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Correction: 360° degrees, in 180° degrees does not fit (i learn this many years ago). The first years i didn't had this issue, after messing with console modifications-extra lights etc this phenomenon came-up so every time i finish a modification i know that one of these bulbs needs to be removed-make a full twist and installed back. Why this happens? I don't know...

As for the record: There is a weird thing that happens every (i mean it every single time) had been a modification to my car's electrical system. After this the bulb of the rear brake light (right or left) does not work,looks like it' burned. It's position is where the arrow points (photo from internet). The first 2 times i thought that some sort of short circuit happened but the 3rd time i discover that the solution is this: Take off the bulb,turn it 180° degrees and put it back,it works fine as it should be ! Why this happens? I don't know but after every major electrical repair or installation i look the mirror while parking and i see only one bulb lighting from the reflection to the wall, then i know the drill.

He treated that insert like a stone which you can drop-drag anywhere,no respect at all for the customer's item ! Take a look how was in the past,in excellent condition. Look how it became due to that stupid assistant. I was very upset-angry and disappointed,i made a complain to the repair-shop owner and he promised that he would paint that insert in the next appointment which was almost 2 week later because "he was busy".

When he send me the first photos via Viber my first thought was ''Oh NO,he destroyed my console" and as you can image lot of slander words came out from my mouth. He hired an assistance which was Newbie in the job, obviously nobody supervised him and he didn't paid attention almost to anything ! The scratches and a crack on that insert are visible. Dust inside the cable space plus scratches. Extra cracks above-around the gauges ! I wonder that @#%&* 🤬 didn't saw the damages that he caused? 👿

There was a need for a button to lock the doors at night and since wasn't practical to press-pull the door safety i bought and asked for install a central lock switch. The design of the console changed a bit,initially was this but i didn't liked it. I ordered a new switch and became like this: Then the Age stroke,my vision got worst and i couldn't read the digital gauges at first glance,i had to bent my head and this was dangerous while driving so i bought a new set of gauges a bit bigger (for better reading) but this meant a lot of trim work and dust inside the car (especially in the cables behind) so i went the car to the repair-shop for the car-electrician to remove all the connections,get out the console and make the holes bigger in his bench. If i knew the ending i would rather ''take the hit'' to do it my self because....

The first series of 4 switches (green colour) was like this: After many years two of them start to don't work properly so i change them with a bit different design (white colour, couldn't find them in Green). I didn't want to do a project like this: Age, i will explain it in the next post.

I bought 4 parallelogram shape digital gauges and 2 round shape analogue gauges and kept them in the self for years because i couldn't find anyone to install them. I was disappointed and i thought that all were over till one day i found via internet a shop which worked mainly with ICE systems,was far away from home but when i talk to him on the phone he agreed to make a new ''insert'' in the console. I remove it from the car,put it in a bag and went to his shop,we agreed for the design and after few days i took the new console in my hands,some sort of MDF wood with resin and in black mat paint. I start a new search for a car-electrician to make the harness-connections etc and finally i found a non local which said he can do it,meanwhile the situation in the console was this: After 2 days the console was ready: I was very happy and kept it for years till a new need came-up (central lock button) and the wear of time (me and the material) stroke.

I made a rough draft and gave it to the car-electrician, after few days he called and show me the results. I forgot to say that before this i went to the local Skoda mechanic which installed the other 2 switches in the console for the rear windows so my Felicia had 4 electric windows. I stonished from the results, was unique to my eyes because i had no seen a Felicia like this. I kept this project for years, meanwhile i was member in auto-forums and start buying items from ebay-aliexpress and when wear signs start to show up in the leatherette i decide to change the console. The previous car-electrician was moved,i had no contact and i was very sad because any local car-electrician was asking to do the new project the answer was (more or less) that: ''does not worth it-i can't do things like this, will take time-i don't bother with old cars-no need to do it-i am very busy to lose time to work with a project like this" etc.

You can see a recently console change by another guy: The video is from 2022 and of course when i made the first modification 20 years before i had no help from anyome,i didn't had even the Haynes manual. All according to my humble experience in modifications in motorcycles and my imagination.

