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When you replace the throttle body did you use a scan tool (OBD scanner) for possible error codes? Have you checked the coolant sensor? It's wires-contacts? The vacuum hose is checked?

You should change everything you could taken from a set like this, was an A' class opportunity since you started the project.

Remember that all of the components of a car will expand and contract and there are many different rates of expansion. It is possible that with a fixed quantity of coolant, that the varying expansion rates may raise or lower the level depending on the temperature, so there may be a difference in level between 30 degrees and 10 like we currently have.

check your PMs

Thanks Beerhuntet17.

Could it be the new zenon ballast thats causing problems. Its the only other thing that was replaced and cant see new alternator or battery being cause. Might be cluster related?? Alasdair

Dear @pab567 I need MSTD_EU_SK_P6230 firmware for Skoda Octavia 3 5E MIB1 Current version is MSTD_EU_SK_P3420, MU0435 Could you please send me the download link/file (via PM)? A big thank you in advance!

£100 seems well worth the investment, especially when measured against the time taken to clean these wheels. My back will also be grateful! Still a bit unsure of the front protection film. You're right about the fragility of the paint these days and we picked up a bonnet chip within just a few days of taking delivery 😢. This is something I will investigate further. If you would be so kind as to let us all know how you find cleaning the rims after the ceramic application? Appreciate it will be next summer before you're able to do that. Best wishes.

I have an Aguri DX4000 which has Speed camera database and speed warnings included. Easy to use App for downloading incidents. Free regular updates to databases. Works really well and gives early warning of approaching Cameras. My other half has a DX1200 in her car. It has a smaller screen but does the same job. Available from their web site and very often at SALE prices.

Are you talking about a drop from MAX to below MIN and an empty tank. Max is MAX and many vehicles then find their own level between MIN and MAX. That is why there is no FILL TO THIS LEVEL mark. There is an overflow. But obviously emptying the reservoir is a different kettle of fish, or a leaking kettle.

My local specialist charges me just £100 to ceramic coat a set of 'simple' wheels. The Veritate is at the upper limit of what he classifies as 'simple' - it would be more expensive if there were more elements to the spokes, different finishes, etc. That cost is also based on the wheels being presented in pristine condition. So they need iron and tar removal, and a spotless clean first. He then does the final de-greasing and surface prep before applying the coating. BTW, he has also quoted 'around £1k' to apply paint protection film to the vulnerable zones on the bumper, bonnet, and wing mirrors. I always assumed PPF was only economically viable for very expensive cars. But the cost to get a handful of tiny chips filled and resprayed on my previous car was in that same ballpark, so I am seriously considering it. (I wish we could just return to the days when car manufacturers were allowed to use proper paint that could survive typical road conditions)

Thanks again, Whenever you get the chance would be grateful although I think I've made my decision anyway. Also happy to buy from your recommended seller if you have had good experiences with him. Re measuring for the hole, my thoughts were to find the centre of the pad (Or hole in the original mount turret) then somehow project that onto the cover and form the cut out from there either with a hole saw or rotary tool. If I can keep it tight and accurate enough might get away without a rubber trim/seal as the cover is not totally watertight anyway.

Not sure but read its similar to VW polo 6R. Found this https://polo.blue/removing-wiper-frame-with-linkage-and-wiper-motor/ They also say remove bulkhead etc. Looks like a nightmare to get to. Alasdair

Lots of info in this thread:

