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  1. I've tried Nexan N Feru SU1and Goodyear F2. Both good tyres but Goodyear's seem to be heavy on fuel.
  2. Not a difficult job, did mine a couple of weeks ago. However the Haynes manual says you have to remove the bumper and remove the whole headlight. That's nonsense, just remove the cover and twist the bulb holder, just remember to wear gloves when refitting the new bulb.
  3. It's a short cct in the wiring somwhere. It now blows the fuse as soon as it's put in.
  4. Have a look for a local specialist. I had mine done last summer, both cambelt and water pump for just over £300.
  5. Do the electric mirrors work? I've had a similar problem, broken wire in the the drivers door loom under the grommet. I now have another problem passenger side windows blow the fuse, could also be a broken wire in the grommet.
  6. Thanks, I'll give that a try. The fuse is actually 25amp. Cheers, Colin
  7. Sorry, made a slight error the fuse is SB52 that blows. Central locking works ok! Cheers, Colin
  8. Hello! the most important thing is the timing belt, it should be changed every 4 years although it doesn't state that in the owners guide. The Fabia has an interference engine so a broken belt causes untold damage to the engine. It's probably best to find a local Skoda specialist, I had the belt changed on my diesel estate in the summer. Local specialist was £100 cheaper than main dealer. It is possible to diy, but the engine mounting has to be removed and the engine supported whilst the belt is removed and replaced. Special tool is bolted across the top suspension mounts to support the engine, without this tool you have to use a jack on the sump. Personally I would perform a major service as recommended in the service book, Haynes do a comprehensive manual for the Fabia is about £15 in Halfords. Hope this helps, Colin
  9. I had a similar problem on my 2009 estate, the fix was to replace a faulty sensor. Dealer did charge about £100 to fix the problem. Cheers, Colin
  10. Hello! My 2009 Fabia 3 1.4 tdi estate has developed a problem. The passenger side electric windows keep blowing fuse 58, if I change the fuse the windows work for a few days then the fuse pops again. I'm a bit concerned as the fuse is rated at 25 amps. Has anyone else had a similar problem? Cheers, Colin
  11. Eventually took it to a local specialist. The control switch is the problem. So hopefully it will be back tomorrow, fixed.
  12. Thanks I'll give that a try when the rain stops.
  13. Thanks for the info. Any idea how to check them without removing from car.
  14. Hello! I have a problem with the cruise control on my 2009 1.4 tdi estate. It has worked fine until this week, now it won't work at all. I have checked the fuse and it's not that. I have been looking at these diagnostic scanners to hopefully help with the problem: Tofern Vgate VS450 Blusmart OBD Diagnostic tool Professional Super VAG505 Foxwell DIY Home use scanner Autool Xtool VAG401 Does anyone know if they are any good or should I just take the car to a dealer? Cheers
  15. Hello All! Had a strange happening with my Fabia 3 Estate. A couple of years ago the electric windows stopped working this was found to be a broken wire, which I had repaired. However on Saturday morning last, the windows stopped working again. So I thought wire broken again, I had been on holiday in France and the weather had been extremely hot. Anyway the windows stopped working, as we left to come home (sod's law). We had to open the doors at passport control etc. Anyway we had climate control so no real problem and everything seemed to be working. So I thought have a look when I get home. Still no joy Sunday morning, and then Sunday afternoon there was a click from the nearside front door and the windows started working again! Anyone else had a similar experience? Cheers!
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