ANSWERS to all the Common MK2 Leon Questions!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

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[@leooneill1693]

I've had my new to me 2011 Cupra R for a couple of months, done 2000km's, what a great car. My passenger door stopped opening and your drill fix did the job. Mine has a different module, but a small drill bit (3mm) did the job in the top of the module. My handbrake sticks on when used overnight, so I'll have to have a look at the spring and pistons soon. Thanks for all of your videos, they are most helpful as a new owner.

[@chrilleman16]

amazing video as always!, had this car for a year now and i am still learning new things. you my friend have saved me so much money on repairs and work its insane, the car has been a bit of trouble definitely , especially this winter, it did not like the Scanian frost :main relay failure, boot latch failure (not closing), both front doors central lock failure (can also comfirm your amazin wd40 method works...well.. amazing!) last summer i had the clutch slave fail taking the clutch with it, aswell as a rear caliper getting stuck. it may seem like alot but other than the clutch replacement everything on this car has been hilariously easy to fix and cheap as dirt, super service friendly car, and its been more joy than pain having it working on your ride make you understand it alot more and develop a bond. and if i didnt have you that i could bother on insta every few weeks with a new problem i i would of pulled my hair out haha. you are a saint and never stop doing you, love this channel. keep it up! cheers!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

That is extremely kind of you Christoffer! I don't know what to say, but no one should need to thank me. I enjoy what I do, I enjoy sharing it on KZbin, and I enjoy the interaction with my viewers and subscribers. As I always say, this channel needs you all to make it what it is, and without you, I'd just be a car geek speaking to a camera by himself 😁🤓 Continued support form yourself is always appreciated Christoffer ❤️🙏🏻

[@chrilleman16]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop always my friend ♥️, you are always appreciated. I've got big plans for my car (as we all do all the time 😂) inspired by you😌. Looking forward to more content mate😎

[@dannyparkes4829]

Amazing video of a wide range of MK2 errors and mods,, very well done 👏 Love the ending how your daughter is complaining about the light haha gotta love it when the kids get involved and love how you kept that take in as a small blooper,, amazing content as usual mate 👍

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Cheers Danny 😊 A lot to try and squeeze in, and didn't want it to come across as a jumbled mess of information 😅 And yeah, great to have her along with me. She may be in more, as whenever I'm under the car working on it, she pops out and stares at the underside of the car with me, just to pretend she's working on it too ❤️😁

[@leeguitar2970]

Recently bought a MK2 Leon Cupra and really finding this video useful… great content 👍🏻

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Appreciated Lee 😊 Hopefully ur cupra behaves for you, because sometimes they don't! 🙈 Cheers 👍🏻

[@dereka71]

Just sat down to watch this thanks for the shout out with the skoda wheels 😂😂

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

No probs at all Derek, apologies I never got a chance to ask 1st but hoped u wouldn't mind 🤞🏼😊

[@anthonycorey2481]

Brilliant video, just what I needed with my relatively new mk2 Cupra!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Nice one Anthony, welcome to the MK2 community! Trust me, it's full of highs and lows🤣, but worth it 😁👍🏻

[@marksn4020]

Brilliant video. I was looking to sell my Cupra 2010 but I think i might hold off and go down the upgrade route. I need a new head unit to replace the dodgy Ebay unbranded android model I purchased. I will stick to a known brand for my next one as, although it looks good, the sound quality is bad. Looking to go for stage 2 so I am looking for the upgrade components that you highlighted. These options and your advice is all good. Thanks

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm glad the video was of use to you Mark 😊 and glad to hear ur hanging on to your Cupra a wee while longer 😅 All the best with the upgrades, and let me know how you get on 👍🏻

[@marksn4020]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop yes. Just found a tuning company not a million miles from me. Just getting prices. Like the styling on your Cupra. 👍

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Thanks mate, it's my pride and joy 😁 Looking forward to hear what you do with your one. If you want to show it off, I'm always looking for car features for my free monthly newsletter 😉

[@TimV1987]

