Fanty111

Happy Bank Holiday everyone, Following on from my previous post about my the issues my Fabia has, I wanted to share an update and seek some further advice. I want to disregard the Info I posted in my previous thread about the fault code and take this on face value When the car is stationary and is revved the car is fine. However, when I started driving I'm losing power intermittently. As soon a I go back to being stationary there I no issue and can rev fine. Any further pointers?

So after looking into this further, thermostat came off and tested all fine. Coolant temp sensors all fine. Rad fan is working fine. There was an issue with the water flow that that's why it didn't get the op temp properly. When the drain plug was released no anti freeze came out and when the coolant was dropped via the bottom radiator hose it was stone cold after running for 30 minute. Right now it doesn't feel like the DPF is the issue, more that the turbo isn't kicking in due to a poor fuel/air mix. The sensors around the turbo, DPF and Cat are getting tested tomorrow. When we disconnected the Lambda sensor connector the car started to read a P0135 fault which I believe is the o2 sensor.

What is your advice given the extra details I have provided?

I have an ongoing theory. I think the coolant temp sensor is bad. The engine isn't getting super hot and the rad fan isn't going on. Which therefore would mean that it isn't getting hot enough to do a DPF regen and therefore building emissions

Update: The plot thickens... Taken out for a 60 mile blast and on the return leg the issues become more persistent. I also noticed the fans started blowing cooler air and when I get home I checked the engine bay and the rad fan didn't come on like it should. Any ideas?

It was running at temp of 80-90 degrees. Is that normal? Mines also a greenline

Mate that's brilliant I will keep you updated on how it goes

What is this?

The fault code P0546. When driving, it feels like it need to go bang and clear out the back it's hard to explain. Driving it this morning it was fine but I'm driving it in low gear and high revs to get the temperature high and to try and force a regen

Hi pal. When I took it in the mechanic used his tool and it flagged as Bank 1 sensor 1 which suggests upstream. The car does NOT have working AC. The plan is the keep ragging it around until Tuesday. How likely is this a DPF issue?

Thanks for getting back. The error code points directly to the lambda sensor but its fine it's rules out it being the problem but if I'm honest the issue is seemly starting to clear. I honestly think it needs a forced regeneration as it has just been doing short distance for the last year or so. I'm not sure that the rad fan is spinning either so I will be replacing the temp sensor too to see if that clears up anything

Evening all My car is throwing up the P0546 code and intermittently goes into limp mode when I put my foot down and I loose power. The code indicate the upstream Lambda sensor is the problem so I've had it replaced with an OEM part. Still the issue persists and the code remains. Does anyone have any suggestions what could be at fault? Thanks

I managed it through opening the mud guard and hooked it but the bulb went into the headlight! 😂 all sorted and replaced in a not so tight fit!

Hi all I am having a lot of trouble getting the side light bulb out to replace it. As you can see I have taken the smaller rubber housing off but can not get the bulb out If it a straight pull or a twist and pull like the headlight bulb? I have tried to remove the plastics surrounding the battery to no avail. If anyone can help me out that would be great

This is what I'm thinking a few weeks removed. I'm in half a mind to just fix the bloody thing myself. Do you think its worth getting a mobile aircon guy to come and diagnose it so I can proceed from there?

Its crazy but even putting 500 down on a 13 year old car doesn't feel worth it!

So here is the final diagnosis. There is a leak in the condenser and the main line out the condenser through to the bulk head. I was quoted 900 to fix due to part and labour. Hard pass totally not worth it.

How much did you pay for the leaks to be fixed?

Ats euromaster did it. I'm hoping its just a seal but going door to door for the students that aren't attending the school I teach at in this heat is not ideal 😔

More or less than £200?

Thanks for this. Is a condenser replacement an expensive do?

Hi guys I got my Fabia regassed on Thursday but it hasn't held pressure which suggests a leak. I looked at the engine bay floor two days later and I could see the spillage. Worst case scenario cost wise is a compressor replacement. How likely is it to be the compressor and how could I tell that the issue? Also, are there common places that Freon will leak from? Thanks in advance

Hi folks I opened up the facia panels around the fans in the centre to gain access as I wanted to feed a wire down the back from the radio but when I have put to panels back in, the clips have snapped off. Will I need to get the new part ordered from Skoda themselves and how much will this cost?

Incredible. What model car?

I did this and found it! Then, I dropped it again and had to repeat. It was a nightmare. Thanks guys