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Questions tagged [seat-cars]

SEAT - a Spanish automaker, part of the VW group - for questions about seats, use the 'seat' tag

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Am I doing something wrong the way I'm entering/leaving my car?

I have finaly got my factory new SEAT Leon and it is great. But as it is that new, I try to handle it like a raw egg. So especially one thing confuses me, as for me it hurts (speaking here literarly) and for the car on the long turn I assume I'll…
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Wax between wheel centring and rim – is it necessary, and what wax to use?

Volkswagen Group tyre technical manuals (e.g. this for the Seat Leon, this for the VW Golf) say that the "wheel centring seat should be waxed using wax spray to prevent corrosion between wheel centring seat and rim". Is this actually necessary? I've…
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Is the fuel in my engine under pressure?

I have a 2008 Seat Leon FR TDi and need to change one of the fuel pipe (which has become torn slightly). The hose is ~ £50 + VAT so I am keen to do it correctly. Can anyone advise if the fuel in my car is under pressure and if I would be able to…
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Ibiza Mk2 MOT emissions test failure

I've had my SEAT Ibiza Mk2 for about three years and it's just failed its MOT on the emissions test - there's fuel in the exhaust on idle, and only on idle. It's in the garage at the moment and they're pretty sure the dodgy exhaust reading is down…
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What are the specifications that describe a change in look (for SEAT Leon)?

I bought a SEAT Leon Refference 5-door hatchback while the order is actually queued for 3 months and so not built yet, I'm assuming it is the the latest variant (if there are subclasses?) of MK3. The test drive I made in a SEAT Leon Styl 5-door…
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Central Locking on Trunk Lock doesn't work? Manual lock works (Seat Cordoba 1.6 gasoline 2000)

I have a SEAT Cordoba 1.6 from the year 2000, gasoline engine version: I noticed that when pushing the 'LOCK' button on the (wireless) key that all doors, except the trunk door, lock. Manually locking/unlocking works. I decided to take off the…
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How do I know where to place my air filter?

I am thinking of buying a performance air filter for my 2001 SEAT Ibiza (6K2). The reason I'm considering this is because my stock filter needs replacing and I figured I might as well do it right the first time. Now since the stock filter sits on…
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How to remove air from the fuel line in a MK2 Seat Leon TDi

I have just changed two of the fuel hose (white and blue tipped ones) that lead to the fuel pump. The reason I changed them was because one of them was split and slowly leaking fuel. I have came out a drive in it and it is choking at times. Am I…
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Seat Leon TDI Stylance 2007

i have a seat Leon tdi stylance 2007 it's covered 11800 miles, my gearbox if you go from 2nd to 3rd gear at slow speed the gear will crunch, the car has covered 118000 on the clock, any ideas guys cheers.
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Egr valve cleaning (2.0Tdi 2005)

I would like to give my cars egr valve a good cleaning. I have seen a few YouTube videos and they can get fairly caked up. Would it be recommended to clean it by submerging it in petrol for a few days, to loosen up the carbon deposits, are there…
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How can I remove power seat without battery/power?

How can I remove golf mk7.5 power seats if they are not functioning? (the sunroof broke and then it rained and due to water under seat the electronics stop working which I can't move seat forward to remove back nuts so that i can remove seat) please…
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My car has fungus on seats, any remedies?

My car seat are made up of fabric and in monsoon, fungus builds up on it and a stench can be smelled when I open the car, please suggest remedies
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How to check if your muffler will fit your car

So i'm thinking about buying a muffler for my 2001 seat ibiza 6K2. I came across a few good ones and after watching some video's about people installing them (mightycarmods for example) i'm really considering to buy one myself. The reason i would…
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Possible to connect a amp and sub to a stock 2001 seat ibiza radio

Yesterday i bought an amplifier and matching subwoofer (1200watts amp with dual 10" 800 watts subwoofer). Now i've been looking for a replacement dash panel for a seat ibiza for some time now and yesterday an offer passed my attention which i just…
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Bad car seats. Which are interchangeable?

For a Scion tC, '05. Looking to find similar model seats that will fit the railing and electrical connection. (Many, many mechanical parts like alternator, starter, water pump, etc. are interchangeable between Scion, Camry, Corolla, Solara, even Rav…
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