[Compensation for scraping my car]

My dealer today managed to scrape my front bumper today, quite a nasty scrape on my 10 months old car.  They're going to repair their damage, but should I ask for compo and if so what is fair?!

 

Thanks

[Greenline II - no washer light]

Hi,

 

Very quick question - when my Greenline runs out of windscreen wash, it just happens with no warning light or anything.  Is this normal?!

 

Thanks

[Have Halfords caused an electrical problem in my vRS?]

Thanks guys!

 

Two more quick q's if I may.

 

1, On a Fabia, should the radio always have an electrical feed regardless of the ignition  (I think it should?)

2, With the mirror - if you point towards 'heated' would the mirror automatically heat, or would it only heat when the demister button is pressed?  (I've read the manual and it's not clear!)

 

Thanks!!

[Have Halfords caused an electrical problem in my vRS?]

Thanks for your help.

 

Will do Halfords tomorrow - hate confrontation, so not looking forward to it.  Should be simple  - radio fitted - fitted incorrectly meaning wing mirrors on - only found out recently when car left for a day

 

What would a fair resolution be? What should I ask them to do?

[Have Halfords caused an electrical problem in my vRS?]

Hiya,

 

Thanks for the reply, yep the radio clock was def going out.  I also got the AA to remove the stereo so as to eradicate that as a part of any problem.

[Central locking, only works on drivers side Fabia 1.9 SDI Classic 2003]

I had this - it was around a £60 repair at a garage.

[Have Halfords caused an electrical problem in my vRS?]

Hi,

 

I've had my car since new, a 2004 Fabia vRS 152,000 miles and no major problems.  Was toying with getting a new car, but decided to go for a new radio instead!

 

Anyway, Halfords fitted it and since then I've had a few problems and was looking for some help.

 

• New Sony Stereo fitted
• Two weeks later, find the battery totally discharged and the AA have to come to the rescue and find my wing mirrors to be on all the time (even when no key in the ignition)
• I mention I recently had a new stereo, they look at the installation and slatie it i.e. loose wires not doing stuff j
• Resolution to the mirror issue was to switch to left/right movement when the keys not in and this seems to have worked (mirrors cool all the time)
• More recently I've found that with increasing frequency  the power steering light has been coming on (I normally just power off, then power back on to resolve)
• Today I did my normal power on/power off and the clock reset its self, meaning that I think something else is draining the battery?

Now does anyone have any idea what might be going on and if indeed Halfords could have caused this issue?  The AA have confirmed the alternator/battery to be fine.

 

Thanks loads, any help would be amazing!

 

John

 

 

[Stop/Start, how much difference does it really make?]

Does anyone know if cruise control on a Greenline II i efficient when driving A roads/Motorways etc? I know cruise used to be innefficient full stop, but with it as standard on the Greenline, am unsure if this is still the case?

[How can I tell categorically that my aircon is working (considering it's winter!)]

It might be that my new compressor, is more efficient than the one I used to have. But previously the revs def picked up a tad for about a second.

Out of interest, how old is your Fabia and I guess it's a vrs too?

Thanks

[How can I tell categorically that my aircon is working (considering it's winter!)]

I think the manual says 5 degrees outside temperature?

[How can I tell categorically that my aircon is working (considering it's winter!)]

Thanks Jayke, so you're saying put the heating to top temp (once the car has warmed up) and then put the aircon on to make sure that it cools the hot air even though it is still set to hot?

Sorry if i am not understanding?

[How can I tell categorically that my aircon is working (considering it's winter!)]

Hi,

For around 4 years not my aircon on my vRS has not been working. I got a dealership to diagnose (at £70) and they said it was the compressor. I bought a compressor on Ebay for £40 and had it fitted on Friday. WIth the gas recharge, fitting etc it came to £180.

According to them it's working, but how can I check? I switch it on and I get cold air anyway, one thing I did notice was that the revs did not change when the aircon was switched on, before i am pretty sure they picked slightly - maybe this is a winter thing, or an efficient compressor?

I was wondering what you guys would do to check that they have fixed? I have factored in that the replacement compressor might be dodgy.

Thanks,

John

[Today's the day to buy a new car!]

Thanks for all your help!

Good, or bad deal, got a Greenline 1.2 12 reg, 8000 miles on the clock for 10.500.

Not amazing, but not too bad either!

