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Check strap: Am I right in saying its the end that connects to the body (single connection), rather than the end that attaches to the door (double connection)y, that needs to be removed, as part of door removal?

Thanks. At least I dont need a new (expensive) part. Having said that, joining the wrires back together looks like a nightmare. Silly question, but, on first look, I can see at least 2 "dead ends" - I assume any "dead end" needs to be reconnected. (I have tried to find a picture/diagram of the relevant wiring - but no luck yet)

Sorted (well, I know what to do - wires broken in door). Cant delete post so....

As above. The electric window switch in driver's door doesnt operate either the driver or passenger electric window. However, the switch in the passenger door does work for the passenger electric window. I've checked the fuses and all relevant ones seem OK. The remote (which I cvan usually use to open and close both front electric windows now doesnt work either. Any ideas?

OK. Ta. Swapping keys now and again seems a good idea.

Looks like it was a red herring (or wild goose chase?). No issues when I tried, nor for nta16. (But Im not going to take any chances - in future, the keys come with me wherever I go).

UPDATE: Just tried now with 2 sets of keys (just in case). No problem. Doors didnt lock. Hurrah! Either I didnt fully recreate the sequence of events that ledt to the problem or, as an earlier person suggested, it was a "fault" that just happened with 2 cars I owned. I'd be interested if others have had some issue though.

Its not the SAFELOCK option. The issue is the doors all locking if I get out of the car, close the door(s) but leave key in the car - which means I'm stuck (unless I have spare keys with me).

Thanks again. In fact, my post was factually incorrect. It happened with my 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDi (which I've now sold) and with my son's 08 Fabia Estate (not the two Fabia Estates). My reason for posting is that I now have my own Fabia Estate and I was wondering whether there was a setting that would ensure this never happened. I take your point that it could be same fault with both cars (bit spooky!), in which case nothing can be done. However, while my new(ish) Fabia is on the driveway (and I have 2 sets of keys), I will try and recreate the problem (I can still get in if it does lock with one set in ignition). If so - surely cant be a coincidence.

Hmmmm. Very strange. Trouble is, it has happened with both the Fabia's I have owned. The other one was an 08 Reg. The sequence on both occasions was as follows. Drive car. Stop. Get out, but leaving keys in ignition (engine switched off). Close all doors. Leave car for 10 minutes. Go back. All doors locked!

A couple of times I've left key in car, closed door and gone to get something. When I get back, all the doors have locked! I understand this is a safety issue (to stop someone jumoing in and driving the car away) but it has caused me huge problems on several occasions. Is there a "setting" I can choose that stops this automatic locking from happening?

I had the EGR "deleted" on my Octavia about 4 weeks ago. Just recently the orange warning light for the DPF came on. I understand that, with EGR "deleted", I cant regenerate the DPF by the option of driving at a minimum speed for a minimum time so the only option would be to pay for a garage to regenerate. Thats going to be about £250 with VAT. Anyone any idea how long a garage regeneration would last, given that my EGR has been "deleted"?

Well, my "friendly neighbourhood" garage guy did - and stuck a few fingers up there but he didnt make any encouraging noises. I might have a look myself when I get a chance - its my sons (old) car and he doesnt live with me and I'm just trying to help him out)

Thanks. Currently, I think its my only choice. Will explore other options before giving it a go. Thanks for your help

The Rivnut suggestion sounds interesting. Never heard of them but I will look into it. The thread on the piece I have (pictured) is fine, plenty of (potential) bite.