Noisy auxiliary belt sound - Pulley or Tensioner - How to Test ?
Fabia 1.4 TDI 2007 BNV Engine. I have narrowed the noise down to the auxiliary belt but don't know whether it's the tensioner or the alternator pulley. The tensioner roller/pulley has a slight bit...
View ArticleWindow motors for 2007 vrs
Both the front windows on my VRS don't open! The fault appears to be the motors.Ive seen some used ones on EBay etc. for @£35 and I think new ones are about £170 each.Does anyone know what would be the...
View ArticleI can't unlock the car by key any more - is this a fixable problem?
This car doesn't have central locking system, so I have to unlock doors individually, but one of the doors doesn't unlock any more. When I insert key and turn, it allows me to turn either...
View ArticleErratic Idle Issues
Hi, I currently have a 07 Fabia II 1.2 that has developed an issue of idling erratically. This problem only occurs sometimes when driving but now recently my fuel consumption seems to have gone through...
View ArticleTyres - 195/45/16/or 205/455/16 on VRS Alloys
Just a quick one, i am buying some tyres and have narrowed it down to 2 brands. 195/45/16 84W Yokohama S Drive AS01 or 195/45/16 R16 87W Toyo Proxes T1-R Also i have Mk1 VRS 16in alloy wheels....
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Show me those ebay special exhaust tips!
So I did my own mufflerectomy costing only £10 for my exhaust tip. But I would like a larger one, Ideally cupra kinda size. What ebay specials have people got fitted? Ryan
View ArticleH&R RARB Bolts
I got a 2nd-hand H&R RARB for my Monte but it didn't come with any bolts to attach it to the bottom of the shock absorbers. Am I OK to use the existing bolts, or does anyone know of any bolts that...
View Articleno brakes? help
Long brake pedal with no assisted braking. pedal goes all the way down then very firm then abs kicks in very easy. brake fluid needed topping up however the fluid kept dissapearing? entering servo?...
View ArticleReplacing Air-Con O-ring
Hi all, Last year I had the aircon regassed at Kwik Fit as it was no longer cold. I was under the impression this would also detect leaks in the system under the vacuum test, however it started to...
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16" Spare Wheel FTW!
After deciding that I was more comfortable with an actual spare wheel in the vehicle and not an inflation kit I set about speaking to the dealer who said could get a space saver for £170 ish! Un...
View ArticleVarious questions - 1.9tdi estate
Hi all, Just got a few quick ones with regards to my new(back in 2002) Fabia that I've finally managed to take for a spin. 1. The aerial has snapped off, I ordered a beesting one but the existing...
View ArticleFabia vrs -02 fog light?
My fabia vrs is missing a fog ligt bulbholder and backpiece (right hand position) do anybody know if any other vag holder/backpiece will fit? or if any other fog light will fit? do the "regular" fabia...
View ArticleP0136 02 Sensor Intermittent circuitry issue
Hi All, I finally got rid of the engine check light after 2 years of it being constantly on.. It was the EGR that needed a serious clean. I was so happy!! It stayed off for a month, and then...
View ArticleHeavy steering
Hello, Every now and then my steering seems to go heavy especially to the left. Sounds like the pump is labouring slightly to me. Is this going to be an expensive repair? :/
View ArticleFabia 1.2 TSi90 or TSi110?
Hello, ages since I last posted! I'm coming to that time... just a few months until I reach the end of my PCP agreement. I've been 100% satisfied with my Fabia Monte Carlo and popped into the dealers...
View ArticleFit parking sensors without removing the bumper (VRS)
Ok been following the excellent guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-q8oWU1tefoVkFZZzZRWDNMc00/view sensors tested and working fine I have found the grommet/hole behind the spare wheel for...
View ArticleDrop link rattle
Hi Folks, I think I may have made a silly mistake whilst changing a drop link. I did one side which for the first time ever came of easily. However I only jacked up one side of the car & the new...
View ArticleCaught in two minds!
I'm going to test drive the new polo gti tomorrow! Anyone else on here driven one and if so what do you thing, im testing the manual option but If it wins me over and the figures tally up I'm going for...
View ArticleWhats needed when upgrading suspension
Okay, so I have bought eibach lowering springs and ST Dampers. What else is needed? My current shopping list is as follows. Front strut top mount kit - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381397418127 Rear...
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