Scottie

Thanks Bluecar and Diesel. Didn't realise it would be quite so simple.

Does anyone out there know the way to remove the black plastic scuttle panel (Roomster 07 plate) below the windscreen so that I can inspect/clean the plenum chamber drains? thanks in advance Scottie

Hi everyone, Yes I had same issues last year and after a load of electrical and physical diagnostics it WAS the accelerator pedal. Mechanic (not Skoda or VAG group) said he had fitted loads of pedals with similar issues to all VAG brands (Audi, VW, Skoda and Seat). New pedal @ £70 cured problem. Took old one back and tried to loosen it up with silicon and light oil but still sticky. Have read somewhere that it was a 'return spring' promlem.

Thanks for replies..................seems I am on the luckier side in that no damage was caused. I'll note whay you say Wilbur and I'll watch out for that one. I'll take same advice Grafitti and only use when I absolutely have to.

Hi Filled washer resevoir, used rear window washer....................no jet. Thinks ..ok..........jet blocked. Cleans and tries again.......washer water pouring from under rear bumper plus a smell of washer in car. Thinks...........washer pipe has popped loose from rear wiper assembly. Stripped panels off hatch.................pipe fixture secure. Tried washer again and same flow of washer liquid. Traced black corrugated pipework back up hatch to rubber tube between upper nearside hatch and car body which protects rear wiring and pipe from damage. Popped the two grommets and found that the black corrugated pipe was totally severed, thus washer water running through grommet and draining down nearside rear pillar. Have effected a sort of repair by using a 5mm polythene connector but this is not really able to fit into the space easily. Looking at the design it is the obvious weak point as it flexes as the hatch opens and closes. The main problem is that the pipe is 'loomed' to the wiring and there is no spare movement. Any other suggestions for a permanent fix for this issue. Thanks Scottie

Hi John Just noticed your post so this may be too late. The only sensor which can be reached easily is the nearside one above the exhaust. It is held in place by a very simple double clip system which has to be 'popped'.....................much easier said than done. If you have access to a car lift you will actually be able to see it. This sensor is very suseptible to water spray from the nearside rear tyre and is not really adequately waterproofed. The best idea is to remove the rear bumper entirely............really very easy......probably 1 hour for first time. If you want more detailed info please ask Scottie

I need to remove my rear bumper from a 2007 Roomster. I have located 2 x torx top of bumper, 3 x torx each side under wheel arch, 2 x plastic clips under bumper. All removed easily. It seems the only fixings left are at the very outer edge of the bumper on the upper side where it meets the rear panels on either side. It is not clear how these are removed without breaking the plastic or damaging paintwork. Any help would be good. Thanks Scottie

Roomster 3, 1900TDI. Suggest 205/45 R16 V, Uniroyal Rainsport 2 (load 487Kg.) Excellent wet weather tyre and superb in snow. Scottie

Hi Bripete If you like the car......................go for it. Suggest though that you look at 105BHP in the range as the Roomie is quite a heavy car........yes thats right ...well built by modern standards. AND it works well in snow!

Over 3 years I have had occasional boot opening (maybe 6/7 times) when parked up. A puzzle but not irritating enough to write about. My neighbour has a golf and I will now perhaps be able to solve a mystery. I bet this is less than 1 million:1 chance and there are probably 100's of us worldwide with similar puzzle. I now wonder if whole car unlocks and then doors reset after 30 secondsbut because hatch physically pops open a little it is only the dash warning thats left active. It also would answer the fact that the alarm has never activated. Scottie

Solution was replacement of control unit. Skoda were great as they charged me just 10% of cost as goodwill gesture. Cant complain about that. If your windows still dont work I suggest a dealer visit. best regards Scottie

I agree with B.O.F.............a dealer visit. Is the car still under warranty? Best regards

Thanks Tech1e, can locate easily now. Mybe time there was a Haynes manual! Best regards Scottie

Hello all firstly a happy new year to everyone. Secondly............does anyone know if the roomie has a separate board for rely units/ control units e.g. flashers, lights, windows etc or are the units spread about vehicle? Particular interest is the front window control unit/ convenience control some call it?

Thanks Andy This is a possibility. It seems that when weather is v cold, i.e. under -5C they stop working BUT when temp rises to above zero all is back to normal. Either there is some anti ice device fitted that is not mentioned in the handbook OR the control unit is erratic. Problem is I DO NOT trust the abilities of my dealer to dignose.............sad but true. Best regards Scottie