Handbrake slack. (i know about the sticky)
Hi, just replaced my rear brakes, put the spring mod on at the same time as the passenger one was dragging. The handbrake was non existent before hand. It was literally to the top (90deg) and still not...
View ArticleForge rear strut brace - who to PM for discount
I'm sure i read on here a while back that there's someone on here that can offer a discount from Forge, but i can't seem to find the thread again and it has the member's name. I'm wanting to buy a...
View Articleoil confusion
I'm reading the manual to buy some oil, but they tell me there are two grades for the 1.2 80Kw TSI One for variable service intervals: VW504 00 and one for fixed service intervals: VW502 00. How do i...
View ArticleVrs owners - suspension - what are you running?
So I put a pair of pattern springs on the front, and they're a bit, err random. They'd probably be ok on a 1.2, but they don't like having VAGS finest boat engine sat on them. I thing I need to bite...
View ArticleFuel rail electrical issue
So my Skoda has been misfiring since being sat around for a couple of months. Checked sparks, little sooty but OK Checked injectors. All 4 worked (swamped the order) Unclipped the fuel rail one at a...
View ArticleGear Linkage Major Problem
hi I am new here always used it for info but now I'm stumped..... I followed the step by step on resetting/adjusting the gear linkage on my fabia vrs, I did it all as said but for some reason it wont...
View ArticleApple software update
Has anyone else found that CarPlay stops working in their fabia after doing the latest apple update? Mine will no longer connect via CarPlay, tried turning both the phone and the car off and on again...
View ArticleSkoda Fabia starting issues
Hey, I'm hoping you people can help me. Ive been having some trouble with my Skoda Fabia 1.9 SDI, W reg. Some mornings you come to it and the light for the glow plugs doesn't come on and it won't...
View ArticleAir con question ...
Anyone seen this before ? http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=74943
View Article2011 FABIA VRS TSI PROBLEMS GONE TITS UP!
HI GUYS IM NEW HERE AND NEED SOME ADVICE. SO I BROUGHT A FABIA VRS FROM A SMALL DEALERSHIP IN BIRMINGHAM IN APRIL, IT HAD QUITE HIGH MILAGE BUT I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO GET MYSELF A LOW MILAGE ONE....
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Do I have the new or old style antiroll bar?
Hi guys My front anti roll bar has started knocking so want to change the bushes and read about some of the fabias being fitted with bars which had plastic retainers around the bushes which would...
View ArticleCoolant Problems
Hi Guys, Please could anyone offer some advice? My wife and I are about to go finalise purchase of a 1.2L TSI (85BHP) Fabia, its 5 years old and has done about 37K. It's from a garage and...
View ArticleLeaking oil at driveshaft into gearbox
Hi everyone, My Roomster has got a leak from the driveshaft into gearbox. There is also excessive play on driveshaft. Dealer has quoted over £800 as they think it's driveshaft bearings. Anyone had...
View ArticleSkoda fabia mk1 electric windows dont work :(
Hi.My electric windows was working yesterday but I unlocked the car last night pressing the button twice but forgot to lock it. I left my car unlocked all last night. I have 54 plate Skoda Fabia Mk1....
View ArticleNew Young Driver - Advice needed
Hello! First post on these forums, and new to driving, please bear with me. I'm 18 and looking for my first car. I'm involved with scouting and a lot of outdoors activities like camping and cycling, so...
View ArticleGrill insert size
Hi I'm at work and I'm going to order a few bits off eBay I'm going to wrap my chrome grill surround but not sure what size the grill is if anyone could tell me if not I'll measure it when I finish...
View ArticleI need a new back box. What options do I have? :-)
Hey there So, last week I took my car in to get a price for removing middle box on my exhaust. From what I have read, creates a nice little sound without the silencer. I've been quoted £40. Bargain!...
View ArticleHardcut limiter
Hi, Due to get my stage 1 map tomorrow with Shark Performance on my MK1 Fabia Vrs. engine wise my car is standard apart from an S2000 Filter and an exhaust, would I benefit from getting a hardcut...
View Articlebolt-on hubcentric spacers
Lads I've had a look using the search function but can't see anything that answers my question. I'm looking for a set of bolt-on spacers. I want to be able to use the original wheel bolts /...
View ArticlePaint troubles
I've recently just started on the bodywork of my Fabia vRS, stripped the bumpers back etc. Just got round to painting and the paint code in the boot is 9102, diamond silver, although on having some...
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