SiC Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 On EDC15 and EDC16 ECUs (Bosch diesel ECUs), VCDS can extrapolate the mileage from the average speed and time. Often when clocked this isn't changed. It can give an indication if someone has been fiddling with the odometer previously and a rough idea of what the true mileage is. It's on a separate button in VCDS (applications) rather than an option in the ECU directly. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 19 minutes ago, SiC said: On EDC15 and EDC16 ECUs (Bosch diesel ECUs), VCDS can extrapolate the mileage from the average speed and time. Often when clocked this isn't changed. It can give an indication if someone has been fiddling with the odometer previously and a rough idea of what the true mileage is. It's on a separate button in VCDS (applications) rather than an option in the ECU directly. I think using a MK1 eyeball is sufficient to say this is tiert 😂 Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 4 minutes ago, 320touring said: I think using a MK1 eyeball is sufficient to say this is tiert 😂 I'm just intrigued by how much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 320touring, loserone and Jim Bell 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 2 minutes ago, scaryoldcortina said: Tremendous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 This shakes like a dug shitting razorblades if you apply the brakes with vigour.. It's pretty obvious that an overhaul of the front brakes including : stripping and cleaning the calipers/sliders replacing pads replacing discs new fluid would have a most advantageous effect upon retardation of the vehicle. with this in mind, a key element was identifying what size of disc was fitted to the front of this tub. As it's a taxi special MK1 (1U code) built 5 years into the MK2 Octavia build time, details are a bit sketchy. I was fairly sure it had 280mm front discs, but it felt prudent to review before parting with actual cash. the plan was simple - pull a hubcap, remove a wheel and measure. The reality was somewhat more taxing.. The hubcap came off ok. The first wheel bolt was tighter than @sierraman - taking the bouncing of all of my 10* st to loosen it. The others were no better, but eventually, 80% loosened off ok. The final 20% required a specialized approach.. Despite looking a bit sketchy, this worked a treat . Wheel off, and 280mm discs confirmed. The decision was taken to clean the wheel bolts and apply a little copper slip before tightening them back on by hand - thereby ensuring they can be removed using the wheel brace if needed. Similar was done on the other side, so now I need to get the discs ordered up. Additionally , the tank was filled after 696miles. Anyone want to guess on the MPG? Shirley Knott, Dyslexic Viking, Minimad5 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 You cheeky twat 🤣 JakeT, 320touring, beko1987 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 70mpg like any other diesel shitbox surely? 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 51 minutes ago, sierraman said: You cheeky twat 🤣 Sorry, had to be done😜 sierraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, beko1987 said: 70mpg like any other diesel shitbox surely? Anyone else any guesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 63mpg 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 27mpg? I drove it up on fumes+£10, so probably pretty high 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Somewhere between 45.2 and 48.68 mpg depending how brave you were in running it down to empty. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Dave_Q said: Somewhere between 45.2 and 48.68 mpg depending how brave you were in running it down to empty. I had to luz 10L into it to get to payday. It's all included in the calculation. The light works, but it's still only a 55L tank😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 It's absolutely commendable that such improvements have been made on this old tub. It looked fit for the bin when you got it and it'll be not far off a wedding car before you've finished. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 49mpg 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 11 minutes ago, 320touring said: I had to luz 10L into it to get to payday. It's all included in the calculation. The light works, but it's still only a 55L tank😜 I somehow decided it would be a 70l tank. As such I revise my guess to 52.58mpg 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 69.6 mpg for me in the sweepstake 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 51.3mpg 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 5 hours ago, EyesWeldedShut said: 69.6 mpg for me in the sweepstake Shit I didn't realise it was a sweepstake. I hope the prize isn't the car? 320touring and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I don't think Dave Q would deserve that luck 320touring, beko1987 and Dave_Q 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 3 minutes ago, beko1987 said: Shit I didn't realise it was a sweepstake. I hope the prize isn't the car? No - 58 tickets in the roffle to give you a sporting chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 8 hours ago, Jim Bell said: It's absolutely commendable that such improvements have been made on this old tub. It looked fit for the bin when you got it and it'll be not far off a wedding car before you've finished. Similarly I'm amused and surprised and now quite glad the scrapyard told me to fuck off. Sorry about the wheel studs, that'll be bunny's tyre fitting trainee again. Is the tyre a landsail? Jim Bell and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 13 hours ago, beko1987 said: 70mpg like any other diesel shitbox surely? 