Breezy_Pete

Hi, and yes, should be no problem to repair that. I'll send you a private message with contact info. 👍

Is the thin brown wire that connects to the negative battery clamp still connected?

Yes. I will think about this situation overnight, and look at circuit diagrams tomorrow. It seems like you have done a very thorough investigation already, so I'm not sure I can suggest much.

EGR would be just to the right of the green oil pressure switch if there was one. Your car has not got one. Have you searched for problems with automatic mk1 fabias in this forum? I think there have been a few discussions in the last few years. Search using engine code (BKY?) and automatic as search terms, I suggest. Maybe using an external search engine rather than the forum's own.

Switch to a mk1 or mk2 Fabia?

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The shades do fit together properly (magnets, I've been told?), but still buzz.

Useful to know, thanks. I'll have to try to come up with something simple, like buy her a black blanket; she likes blankets. 😁

Things are settling down a little with the major problems on our recently acquired Roomster, so it's time to try to solve a couple of more minor things. First and most annoying, the panoramic roof shades. Whether open, shut or somewhere in between, there's a buzzing noise coming from them intermittently; always the same pitch and volume when it does happen. Is this a common thing? How to fix please!? It's not hugely loud, but quite an annoying noise when it's happening. Sometimes seems to go away if you pinch the two handles together when they're fully shut. Can't really drive safely with one hand holding those tight together though. Secondly, the parcel shelf gap. There's a fair sized gap between front edge of parcel shelf and rears of the rear seats. Enough that a thief could readily see if there is or isn't something in the boot. This isn't something daft like I've been given the wrong parcel shelf by the previous owner is it? If it's normal, what do folks do to alleviate this problem? I know the outer seats can be reclined a bit, which helps close the gap, but not completely, and the middle seat doesn't, I don't think? Reclining also reduces the available space in the boot. Seems odd.

Find the part number that's printed on each part your want to change. Almost every part on the car has its part number written on it in some way. You will find that it has some characters beyond the usual 9-character core part number and 0, 1 or 2 letter suffix. At the end you will see something like 47H [the code for onyx]. For that VIN, for example, the full part number for the centre console is currently 5J0863241 47H. For each part you want to get, just read that full number off the part you remove, and buy exactly the same.

The wiring inside the door panel is rarely a problem. The wiring between the door and the A-pillar, on the other hand, is an extremely common problem. Did you check that? Under the rubber bellows that attaches over the connector at the A-pillar?

Are you reading that part number off individual pads? Pads are sold by Skoda in axle sets, with a part number that doesn't match what's actually printed on each pad. You can possibly find what you're looking for via sites such as this: Car Parts Catalog - LLLParts Note though that there are multiple different options of front and rear brake set-ups, so be sure you've picked the right diagram for your disc size etc. If in doubt, let me know and we can look up via your VIN.

@Carlston typo in your post above, I'm sure you meant to write 1ZE for the front PR code rather than 1KE. Good reminder about the rear disc depth "gotcha". 👍

Well the 6Q1 parts are LHD, and as such the cable isn't likely to reach. There may also be an issue with handedness of fitment and function. The correct part number is indeed 6Q2423291A(X). The only difference between with and without the X is that presence of X indicates an exchange part, where a deposit is taken and refunded when the old part is returned. The suffix A part was dropped way back in late 2006, the -AX in 2021. Secondhand from scrappies or cars being broken on ebay is only hope really. May be worth trying a 6Q1 with a DIY cable extension, if it appears to be possible to fit it in the rack, by careful comparison of images of 6Q1 and 6Q2 versions, not sure. I can offer help with cable extension work if you/he fancies gambling, and want help. Not sure if it's anything slightly fancy like a screened cable or just a three core 'vanilla' thing.

That's generally the case. For our Fabia it gives two different sizes for the front discs, and just one size of disc for the back. The car has drum brakes at the back.

Or diesel 1.2? Or 1.2 TSI? So many 1.2s. 😆

New post-cat sensor was delivered yesterday, and fitted just now. For the first time since purchase, this car is showing no fault codes in the engine ECU. 😁🥳

Need Reg or VIN to be certain of PN.

If you have any trouble finding wiring info, let me know and I can dig it out for you.

Main difference is the connections. The 6Y... has an 8-way and a 6-way connector into the window motor module. 6Q2959802G has a single 16-way connector. You could 'cut and shut' the wiring if you had a loom connector to suit the 802G, with enough wires in it, I think.

Thanks, was thinking along similar lines, but there are much hotter places than here, so it must be more than just that. Nothing much to lose by giving lube a go. New belt is north of £200; most ebay 2nd hand ones are in the £50-100 range and obviously a gamble.

Had this occur yesterday on our Roomster. Super-hot day. Managed to gradually tease it out after it originally wouldn't come more than about 6 or 7 cm. Several workmates stepped up to try, and all managed exactly the same. Aircon on to bring temp down, felt very naked driving with the belt not on, but after about 3 miles it started to gradually sneak out a bit further with each micro-gentle pull. Couldn't see any obvious problem when trim was removed. Seems like a good time to refresh my stock of spray lubricants. Cheers to Alex D for sharing this link with me, and @aubrey for giving a possible cheap fix.

I would think so, yes.

0CQ525010H, superseded by 0CQ525010S. 👍