Odd noise on engine switch off PD 130
For a few seconds after turning the engine off there's a weird noise hard to describe, almost a bit like a fog horn but not that loud and not as high pitched. BLT engine code, any ideas? Going in for...
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Somthing to brighten my day...
Couple of new Key Protectors from ebay... There's loads of colours and finishes out there now!! the previous ones (Metallic Red and Blue) lasted 3 years (multiple droppages before breaking recently!)
View Articleused oil analysis
I'm sending a request to get a kit and pay for the tests as well here. Has anybody did try this already ? I'm pretty much curious about the condition of my engine.
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Exhaust Gas Temp Sender Problem P242a
Hi All, Using my new MaxiScan MS609 OBD11 after getting the following problem, ( I've had a series of Glow plug light flashing problems ) ( Turn off the Ignition and back on Glow plug light goes out...
View ArticleSkoda fabia 2003 driver side door not locking with key fob
The other doors lock when using the key fob button but the drivers side door has to be locked with the key any idea how to fix this ?
View ArticlePAS light on Dashboard but no errors in PAS module?
My wife's car has this issue, about 50% of the time when starting the engine the PAS light comes on and it goes into 'limp' mode with little steering assistance. I've logged into the PAS module with...
View ArticleCan I fit auto lights in my Fabia?
2003 Fabia Comfort, is there a way to install (automatic like) headlights so when I unlock the car with the keyfob the lights come on? Without having to turn the lights on inside the car?
View ArticleTorque for crankshaft pulley
Anyone able to tell me what torque should be used for the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts on my 06' vrs please? It has the m10 spline drive bolts if it makes any difference. Thanks
View ArticleAirbag light
The car in issue is 2009 Skoda Fabia Combi. Recently an airbag light lit on my speedometer screen. Computer scan for errors revealed the issue was passenger side seat belt tensioner. My kid must have...
View ArticleSkoda / VAG components
Hi, Would the same quality components be fitted to a Fab as, say, the equivalent VW Polo? This must be true for engines/transmissions etc but does it extend to generic components such as wheel...
View ArticleCigarette socket
Looking to have my dash cam connected to the cigarette socket permanently but when you switch off ignition it stays powered up, is there any way it can stay connected without draining the battery.
View ArticlevRS - Where is Your Bite Point...
Probably worrying about nothing but it's been over 2 years since I last had a vRS so can't quite remember where the clutch bite point was and if it's normal to be close to the floor. The one I've...
View ArticleThumbs up for Ross (Tech1e) on retrofitting my cruise control this morning
Finally got around to getting it done today, I supplied the kit and he fitted and activated it for me, works perfectly and the car is so much better to drive on longer journeys and also just normal...
View ArticleNew turbo for 2003 Fabia 1.9 TDI
Hello, so I'm wanting to map my 1.9 TDI but the company has said its pointless as the turbo will be on its last legs as its done 200k miles, if I was to get a more powerful turbo what would I get and...
View ArticleLoud 'clunk' under car when accelerating/braking?
I've recently noticed that when I'm starting to accelerate, or when I'm braking to a stop and am at low speed, there's a loud 'clunk' noise from somewhere under the car. It seems to occur when momentum...
View ArticlePas and maf issue
Well a fun week, First I get P0102 come up, then a few days later, turn car on and it has heavy steering, but that goes away after 30secs or so. I've had to refill the pas fluid around 3 times in 5and...
View ArticleDashboard lights out on one side only
The lights have gone out on one side of the dashboard only (far right of panel - behind the right hand side of the speedo). All fuses look okey and inside the actual dash unit looks okey. Is it...
View ArticleDashboard lights out on one side only
The lights have gone out on one side of the dashboard only (far right of panel - behind the right hand side of the speedo). All fuses look okey and inside the actual dash unit looks okey. Is it...
View ArticleVRS Boot Badge
Hi all, would a friendly VRS owner be able to measure their boot badge for me as I'm looking to replace my Octavia II VRS badge to the later type found on the MK2 Fabia (found a cheap one) and I fear...
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