Hawkander

It wasn`t the nicest job I`ve ever done, but the Febi loom was from ebay at £42.99 and I found it wasn`t exactly the same and had 3 wires left over. I found it best to take some photos of the layout, so that you always have a ref to go back to as the wires vary in size, just make a note in a pad as you do it and it should be fine. I used inline connectors and shrink wrap on each connection and then grouped them together in the door, just be careful of the window guide. The new wires are certainly more flexible, but assume they harden over time. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Just a quick update, changed the driver`s door loom today and repaired some snapped wires in the passenger door, Everything working now and my daughter is very happy. I must say that the door gaitors are not the easiest things to work with, but certainly glad it`s done, thanks for all the input and suggestions.

Just followed the links, so hopefully should be ok. Thanks again

The loom for the door has arrived and will be starting on the panel tomorrow, after removing the panel, will the wiring be easily accessible or do I have to remove the speaker and any other parts? Just thought someone may have done this before and know of any problems I`m likely to encounter.

Thanks again for the info all, I have ordered a Febi loom and when it arrives will do the repair and hopefully get the electrics from the door sorted, will post my results and comments when the job is done and then move onto the next problem, which is the blower, which is certainly not something I am looking forward to doing, as it appears I will have to remove the dashboard to get at the control unit and blower, as it`s a climatronic.

Hi Pete, as far I have seen, about 10 of the wires are completely snapped, so if the new plug will fit in, then I intend to connect all new wires to the new plug and connect inside the door with inline connectors or if the new plug doesn`t fit, then I will just replace the broken wires to get the windows etc.. working and keep the other wires as a future back up. Have you had any dealings with Febi parts , just wondering if they are a good make?

Would you happen to know if Febi are a good alternative to the cheaper ones advertised on ebay?

Hi Pete, I assumed it was just a case of pushing in the connectors into the plug and make the connection inside the door with some form of inline connector or crimp, but wanted some form of clarification. The only thing I wasn`t really sure about, was the way the connectors fit in the plug, as in did I need a special tool of some description, but from what you are saying, they just push in and providing the new plug is compatible it shouldn`t be an issue. Can the connectors be taken out of the old plug, without damaging them?

I have just had a reply from Febi regarding their loom, but they can`t offer any advice about how to make the connections at the plug regarding any tools required, which seems a little odd, considering they sell these looms. Can anyone tell me if I need some sort of special tool to make the connection at the plug or to de-pin the existing plug? Thanks

Do I need some sort of tool to de-pin the wires if I have that problem or can you suggest a tool please?

Many thanks for the help, will hopefully get it done on the weekend if parts arrive and then move on to the next problem.

I know I should have asked, but is this a common problem with these Skoda models?

I have just checked with my son in law and he tells me it`s one plug like the ebay kit,so apologies for that, I was confusing it with some connectors on my car. Really appreciate your help, so many thanks, hopefully hear something from one of the ebay sellers tomorrow, so that I can order it.

I`m curious, with the Febi kits on ebay, they show a cable length of 420 mm, is that longer than the original loom cables, because I would think it would be better with a slightly longer cable to help avoid this issue in future? Would I be right in assuming that the cables are a push fit into the plug and then use an inline connector on the other end?

I was surprised by the cost from Skoda, but the £105 an hour labour and the guy wasn`t totally convincing about the duration, so I think it`s something I will have to do myself with my limited electrical skills. Would I be right with 1.5mm is 16 gauge and 0.5mm which the majority of the wires are, will be 24 gauge, sorry for my ignorance , but not at all electrically inclined, more mechanical?

Skoda quoted me £118 for the loom, which I thought wasn`t that bad, but wanted 2-300 to fit, so I wasn`t that impressed. The plug/plugs going into the A pillar appear to be multiple plugs and not a single, unless someone in the past has tried some sort of fix with it.

It`s definitely the Mk2 and has a number of issues. I spoke to a Skoda dealer today and they want some crazy money for some of the issues with the blower and wiring in general, so will have to try and sort myself. VIN TMBKJ65J9C3105777 I have also contacted 3 different suppliers for the wiring on ebay, but no replies so far. Do you happen to know the size of the wiring that would be ok to repair, if I strip it all out and solder extension pieces in as a possible fix. Thanks

Thanks for that, I have emailed them and asked about the plug, as it`s showing as a single, but on my daughter`s car it`s 3 or 4 smaller plugs and are the wires the same colour system, so just waiting on a reply. I don`t suppose you happen to know the sizes of the bulk of the wires, because worst case scenario, I will extend and solder them to get the car usable again?

Hi All, thanks for letting me join and here`s hoping I can find out some info from you seasoned owners. My daughter`s Fabia Mk 2 has quite a few issues, but the first one I would like to tackle is the broken driver door wires, which are causing no end of problems and now I have to fix them. Can anyone please suggest a decent replacement loom for the car door in question, as I have made some enquiries with some sellers on ebay, but had little response so far? If I don`t replace the loom, then I realize it`s a case of repairing and extending the wires, what sizes are the wires and where is the best place to get them? Thanks in advance