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    Help a new 2011 vrs owner

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by GT0161
    Additional info

    Thanks mate iv got a used rack and lines with sub frame so going to swap the lot and see if it fixes the problem 

     

    I hope anyway I just wonder if it could be gearbox related at all speed sensors etc just cannot understand it as there’s no fault codes present 😫 

    The car is paid for now so soon as I can fix it I can get rid of it I would like to scrap it to be honest 😂 I would hate to pass this lemon onto somebody else... 

    currently on 47,100 miles 

    new clutch at 46k 

    burns 1ltr of oil every 900miles

    On 05/07/2020 at 20:11, thomasaspin said:

    Hi mate I had this problem it was like there was no power steering and it was a steering rack problem I think one of the hydraulic lines was crushed 

     

    Help a new 2011 vrs owner

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    So after clutch replacement my steering has been knackered very stiff 

     

    so I replaced the steering pump problem still there. 
     

    strange thing is in reverse it’s totally fine no feedback Or resistance at all 

     

    I have purchased a new rack and lines hoping this will remedy it. 
     

    but the weird thing is why is it ok in reverse??? 
     

    it feels like air lock and you can hear a pressure noise like escaping gas when you try and turn more once fully locked to the left or right. 
     

    could it be fine in reverse because something maybe on backwards 😂 

     

    I’m really at the end now the garage who caused the problem have tried there best to fix but have no idea what the problem is could the sub frame be bent?? 
    wheb they have prised the box out? As they only lowered the sub frame instead of removing it I.e how the workshop manual states. 
     

    if anybody is a steering guru near Manchester and would like to try and help me diagnose the problem... 

     

    has anybody ever heard of this strange problem. A very master tech who replaced my pump said he has no idea possibly air lock or even damaged the rack inside as when they lowered the sub frame it’s popped out of the rack and just popped back in causing damage? 
     

    there was also a bolt that was missing out of the gearbox. My mechanic found it sandwiched between the steering rack and sub frame but there is no obvious signs of damage but the washer on the Bolt was bent  where it had been squashed between. 
     

    any help is much appreciated  
    thank you in advance 

     

    dan 

    Help a new 2011 vrs owner

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    @Roottootemblowinootsoot engine is ok no problems. Supercharger clutch in water pump needs replacing. 
     

    car is currently in a garage they messed up my steering. I changed the steering pump still a problem. This all stems from having my cutch replaced. 
    I think they have damaged the rack. A bolt was missing out of the box! My mechanic found it sandwiched between the sub frame and steering rack and the washer on the bolt had squashed under pressure so they have for sure damaged it. I dropped it off Monday I have a post on here regarding stiff steering. 
     

    my mechanic diagnosed. 
    Damaged rack or air lock in the lines or possibly damaged lines. 

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    Steering problems 1.4 vrs

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Wino said:

    On the mk1 Fabia there's a horrible gotcha relating to gearbox removal and the steering rack...

    The bolt that holds the rear end of the dogbone mount into the subframe has a captive nut welded to the subframe right under the rack tube.  The bolt is an odd length - 61mm. This is because if you put anything longer in there, it pushes into the rack tube denting it, effing up the power steering.  Looks to be the same length on mk2's: https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/fabia/fab/2011-697/1/199-199025/

     

    Trouble is there's a bunch of bolts that are the same size thread but 65mm long holding the gearbox to the engine, so if the bolts are just bunged in a pile it's easy to pick up the wrong one and put it in the rear of the dogbone mount.  You may be able to see if this looks to have happened, if the bolt tip appears to be pushing into the underside of the rack tube.  not sure what visibility is like on a mk2 vRS though, possibly better from below or wheel arch area?

     

    If it does look to have happened photograph it for evidence before doing anything else...

     

    Hi and thank you for tour help iv been back up to the garage and checked the bolts as you mentioned and there all fine nothing has come into contact with the rack all seems fine. I think it must be the pump with electrical readings we got 

    1 hour ago, J.R. said:

    What a horrible situation to happen at this current time, I do hope that you get a resolution.

    Thank you  

    Steering problems 1.4 vrs

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by GT0161

    Basically they said go home, 

    find a garage that has the most up to date vagcom software as they couldnt programme it ? ?  

     

    I said i will send them the bill.... 

     

    as there diagnostics didnt have steering options or something.

     

    i have mild learning difficulties and find it hard to remember  and just lost my job today cos of covid19 so be gentle please lol 

    Steering problems 1.4 vrs

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by GT0161

    1 minute ago, UrbanPanzer said:

    Well I was not sure what to say initially, however just checked workshop procedure and it states the steering unit needs to be removed, so with that in mind and you state there was not a problem initially,

     

    this tells me the garage has caused this issue and they should therefore put it right.

    The steering unit needs to be removed to replace a clutch is that? 

     

    Is the workshop procedure available online 

    Steering problems 1.4 vrs

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    So iv had a new clutch fitted and collected the car today, 

     

    on my way home the steering felt stiff a further mile or two and i was coming up to a sharp right bend, 

    the car wouldnt turn, 

     

    so gone back to the garage and explained it wasnt like this before having the clutch done...

     

    spent two hours loosening rhe rack and sub frame etc to see if would change... nope nothing 

     

    when the car is off the ground it steers 360 degrees fully soon as it back on the ground it will steer left (tightly). And then will only turn a quarter the way right its rather tight/difficult to go full lock right!  

     

    It has give no codes as to what it may be checked steering fluid seems lol but was working fine before the new clutch went in 

     

    the garage said he couldnt do anything else as ge didnt know the problem 

     

    upon pluggingg his diagnostics in he said hasnt got the most up to date vagcom. 

     

    And to go home and find a local dealer with vagcom to set up the steering ? Is this correct? 

    Thanks 

     

    Help a new 2011 vrs owner

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by GT0161

    UPDATE! 

     

    Looks like its knackered i have a estimate for squirters to be changed and breathers etc 

    just under £700 

     

    and if that fails its the 2nd option of a new engine i have attatched a covering letter with the prices  

     

    hopefully the finance company will do something to rectify this i cant afford any of them estimates! 

     

    I have further asked if any goodwill is offered, in case the finance company refuse my claim. 

     

    I cannot see any goodwill as the car is a 2011 but with only 40k miles i ahould of thought they would offer goodwill as it left the factory faulty! 

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    CAVE engine sudden increase in oil consumption but has perfect compression?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by GT0161

    Dont know if this helps but on my first oil consumption test they said they suspect i toppsed it up with oil? Which is not the case at all. I wonder if the oil is hiding somewhere within the engine? 

     

    I can 100% say i did not top it up and just before i took it back to skoda for the second part of the test the oil level was at least half way or just below half way on the dipstick! 

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    Fabia VRS MK2 Engine/Electric issues?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by GT0161

    Very odd before reading this thread my car hadnt done this so today, jumped in my car and it struggled to start the dash lights went very dim then it kicked into life. I find it very strange that its never done it i read that post and its happend lmao  I'm on the mk2 vrs page on fbook and in the last mnth or two a lot of 2011 dsg’s are failing. 

     

    Makes me wonder is there a certain date like after 6-7 years built into the system to fail purposefully just seems rather odd all cars have different mileages hmmmm 

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