
  3. vixonss

    Leon Heating Only Working On Passenger Side

    Hi all, I've already had a little look around to see if anyone has come into the same issue as me, but I cant seem to find someone with the exact same fault. It is either they heating all together isn't working or their vents are not working. I've owned the car since Nov 23 and the fault has...
  4. DrewSmith199

    Seat Leon Cupra 1p 2.0 tfsi engine cutting out/ RPM drops under boost

    Hi All, I'm not all that experienced with mechanics, Just basic knowledge. I'm having the following issue: Seat Leon Cupra 1p 2.0 tfsi engine cutting out/ RPM drops under boost. I can drive around 2k rpm just fine, as soon as I try to raise rpm's accelerating to about 2.5-3k the whole engine...
  5. av07

    Issue with Wing Mirror Mk1 Leon Cupra

    Hi again folks, Back again with another issue. Surprise suprise. This should, hopefully, be a short issue with a quick fix however I am unsure where to start. Today, I had tried fitting a aftermarket head unit with no luck, but that did involve me disconnecting the battery. Once everything was...
  6. Sxprk

    Anyone know a good aftermarket valance for dual 101mm tips?

    Picked up some tips for my 2018 Leon FR for when I get my exhaust done, didn’t realise how big 101mm actually was. It’s a dual tip similar to the standard one but 101mm obviously, anyone have any rear valances they could recommend? Maybe the Cupra one from Maxton would fit?
  7. Coolant temperature going down when driving

    Hi, I have 2019 Seat Leon Se Dynamic Tsi Evo and it takes a long time for the engine coolant to warm up (around 15 minutes when stationary). However, once it reaches around 80/90 degrees it drops back down to 50 degrees when driving. I am suspecting the issue being with the thermostat, however...
  8. 1.8T Leon (AUQ)

    Hi guys, I'm new to this forum posting stuff haha. I am really stumped about my motor. ( ill try cut long story short) I've only had the car for a couple of weeks so I don't really know the history on this car but from what I do know is the previous owner hit a deer and it wiped out half the...
  9. kusti

    Seat Leon MK1 2005 1.9 TDI 81 KW Default Steering Column Switch to Computer Control Steering Column Switch

    Hello I want to know if anyone has installed the janitor's switch, which shows as in the video, to the TDI 1.9, does it have to be matched with the computer as well or is it compatible immediately? given video from 1.8
  10. Steering Wheel Locked During Driving

    Hey All, Thanks for taking the time to read my question. Basically as the title says, a little while back I was driving on a 50 road when all of a sudden my steering wheel completely locked and I couldn't move it at all, like it would be if you'd locked your car. Luckily the road was straight...
  11. Seat Ibiza Garmin SatNav issue

    Hi Everyone, I have a 2014 Seat Ibiza that i bought a few years ago. When I bought the car it came with a Garmin SatNav that is attached to the dashboard. A few months ago when I turned on my car and satnav, I got the following message: 'Garmin Software cannot be started. Contact the Garmin...
  12. Martisimas

    buying a leon and need help

    Hello everybody, I'm looking to buy my first car and I have come across a cracking 2015 leon fr with the 1.4l engine and a DSG gearbox. It has 132k km, one owner and has been maintained by a dealer. The biggest question I have is reliability. I know that the 1.4l engine is well received, but...
  13. DrewSmith199

    Servicing - 2.0 TFSI

    Hi All, My Cupra is due a service soon as I've owned it a year (2007 1p). I'm hoping to pick your brains to save some money (or tell me otherwise if you think it's not a good idea). I drive it less than 5,000 miles a year, mostly just a weekend toy. But it is remapped running a bit more power...
  14. Cupra2010

    First car 2010 1.9 leon basic servicing

    Hello, This is my first car and looking to sort a few bits on it such as a new set of filters. Is there any brand I should avoid/go for? And with just buying this car, is there anything I should be looking out for, it has done 118k miles? Issues seen so far are a bit of black smoke when...
  15. R32 VR6 swap into a MK2 Leon?

    i've had a look around this forum and can't find another thread discussing this so if there is one please let me know hey everyone, i've had the idea of swapping a VR6 from an R32 into my mk2 Leon. I know it wont be the easiest of projects so im just wondering all the work that will need to go...
  16. P0441 + P2187

    Hi, i am new to the forum, this is my first post. I have a Seat Leon Mk2 Cupra. I have the following fault codes P0441 EVAP Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow (lower limit exceeded) + P2187 System Too Lean At Idle, Bank 1 (No Signal/Communication). Does anyone know what it could be, i...
  17. DrewSmith199

    What is required before track use? Please leave your opinions!

    I'm hoping your answers will help me to make the right discussions on upgrades before getting on the track. I'm planning to do some track days this year, I am new to driving on track.. that's worth stating. I've been on track a couple of times during supercar experience days, but I'm aware a...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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