Everything posted by AGFalco
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Citgo brakes "sticking"?
Also try to dry the rear brakes before you finish the journey. Thanks. AG Falco
- Start stop error and now more
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Mk3 headlight issues
The ears on the silver clip fit behind the two torx screws at 9 & 3 O Clock in your photo above. Flat end first. Tab needs to be pointing in the right direction. Compare to the other side! They are renowned for being tight. If you were in the engine bay it is turn clockwise to locate. Full / main beam are the inner two bulbs with dipped beam being the outer two bulbs. HTH. Thanks. AG Falco
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Mk3 headlight issues
Which headlamp system have you got? Two x H4 twin filament bulbs or Four x H7 single filament bulbs. Headlight bulbs are normally fused individually. Have you got the silver ring still? Thanks. AG Falco
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Recommended servicing & cam belt intervals? (2016 1.2 TSI)
I checked the cambelt change intervals for my 2016 1.2 TSI before I bought it new. Belt is/was made by Conti with a recommendation to INSPECT it at 165 K miles. And then to check it at every 20K miles later. You can look at the cambelt by only removing two pipes and one 10mm bolt. Service records / workshop invoices are not allowed to be passed on by a business if they have personal details on them because of GDPR regulations. If only they could cover up the personal details and copy the rest. ☹️ Thanks. AG Falco
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Spare Wheel Question
I think that a 205mm wide tyre is 20mm wider than a 185mm wide tyre. This is not the only width/height problem. The spare tool kit foam insert sits at different heights depending on the spare wheel being used. I see some of my photos are above illustrating this very point. Thanks. AG Falco
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Replacement tyres
The wheel size also need to match the tyre size. The difference between 235 wide and 255 wide is 20mm. You would expect the wheel with the 255 tyre to be wider than the 235 wheel. Wheel widths go up in 1/2'' steps. Normally the 255 would be on an inch wider wheel. You have also quote three different tyre sizes in your first post? Thanks. AG Falco
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Help me identify this broken suspension piece
The bottom of the Top strut mount? Thanks. AG Falco
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What IS this?
I would not be good to glue an ashtray in, as how were they going to empty it! Try hammering gently around the top, going all the way round several times. Thanks. AG Falco
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Back Tyre for 1.2 TSI
1, It would exceed the manufactures specification. 2. Depends on the make / quality of the tyre, tyre pressures used. Tyres as they age get harder and this also degrades the ride. So just fitting the same tyres as you had but with newer ones will improve the ride. You can find many budget tyres make a thicker / heavier tyre than the premium makes in the same size. In the winter, tyres with more natural rubber will produce a better ride. Again premium tyres can have more ( expensive ) natural rubber in them. Tyres get harder the colder it gets, unless you run winter tyres. HTH Thanks. AG Falco
- Back Tyre for 1.2 TSI
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New Battery - Serial Number - Alphanumeric
From memory I inputted the following: - I entered the new battery capacity ( up from 049 to 060 (AH's)), space, UNK ( for the battery manufacturer ), space, and added 1 to the serial number ( ten digits ) and confirmed. Eg:- 060 UNK 1111111112 This was with OBDeleven. Thanks. AG Falco
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2 Mobile phones in Fabia Mk3
PDF sent. Thanks. AG Falco
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What IS this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baby-Boa-Strap-Wrench-Adjustable/dp/B00096JDJY Might help. Thanks. AG Falco
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What IS this?