Best for last :) Finaly managed to watch and tumbs up al your clips. Thanks for your time to make them. Keep up your good work and i hope that you go for a 5f cupra one day and make the same usefull clips for one of these :) Greetz from Holland!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Cheers Tim, apologies for my older vids from over a year ago 🙈 Very awkward for me to ever watch back as they were a bit 💩 Anyway that's some dedication to watching through them all, appreciated your support and yep a 5F could be next in line possibly, but still enjoying this one loads and lots more planned over the coming months 💪🏼😎 ✌🏻

[@TimV1987]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop Haha, no problem at al :) Even your older vids are good. Nothing to be ashamed of. The original plan was to buy a 5f cupra next month. But there where some issues in life. So the 1p stays for the next year. Got some plans to. Nothing big :) Was thinking for some inspiration for you. 1) Back seat remove/reinstal clip (for some drag race events) 2) Oil temp sensor instal with parts from the golf 6r or something? (Why did Seat cheap out on this?) 3) How to make your door arm rest less hard (like a golf 6r for example) But for now, thank you for al the time you spend in making clips :) Greetz from Holland!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

All great ideas Tim 👍🏻 I've screenshoted the comment so I can refer to them later if I get round to making them. Just busy as always 🙈 PS5 custom design is my next vid. Although not directly car related, it's hopefully still an enjoyable and informative watch 👍🏻

[@TimV1987]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop I'll watch it. Just to support ;)

[@ice9300]

Thanks For the Simple and amazing explanation.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

You're more than welcome Ice ☺

[@i.sbhachu2609]

Great content as always Kev. I'll do the boot strut modification - did you add in the bonnet strut modification too, I think I want to get that installed as well, as all VAG models of this era had that except SEAT!!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Cheers mate, and yeah I added in the bonnet strut mod. I never got a chance to explain it in the vid, but it's basically one of the left over Octavia struts, paired up with a 10mm ball headed bolt. I'm hoping to cover it in a future video, as it was pretty straightforward to do. I just searched on Google to see who else had done something similar. And way cheaper than the specialist kits that do the same thing 👍🏻

[@WILLYBREATH_v]

great content man

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheKristis7777]

Hi, great video. I have a question do you know yours boot gas struts force NM ratings? Thank you in advance for your answer 🙌

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Cheers mate 👍🏻 marked on these struts is 350nm. For further info, they also have 'Krosno' made in Poland and what appears to be a part number 21293. Then the springs added that the eBay seller assembles together as a package. Hope that helps

[@TheKristis7777]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop Thank you so much for the info

[@nikolaszikakis1046]

Great video! Keep it up with the great content Question: I have a pre-facelift Leon Cupra 1P - can i fit an R rear valence with the center exit twin tailpipes on the pre-FL without changing the whole bumper just the black valence?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Thank you Nikolas, And yes I believe you can as long as the bumper you're fitting it too is a cupra bumper also, as the lower inserts are interchangeable. The bumpers themselves use the same fixing points onto the car itself.

[@nikolaszikakis1046]

@@NorthCoastWorkshopThanks! If you happen to have that part number please share it

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

@@nikolaszikakis1046 I don't I'm afraid, sorry

[@ross6865]

Hi Kev , do you know what torx bits are for the boot and the multifunction steering wheel buttons . It be a great help for when i order some.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hey Ross, Sorry I don't know the exact size for the boot torx, and its currently at a garage getting new front tires, otherwise I'd check. But if you haven't already got a 'mechanics bit set' in your collection of tools, I highly recommend one, especially as SEAT's use a lot of these fixings. I've popped a link below of what I mean, and draper is a good brand. (You'll need a ratchet) amzn.to/3VC1T90 As for the steering board wheel controls, they were very small torx screw, so I used one torx screwdriver from a set like this. Again, handy to have around for car jobs. amzn.to/3XeDBTX Apologies that I can't give u the exact sizes just now.

