MikeTheThinker

I've found a parts catalogue entry for roof rails for a 2011 Fabia, interestingly it only came up when I widened the search from Europe to Worldwide, so maybe this is for China-built Fabias? There's only one set of part numbers listed (left & right) from which I deduce the hatch & estate rails are the same. https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/ALL/FAJI/662/8/853/853030

Have you examined the brakes for wear? Grinding noises occur when a pad has worn down and the backing plate is directly contacting the disk.

Ditto here for our O2 estate t the time. Our Indy simply disabled it by cutting the wires to the alarm unit on the bulkhead behind the front wing; direct, but effective.

VCDS scan & save output Clear codes Drive/skid/brake test VCDS scan, which should show which bits are erroring. BTW it is of course possible that the fault lies in the wiring or leds on the dash, but I don't believe VCDS will flag that up.

From the note above about the MoT rules it seems as though it is only the headlamps that are affected by the 'upgrade' issue, and not the sidelights - or presumably any other non-headlamp light?

Would the road camber be enough to affect this? Right turn, rising camber, left turn falling camber.

+1 for Tayna.

Those prices will likely be 'official' Skoda prices. Take a look at one of the Euro suppliers - such as skoda-parts.com - or aliexpress.com in China.

1) pulling the rocker box is easy enough as long as you have the long sockets to get to the rear holding down bolts. Not technically difficult, just awkward. 2) steady tickover but with accompanying noise.

Just a thought on tracing the problem. Our Indy pulled the rocker cover and ran up the engine, at which point we could clearly hear the misfire as a result of the worn cam lobe. I thought I'd be able to see the wear on the lobe but it was not possible, and only verified when the camshaft was off and miked up.

This could be a worn camshaft, which would result in poor firing on that cylinder. I don't believe VCDS or its ilk will report on this (hopefully a serious VCDS expert can comment) but a compression test can give some clues. Beyond that it's rocker cover off and mk1 eyeballs. I speak from experience with our Scout (BMM 2.0l tdi) which had exactly that problem and sounded like yours is doing.

That sounds like one cylinder not firing.

Parts catalogue says 1K5253609E. Details HERE.

Hopefully not "The Eye of Sauron" ...

You might find this parts catalogue page (2004 Octavia mk1 headlamp control) helpful also: https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/ALL/OCT/252/9/941/941025 This one shows all the vehicles sharing the same part - in this case the control arm 1J0941285C https://www.lllparts.co.uk/product/1j0941285c/linkage-for-headlight-range-control-1j0941285c FYI this is the catalogue page for a 2007 mk2 Octy and the front levelling system is clearly different to your mk1. https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/ALL/OCT/419/9/941/941025

Sensor here: https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/1u0907503a-xenon-headlamp-level-adjustment-sensor-europen-union-oe-producer-53304.html Haven't found a linkage as yet; could the existing one be rescued? As regards sensors, the levelling system works by reading both front and rear axles to establish the car's level and then adjusts the headlamp level accordingly.

What is your engine code? Also, are you looking for front or rear level sensors?

A quick Google{tm} search lists several supposed sources and equivalents. Autodoc looks hopeful, claiming a replacement part number: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1t0907503

I did a quick calculation of the amount I'm paying in VED for a 2007 2l Octavia versus my annual mileage as a retiree. VED is £238 IIRC and I drive about 6k miles/year, so my mileage cost is 23800/6000 == 3.97 ~ 4p/mile, so slightly higher than the budget rate for EVs at 3p/mile.

That seems a bit high; try these guys - at least to get a competitive price : https://hindleyclutchspecialists.co.uk/

If it's the same as the Octavia it disables the interior alarm sensors until you next relock the car.

Where was the windmill shot taken?

As an afterthought they could call the electric version TEVR and use the strapline "Clever TEVR". I'll get my coat ...

I understood they were using a fablon-like metallised paper - peel and stick.

Good for local jobs if they keep the factory open here.