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Thanks Estate Man

I could check the voltage if I knew how to get access to the motor - do I remove the door trim? Car now 7 years old!

Have discovered that switching wiper on then giving the wiper arm a gentle 'nudge' it springs into life. Anyone any thoughts?

This morning started the engine tried the rear wiper - nothing Switched on front wipers and engaged reverse - nothing Drove off with rear wiper switched on - after 3 or 4 minutes it started. I could then switch it on or off no problem. Parked car for about 3 hours tried rear wiper - it worked normally. This problem has existed for 2 or 3 months now. Have not yet tried anything with the fuse.

Thanks for your replies I will check out your questions.

Occasionally the wiper will work when switched on, mostly it won't. However, if left on generally after some minutes it will start. It then seems to try and 'catch up' lost time and wipes continuously for several cycles. Any suggestions?

If you use Chrome Google will kindly translate it for you - I managed to find the PDF and downloaded it, very informative it is too so thanks to Smittjo. Unfortunately due to the 2MB limit on attaching files can't upload it, moreover it is password protected so can't extract required pages have, hopefully attached a screenshot of the relevant page. Somehow managed to post twice - sorry

If you use Chrome Google will kindly translate it for you - I managed to find the PDF and downloaded it, very informative it is too so thanks to Smittjo. Unfortunately due to the 2MB limit on attaching files can't upload it, moreover it is password protected so can't extract required pages have, hopefully attached a screenshot of the relevant page. Edit failed miserably - will try again

Well sadly the rocking did nothing. However, having now done another 80 miles the gauge is now reading 3/4 so hopefully all is well. Thanks to those of you who made helpful suggestions. Could someone possibly explain the layout of the tank and expansion chamber and how they are connected? I had no idea that this chamber existed.

From the manual:- "Make sure that the valve is not pressed into the filler tube when inserting the pump nozzle into the filler tube. Otherwise you are unintentionally filling up the volume, which in case of heat can cause an expansion of the fuel. This can lead to an overflow of fuel or damage to parts of the fuel reservoir." We always fill the tank when refuelling - on this occasion put in about 7 litres more than we have ever done before 49.76 - she was shocked by the bill and I suspected a pump error however unlikely that might have been. I have now spotted the "Green Button" which I did not know existed. My wife says that she had to operate the fuel hose at a 'funny angle'. Given the above I suspect the venting theory. If this has happened will it correct itself? I will in any event go out and try the 'rocking' technique.

Thanks for the responses so far. I will set trip odometer to zero and leave it another 100 miles or so. If that fails will try the 'rocking'. The facia gauge is not stuck - goes to zero on switch off ignition then immediately to full on switching on.

There certainly is - Ihave owned one for 6 years.

2008 Fabia 3 1.6 petrol. The fuel gauge (analogue) seems to be stuck on full. A few days ago my wife filled the tank and managed to get in 50 litres, this is 7 or 8 litres more than we have ever put in in 6 years of owning the car. Is this related? Since then we have done around 150 miles and the gauge has not moved. Any suggestions very welcome. David

I am sorry that I do not know whether or how you can increase volume. Is your wife hard of hearing as ours is quite unmissable. The radio volume is automatically much reduced. It may be that your car has a problem.

Have put down a deposit on Fabia 3 1.6. Very nice drive and my wife loves it

I am glad I found this forum, got some helpful advice. Look forward to becoming a Skoda owner in the next few days after many years with Vauxhall Astra. I am retired and hopefully will enjoy my new car.

Thanks to those who took the trouble to reply. Have paid deposit on stock Fabia 3 1.6 16v with local dealer. Feel satisfied with deal having taken advice from this forum. Look forward to soon becoming a Skoda owner

The Fabia 3 is on my shortlist. What discount might I expect buying new?