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The new version of 1.2 TSI (one with belt instead of chain) is as far as I know one the best modern VAG turbo engines when it comes to reliability and overall quality. I wouldn't be worried at all. Even though GeneralPurpose has had 2 of them and eventually went for another car brand not especially known for it's good quality, the noise problems his Fabias had are not that big of a deal and for sure not a common problem causing engines to break down prematurely. I have a 110hp DSG version with about 40k km on the clock with no engine problems or strange sounds. I've on the other hand had more than enough problems with a failing gear shift mechanism sensor (same part replaced 4 times in the first 2 years) and as a result I'm now leaving VAG cars just as GeneralPurpose did. I guess no car brand is nowadays any better in quality than the others, it's just a matter of luck. The big difference is in customer care - some car makers treat their customers with high respect and deal with problems easy while others just ignore and do things the hard way.

The current price list here in Finland has 95 and 110hp 1.0TSI but only manual. No DSG available. Price list is updated 5.7. so it' fresh data. All models are 2020.

No problems with running travel fridges in the trunk, there's actually some compressor fridges (Waeco, Dometic) that work from regular passenger car 12V sockets as well. The socket in the trunk is there for the use of a fridge. I've run this one with good success so far, https://www.waecofridges.co.uk/freezer/cfx40.htm

It's normal as Malediktion said. I think the sound comes from fuse box (I've got a LHD Fabia and the sound comes from end of dashboard near the door). It's got something to do with something engaging, I'd place my bets on airbag system

Hi, The Fabia's system is older than the one on Polo, meaning previous generation, and does not alert of pedestrians. The Polo is better on this one.

I think it would be best if everyone with the fault reported your local Skoda immediately about it and insisted free repair. Otherwise it's just normal VAG, meaning they'll just say "it's not a common problem, nothing to do with the bad design of the part, repair will cost you a grand). They will not admit the problem easily. If I were out of warranty (still a month to go and we only have 2 years here in Finland), I'd take it to the local consumer protection authorities and have them fight for me.

Hi, when the message comes up, it's not possible to lock the doors. I've had the error while trying to leave the car at a parking lot and the only option then is to leave the car unlocked (which I didn't but had the car towed to the dealers). 4 times actually.

That's just the normal VAG way of dealing with problems. Just like the oil consumption problem with older 2.0T engine, cam chain issues with 1.4TSI, issues with earlier DSG7 gearbox, the list is long. This Skoda will be the last I'm going to own simply because they can't take responsibility of these kind of problems without a fight. Every car brand has their problems but many of them deal with problems more customer centric - I've been checking Mercedes C-Class as they are known for taking care of their customers.

If you don't mind having your car doors unlocked when the fault is on... At least on my car that's the case.

The Finnish Skoda told my dealer the failing mechanism is a known issue and Skoda Czech had told them a new revised part will be out by the end of the year. The new part should have the problems solved. I'm not going to wait for the new part as I'm in the process of getting rid of the Fabia. It's a shame as it's a nice car to drive, but I just can't deal with the extremely bad quality of it.

The acc is disabled if the car stops for more than about a second or two. The acc on the Fabia is not what you'd call traffic jam assist on other car models.

Thanks for your replies. The car was locked every time the fault happened. I've got an OBDELEVEN but I think it's not my job to clear the fault and act like no problem exists. I want to get the manufacturer take responsibility of faults that are clearly systematical and by design. Thats why I've had it towed every time and will do so for as long as the fault comes back.

I've got a 2017 Fabia with 27k km on the meter. Had the error 4 times, can't lock the doors when the fault is present so I've had the car towed to the workshop every single time. The gear stick mechanism has been replaced 3 times and now the car is in for the fourth time. Replacing the mechanism clearly doesn't solve the problem as it always comes back after a while (last time was February this year and now having the same problem again). Trying to get the car returned to dealer and the lease plan terminated.

As the title suggests, I'm a bit too familiar with the error. I've had the Fabia 1.2 TSI DSG (manufactured April 2017, driven so far 27k km) towed 4 times to the workshop, last time was last Sunday and the faulty part (gear selector mechanism) has been replaced 3 times so far. First time was 02/2018 (took 2,5 weeks to get the part), second time 09/2018 (1,5 weeks), third time 02/2019 (1 week) and now waiting for the part from Czech Republic factory, so estimate 2 weeks plus. Luckily I've had a rental car paid by Skoda every time. Anyone else had as bad history with the fault as me? How has your country Skoda dealt with the repairs? I'm trying to get the car returned to seller as I can not trust it will work any better than before.

Yes, the technique is described in the previous messages in this thread. Once you push the right part inside the housing, the whole light becomes loose and doesn't need force to be pulled out, but finding the right place to push with the flat screwdriver was the trickiest part.