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Just to update I competed the repair ok, bit of a faff! Managed not to drop any of the airbag bolts which was a relief! New Febi part arrived, £15 on amazon. Very awkward to get it to lock into place but it eventually went back in ok. All 4 speeds now working!! Reassembly was fine-tune couldn't get all of the kitchen paper towel I stuffed into the holes below the airbag screw back out but I figured it wouldn't do any harm and so left it be

Great thank you both that's very helpful. I'll look for those brands instead as daft to cheap out and end up doing it again!

Good morning Got the classic speed 4 only fan issue so think the heater resistor needs changing. Firstly, I'm a mechanical novice. Is it realistic for a DIY job? Secondly, finding a vast range of prices for the part. Can anyone recommend a decent quality part that will last please? Many thanks!

Evening folks I own a 58 plate fabia sport. The driver's window stopped working this week. Fiddling with the runner boot where the wires go between the door and the car body got it going again so I suspect a broken wire which I gather is a common issue. I also have an issue with the doors randomly locking and unlocking when driving so likely the same thing. I am not skilled enough to attempt to repair myself. Is the best bet a febi repair kit? I have found one for £40 posted - the 107065. Otherwise would a whole replacement loom being the best bet? Thank you for any advice

That's brilliant thank you I'll give that a try tomorrow

Thanks for the reply, that's probably a great shout. Did you have to remove much to get to it?

Good evening folks I have a v clean 2008 fabia sport MK2. The central locking has started locking/unlocking itself randomly whilst driving. Sometimes when locking it when parked it'll sound like it's doing it twice. Secondly if you flick the internal light switch across to work on opening the doors the internal lights are stuck on. Therefore no option other than to keep the internal lights switched off which is a pain. Any ideas what it could be? Guessing it may be linked!

So the 06 MK2 elegance sailed though it's MOT this week with only a single advisory for a rusty rear subframe. I have treated with lanoguard which appears to have halted further rust around the frame/arms etc so will keep up a once yearly treatment. Also managed to inject lots of lanoguard into both sills through the rubber bungs which will hopefully stop it rusting from the inside out. The external sills have a couple of light rust patches but still v solid and also a tiny bit appearing around the wheel arch lips. I'd like to remove the plastic undertrays and arch liners to treat these areas too. Has anyone done this? Worried what I might find and also whether it'll be a massive ball ache to get them on/off. Will mean a jack/axle stands too. Expect I'll need new screws all round as doubt they'll be in a fit state to re-use. If anyone knows the size/type I would need to order that would be much appreciated!

We paid just over 2k for a 2006 2 litre diesel elegance last year- BKD engine with the DSG box and 90K. This era doesn't have a DPF to worry about. Economy is great- hit 59mpg on our run to Somerset the other week. The old boy who had it looked after it well with lots of receipts etc. Sailed through its MOT this week at 97k with only an advisory for rear subframe corrosion (which I've treated and hopefully significantly slowed down) To look at it's boring and plain Jane but maybe the safer bets are the less exciting models?

Same car as you, same issue. No fault codes and nothing obvious so I live with it. Mine only does it in park or neutral- in drive it's fine. I figure for a car worth about 2k it's not worth chasing minor faults although it is irritating!

All looks good. Re the drop damage do you mean the scratches? Look forward to seeing how it all goes together, are you fitting it yourself? I applied the lanoguard to my pretty badly rusted axle and suspension parts a few months ago and it appears to have halted any further corrosion- could be a good bet on new parts to keep them tip top, especially if the paint is compromised.

I'd be tempted with that kit for mine tbh if it gets condemned come MOT time. Has to be better than used an rusty parts. If you buy it then treat once yearly with lanoguard - can inject the axle and it should keep it looking good for the rest of the life of the car

Browsing eBay I came across this Octy MK2. Only a few months older than mine but never seen rust like it?! Is this to be expected for all of them in due course? Mine has a little on one sill and the odd tiny blister. I have pumped both sills full of lanoguard to hopefully keep it at bay as long as possible. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185796682982?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bBJq1NtKQQa&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=cUmldqScSL2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

No I havent- I assumed the last mot would have picked that up? I'll drop my mechanic a line see if he can do that for me. I didn't realise until I Google searched how rubbish the MK2 lights are sadly!

Evening folks The headlights on my MK2 Sport are pretty poor. Especially on country roads. Assuming this is the same with the Mk2s across the board? Can anyone recommend a reliable upgraded bulb? Mixed reviews online so be great to hear any recommendations here 👍