Goodbye
Well after nearly 3 years of ownership have parted ways with the fabia vrs due to warranty running out and after all the problems with the engine etc don't want take the risk. Have upgraded to a fiesta...
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Well after nearly 3 years of ownership have parted ways with the fabia vrs due to warranty running out and after all the problems with the engine etc don't want take the risk. Have upgraded to a fiesta...
View ArticleMonte Carlo Estate
Hi All, Just taken delivery of my new Monte Carlo Estate. Can you tell me if the media holder should be included as standard as missing on my car. Thanks
View ArticleBest budget code reader
What is the best budget code reader on the market? Just purchased 51 plate Tdi estate... No power steering, light on... Just want to read codes before I begin stripping and replacing!
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steering wheel swap..
hi guy's has anyone fitted a citigo flat bottom steering wheel to fabia monte carlo 2013 , if so do air bag plug's fit monte carlo one or is there any issue's with the swap .. thank's for the help..
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Replacing ECU
Hello there, questions regarding replacing a broken ecu. Can you replace the ecu of a car with a used one? Or does it have to be a completely new one? I understand that it will need software, but ecu:s...
View ArticleChanging bulbs VRS
As above. Checked he search and Google but no tips that have worked. Putting bright white bulbs in rolling the standard ones while a wait for my HID kit to come. Got the passenger side in not problem...
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Crank bolt
The crank bolt is critical! On my Fabia 1.2, I arranged a lock for the crank bolt. It is critical if it is loosen, and it should be tightened with a gargantuan torque - 90 Mn plus 90 degrees. I went...
View ArticleOil consumption
Since I renewed the head in my Fabia 1,2 i Hav drive about 100 km. I measured the oil level to day, and there was just a little bit on the oil pin! I think the engine use some oil? I will measure...
View ArticleRemoving metal panel on rear door
I want to removing be the metal panel behind the rear door card I have drilled out all the rivets and I need to release the window from the plastic clip anyone know the best way to do this??
View ArticleAutomatic boot opening
I've discovered the boot opening facility on my Fabia today by keeping the boot opener on the key fob depressed for a couple of seconds. I've seen cars where the hatch flips wide open with the use of...
View ArticleASZ standard Overboost
Just recently had my Fabia VRS ASZ remapped from standard, one thing that was noted during the initial data logging was that there seemed to be abit of over boost low down the rpm range (2000 rpm). the...
View ArticleJump starting a Trafic with my Skoda
My 2nd vehicle (a Renault Trafic) as been sat idle for a few weeks and during that time I've been piddling around with it and must have had an interior light on for too long and the battery has run...
View Article1.4 mpi cooling system engine overheated for no reasons
Hi guys, The terms are the following: - a flawless 70miles trip with a brief stop of less than 25 minutes (with the engine turned off); - I left, I drove about 1 mile or so the coolant temp raised...
View ArticleClutch failure
Friend bought a 2014 Fabia TDI 105 bhp manual about 5 months ago from a main Skoda dealer with 9k miles. Now @ 12k miles and had a total clutch failure. Dealer says not warranty, it is fair wear and...
View ArticleClutch failure
Friend bought a 2014 Fabia TDI 105 bhp manual about 5 months ago from a main Skoda dealer with 9k miles. Now @ 12k miles and had a total clutch failure. Dealer says not warranty, it is fair wear and...
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Flashing glow plug light, exhaust control system light on
Hello, This is my first post on Briskoda although I've used the site to get instructions on fixing the leak in my rear door carriers - very helpful! I've had a 2005 1.9 TDI Skoda Fabia Elegance...
View ArticleI have a few issues with my fabia
Hi all, I have a 2011 skoda fabia 1.2 12v s and I'm trying to figure out whether my engine/gearbox mounts are gone or going or whether my clutch is going or both. My skoda has only done just under...
View ArticleI have a few issues with my fabia
Hi all, I have a 2011 skoda fabia 1.2 12v s and I'm trying to figure out whether my engine/gearbox mounts are gone or going or whether my clutch is going or both. My skoda has only done just under...
View ArticleFabia with Lucas Calipers
Have a MK2 Fabia 08 with Lucas calipers on front 54mm pistons 288mm discs does anyone know the bleed screw size (thread and pitch) not spanner size ! as I want to purchase 2 new ones tried main dealer...
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