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Hi, I need to find a Skoda garage/servicer in Essex/East Herts. I am in Stansted (nr airport) and used to use Laser Skoda in Harlow. Now disappeared! Can't find anything local. There must be something (and preferably independent). Or am I best off using an independent VW specialist? Cheers.

Really need advice on this, as about to sell my Fabia 1.4 Comfort. Unfortunately the remote locking function stopped working a couple of weeks ago (changed batteries in both key fobs/ been through series of actions recommended on this forum) and now the immobiliser/alarm isn't coming on. As a buyer was viewing the car tonight, I locked it and the red light was flashing by the door lock. When she practised for herself, it didn't come on... and then I tried umpteen times, but the door light & dash light are not flashing, indicating that the immobilser is not active. This has postponed the sale (to an otherwise really keen buyer) until I can get it sorted, as its a key insurance issue. Does it need to be reset, along with key fobs or is it something I can redo myself? Would really appreciate advice on this. Cheers!

Excellent response. Cheers for that. Will investigate those places...

Any idea how much I could expect to pay to repair a broken rear windscreen washer? The wiper works fine but washer makes a noise liuke pump is working, but no water fed through. A local garage tells me that it is a pain in the arse to fix, as you have to remove roof lining and its a long job. Anybody have any experience of this? Or even an alternative solution? Cheers!

Is this as expensive to have tightened as it would be to replace a cambelt?

Many thanks for that!

I read the following on another Skoda forum: The 16vs have a belt as all the diesel engines in fabia. The 8vs have chains (double) with no tensioners. The 12vs have chains (single) with hydraulic tensioners (2) Can anyone confirm this?

Having trouble confirming whether my 2001 Fabia Comfort 8v 1.4 has a timing belt (replaceable at 60k) or a chain. Looking through handbook & manual is inconclusive. Where would I find this info? Car has done 63k so need to know soon(ish). Any advice appreciated. Cheers.

Could you forward me details of your 'ebay bloke' please? I'm having key fob problems so could do with checking this out. Cheers! email is: [email protected]

If you get any joy with this, please let me know as I have the same problem. There was a solution posted earlier, but it didn't work for a couple of us. Really want to avoid being ripped off my dealer for reprogramming... Link is here http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/159069-resetting-immobilisercentral-locking/

Cheers for that, guys. Will give it a go, Rob.

Anyone?

Recently disconnected the battery in my 2001 Fabia 1.4 Comfort for recharging. Since reconnection (as expected) the immobiliser/central locking is now inactive and I have to lock/open the car by key. Is there a way to reset this myself or do I have to visit a dealer? If its the latter, any idea how much this might cost? I am about to advertise the car for sale but would like the new owner to be able to use the central locking as I have been able to. Any advice gratefully received. Cheers, John.

Many thanks, guys. Now all charged and (hopefully) ready to go!

Hi, the battery in my 2001 Fabia 1.4 Comfort is as dead as a doornail, having been left unused for six weeks (have new vehicle). I am now preparing to sell it, but I need to get it back up and running first! I tried to jump start it yesterday, but after 25 minutes charging, there was only enough charge to illuminate the dashboard controls briefly. I now have a 12V charger to do the job properly. However... The instructions for the charger state that I should remove the battery from the car before charging. But my Fabia manual says that if I disconnect the battery, I will lose the radio (don't know codes) and possibly electric windows. Furthermore, I have read that you MUST disconnect the battery to charge it (whether it stays in the car or not). So... what do I do? Clear I'm not a technician. Any help/advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance John