Ben2019

Ok, got back into the car again today trying to find the cause of the problems, went through the loom again, everything is all working fine, checked the connector on the loom, and the lower connector. had an eureka moment after cleaning the pins of the plug when I found a couple of them were loose in the lower plug and were being pushed down when the loom plug was connected. Refitted them in and hey presto, wiper motor works, license plate lights work The only thing now to sort out is the door warning light which is on when all the doors are closed and then after a short while goes out, I think its a cluster glitch so will try changing it out at some point.

Hi, Thanks for the advice, I checked the loom with a multimeter and the socket on the main loom side, there seems to be a lack of power coming from the car, as both the license plate lights and the brake light wont work and the motor for the wiper worked then didnt when I tried the next day. I changed out the comfort module which didn't change anything except make the door open light not work properly. I'll have another look at the socket and give it a good contact clean just in case. Its definitely an odd problem so hopefully it may be something unusual that may be the solution.

Hi, I recently had trouble with unlocking the boot of my 2006 Roomster, I checked the wiring where it joins the door pillar and found a broken ground and split cables. Being thorough I got a complete new loom, after fitting nothing worked except the washer pump. The locking system returned to normal after I had replaced the button assembly (found out the original one was ok afterwards) and a day later the rear wiper motor returned to life. However my license plate lights and top brake light will not work, I've already changed the festoon bulbs and checked the loom with a continuity checker just to make sure it wasn't a bad loom but it all checks out fine. I checked the voltage supply yesterday at the connector in the door pillar and found its near nothing, about 0.05v. I have checked the fuses and replaced one which had blown earlier, I was thinking it might be a control module issue, but i'm now completely stumped. Has anyone else had a similar problem? Any pointers would be gratefully received. Ben

South Cambs / Newmarket area has loads, you normally see at least four in the local tesco carpark and more on the road, my last trip in saw one in the space next to me and two more in the same row.

Hi Had a similar issue to this a while back, have you checked your battery, I know it sounds mad but sometimes if the battery is faulty or not charged enough there is not enough voltage allowed by the car into the ancillary electric system, it tries but fails. Had the same thing happen to my fathers renault, a good off car charge and things worked ok. Maybe worth a try....

Hi Thanks for the information and part number. It good that there is a maxidot display pre facelift as I'd heard afterwards you'd need to change the fuel sender unit (apparently they changed the wiring). I'll definitely consider it.

Hi All, It seems that despite replacing my fuel sender unit and pump my ongoing issues may have been caused by a dodgy Instrument Cluster. No codes on vcds but its not showing correct fuel capacity in tank and the gauge is only dropping two bars from the top and sticking. So, I think its time for a change. Has anyone upgraded their instrument clusters and if so what units are compatible with a 2006 1.9pd model. I was wondering if a maxidot would fit from a Fabia mk2 or later facelift model roomster. Anyway over to you....

Hard to say, my instrument cluster has no faults showing yet the fuel gauge only drops two bars then sticks, only found that out after she cut out on me. vcds scan later showed less fuel than I'd put in. possibly a component fried somewhere. If the garage has disconnected your battery and reconnected it the wrong way when doing work / jump started it wrongly it can cause spike damage which can fry an ecu and damage instrument clusters. Might be an idea to have your dash checked for dodgy solder joints and at worst case scenario a change of instrument cluster.

Hi Try taking the battery out and fully charging it, then reconnect, that may solve it. Turn the ignition on before turning on your radio then it will re pair automatically, if that fails your radio code should be on a sticker or written in your service log book. Sometimes a low battery will cause it to go haywire for a bit.

Hi Loony, There is a fuse on the main panel in the drivers side, Its a possible cause but then again it could be the switch on the passengers door, if the window can be opened using the drivers side switch panel then I wouldn't think its a door wiring loom problem as power is getting through ok. If working with drivers switch then it also rules out motor problems. I'd check the fuse and switch out first (easier to do) . Have you tried to reset the window system, using the drivers key? Regards Ben

Hi, Sounds like you have a dodgy wire in your door loom, my roomster has the same problem although its behaving itself at the moment sometimes none of the windows will work. Take a look at the door connection, look for any loose pins or frayed or broken cables (beware sometime the rubber coating looks normal with the break inside) Skoda skimped on earlier roomsters and made the door loom tight, With years of opening and closing the drivers door it can lead to breaks or intermittent problems. With regards your Brown cable, if it was under the carpet in the rear beneath the passenger seat drivers side, it may well be from your fuel pump / fuel gauge sender unit. Regards Ben