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There were holes and that was the problem when fitting the glass. The glass wouldn't bed properly into the slots, meaning that the holes weren't aligned, so I had to use a needle file to set it right. Anyway, as soon as I get the next MOT done I'll sell this one and probably buy a new one. Thanks, John

I forgot to take the photograph sorry. Position in the glass back in was quite easy as was taking it out. However, getting the damn bushes back in was another nightmare. I had to do some needle file fitting to get the glass to rest easy so that the relevant holes were aligned. . Anyway, I've decided to buy a new one next year. Getting too old to do this stuff. Thanks for your help Wino. You really showed the way John (with the badly lacerated right forearm 🥴)

There was no 'catch'. They are two nylon split bushes one within the other. I am surprised that they do not supply replacements for the bushes included in the the regulator kit. That way you could at least drill the old ones out when they were seized in solid. I loved this fabia until I encountered the meringue brake disks and the ridiculous regulator. What's the latest marque like?

Thanks Wino, I'll try that in the morning. I'm also wondering if silicone oil spay would assist. It would be a good occasion to first use the one I couldn't resist in the middle of Lidl about 3 years ago.. Thanks John

Good call! I managed to do that with the nylon bush pair at the back end of the door but the pair at the front have resisted all my efforts so far. If the lifter kit included the bushes I would drill out the inner one. Can't find any mention of these bushes in any parts literature :( I've quit for today - sun's too strong. Thanks John

Okay, I've got the manual . got the part, got it stripped to the stage where I want to 'press a catch" in order to remove the window - and stuck! Attached is a shot of the manual picture and also an actual photo, just taken, of the existing catch. The manual tells me to 'press the catch" but the actual catch looks very different. Can anyone advise where I have to press please? Tanks, JOhn windowcatchfrom manual.docx

Thanks.. I believe that I bought and downloaded this a few days ago. . John

Thanks Steevs. My rear windows are manual so I should be ok there. My event at I did get a new battery god forbid would I have to take the car along to a main dealer to get the coding done? Thanks, John

HI, Why does the electric window motor have to be 'coded'? How is it done? Same question for batteries. Thanks John

THere is an Autofix-Haynes manual but it declares that it is not a 'strip and rebuild' one : https://haynes.com/en-gb/skoda/fabia/2014-2019-12-petrol-420082 So How relevant it is is the problem There is a section on doors but it seems very limited. Thanks, John

Hi, I think I have found a source for the above. Next question is how to fit it.. Has anyone got the fitting video or procedure? Is the relevant Haynes manual any good for this? Any help would be much appreciated.. Thanks John

Thanks all. A very interesting discussion.

Hi, #Skoda Fabia mk 3 I had to have the brake discs replaced Just over a year after I bought he car from new. I had to replace them again about 15 months ago. Now I am having to replace the rear disks again because the back right disk is showing the same fault heck out the attached photos. Has anyone else experience this disc disintegration problem? Thanks John

Thanks for the info but I bought a set a week or so ago and removed the trim. Just cannot get hold of the regulator.. Thanks John

Thanks Steevs