11 hours ago, sierraman said: 63mpg 10 hours ago, loserone said: 27mpg? I drove it up on fumes+£10, so probably pretty high 10 hours ago, Dave_Q said: Somewhere between 45.2 and 48.68 mpg depending how brave you were in running it down to empty. 9 hours ago, 320touring said: I had to luz 10L into it to get to payday. It's all included in the calculation. The light works, but it's still only a 55L tank😜 9 hours ago, jonathan_dyane said: 49mpg 9 hours ago, Dave_Q said: I somehow decided it would be a 70l tank. As such I revise my guess to 52.58mpg 9 hours ago, EyesWeldedShut said: 69.6 mpg for me in the sweepstake 9 hours ago, Supernaut said: 51.3mpg And the winner is.... @Dave_Q ! Well done. I checked the tyre pressures when fuelling it up - 22-24psi seemed to be the ballpark. They're now at high 30s so 60mpg can't * be far off😜 sierraman, Jim Bell, chodweaver and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 9 hours ago, Jim Bell said: It's absolutely commendable that such improvements have been made on this old tub. It looked fit for the bin when you got it and it'll be not far off a wedding car before you've finished. Cheers man. It's cheap motoring, and actually a comfortable place to be as long as you account for it's age and miles. I enjoy things like this that don't need too much effort but end up with a useable car. 1 hour ago, scaryoldcortina said: Similarly I'm amused and surprised and now quite glad the scrapyard told me to fuck off. Sorry about the wheel studs, that'll be bunny's tyre fitting trainee again. Is the tyre a landsail? I expect similar should I ever scrap it😜 No worries re the wheel bolts - better to find out now rather than on the hard shoulder! Aye, land sail(ING right into the hedge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Watching with envious eyes... I absolutely love Mk1 Octavias, so much so that I've sourced and supplied two of them for my younger brothers (One each) Andy has the doom blue number fitted with the legendary ALH VE TDI 90 that's sitting at around 220k, and young Tommy has a povo spec SDi in silver. That one's a relative baby having covered a mere 120k. Here's a shot of them both sat on my drive next to a giant pile of rubble awaiting an oil change last year (Both are still in regular daily use) 320touring and Essex V6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 19 minutes ago, Shirley Knott said: Watching with envious eyes... I absolutely love Mk1 Octavias, Ye dinnae say😂 beko1987, Jim Bell, SiC and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 21 minutes ago, 320touring said: Ye dinnae say😂 Yes Sir. The excitement was exciting 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 This tub continues to give sterling service. Still not done the front discs. Instead it has... Done some off reading at Twixfest Held pies that won me brownie points Been considered the most improved car Set up it's own NEW CAR POOJA (the Hindu car blessing ceremony) And. Had a weight taken off it's back axle. All this was in the boot ( plus enough rubbish to fill a full black bag!) We're nearly at 400 miles this tank and all seems well. Been a good buy this. loserone, leakingstrut, JakeT and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 Today @Lacquer Peel turned up at the unit with an exceptionally fun bit of kit.. This is a windows XP laptop loaded with both MPPS (ECU reading/writing software) and VAGEDCSUITE (map editing software). At this point, hopefully @Dave_Q knows what is afoot. Time, ladies and gentlemen for MOAR BOOZT! We got the software to connect eventually after a bit of faffing with USB ports and the cable. We got in and started our 1337 Haxorz The software found the ECU ok and read off the file. This was safely stored on the laptop and on a USB drive. (FORESHADOWING) A new map was created with a modicum* MOAR boost and fuelling. Numbers in the order of 140bhp and 320nm of torque were seen on the performance projector.. Giddy with excitement, the new map was dispensed forthwith down the silvery cable of goodness. Finally it was done. Time to start. Duggaduggaduggadugga... Fark. Maybe the battery voltage is low *Attach Polo SDI for charging* Duggaduggaduggadugga 💩💩 Time to roll back to the original map. No bother! ERRRR. Y U NOT WRITE FILE TO ECU? time for plan C Despite being shown the above, it was still recalcitrant. We tried removing the dash cluster fuse (sometimes this helps). But not this time. Reinstalling the software was tried Changing the mapping cable was tried Battery disconnection for 30mins was tried Ignition on for 30 mins was tried NO DICE. At this point, I prepared the XJR as an alternative way to get home, and was prepared for the visit to the fuel station required. All the while @Lacquer Peel remained calm and focused on problem solving. I just had a maniacal laugh 😂 Until we alighted on an interesting idea The maps that had been created showed up as "VLC media player" files with the .bin extension. The original file was only showing as "file". We altered the laptop version of the original file to have a .bin extension. This loaded up ok. And it RAN😄 I'm home now, and have the laptop here to make another map😂😂 JakeT, SiC, Skizzer and 12 others 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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