Tech1e

Stalk will be right, but the loom is different for the Fabia compared to the others on that list.

Ask them how when it only has one plug on it. That's a proper loom.

And the engine bay wiring loom is part of the main vehicle harness on a MK2 Fabia. From the rear lights to the front fogs it is all one piece.

If the service interval has been set to fixed it turns the oil quality sensor off, it needs to be reactivated manually with diagnostics.

So back in the day job now, so a few little things prepped after work (for those that might still be following and who are mildly interested). It's all in the details, and will make sense when it's all together.

I've had my budget set for many years and it still works fine. Just go steady and keep threads lubed.

That loom is about as much use as a chocolate teapot, isn't correct for a Fabia. And to install cruise you need to take the dash panels down.

Very therapeutic indeed. Back to the day job tomorrow. Booooo.

A few more updates, Crank bolt wasn’t giving up for love nor pleading. So it met Mr Cutoff tool. With that off finally flipped the engine over and whipped the sump off. Oil pick up pipe was very clear, a good sign on a 1.8T. Never the less... a new oil pump and pick up fitted. and flipped back up the other way the exhaust manifold bolted back up and the turbo checked over and temp fitted. Awaiting new bolts, gaskets and sealing washers for the oil and coolant lines.

Hopefully a useful guide to replacing the window regulator on the MK1 Fabia. MK1 Fabia window regulator.pdf

I have just installed a Pioneer aftermarket head unit to my MK1 Fabia so i thought I'd knock up a 'how to' as some questions still arise. Step 1 - Using suitable release tools, release the stereo.

New Fabia picked up yesterday. Cayenne orange yet again, full service history, two new tyres and in very clean condition. No plans as such other than a good service and the usual bushes. Needs a window reg so I’ll do that with a new ‘how to’ for the guides section I think.

As many of you will know, I have been retrofitting cruise control to VAG vehicles for over 20 years. From the early days on the MK1 Octavia to pioneering the Fabia install (for those that remember Fabia-vrs.com) before the kits were available off the shelf. Cruise control is retrofitted using new genuine parts (unless otherwise stated). Up until I left the dealer network three years ago, I was a fully trained Skoda Master Technician. I have a full version of VCDS and can carry out long coding. Example prices of drive-in, cruise-out retrofitting Octavia 2 £120 Octavia 1 and Superb 1 POA (check for parts that will be required as kits are now obsolete). MK1 Fabia £220 (all vRS models possible, require checking the level of the central electrics control unit for other models) MK2 Fabia >2009 £260 MK2 Fabia 2010> £350 Kits kits now discontinued Non-Skoda VAG models are also catered for. Ask for details. Fitting takes place at my unit near Worcester on Saturdays. For further information drop me a PM. Many thanks Ross