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    Engine runs loudly

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    I have the same problem.. not so much the loud idling but definite jerks about a second after changing gears whilst accelerating through the revs.. also during town driving it jerks a bit.

    Mine has 84k on the clock and had an MOT and service in Feb and was in good nick when I got it. I think possibly it may just be a design problem with the car?

    As for engine cover.. there is a small plastic cap towards the back of the engine underneath which is a 10mm nut.. you need to get a spanner on the other side under the cover to hold the bolt on the other side. Then under the skoda badge there is another 10mm nut. Then take the oil filler cap off and the whole thing comes off. Be careful not to lose the 10mm nuts!:thumbdwn:

    Coolant Leak Fabia 1.4 MPI

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    Had a little tinker with the Fabia earlier.. took the throttle body apart to see what was going on in there and found out the dealer had actually cleaned it up for me :eek:!!

    Then I noticed the coolant bottle on reassembly and it was below minimum (again!)

    I had this problem about a month ago, I took it in under the 3 month warranty and they said it was a leak from some valve/sensor on the radiator cap?? :confused: But now its leaking again!

    Any obvious places for leaks or should I take it back to the dealers to sort out.. I have about 2 and a bit weeks left on this 3 month warranty so it may be worth getting them to check it out anyway before it runs out?

    Thanks,

    Will

    Rear Speakers

    in Audio, Electronics and Security

    Posted

    Just recently got my skoda and first thing I did was go out and buy a new Pioneer headunit.. unfortunately not having any rear speakers slightly annoyed me.

    I prefer the more "surround" feel of having rear speakers when driving. Due to my Fabia not having door slots I am left with either 6x9's or 7x10's or something similar.

    I have read all about the argument that upgrading the front will be better than anything you could put in the back - bar a sub. Unfortunately I don't have the money for a sub yet still yearn for more bass!

    My plan -

    1. Infinity 6522i for the front, maintaining the original tweeters if possible.

    2. Pioneer (or equivalent) 6x9's mounted on rear parcel shelf with home made stealthing. These would run off the HU rear channels with the aim of instating an amp at some point in the future.

    I know rear speakers arent to everyones tastes but I prefer them and 6x9's are the way to go as a compromise on quality and bass.

    Opinions anyone?

    Fitting Central Locking + elec windows

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    I have looked at this, well fitting central locking anyway, and the kit was about £30.. the labour was going to be about 5 hours per door! you need to run cables all the way from each door to the front dash under the steering wheel probably.

    I am going to ring up some auto electricians and get some quotes for them fitting it.. I shall post back when I know!

    Fitting another 12v cigarette lighter

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Is there a fuse socket ready for the estates 12v socket in the back or is it run off the same fuse as the front socket?

    With regards to the power to the headunit.. It is only on when the key is in and the ignition is on.. That means it is switched. My plan was to get an extension wire such as Cigar Lighter Plug Extension Lead and snip off the male end, splice into the headunit power cable and connect the live from the extension to this power cable and then run the whole thing over the right hand side of the car.

    Behind the trim I could then just plug my existing charger into it and charge the phone!

    The alternative would be for me to somehow take a feed out of the fusebox and run it up which would avoid the issues of trapsing cable across the whole car.

    Could anyone post a pic of the fuseboard circling a point where I could get a 12v feed and a ground?

    Thanks!

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