Fabguy

Hi. I've had my Fabia 1.2 Classic since May 2013. I get approximately 39 mpg urban and 47 mpg on the motorway. Seems like the 1.4 needs a service. Average MPG 45.24 Total Miles 3035 Total Litres 341.93

I've just taken a look at the sticker inside the filler cap on my 2005 1.2 Classic. Front and rear tyres 210 Kpa (2.1 bar). I believe that's 30.5 p.s.i. Good luck

No replies, but I've been doing some research and seem to have an answer. In the "Ask a Tech" forum http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/122997-fabia-i-vw-oil-specs-explained/?hl=engine+oil Opie oils has posted a piece about this subject. Following the link on this piece takes you to their website which allows you to enter details of your vehicle to see the recommended oil. For a 2005 petrol 1.2 Fabia Classic they recommend: Standard engine oil: 5W-30 synthetic which is suitable for all the latest Volkswagen diesel and gasoline engines requiring VW 504.00 / 507.00 with extended service intervals (WIV) up to 50,000 km or 2 years. I seemed to have got the right oil without realising it. Still, it's better to be safe than sorry.

I had exactly the same problem. The rear arm looks like a complete unit with no means of removing it other than undoing the centre nut. As soon as I'd bought a replacement blade I could see that it was a male push-fit into a female slot in the arm. Just give the existing item a good pull in the centre and it will come off. Good luck.

Hi. Have you heard the saying "a little knowledge is a very dangerous thing"? Well, with my level of knowledge, I must be lethal! I've searched my Skoda handbook,the web and this forum, but can't seem to find any information relating to what the correct type and grade of oil is required in a 2005 petrol 1.2 Mk1 Fabia Classic. I normally change oil, filters and plugs on all my vehicles on an annual basis, I realise that it's not always required, now that service intervals are longer, but I like doing it... I have 2 litres of Shell Helix Ultra AG 5w-30. I'm assuming the 3 cylinder VW engine requires a synthetic oil as there's very little oil in the sump. I'm less sure on what viscosity I should be using. Could anyone comment on what you're using on a similar model? Any help and feedback would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Ian (Fabguy)

I’m posting this piece with the usual caveat. I can take NO responsibility for the work carried out on your vehicle. You can do a lot of damage with electricity, even 12V car battery electricity. Please ensure you check the polarity of all connections and make sure everything is well insulated. However, if you can wire a 13A plug, you’re probably qualified to carry out this work. I’m still in the post purchase orgasmic phase with my 2005 Fabia 1.2 12v, you know that the relationship won’t last forever, but it seems sooo good. The only small blemish in my love affair relates to the position of the auxiliary power point (cigarette lighter) which is behind the hand brake. In fairness, Skoda has probably tried to accommodate the family market where children in the rear seats can plug in their electrical items to avoid the tedium of “are we nearly there yet” chants. However, my only use for the item relates to my TomTom sat nav. I’m faced with the prospect of a cable run from the rear of the hand brake, draping the floor in the driver/passenger foot well and then up and over the dashboard. The lead is long enough to cope with it; I’m just not sure my temper can cope in the same way… On the plus side Skoda offered a small storage box next to the driver’s right knee. This box seems vaguely in the “we've got a space here” mode of design and doesn't accommodate anything of any size or use other than coins etc, but it would be the perfect location for an additional power point. It really couldn't be more conveniently located for access to the fuse box as pulling down the front of the box shows a shared wall leading into the fuse box area. I had hoped to identify an unused fuse slot which was only “live” once the ignition was on, I used my multimeter to search the vacant slots, but none of them appeared to have been wired up for owner to add items. I may be wrong on this, but neither the owners manual nor the interweb provided any information if they exist. Having accepted defeat on trying to find a spare fuse socket I applied some lateral thinking. Was it possible to utilise an existing fuse socket twice? A company in Chine advertising on ebay showed me a very clever way of “piggy-backing” fuses. http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cce90b414 I invested the £3.20 required (postage included) and two weeks later a parcel arrived with the relevant lead. My local car parts shop supplied a remote socket suitable for wiring into any vehicle. I deliberately chose a plastic bodied item with two fixing lugs attached which allowed me a number of options in attaching it to the inside of the storage box. Unfortunately my first attempt at bolting it into position resulted in me fouling the “On” button located inside the storage box. This device seems to have generated HUGE interest in the past as a perennial “what the hell is this” query from members. http://www.briskoda....n-my-fabia-vrs/ Who can tell me if the ventilation is significantly improved using this option? In fairness, you have to be a dedicated geeky sort of guy to have read the owners manual on “storage box” options. My second attempt meant I removed one of the fixing lugs, allowed the socket to sit closer to the bottom of the box; I then used a cable tie through the drilled holes and remaining slot. Result…The socket now allowed me to insert my existing TomTom lead and close the box lead. It was all starting to look a lot tidier. I then discovered a small problem… The existing power socket (position 42 on the fuse diagram) was a different size from the one supplied. However, the fused spur was 15A, the same as original. I’m not anticipating any problems, but I scanned the bank of smaller fuses, looking for a component which, if the worse came to the worst and the modification upset the vehicle wouldn’t be terminal. The reversing light fuse (position 13) is rated at 15A on my Fabia and was the same size as my piggy back lead. After carefully drilling a suitably sized hole through the plastic wall between the fuse box and the storage box I started to wire the two components together.The new device has an insulated “bullet” connector which I connected up to the + central lead to the auxiliary socket. The earthed lead (outer ring of the socket) was connected to the car chassis by removing a fixing screw and tightening up on the connector. I now have a neat and tidy cable run on the Right-hand side of the dashboard. An hours work and approximately £10 in materials seems like a bargain. I’m getting to like my Fabia more and more each day…

