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It doesnt have stop/start and if it does, its never been used! There is nothing remotely like in my Kodiaq stop/start wise, i.e. no A button etc. Its the wifes car, has just under 27k and the furthest its been is to the dealer and back for servicing! (12 mile round trip!) I will disect the heatshrink and see if theres a diode in there. Cant for the life of me understand, why they would have positive wires connected to earth, and separated by a diode, unless its an overload thing?

Apologies! Yes the Brown/Violet. The 2 red wires, join together in 1. these are the ignition/starter wires The joined 3 red wires, then join the violet/Brown wire via this solder shrink joint, as in 2. I assume the diode is further down the line? What concerns me is that the Vi/Br wire when connected to earth gives continuity and given that the red wires are a positive feed, this should not be happening?

The 3 red/black wires connect into it via the inline diode, of which I only appear to have an inline shrink wrap solder joint?

Hi Guys, Stripped dashboard out - quite emotional, and found the true extent! Ive traced back to where the wiring seems in good health, and can effect an easy repair now. My main concern is that the violet yellow wire, which the 3 red wires join into, when I do a continuity test to earth - I have continuity! From the attached wiring diagram, this is a positive circuit - hence not good! This violet/yellow wire goes to the onboad supply unit, (which I cant seem to fine!). Thoughts/Comments greatly appreciated! Regards Andy

Liverpool. Will be removing the drivers seat so I can get in and look at either removing the lower dash and/or steering column.

Update: put the car into Skoda and they found this, under the steering column. According to them not economically viable to repair and have been looking for replacement looms but only one I can find is in Germany. Anyone spliced anything like this? Very difficult to get to as it is to the rear, LHS of the steering column. Thanks!

I've just replaced all the battery fuses again, and turned the ignition key - ignition lights came on briefly, engine would not turn, then nothing. I think it is this fuse - what does it supply, is it the starter motor? Will try and chase, as you suggest - failing that its into Skoda it goes..... :(

No mate - all of them checked for continuity, :(

No - absolutely nothing electrical is working except the headlights.

Forgot to mention - wont turn over neither! Thanks!

Hi All, 64 plate Fabia 1.2TSI; Dash lights not working, no other electrics working except headlights. Had auto electrician out who diagnosed starter drawing excess current and a couple of battery top fuses blown. Replaced Starter and complete battery top fuse board and car worked great for 3 days. Went to start this morning - same problem; no lights etc but fuses all have continuity and obviously starter is brand new Any ideas whilst I'm waiting for the auto electrician to get back to me?