Everything posted by AGFalco
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Can’t open fabia mk iii boot. How to manually open
Mechanical only, so if you have no power it will still work. So does your boot switch have power going to it? Thanks, AG Falco
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Can’t open fabia mk iii boot. How to manually open
Correct hole. Unlocking the tailgate Fig. 174 Emergency unlocking of the boot lid The boot lid can be unlocked manually in an emergency. ›Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the opening in the trim. ( the hole you noted ) » Fig. 174 as far as the stop. › Unlock the lid by moving it in the direction of the arrow. › Open the tailgate. You push the screwdriver blade in and then push the handle down, with the inserted blade going up. HTH. Thanks, AG Falco
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Fabia 3 2017 1.2 TSI 4 cyl cambelt question
I thought that the Toyota Aygo 1.0 petrol had a Chain driven DOHC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_KR_engine#1KR-FE The 1.4 HDI is a Peugeot engine with a belt though. Thanks AG Falco
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Citigo added to the family garage.
I have had the Citigo for a year now and it is up to 41 K miles. Today I swapped the summer tyres for the winters. Stripped, cleaned and re greased the brakes, they look about half worn so far. Fitted a pair of front Bosch wiper blades. Also fitted an under bonnet sound absorber. Present part number is 1SO-863-831-A and comes with the seven clips to fit it. About two minutes work. See photo below. Car still good. Thanks, AG Falco
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Noise from Offside Front Wheel
Brake disk inner shield rusted through where the bolts hold it on to the hub? Thanks, AG Falco
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Clunk when changing gears
It would be useful to know which engine and gearbox you have? Thanks AG Falco
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Rear reflector replacement
Have you tried to polish the scruffy mark out. A detailing company might have something that will work. Thanks, AG Falco
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AC Control Button Repair Skoda Fabia Combi 1.0 TSI Edition
What about using a small permanent black marker like a `sharpie' to cover up the mark. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharpie-Permanent-Markers-Fine-Black/dp/B01N9ZIRZY/ref=sr_1_6?crid=FFYVZW8OR8HR&keywords=sharpie+pens&qid=1667331110&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjE1IiwicXNhIjoiNC43MCIsInFzcCI6IjQuNDcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=sharpie%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-6 Thanks, AG Falco
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MKIII Fabia battery type: only EFB?
When charging a Stop / Start EFB / AGM battery you need to:- Use a smart charger and, Connect the Positive to the battery terminal, Connect the Negative to the earthing point on the inner wing. Note that the nut is painted so you need to attach it to the clip at the end of the earthing cable under the nut. See your manual for detail / diagram. Thanks, AG Falco
- Mk3 bushings
- Mk3 bushings
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Rhythmic Rumbling
Lots of high speed motorway driving can wear the centre of the tyres quicker. Where as lots of hard cornering can wear the edges of the tyres quicker. Low pressure, alignment out, tyres not rotated would be three reasons. Thanks, AG Falco
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Inspection/service question
You can do the first MOT up to a month early, minus 1 day of it's 3rd birthday, if you provide the V5 log book and it will run out on its 4 birthday. So the expiry of the first MOT can depend on when you had it done and if you provided the V5 log book. Thanks AG Falco
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Mud flaps ( essential or not necessary?)
^ Also agree with above. ^ North Dorset here, where B roads are the norm. I fitted Skoda mud flaps to both my Fabia and Citigo as soon as I bought them. lt also helps to cut the water spray on faster roads as well, not that there any fast roads around here. Thanks, AG Falco
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Fabia 3 2017 1.2 TSI 4 cyl cambelt question
See this post:- Thanks, AG Falco
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Citigo added to the family garage.
See this post above. I bought the bits from TPS. ( Trade Part Sales which is a VW owned parts company ) They don't all sell to the general public, try this one:- https://tps.trade/info/centre-finder/tps-chester?postcode=CH1&location=53.2142574,-2.9372378&location_search=0 Thanks, AG Falco
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Rhythmic Rumbling
The over inflation does NOT cause the rumbling noise, that comes from the saw tooth inner edge of the ( rear ) tyres. Thanks, AG Falco
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Rhythmic Rumbling
Not always. If you don't want this to happen again then use these guidelines. Swap tyres from left to right every 6 months. ( as long as they are not directional tyres). Fit new tyres in pairs to the rear. If the fronts were the worn out ones then swap the older rears to the front also swapping diagonally at the same time. Do you do a lot of longer high speed journeys? Thanks, AG Falco
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Automatic Overheat Warning Sign Problem
Please up date us when fixed / solved. Thanks, AG Falco
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Automatic Overheat Warning Sign Problem
Try on a VW UP forum for more info:- https://www.google.com/search?q=vw+up+asg+overheating&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB917GB917&oq=vw+up+asg+overheating&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i546l5.9212j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 This won't have charged your battery enough. No. My Citigo recently went on a 500 mile round trip including stints on a motorway with no problem. Thanks, AG Falco
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2021 fabia infotainment volume won't go higher then half way
On mine, surround and subwoofer only work with the source being from a phone or an SD card. Thanks, AG Falco
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Rhythmic Rumbling
Unless you have directional tyres fitted. Especially on the inside edge of the tyres. Thanks, AG Falco
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Updating Swing radio software
😂 Thanks, AG Falco
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Washer Not Working
Has the fuse blown again. If so this can be a sign that the pump has blown. Not normally hard. Behind the o-s-f wheel arch inner liner. The one pump does both front and rear washers. It has two water pipes, one for the front and other for the rear. I would try and run power straight to the pump when you can see it, before you take it out. Connecting the power one way should / will make it pump one way. Reversing the wire should / will make it pump the other way. If the pump is working then check the windscreen wash wipe stalk. Thanks, AG Falco
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MKIII Fabia battery type: only EFB?
Mine came with an EFB Moll as well and has stop/start. Yes you can fit an AGM but you will want to code the new battery type to the car to change it from EFB to AGM. As above. Thanks, AG Falco