[Today's the day to buy a new car!]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone would help me out, with how I should negotiate? I have a SEAT Ibiza 2001 for trade in and any cash for this would be good, as I just want it off my hands!

Am looking to get a 1.6 TDI SE 5 door and can see the target price on WhatCar says £11,531, but with the current VAT free offer, this comes in way below the Target Price.

I guess I am just looking to see what % I could knock off the offered price, or should I aim for a straight £500, £200 or whatever?

Any help gratefully received!

Thanks

[Immobiliser issue, or something else (engine coil)]

Thanks for your help!

Randomly, having left the key in for an hour, it now works!

[Immobiliser issue, or something else (engine coil)]

Thanks Mr Baldwin,

I'll take the car to the local garage tomorrow and get him to look at the reader coil (funny thing is I think this was replace three weeks ago, so maybe it got loose?).

If it is the immobiliser, is it fair to say the car should be written off, as the car is only worth maybe £500?!

Thanks again!

[Immobiliser issue, or something else (engine coil)]

It runs for prob about 1 second.

The immobilser light does flash, but from what I recall it always used to (but I might well be wrong!)

[Immobiliser issue, or something else (engine coil)]

Hi,

My wife's Fabia wont start! You flick the ignition, it sounds like it's starting and then cuts out (with a low buzzing noise) - really strange.

I've had the RAC out and despite telling them we had the engine coil changed about 3 weeks ago, they think it's the immobiliser.

Firstly, do you guys think it is the immobilise (we have no second key).

Secondly, if you think it is the immobiliser, is it worth just scrapping it (being a 2001 car with 100,000 on the clock).

Any advice would be really good!

Thanks!!

[Engine Speed Sensor probably? But which diagnostic should I buy to check/clear?]

Thanks for all your help guys. Going to try the shareware vcds.

Will try and update the thread with my experiences!

[Engine Speed Sensor probably? But which diagnostic should I buy to check/clear?]

I did see this on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230788987104&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_1578wt_1185

Seems ideal, the seller has confirmed it will give me the code, then per the guide he'll give me, it will tell me what the fault is. Also, should I choose, I can clear the fault.

Looks like it has been designed just for Skodas too?

[Engine Speed Sensor probably? But which diagnostic should I buy to check/clear?]

So do you actually have any lights on the dash and if so what?

Thanks for the reply, it's the engine management light and a flashing coil. (Also, already checked the brakes and they're working )

[Engine Speed Sensor probably? But which diagnostic should I buy to check/clear?]

Good afternoon all,

I took a friend out in my 2004 vRS last week for a driving lesson. Unfortunately he stalled the car and I think immediately after this warning lights appeared - namely the engine management light and a flashing coil.

I think that the likelihood is that the engine speed sensor did not like it and thus my car is showing an error. Might be wrong, and if you think I am, let me know.

Now, the next step, is 1, how can I confirm the error and 2, how can I clear it.

Rather than paying 20-30 at a garage, I was thinking of investing in my own diagnostic. I was just wondering what you guys would recommend? I have had a look on ebay and have seen some in the £15-£60 region, perhaps you could tell me which ones are good/bad etc, or other dealers who sell them?

Key things to me are:

Ability to give me the error code

Have a way of finding out what the code means

Have a way in which I can clear the code.

Any help, would be really really good!!

Thanks,

John

[Stick or Twist]

I've had my lovely Fabia vRS from new, it's 8 years old and I've done 115k miles.

Half of me thinks I should think of changing it, as it has a few niggles and the other half thinks, well I've looked after it and it's still a very good car.

What would you do:

8 years old

115K on the clock

Needs new bushings

The front passenger lock never works first thing in the morning

The rear screen wash has become detached (yet again!)

The condensation is really annoying (and I'll have to soon defrost in and outside soon)

The aircon compressor is knackered

5K or so from a new timing belt

Stick or twist, considering I've got maybe £600 or so to find quite soon + there might be other nasties lurking in the not too distant (never had a new clutch, turbo, gearbox etc (it has been a very reliable car!)

[Air conditioning issue in my Fabia vRS]

Or pick a used one up from a breakers much cheaper (a good one will guarantee the part too)

Would fitting be that much? I guess a Fabia aircon is a Fabia aircon, right across the range?

[new front discs required]

Sounds like a plan, I'll buy it now, and ask my garage up the road to fix if required

I did buy them - car booked into be fitted - wrong bloody discs :(

Anybody need any Mintex -MDC1381 discs MDB2041 pads