When i installed tinted widows films the guy there was working also with ICE systems and he told me that he could modify my console to have gauges and switches. The procedure would be expensive because he would make on from wood like this: I hesitate due to the huge cost but i just remembered that the local Skoda dealer had a catalogue with original Skoda accessories and among them was this console: Was cheaper that wood plus i wanted to have 4 electrical windows (the stock was only the 2 front) so i removed the old one and installed this console by myself, i made a patent for tight fitment on the upped plastic part of the radio system because was a bit ''wable" and now was far more steady. I bought from a local market two 0,56" round gauges with colours (i like the green) plus chrome switches went to that shop to remove the central part and fit them.

I know that i have posted in 3-4 other topics the photos of my modified console (in various stages) but i think it's proper to have them all in one topic plus informations for the step by step procedure. Maybe another member will read it and try to modify his or someone can find via Google Search the photos and have an inspiration. I have done an Upgrade in mine and in the future i will make another one modification so let's take everything from the beginning. Note: Some photos are from internet and not mine, when i bought the car i had no internet nor was a forum member so i have no pictures of my Felicia interior from this era. I bought it like this, with that clumsy gear lever knob and those 2 cupholders which of course could use because there were not secure. I bought also a ''drawer" that fits in that console but was not so practical because the item inside were not stabilised. I changed that useless plastic knob the first day and after some times i installed 2 analogue gauges where the cupholders were. No e-shop purchases so i bought 2 Veglia (old-time yellow colour halogen bulbs) with a hidden switch and as you can imagine some nights (weekend) i forgot them On and ruin my battery. I had to do something else for these gauges plus change the handbrake,i never liked that plastic case that it had...

Another 2 relative photos: The arrow shows the position of the key to cancel the alarm device (e.g. due to a repair) The reason that i post these photos is to find an idea to relocate mine,due to noise insulation that area is covered and it would be difficult to find it. When you have not front strut brace the procedure (remove batter-install new) it's easy,in mine it's a difficult task and you have to remove it in inclination pushing a bit the plastic cover of washers-windshield wipers.

Factory position of Skoda Felicia alarm (Laserline):

Update: I manage to find the proper size oil drain plug and YES i manage to lost the original photo as i bought it. I went it to a lathe-machine shop and i bought an AH grade Neodymium magnet. Use again JB Weld epoxy glue (Temperature resistant up to 300 ° C) I have to wait for some months to install it,would be when it's time for a oil change. Hope there would be no problems.

I use Silicone spray in locks even in my house,i consider the WD-40 as ''anti-rust'' product although i have my doubts that tiny grains of rust when removed where are they going? Maybe among the mechanism which ''shred'' them? If the mechanism can not ''washed out'' soon or later those grains will ''snug'' somewhere inside.

Update: I bought from UK store and gave to my mechanic to install that Ω shape Door lock repair part and YES my driver's side lock work as it should be after so many months ! The ''click'' is a bit ''tougher'' compared to the passenger's door but i think is due to the different material and the 2nd lock has been used more.

I never like this way: I have no lifter to do it this way: https://eshop.wurth.co.uk/Air-conditioning-disinfectant-spray-CLNAGNT-A-C-DISINFSPR-300ML/0893764102.sku/en/GB/GBP/

I have use in the past sprays for a/c cleaning, straight spray or spray jet even spray-foam (never liked the last ones) I have also use Dettol but they told me to stop doing it: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/532673-dettol-for-cleaning-the-aircondition-why-not/ I have asked in the past for the a/c drain hole but no luck: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/522546-felicia-where-is-the-air-condition-drain-hole/

