How to: Fit DX Satnav In Standard Fabia
Just finished doing this upgrade, i'd say it's fairly easy overall, around 2 out of 5 difficulty. Do this at your own risk, I take no responsibility for you damaing your own vehicle or any other...
View ArticleLoud squealing noise from front OS?
Hi guys, had this problem for a few weeks now, every time I cold start the engine, it makes a squealing noise as I'm about to set off, if I let the engine warm up however, the sound goes. I've read...
View ArticleOdd noise on Fabia
My 11 plate Fabia Monte Carlo 86 makes an odd noise when switching down to second gear, just after lifting the clutch, it's sort of like a rattling but also sounds like a loud motor burning out...
View ArticleAndroid/Double DIN headunit
Evening all Looking at getting a new headunit in the Fabia, but unsure what to go for. Ideally double DIN with aux/Bluetooth (USB is ok, but eventually kills the battery as phone is constantly...
View ArticleWarning for GTB owners...
So... a pattern seems to be emerging regarding engine failures with GTB powered Fabia's. Mine having blown last month, Adam's last week, Kev's some time before, Silky's on another occasion etc......
View ArticleCondensation and Ice... on the inside?
Whenever it's cold enough, I usually end up with more ice on the inside of my windscreen than the outside. Not only that, but if it's cold but sunny, I frequently find the inside of my windows not...
View ArticleFob Badges....Group Buy
Does anyone remember what happened to the group buy for the FOB Badges? Is that still happening? thanks in advance.
View ArticleCar Cams - Which to choose?
Just wondering about which car cams are good quality but reasonably priced? What do you have? thanks in advance.
View ArticleRear inner mud guards
Morning gang, has anyone removed the rear inner mud guards on an early Fabia, I plan to rub down and treat the inner wing edges which are rusting. K
View ArticlePre Reg Fabia 1.0 SE - Why not?
Hi all. I'm currently in the market for a Fabia and have seen a few pre-registered 1.0 SE's with delivery mileage for £9k I'm struggling to find any reason NOT to go ahead and purchase, can anyone...
View ArticleOil cap
I just bought a new oil cap and it is smaller in size than the old one. I dont know if it is for a different model or I cant fit it....
View ArticleVWR Panel Filter - Cupra
Hi guys, I own a 13 plate Ibiza cupra (wrong forum I know but I find this forum more active than the seatcupra forum) and recently fitted a new VWR panel filter which replaced a dirty OEM paper filter...
View ArticlePin hole in washer pipe in the engine bay - best way to fix?
I have been changing the plugs on the Fabia tonight and noticed that there is a pin hole in the washer pipe when being used. It's near the coolant header bottle and of course is pipe and wires bundled...
View ArticleDRL problems
Just got my 62 plate Fabia Monte Carlo a few month ago and I've recently decided to make a few upgrades. First of which to upgrade my DRLs to LEDs. But... my DRLs won't go on, I've tried flicking the...
View ArticleFabia mk2 Monte Carlo advice.
Hello folks. I'm in the market for a new car. I'm heading down the route of a mk2 monte. I've never owned a skoda before but I'm Sure I'm in good hands. I'm looking at 62,63 reg cars with around 25k on...
View ArticleMisfiring when cold
Had this problem since I got the car last week. Evertime I start the car its misfiring and the engines rocking quite badly. If I hold the revs just over 1k it doesn't seem to do it. But once it's warm...
View ArticleRear drum brake adjustment
Hi, I changed the read brakes on the Mrs' car a few months ago (drums, shoes, cylinders and fitting kit), but since then it's been hard to get the handbrake adjusted correctly (it's tightened as far...
View Articlebadges
Hi does anyone know the diameter of the front and rear skoda badges on a mk1 fabia vrs?? Plus what are the part numbers if available. Thanks
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