[@ross6865]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop appreciate the fast comment . Im after replacement torx screws as ive lost mine sorry if i confused you.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Ah I see, no my misunderstanding mate. I can maybe get to the car tomorrow nite to check the boot ones but not sure for the steering wheel ones as they are a lot more awkward to get to. It was just very small short screws from what I remember, with quite a coarse thread

[@R15YNJ]

Cracking video again, Jamie's bulbs are definitely worth a shout out I almost have a complete set now 🙈 FK Coilovers are worth mentioning as a budget option as they provide a reasonable ride with plenty of adjustability 😁

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Cheers Ryan, appreciated! Ahhh yes, I couldn't remember the 2nd Budget option, and it looked a bit rubbish with just the one suggestion in the video 🙈 Cheers for the heads up on them though 👍

[@369bobble]

Great video kev I’m looking at doing the interior facelift upgrade to my 08 K1. So far I’ve got the facelift clocks from a cupra R and the adapter but I’m not sure on the part number or the squib part number to make the steering wheel work. Any help ?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hey Mouzam, cheers for watching. I have the part number noted in my video where I swap my squib ring as it was faulty. Just check in the description of the video and I imagine your part number will need to be the same if you car has parking sensors and cruise control, as the systems rely on the squib ring for steering information. Sadly that's why they are very expensive kzbin.info/www/bejne/maa8nqZmotiGkNE Hope that helps 🤞🏻

[@369bobble]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop what about the steering wheel module to make the horn and buttons work ?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm afraid I've not seen that part number on my car yet, I imagine it's a common module for the facelift cars if you search Google for it. Or one of the Facebook groups would probably have had a discussion about it previously, as that's where I originally read about the requirements for the upgrade 👍🏻

[@markknight9934]

Have you had any issues with your wipers? My Mk 2's os wiper wipes once then gets stuck in the park position, so I bought a 2nd hand motor and it does the same so I'm presuming something electrical. Many thanks Mark in Elgin

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hey Mark, yeah I've heard loads of issues from owners with the wipers not sitting correctly if they've ever been removed or replaced. I've never had the issue myself I'm afraid, so I can't really give a definite fix for it. But if you're part of the MK2 Leon owners Facebook group there's been a good few questions and answers to the problem on there. Link below to one of the posts a few years back facebook.com/share/p/xLeYGAjPwLKawJ8J/ Hopefully be of some help, but you can always use the search bar at the top of the group page to check other posts as well 👍🏻

[@deangitfukt4697]

Where'd you get the cupra emblem on the boot from, the one on the module? And the front aswell?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Both from the 'PP3D' Website 👍🏻

[@deangitfukt4697]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop were they custom made? can't seem to find anything for the 1p.

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I think they were, someone contacted PP3D on my behalf for them, but I believe if you send them an email of contact them via Instagram, with your exact requirements (colour, size, front/back etc) then they should be able to help 👍🏻

[@deangitfukt4697]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop alright thank you!

[@niinaughty8524]

Where can I buy a new cover for my Cupra K1 model? Cheers Millie, daddy,s helper

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Are u looking for a new engine cover? You can pick up 2nd hand ones quite easily on eBay, they will vary depending on the model. Some say K1, some say cupra or cupra R and some just have TFSI. But you could always get any of those options and have JH Hydro's customise it to your individual taste 😁

[@cowstabbers]

Do you know if a facelift front splitter would fit on a pre facelift model? I bought one from ali, but i noticed after its proabbly for yhe facelift

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm not 100% sure. I know when buying from UK sellers they have a choice for both facelift and pre-facelift, so there must be a small difference.I imagine it would be a pain to return, so worth taping it up carefully to the underside of the bumper, stand back and see how u think it looks. The curvature if the bumper is probably a little different, but sometimes you can get away with a slight difference. Worst outcome, sell it locally and then use the cash to buy a pre-facelift one. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@petrostzoganis7226]

Where did you find this spoiler?Can you give me a link so I can order it?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

This is the standard rear spoiler for the Cupra R from factory. If you search 1p cupra R spoiler, you can find replicas online 👍🏻

[@petrostzoganis7226]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop thank you 🙏🏻

[@chrisl2431]

my 12v plugs inside the car both of them is 12v constant and i have drained my battery cause of me by accident leaving my fm bluetooth dongle in the socket how do i convert it from 12 constant to 12 ignition

