Geraint

OK, Cheers ;-)

Thanks very much for your help. It was just me being really stupid. The block I thought (and adement) was the "Power" was actually the the block containing the speaker wiring (4 wires) and the remaining block for the power. Cheers again!

Hi Everyone, I'm in the middle of swapping over the standard Head Unit for a sony one, although I have managed to plug in the speaker connection ok, I'm just wondering what colours go to what. My sony head unit has RED, BLACK, YELLOW AND BLUE which needs to be connected to the cars RED, BLUE, BROWN/RED AND RED/BROWN wires. Please help, I've been at it all morning without success. Thanks. UPDATE: Got power to the head unit, it's illuminating but no sound - ARGH!

When you said " just pull up the gaitor (the leather bit only, not the plactic trim surrounding the gaitor) - pull all away up" - the gaitor material is usually attached to a plastic trim via a load of staples. Did you remove all the staples? I see what you mean, No. I meant don't get confused by trying to pull up the outer plastic trim. I'll take a pic tomorrow for people to see for future reference. I might use a proper jubilee clip actually, because the new clip seems loose. Cheers!

Hi thanks for the replies. I have changed the nob, took over an hour to do - nightmare! Tip, make sure you buy one with a gaitor attached, not just the knob. How I changed: No screws to undo, just pull up the gaitor (the leather bit only, not the plactic trim surrounding the gaitor) - pull all away up (within reason, to reveal the clip which needs to be removed) Prise of the metal ring/clip (looks a bit like a jubilee clip), which is securing rhe gear stick (to be honest, how I did mine was sticking in a screw driver and wedging it back and forth until it fell loose. As for replacing, straight forward if your nob comes attached with a gaitor, otherwise be brepared for some fun! For no gaitor: I used a hand saw, to free the old nob. Replacing is straight forward, but you need patience. Hope this helps you a little bit, sorry not in more detail. Good luck!

Hi Guys, Does anyone know how to get the gear nob off. I have purchased a leather one to replace my current one. I have tried pulling and turning without success. Thanks in advance. Geraint.

Thanks for the replies, didn't expect any to be honest, lol. I am living in Swansea, City Centre (I'm an Amman Valley boy though) - been catching up on some sleep for most of the day after picking my car up from Clacton-on-sea, Hell of a treck!! (and I got lost) I popped into my local dealers today to get some bits (oil filter, air filter) place was very quiet (not a bad thing for me) got served very quickly and guy was very helpful. Thanks for the reply Ibiza, wil check this out tomorrow. Really pleased with the car, it's only on 39k and in original condition. What annoys me is every blinkin car wash is closed in this weather, when you need it most to wash the salt off. Catch you soon!

Hi all. Picked up my 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic yesterday. Although it has no central locking, manual windows, etc. I love it! Such a quality car fair play. Looking forward to see how much MPG I get (must be better than the 29mpg I had with my KA) Hope to speak to some of you on here soon. I have discovered 2 minor issues with the car so far, Rear windcreen washer not working and boot doesn't open, unless you hold the catch in the up position - which involves 2 people (or long arms!!) Hwyl!