Thank you to all of you who've replied to this topic. The dealer now accepts that there is a fault (probably the drivers door switch) and is arranging a car electrician to solve the problem. RESULT.

It seems like a really weird feature to have a warning that you've left your indicators on. Surely, (unlike the lights) the indicators stop flashing once the ignition key has been removed. It sounds like EU beurocracy with a "health and safety" twist.

Thank you for the information. 1: The beeper does sound if I drive off with the handbrake on. 2: The interior lights ONLY come on if the passenger door is opened. It sounds like the switch in the door has gone. I just hope he dealer accepts that Fabia's should have this feature.

Hi. I REALLY need some feed-back from anyone who owns or has owned a Fabia Classic 1.2 12v. The dealer I bought the car from tells me that this model DOESN'T have a warning sound when the keys are taken out of the ignition and the drivers door is opened. Mine is a 2005 model, but I assume that this feature should be standard equipment on all models. Please, please take a moment to tell me your experience. I want to show the dealer that the warranty should cover repair to this fault, if, and it's a big if, is this a factory fitted feature? Any help, really appreciated.

Hi. Glad to be a new member of the British Skoda family, it feels good already. I'm the proud new owner of a 2005 Fabia 1.2 12v Classic, one owner, 22,000 miles and very pretty. First impressions are very good. Smooth, nearly silent at tick over compared to my previous MK 4 Fiesta and well put together. Could I ask assistance from the community on one point? Should this (basic) model give you an audible warning that you've left your lights on when exiting the car? The interior light works when the doors open, but only if the lights are on at the time! It seems bizarre that this feature was missed out, even if this is the base model. However, it also seems bizarre that my car has A/C when central locking would have been a much more sensible extra... Any help VERY appreciated.

Hi. My 2005 Fabia 1.2 12v has a HUGE cover over the engine. It seems to be solidly attached, but without any obvious fastening bolts, screws etc. I've tried to lift it off by pulling hard on the edges, but I'm either not strong, or brave eneogh to move it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Hi. My 2005 Fabia 1.2 12v has a HUGE cover over the engine. It seems to be solidly attached, but without any obvious fastening bolts, screws etc. I've tried to lift it off by pulling hard on the edges, but I'm either not strong, or brave eneogh to move it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Hi. My 2005 Fabia 1.2 12v has a HUGE cover over the engine. It seems to be solidly attached, but without any obvious fastening bolts, screws etc. I've tried to lift it off by pulling hard on the edges, but I'm either not strong, or brave eneogh to move it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.