Hello!
i have a problem with my Fabia MK2 (Combi from 2009, 1.2 petrol), looking for some help. After browsing the forums i think this might be a cold/cracked solder on the unit itself, but most reports of those problems are for the MK1 so i figured i'd try asking. My problem is also a tad different so it might be an easy fix, right?🥲
Here we go:
The instrument cluster dies after a couple of seconds after turning the car into run or starting it. No rev counter, no speedometer, no lights, no sounds from the indicators. The small central screen still works for the most part, however it signals a wildly incorrect temperature between -12 and -16c.
Here is a short video of me starting the car i've also attached a picture of the dash with the car running.
I can force the high beams light to turn on if i pull the indicator lever. I can also force the headlights light to turn on with the switch next to the fuse panel. If the car is turned off i can also turn on the hazards and those work fine and do make sound, until i turn the key into the run position. Indicators will also make sound and blink for the ~2 seconds the car takes to fully start. Same for the rev counter, will flick up then die.
Note that the car works fine and is safe to drive, indicators, headlights, wipers ecc.. do work. You just don't know.
I checked fuses 3 and 35 as those are the ones for the dash according to the manual, they are fine. Battery has an healthy charge.
Any ideas?
Thanks!