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Have they been tampered with by a previous owner in any way, is there signs of wires being added or joined? The Leon's came out the factory with the 12v sockets only working off the ignition. So someone has maybe altered that. If there is no sign of modification you may have to just run a new circuit of wires for a switched 12v live, from either a nearby electrical part or from the fuse board on the side of the dash. Like some do for adding dash cams to their car. I think theirs quite a few KZbin videos on the topic, or an auto electrician could do it for you 👍🏻

[@chrisl2431]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop from what i have seen nothing has been tampered with but my VAG scanner i get terminal 30 as a fault code when i read out the radio system and my radio doesent turn off when i switch off the car any idea what i can do about that and could it be cause my radio is faulty i know the bracket on my radio is bent where the facia of the radio meets the body so if you press too hard on the top of the radio it switches off cause of the plug loosing connection so do you think its something in the car or the radio apart from those 2 things nothings wrong with it electrically apart from the classic seat leon rear taillights wich chose to to crack fog up and crack more

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Your radio should turn off so definitely I'd be looking behind there to see what's been messed with or appears damaged. I'm afraid I can't advise you how it should look as I've never had to deal with any electrics behind mine apart from the GPS antenna wire. Sounds though like something has been modified and that's causing the permanent live issue for the 12v and the radio

[@chrisl2431]

@@NorthCoastWorkshopi have had the radio out and nothing is damaged or messed with thats why im confused also do you know if the 2 12v plugs are on the same fuse or 2 separate fuses its an 06 leon and thats why i assume that it might be the radio since nothing behind it is messed with or damaged

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I'm not too sure, but it should say in the manual or there may be a diagram on Google for it

[@joedim]

Hi mate l am George from Greece, I have a Leon 1p cupra Face-lift and I want to put xenon head lights because mine doesn't have them. Do you know if it is a bolt on process, are the fuses the same? They must be coded in order to work? Thanks in advance!

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hi George, It can be done but a bit of modification needs to be done to the wiring harness on the car, and you'll need all the additional bits that are on the xenon's, like controllers, ballasts etc and yes it will then needing coding to ur car afterwards. It's a complicated process I believe, but is possible if you can find a car electrical specialist 👍🏻

[@joedim]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@dimitrisp.203]

​​​@@joedimΓειά σου Γιώργο Έλληνας εδω😂😂😂😂😂. Τι γνώμη έχεις για αυτό το τραγικό λάθος που βάζουν στο σήμα της Seat το σήμα super Dainese 😂😂😂😂. Άθλιο πραγματικά χαλάς όλο το αυτοκίνητο. Σβήνεις όλοι την ιστορία της Seat cupra.

[@multidezzle]

nice vid bro, you got 1 follower more now

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Thank you Desmond, appreciated 😊 welcome to the North Coast Community 😎

[@taqquk]

Quick question how much does head gasket replacement cost anyone knows? Life the content mate❤

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

A head gasket replacement will vary slightly from garage to garage depending on their hourly labour rates. It's advisable that the cylinder head is skimmed and cleaned up if ur changing the head gasket, and that cost me about £300 at the time, + the head gasket kit, + maybe 4 to 6 hours labour, you could be looking at a bill of up to £700 😬🙈

[@taqquk]

@@NorthCoastWorkshop thank you 🙏🏾 my mechanic is charging around £500 but I think that’s excluding skimming 💯

[@sigsauer8386]

Leon il top😅🎉🎉FR / Cupra ciao From Italy

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

FR/cupra/....... Cupra R 💪🏼 😎❤️

[@ChatBoy]

how much km/mil?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

On my car?? 102,000 miles

[@ludomina]

Salut très bonne vidéo qui récapitule bien les divers options et modifications que l'on peut faire sur nos cupra 😊😊 peut eu m' envoyé un lien pour pouvoir acheter les pièces pour l'ouverture automatique du coffre. Merci et continue t'es vidéo elles sont vraiment sympa

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hi ludo, the link to the UK eBay with the automatic boot struts should be in the videos description Thank you for watching and showing your appreciation 😊👍🏻