https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5j08579619b9-ashtray-skoda-29617.html With the top missing? Thanks. AG Falco
- Can i disable Auto Start-Stop
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2 Mobile phones in Fabia Mk3
PM sent. Thanks. AG Falco
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2 Mobile phones in Fabia Mk3
I have it as a PDF. Thanks. AG Falco
- infotainment system in my 2015 (SWING)
- Fuel filter
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Changing to smaller tyres
It looks like 16'' is an option, if they fit over the front brakes? You can also check the Tyre Pressure Sticker Plate for sizes as well. ( behind the fuel filler cap? ) Skoda SCALA: KW:66>110 Vin:NH Year:19 - Caliper: PCD:5x100 GVW:1880 Max Speed:220 Kerb Weight: NutBoltThreadType:M14x1.5 NutBoltHex:17 BoltLength:28 NutBoltTorque:125 Tyre Load Speed Norm Press Laden Press Rim Size Offset Cent Bore RunFlat Extra Load Track Max RimWidth F: 205/55R16 91 V 2.3 2.5 6 x 16 40 57.1 8 R: 205/55R16 91 V 2.3 3.2 6 x 16 40 57.1 8 Scala 1.5L TSi 150ps SE L KW:110 Year: Vin:NW Tyre Load Speed Press LadenPress RimSize Offset RunFlat Extra Load F: 205/50R17 89 W 6.5 x 17 40 R: 205/50R17 89 W 6.5 x 17 40 Scala 18 Opt KW: Year: Vin:NW Tyre Load Speed Press LadenPress RimSize Offset RunFlat Extra Load F: 205/45R18 90 V 7 x 18 40 R: 205/45R18 90 V 7 x 18 40 Scala 1.5L TSi Monte Carlo KW:110 Year: Vin:NW 205 55 16 is a very common size. Thanks. AG Falco
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Front suspension components need replacing at 35k miles. Premature wear or par for the course?
Three bolts and Lower Suspension arm is out with mine. Details I found were:- ''VW 504 is a FS LL 5W 30 C3 oil and is better at reducing engine wear with a HT/HS viscosity of 3.5 cP than a C5 oil. VW 508, VW 509 is a FS LL 0W 20 C5 oil has a HT/HS viscosity of 2.6- 2.9 cP. They can improve fuel economy by 1%. Engines using this oil will suffer more engine wear than one using a C3 oil. 5W oil is still a flowing liquid at -30°C. 0W oil is still a flowing liquid at -35°C. ACEA C3 ''Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and petrol engines, with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 3.5mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life.'' As apposed to C5 :- ACEA C5 ''ACEA C5 oils are high performance, lower SAPS lubricants. The primary goal of ACEA C5 oils is increased fuel economy in high performance petrol and diesel engines in passenger cars where advanced after-treatment systems such as Diesel Particulate Filters and Three Way Catalysts are used. HTHS viscosity must be in the range 2.6 to 2.9mPa.s (i.e. low) - typically SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 and made with Group III base oils.'' HT/HS Viscosity Ranges for Low-SAPS Lubricants HT/HS is the abbreviation for High Temperature/High Shear. It represents the viscosity of multi-grade engine oils at 150°C. According to the ACEA European Oil Sequences 2016, for classes C1 and C2, HT/ HS viscosity values need to be higher than 2.9 mPas. C3 and C4 oils have higher HT/ HS viscosity values (3.6 mPas), C5 engine oils have the lowest HT/ HS viscosity of at least 2.6 mPas. Unsurprisingly, thicker engine oils with higher HT / HS viscosity provide the engine with better anti-wear features. On the other hand, low HT/ HS viscosity enhances fuel economy but has lower protective features.'' Thanks. AG Falco
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Front suspension components need replacing at 35k miles. Premature wear or par for the course?
Needs changing by/when they separate/debond. Did mine at 7+ years and 76K miles, and only advise that year. Are there many speed humps near you? No, but can be cheaper if you are paying someone else to change them. I just change both bushes myself. Do you mean low Speed not low revs? Might be drop link noise not suspension arms. Not had to do mine yet. Car now 9+ years and 93K miles. I would use the 5W-30 C3 oil over the 0W-20 C5 oil any day. The 5W-30 C3 oil has better/lower wear characteristics compared to the 0W-20 C5 oil. I can give you the details if you want. Thanks. AG Falco
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Válvula reguladora pressão do óleo
Do you mean part number? ( número da peça ) If so try posting in English please. Thanks. AG Falco
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Does my 2018 Fabia MIB2 unit (5Q0035819C / MST2) support SmartLink / CarPlay?
I did for you. 🙂 Thanks. AG Falco