swedeytodd

Sorry to piggyback on this, but my fan has recently packed in, and symptoms seem to be the same i.e. climatronic "works" i.e. make it hot and cold, but no force through the vents. Did you do the dash removal completely (i.e. steering wheel off), or did you do what I've seen on Youtube where you loosen it enought to get it out without removing the whole dash? Thanks

While I was waiting for the ebay lock, it seems to have rectified itself, which is a pain. I suspect its weather/humidity related. Mate of mine has a similar problem in his old audi in hot weather and that what he's convinced it is. Annoyingly the passenger side has now decided to not open at all, either from inside or out. Anyone know what fuse controls the central locking? I think I need to pull it to free the lock.

Had the door card off earlier, I was correct re: the part number. Though after speaking to some parts suppliers a brand new replacement lock is about 115quid, so I've elected to get a second hand one off ebay. A risk I know, but for 20quid it's worth a punt. Hopefully arrive before the weekend. Thanks again.

Thanks chimaera, I'll have a mooch around the interwebs and see if anyone has made a helpful video. Edit: sorry wino didn't spot your post. Thanks for all the helpm

Just a quick update. Had the door card off today, checked all the connections for corrosion, then cleaned with electrical contact cleaner. Checked the door bellows, no obvious damage, so as above, checked connector blocks for corrosion, then cleaned. I then put everything back together again, lock the car, start walking in the house, and the bloody alarm starts going off... FML! Microswitch it is I suppose. Now to source a replacement lock.

Thanks to you both, very much appreciated. I'll check the connectors and give them a spray with some electrical contact cleaner. If this doesnt sort it, I'll have to try and source a new lock, I wonder if the breakers near me is open. Thanks for clariying about the window motor Wino, I wont waste my time faffing about with it.

Hi all, I've had an intermittant issue with the drivers door on my (RHD) 2009 Fabia3 1.9TDi, where it thinks the front door is open, when it isnt. It's quite an intermittant fault, but can happen and then rectify itself several times on a journey. I've done some searching through the forum which seems to suggest the likely culprits are either damaged wiring in the bellows where it goes into the door, the lock microswitch, or the electric window motor (which I understand is the control module, or something like that for the lock). I'm going to take the door card off this weekend and try fault find, but can anyone advise on part numbers? I'm finding it all a bit confusing, as according to the info on skoda.7zap.com there seemed to be a change in part numbers in 2009. With a different part number for cars up to 06.12.2009 and another for cars after 07.12.2009. As mine was registered in June 2009, I'd like to assume that means I'd fall into the first category. I think the lock is 3B2 837 016 AB, as cars from 07.12.2009 would be part 5J2 837 016. Then with the window motor 6Q1959801G (as that was 05.11.2007 - 30.08.2009). Does that make any sense whatsoever, or am I being a total numpty? Thanks.

Just a quick update, tried your suggestions. Car stalled immediately, so hopefully not the clutch. Did a bit of liberal lubrication with a silicon based spray, which has made some difference. Its far less notchy now which is great. Will have a bit more of a play at the weekend, once remove some bits for easier access. Thanks again both, you're both legends.

Thanks both for your advice, I'll have a crack with some lube first before I start to get drastic. Cheers

Hi all, hoping for a bit of advice for for 2009 Mk2 Fabia 3 (1.9TDI). My gear shifts have been getting a bit harder recently, struggle to get into reverse and first (reverse is worse), but not all the time. The gear lever doesn't self centre to neutral like it should. There's no crunching when changing gears and I haven't noticed a difference in the clutch. Bit of searching on the forum came up with this for the linkages: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/202072-how-to-adjust-the-gear-stick-to-gear-box-linkage/ Would this be applicable to my car? It seems to be from having a look under the bonnet, as I plan to have a go this weekend, as this seems quite straightforward. If anyone's got any other thoughts/suggestions it'd be much appreciated. Cheers.