The current UK-marketed Skoda Fabia range comprises 5 models and (depending on the model) the road-wheel diameter can be 15", 16", 17" or 18" and ALL of those wheels are fitted as standard with XL (Extra Load) tyres except for the tyres fitted to the 15" wheels. The Load Index/Speed Rating of the original-equipment (OE) tyres are 15" - 88H 560kg 210 km/h 130mph 16" - 91V 615kg 240km/h 149mph 17" - 91W 615kg 270km/h 168mph 18" - 89W 580kg 270km/h 168mph Car manufacturers will ALWAYS specific OE tyres that have Load Index/Speed Rating values that significantly exceed the car's weight and speed maxima. The unusual thing with the Fabia Mk4 is that, irrespective of the specification of the model, the tyres it has and the 'load it is carrying, a single 2.5bar (36.26psi) inflation-pressure is recommended - and that's going to result in a firm ride. It's more common for a range of inflation pressures to be recommended that depend on the load the car is carrying, (eg. 2 people + some luggage, 4 people + a lot of luggage) - that's the case for my 2009 Skoda Roomster, but not for my 2024 Fabia Mk4. My Roomster's has 15"-diameter alloy wheels and its current tyres are Falken 195/55 85V. Its OE tyres were same-size Continental products, but with an "H" speed-rating (and an unpleasant propensity to 'tram-line'). The Falken tyres I chose happen to have a V Speed Rating, but an H rating would be perfectly adequate for the Roomster. If I inflate the Roomster's tyres to the recommended '2 persons' pressure of 2.2bar/32psi, its ride is quite firm, but if the pressure drops to 2.0bar/29psi (say in very cold weather) I can notice the ride has softened until the tyres warm up. There is plenty of online information about reinforced tyres and their pros and cons (example here) https://www.oponeo.co.uk/blog/reinforced-tyres-advantages-and-disadvantages?srsltid=AYCX9vIGhJmxcwleoqvmkKT3jXlu30Pdd7Xvt3STUArNoCiiXKa but the reality is (and whether you like it or not) except for the OE tyres fitted to Fabia Mk4 cars with 15" wheels, Skoda has chosen to use XL tyres and - unless you change your car's tyres to the non-XL variety in the hope this will make a real improvement comfort-wise - if a Fabia Mk4 has 195/55 R16 91V XL tyres, all that can be done in order to obtain a softer ride quality is to reduce the inflation pressure. https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/539692-lower-tyre-pressures-to-improve-ride/#comment-6014748

I'd be very interested to learn from your experience with the rims after you have had them ceramic coated and they are recmounted for the summer months. Also, do you have thoughts on the approximate cost? Thank you @Coral-C

I did a thorough exterior wash after my long road trip last week. It took about 2.5 hours in total ... of which at over 1 hour was just the flipping wheels 😠 My winter wheels with the simpler rims are ready to fit, so I'll get a chance to do a deep clean on the Veritates when they come off the car. They're already booked in for ceramic coating after that, which might make things a little easier next summer.

Ha ha Yep Kinda lazy motor but it never overheats and it pulls a heap all day long of I ask it to

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping someone else may have 8.5 + 235 to confirm or even someone might be running the old D3 A8's (Ronal) already.. I will update this in the future when we make a decision, gut is 235 but lets see - thanks

Hi, no exact idea, but I seem to recall something of the sort was mentioned in this topic

I did not replace any gears , just rubber and 2 o-rings. The feeling is a little better but still not as new.

Hello. I have problem with idle at Skoda Felicia 1.6 GLX. Problem starts about after one year when i replace throttle body. Usually high idle is present when outside temperature is high, about 30 to 35 degree celsius and the motor is cold. Now these days when temperature is drop i still have problem and is even worse. It goes up to 2500 RPM when the motor is cold. Sometimes when cold start is normal when i drive some kilometers it starts again and idle keep holding for about 2000 RPM. Sometimes the motor was cut off during low speed and warm motor, but this fault is gone now. What can cause this idle problem?

Any tiny knock to the radar needs a recalibration. It has to be aligned to within fractions of a degree to the cars centre line. Very much a specialist job.

Match 6Y1959801A and SK240D4DLS both exactly and entirely. Will only come from a facelift mk1 Fabia, LHD, with 4 electric windows. A 2003 Fabia would have a part number beginning 6Q instead of 6Y. Different in a few ways and not compatible.