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Yeah the car has sat for around 9month without starting or moving. I had to hammer the rear brake drums to free it off. There is rust on the sills and inner rear wheel arches that need cutting out and welding. Not a big issue as I can do that. All wheel arches have signs of rust but not looked into them yet to see how much of a repair they need. My wife did use her small wet and dry vac on the inside and it brought the interior up well good. I agree the ECU getting that hot is a problem. I have no idea how or why it's getting that hot . I'm wondering if it's possibly a wiring issue for 2 a few reasons. 1st radio doesn't work in car but does on a bench test. All fused are fine. 2 Iso wiring which looks standard has no power to any contact pins in the plug.. When the radio is plugged in and I plug in my diagnostic to the obd2 I get no contact with the cars ECU. Take the radio out and the diagnostic works perfectly fine. At some point a previous owner put aftermarket led sidelight strips. They were not working and partially disconnected as the wires had rusted through. So possibly a short or earth issue as diagnostic showed low voltage codes and other electric issues with the steering pump etc it's a lot of diagnosing to see what the issues are. Worst case scenario is I buy a new ECU fuse box locks and keys etc.

Thank @Breezy_Pete Thanks that's some good information. I will try tomorrow to do that checks when I get the injector back. I know so far from having the car run for over an HR that no fans came on. Temp was measured at 103 from diagnostic. I haven't come across any blown fuses yet while I was searching for the issue with the stereo. The car has done 129000 miles and no real service history from 2021 onwards so obviously I want to check and repair everything and make it sound and safe.

Lol I didn't expect to have that many issues either to be honest. Yes the engine cover and ECU are burning to the touch just after 5-10 mins running. That is a concern!!! I have no 1 injector away just now getting sorted so that will be back later today when I can get the car running again. I have just ordered a new water pump and thermostat and housing with the temp sensor. I'm going to flush the system out before I fit any new parts. The timing chain sounds ok but I will need to open it up and check for play or stretching then replace if needed. The car starts first turn of the key which is amazing considering after charging the dead battery and it sitting and not being used. for almost 9 momth The car does have AC which amazingly works also. We are in no rush to get it in the road yet but if I can sort the bigger problems first then that will be a relief for doing the rest of the car.

@OccyVRS yes precisely it is a project car. He does not want all the bells and whistles with it. The interior of the car is almost mint condition well that is after we washed and dried the seats etc. The car definitely wasn't looked after. We paid £150 for it so basically scrap value. I don't see the jobs that need doing big jobs apart from if I need to do the steering rack as that the subframe off or at least dropped. Mostly everything else is just a little time needed . Things like paint can be skipped as not really needed. It's more to fix the shocking repair jobs one of the previous keepers done. As he is doing his mechanics courses in collage he is getting extra training with doing his own car plus the old school tips and tricks I will teach him.lol I don't know if that is a good or bad point tbh. We calculated this morning to get the car up and working and safe with a fresh MOT and insured would cost about £700 not Inc road tax , and about 6-7 month to get there time depending on when we are both free to do it plus weather. But be warned I may be on here asking a few questions. 🤣

@Lee01 thanks mate. it's my son's first car. He wanted it. He will pay for the repairs and upkeep although I will do most of the work. But that's what dad's are for I guess lol. I think the main reason we did get it was insurance. To add him as a provisional on either one of my cars was well over an additional 2 grand each car. The fabia I can get it insured in his name, fully comprehensive, £90 excess with both my wife and and I as named drivers for £256. Which I still can't believe. He has gone on about having a fabia for years even his pc racing game he is using a fabia 😂 Ultimately that is what he wants so it's his choice. Like it or lump it.

You would think correctly lol. Thankfully the car came with a 2nd hand rack with a guarantee which I have a feeling it don't need. I think it's the high pressure hose £35 or pump has separated from the reservoir. But haven't looked yet as too cold and wet outside. Welding and body work £30 , I have welder and I can get paint £30 ltr. I can paint the car. Brakes all-round £90 Door actuator £25 Tyres I can get 2nd hand for the moment £80 Suspension all round £150 Water pump/thermostat and housing £70 Injector fixed £0 for a 🍺 Will need to get a hold of my mates vag-com and make new keys £22 and a 🍺. Timing chain I will do myself if needed. All other bits are not really expensive. It will be a labour of love for him Oh forgot a exhaust Flexi sleeve as it sounds like a tractor £25. All in all not too bad I don't think hopefully.

Lol personally I wouldn't have really bought it but my son is doing his mechanics in collage which he has been working in a MK1 fabia quite a bit. It was his choice in wanting a fabia as a car to do up for when he passes his driving test. (Only turned 17 in may). The list of repairs keeps getting bigger and bigger the more I look at it. Radio not working in car (fuses all ok) works on a bench test. OBD2 does not work when radio is plugged in. Remove it and it works. (Very strange). Water pump leak. No brakes what so ever. Discs/pads/drums/shoes and handbrake cable corroded like it's been in the sea for ten yrs. Power steering pump, high pressure pipe or similar leaking oil and notchy steering. Temp gauge. Welding in several places. Every panel needs respraying. Poss timing chain No 1 injector needs replaced Nsr door actuator. Bullseye chip in drivers field of vision Suspension all around 4new tyres needed Only one key/fob which is temperamental at best. Probably lots more I haven't mentioned Thankfully I can do the majority of it myself and parts are relatively cheap. Spread the cost over a year or so and it will be a phoenix rising from the ashes when done.

Thanks for your reply. Does the car really heat up to 90 withing 2 to 3 mins? It takes my land rover at least 15-20 mins just to get to 70 and my vauxhall 40mins to get to 80ish. That is driving them not just idle which takes longer . The gauge shows approx 90degrees. According to the diagnostic the temp went to around 103ish before I turned it off tonight. Like my other cars I would have thought the 1st stage fan would have kicked in around 95-98 the the 2nd stage at 100+ something. I may be well wrong with this as it's the first Skoda we have had and are used to other cars I also note that the engine or should I say the plastic cover/air filter is red hot to touch as well as the ECU on the firewall. Is this normal.? Thanks

not sure if you have this fixed yet but i have the same issue with the passenger rear, i replaces the lock actuator and although worked a few times it reverted back to not working, check the wiring beside the door hinges. remove the rubber casing and check for broken wires. this was my isse with one of the wires had broken.

after just buying a mk1 fabia 1.2 petrol 2007 for my son tk do her up we have a list of things wrong with her so hope to get some help. listed below is some of the issues facing. the car was bought for pennies and spares or repairs so please dont judge.lol water temp only partially working key elgine and ecu extreamly hot. power steering leak (apparently) no brakes or handbrake. obd2 issues with car radio this is only a few so far. My main question i want to ask first and i would say most important. the engine starts on first turn of the key but withing 2 to 3 mins the temp goes to 90 degrees and sits there. i can have it running for an hr and it wont budge. even putting the inside fans on full hot air. diagnostic shows temp at 83 degrees and slowly goes down to 72 with heaters on. any idea what would cause this, thermostat, temp sensor, water pump? as i said it is a car to do up, i dont want to throw money at it especially if there is a chance the steering rack may need replaced. it is the 1.2 BME 3 cylinder engine. Thanks

Hi all, Im Matt. both my son and myself have bought a mk1 2007 skoda Fabia 1.2 petrol. this is a car to do up for when he passes his test. It has quite a few issue so i hope to get some good answers posting in the help sections.