@Jackos that was my thought and a pleasant one because according to the shop it fits. https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/205447-felicia-brake-servo/ The parts code 6U0612107 for 1.3-1.6 Petrol applies to 1.9 Diesel too. ✌ SKODA FELICIA I (6U1) 1.3 1994-10 1998-03 1289 SKODA FELICIA I (6U1) 1.6 LX 1995-08 1998-03 1598 SKODA FELICIA I Estate (6U5) 1.3 LX 1995-08 1998-03 1289 SKODA FELICIA I Estate (6U5) 1.3 LXI 1995-08 1998-03 1289 SKODA FELICIA I Estate (6U5) 1.6 GLX 1995-08 1998-03 1598 SKODA FELICIA I (6U1) 1.9 D 1995-10 1998-03 1896 SKODA FELICIA I Estate (6U5) 1.9 D 1995-10 1998-03 1896 SKODA FELICIA I Pickup (6UF, 6U7) 1.6 1997-06 2002-04 1598 SKODA FELICIA I Pickup (6UF, 6U7) 1.9 D 1997-06 2002-04 1896 VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7) 1.6 1996-06 2000-12 1598 VW CADDY II Pickup (9U7) 1.9 D 1996-06 2000-12 1896 SKODA FELICIA I Pickup (6UF, 6U7) 1.3 1997-06 2002-04 1289 SKODA FELICIA II (6U1) 1.3 1998-01 2001-06 1289 SKODA FELICIA II (6U1) 1.6 1998-01 2001-06 1598 SKODA FELICIA II (6U1) 1.9 D 1998-01 2001-06 1896 SKODA FELICIA II Estate (6U5) 1.3 1998-01 2001-06 1289 SKODA FELICIA II Estate (6U5) 1.6 1998-01 2001-06 1598 SKODA FELICIA II Estate (6U5) 1.9 D 1998-01 2001-06 1896 SKODA FELICIA I Estate (6U5) 1.3 1995-08 1998-03 1289 SKODA FELICIA I Pickup (6UF, 6U7) 1.3 1995-10 2002-04 1289 SKODA FELICIA I Estate (6U5) 1.6 1995-08 1998-03 1598 SKODA FELICIA I (6U1) 1.6 1995-08 1998-03 1598 SKODA FELICIA II Estate (6U5) 1.3 1996-08 2001-06 1289 SKODA FELICIA Cube Van (6U5) 1.9 D 1997-03 2001-12 1896 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/358260988658

https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/007486213a-brake-booster-china-2698.html Part suitable for Škoda Felicia , engines: Capacity Power Code Year 1.3 40kW/54PS 40* 10/1994 → 07/1996 1.3 MPI 40kW/54PS AMG 08/1996 → 12/1997 1.3 MPI 40kW/54PS AMG 01/1998 → 08/2001 1.3 43kW/58PS 43* 10/1994 → 07/1996 1.3 43kW/58PS AMJ 08/1996 → 08/2001 1.3 50kW/68PS 50* 10/1994 → 07/1996 1.3 MPI 50kW/68PS AMH 08/1996 → 12/1997 1.3 MPI 50kW/68PS AMH 01/1998 → 08/2001 1.6 MPI 55kW/75PS AEE 05/1995 → 12/1997 1.6 MPI 55kW/75PS AEE 01/1998 → 08/2001 1.9 D 47kW/64PS AEF 10/1995 → 08/2001

1) Scanner (for error codes) ? What's the status of: 2) spark plugs-air filter-fuel injectors-fuel filter? 3) ignition coil test? Same gasoline station all the time? Have you changed the ECU? Catalyst converter and Lambda sensor is the original?

Carburettor or Injection?

I remember an older topic for Felicia engine start button which i wanted to install. https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/520850-skoda-felicia-with-engine-start-button/#findComment-5836781 The very next month that company (Chinese usually) may close and there is no way to find spare parts plus when a problem show-up and go to the electrician the most common answer is: ''i don't know this, there are no diagrams so i can not do anything about it". So you have to remove it or if you are possessed with that function you buy from another brand, you pay to install it and after few months or years again the same. The tragedy is when the problem show-up in a trip to the country or in National Highway, the solution is a tow truck and back home and your vacations are ruined.

If i hidden Kill Switch has a led to show the On-Off function it's not a ''Kill Switch'' but a ''here i am disconnect me Mr Thief" device. 😄 There are some types of ''Kill Switch'', other cut the fuel other the battery other the ignition etc.

This is what you have: Code Alarm Remote start and keyless entry system with 2-way LCD remote Code Alarm Security and remote start system with 2-way LCD remote It's not factory, this is the genuine: