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thanks guys, is there anything in particular to watch out with the tfsi engines? Would love the diesel tbh esp for the tax amount but is the running costs mpg etc that much different when i am doing 6-8k per year? I suppose the later petrol version is £200 per year tax and probably a little cheaper over the diesel . Still looking anyway but might go and see this one and take a test drive as i have never driven one

Hi folks, Thinking about going to look at this car, do i need to look out for anything in particular? Was fancying a diesel tbh but if i was going to go for one i think it would have to be the common rail version but as the mileage i do per year is low the extra expense would be unwarranted i feel and the horror stories about the pd engines and dpf's are knocking me off the earlier model diesels. I had a mk 1 fabia vrs and i loved it but obviously no dpf there :-). Here's the car anyway, what do you guys think? http://www.johnstons-cars.co.uk/pages/viewcar2.php?viewcar=454 '> http://www.johnstons-cars.co.uk/pages/viewcar2.php?viewcar=454 Cheers Daz Sent from my GT-P5100 using Tapatalk

Hi, Thanks for the sound advice there Mort :-). Well i took the plunge and have purchased a Nikon D3100 with the 18-55mm lens for a really good price.........and a dummies book for it haha. Looking forward to getting to grips with it, heard a lot of good things about it.

Is this the 70k or the 80k bush? Cheers Daz

Hi, I'm fancying a go at photography guys, complete and utter newb apart from the old point and shoots but would like to get into it further for myself. Been looking at dslr's tbh but i'm wondering if its too big a jump for a beginner like me? Had my eye on the canon 1100d, any advice whether these are any good? Read a few review and they seem to do ok. Dont wanna go daft and spend a load on a super duper camera if i'm not going to get as much use as i would like too. Any advice would be great :-) Cheers Daz

Nah sorry just the calipers mate

Discs and lines now scrapped, £70 or offers on the calipers? Front or back or both :-)

Selling front and back braking setup. Can sell as a full setup or split. Pads and discs are in decent condition as per pics, discs weren't warped when removed. £100 for the full setup, Collection welcome from west Cumbria or postage at weighed cost via courier. Message for split prices.

Now sold Cheers

Hi, Selling a set of Fabia vrs MK1 -30mm H&R Springs. Really good condition, only fitted to the car for approximately 1000 mile. Looking for £105 posted UK Mainland. Open to very close offers. Cheers Daz

Hi, What type of wheel bolts should be used with the ocatvia vrs spiders? Taper or radius seats? Also what is the minimum size hubcentric spacers that will fit on the back of a Fabia vrs? I'm thinking 15mm ones but has anyone ran less? Cheers Daz

Hehe no problem i was in the same boat for weeks......was really glad to get help from all the people on here . Oh and good luck with the problem too

Fixed it today, it was the plug mentioned . Cheers

Spot on mate, i will give that a look at but the garage had actually fixed the load sense wire as it was broke but you never know they may have missed it . Pm'd you with the pics of the said guide so just ignore that lol. Cheers Daz

Ahhh with you now, How would i test if there is power going to it? unplug the connectors and measure the voltage with a multimeter when switching something on and off like the a/c? Hmmm really, could this have been broke if the alternator had been removed for instance? because it has....could you explain more in detail the position of this wire? Does that run in the sheath for the main alternator cable/plug? Cheers for help guys, its much appreciated

Lost me lol. Do you mean the relay module that hangs off a bracket in front of the n/s front wheel or do you mean something else?

Anybody?

Hi guys, Having air con woes at the minute. Vagcom has brought a fault code that is 00898 and it won't clear, It has been regassed by a local garage before being ran on diagnostics straight after the regas. The fans on the radiator aren't kicking in when the a/c button is switched on but the light stays on until i switch it off. I have a fan relay module to change over but when i plugged it in the other day to test it nothing improved. Any ideas? Cheers Daz

Hi there, Noticed last week my a/c wasn't really as effective as it has been, scanned it tonight with a vag com cable and it has revealed the following fault codes. 17911 P1503 Load signal from Alternator Term. DF Range/performance/Incorrect Signal 18043 P1635 Data Bus Powertrain missing message f.air condition control Would these be linked and it there any obvious rectifications for it? I had initially thought that it just needed the system to be recharged but would this lead to these fault codes or is there something else happening? Any answers would be welcome as i am stumped. Cheers Daz

Spot on, cheers guys

Whats with the new H7R hid bulbs then? Seem to be designed for the reflector headlights.......allegedly. I dont have them personally but i have seen them.

Hi Dougie, I take it that the crack are on the inner rim of the wheels? I'm self employed and 2 of us run a business called Kimera Fabrications soon to be Proform Engineering.......Google kimerafabrications.co.uk (sorry for the plug) lol. Anyway we specialise in automotive fabrications and welding, we do LOTS of wheel repairs for local tyre fitting centres at a cost of £25 per crack depending on severity of it. For it to be a sound wheel again the whole crack needs cut out and built up with weld from both sides and then re-profiled, as simply just welding over the top of it and then dressing it off will mean it will crack again on the first few potholes.........which is what alot of companies will do and charge the earth for the pleasure of it. This whole 'correct' process usually takes around 1 hour to complete. Only thing is we are based in Cumbria so we may be of no help to you. PM me if you want any help with anything. Cheers Daz

This is what i was wondering about tbh , do you gain access to the cable by removing the handbrake console and plastic shrouds? Cheers Daz

Hi guys i've looked for ages and trawled this site..........do any of you know where the guide is for it? Cheers Daz

Good luck with them because i fought on for weeks with them.........and got sweet F.A. thanks to the to55er in the dealership.........but i could pay £150 for an 'independent inspector' that only Skoda UK could arrange and not yourself to come see the rust all over the back end of my Fabia......Wonder who's favour that would have went in? I got the car fixed for £250 in the end up Anyway thats my experience, hope you have better luck