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A huge thank you for taking the time to put this tutorial online, front and back doors done in a short time and saved me alot of dosh and the sense of achievement. Many Thanks

Hi toxicvrs, thank you for that info, just looked online and they are quite a bit cheaper! Much appreciated, looking to change the CAT myself. Hi Steve, thanks for your advice, I would probably have to get a vehicle electrician to chase that one down, unless a voltmeter across the fuse would quickly do it, are all the fuses in the side panel of the dash?

Many Thanks to Toxicvrs for the CAT removal guide, I jacked the car up today to familiarise my self with the CAT location and access to bolts to be removed. Fingers crossed it will go well. Not sure whether to buy a new CAT from Europarts so I know its brand new or to get one from scrapyard with no guarantee it will work.

Hi Steve, Thanks for the advice, what is the thinking behind this please? Please remember I am a novice car repairer. Many Thanks.

Ok quick update, I brought some CATACLEAN and used as directed and also did a long run to Wales to see family. On the return journey the EML light went off and I felt some progress had been made but alas the light came back on 4 days later (which is an improvment from being constantly on). I have put a second bottle of CATACLEAN into the tank for another clean and will now look at replacing the CAT.

Hello, Thank you for the great advice, in respect of the 'air flow meter' I will go back to the garage and clarify this. I had thought of buying a second-hand CAT and having a go at fitting myself (I would get a kick from this), however how would I know if that CAT was any good to use and the honeycomb hasn't been damaged internally? I am in Farnborough Hampshire. Silly question - where can I get a second hand reputable CAT? Just to clarify the EML stays on permanently now, as far as I am aware any leaks from intake or exhaust have been repaired and O2 sensors, MAP sensor, ECU temp sensor are all new. Therefore I am led to believe its either the O2 control or the CAT. I am going to Wales tomorrow so I will give it a nice long blat down the M4 from Bracknell to Cardiff. Just hope I don't breakdown lol.

Hi all, Been back to garage today, they want to put in a new 'air flow meter' and see if that solves the problem and if that doesn't work I said I want a new CAT installed.

Hi All, Engine code is BMD. Thank you for the guide on how to remove the CAT. How do I know if the CAT is knackered? From speaking to the garage, although they have made some patch repairs to the exhaust, they say the exhaust is in good condition with no leaks and have basically said to ignore EML light. I have to go to Wales so will give the CAT a good run through on the M4, should I use some CATACLEAN before getting a new CAT? Many Thanks

Hello Wino, My engine code is a 6Y2, my journeys are mostly 30 miles to work and some 8 miles to go shopping/friends. I am contemplating changing the CAT to see if that cures the problem, but I have not been able to find a DIY how to guide. I am looking to see if it is something I can do myself or would I have to get a garage to do? I don't want to ignore the light in case another fault develops and I do not pick it up because the light is already on. If I replace the CAT would I need to get it calibrated or VAG Comm'ed? Many Thanks for replying to my post.

Does this item actually exist and has anyone used it? Looks like a big fat con.

Hi again everyone, well after having the MAP sensor and ECU coolant temperature sensor replaced, the light stayed on permanantly, I took it back to the garage who had a other look. They reported that a minor leak was found near the flexipipe and they have repaired it. I spoke to them about the CAT may be the problem and they dismissed it. The car has been serviced and MOT and passed all ok, they did reset the fault after checking for leak again but alas the light has come on 2 days after it was in the garage. Not being a mechanic I am now seriously hacked off and don't know what is the best course of action now. The fault codes are the same "16804 CAT. SYSTEM BANK 1 OPERATION BELOW THRESHOLD P0420 INTERMITTENT" I have no idea what this fault code actually means, if anyone knows could you please tell me in idiot terms, and if anyone has had the same codes and solved it could you please share your experience. Currently I am looking at the cost of replacing the while exhaust system (CAT and all) so that I can eliminate parts that could be responsible. If there is anything I can do DIY please send in recommendations, I have followed other DIY guides on here with good success. Many Thanks to all those who have contributed, I would be grateful for any future advice in solving this problem. My garage have told me to just ignore the light as they have been over the car several times and cant find any fault. However the light is on for a reason and I just want to stop throwing money at random solutions and solve the problem.

Hi, Thank you for the great responses. The ECU air intake (MAP?) sensor and the ECU coolant temperature sensor were replaced and the EML has come on again, so back to the garage. I will pass on the info about "dodgy wiring/connection for the post lambda probe" and see what they say this time.

Hello fellow skoda owners. Ok just got car back from garage after having a new engine air intake sensor and a new ecu coolant temperature sensor fitted. The fault code read as follows "16804 CAT. SYSTEM BANK 1 OPERATION BELOW THRESHOLD P0420 INTERMITTENT" Thank you to all those that have contributed.

Hello sepulchrave, thats on list when I go back to garage tomorrow, many thanks for the heads up. Steve, I had a exhaust leakage test done and all ok. I will get fault codes from garage and post here for more detail, thanks guys.

Someone must be able to help please please please.

Hello everyone, I have a fabia 06 plate 1.2 htp and over the last few months the orange/yellow engine symbol comes on intermittently (on for a few days then off for a few days). The fault code states "bank 1 too rich". A local garage has looked at it several times and they can't find a problem so just clear the fault. I took it to a skoda dealer who diagnosed it was a servo pipe which was replaced. The light came on a week later so back to skoda who said it was a cam sensor and replaced, week later light back on! Took to another garage who said it was likely to be the oxygen sensors, had new ones fitted. Yes you guessed it - a week later the light is back on and this time the light stayed on permanently. Back to the garage and they said an engine air intake sensor needed replacing, eml light came back on after a week. In each case it has been exactly a week from repair to eml coming back on. If a sensor was to blame why does it take a week before light comes back on? I have spent a lot of money on this and just want to solve the problem so the EML doesn't come back on. The garages and Skoda do not know what the problem is can anyone please help to resolve this? Can anyone help shed some light on what else it could be so I am not bled dry of money? Many thanks

Thank you sepulchrave, I thought it might be an exhaust problems.

Ps I have read all the other links too.

Hello everyone, I have a fabia 06 plate 1.2 htp and over the last few months the orange engine symbol comes on intermittently (on for a few days then off for a few days). The fault code states "bank 1 too rich". A local garage have looked at it several times and they can't find a problem so just clear the fault. I took it to a skoda dealer who diagnosed it was a servo pipe which was replaced. The light came on a week later so back to skoda who said it was a cam sensor and replaced, week later light back on! Took to another garage who said it was likely to be the oxygen sensors, has new ones fitted. Yes you guessed it - a week later the light is back on. Can anyone help shed some light on what else it could be so I am not bled dry of money? Many thanks

Hello All, I am a Skoda Fabia 1 owner and my girlfriend owns a Seat Ibiza and she needs the radio code for her Alana head unit. I have the serial number which is SEZ2Z9B1839056, can anyone help with finding the code for it please? Many Thanks

Many Thanks for the advice.

Hello Everyone I recently got into my car (06 Fabia) and when turning on the ventilation to clear the fogged up windscreen I found it bubbling with water, also the front and rear carpets were soaking wet. The AA told me that my heater matrix had done a Burton and they recovered my car to my local garage. The garage found after removing the dashboard etc that the heater matrix was fine and the problem was caused by rain water flooding the ventilation system due to clogged up drainage holes. Thankfully they have removed most of the water and unclogged the system. The problem I have now is that I need to dry the carpet and underlay. I would like to remove the carpet and underlay to dry off for a week or so whilst any remaining water in the car comes out. Does anyone know how to remove the carpets after taking the seats out please? and how tricky is it to do? Many Thanks