Hi,

I'm new here, so apologies in advance for any transgressions of etiquette etc.

We have just bought a 2000X Fabia that, this morning, has illuminated the EMS warning lamp; car drives OK. Guy I bought it from (dealer) is very helpful.

I can take it to a backstreet guy (he's OK) and have it reset or a main dealer - v. expensive & poor reputation! Any ideas as to what it may be, or is it so complicated it could be one of a zillion things? Is it a common problem? Should I go to the main dealer?

Have to say that I've had cars with EMS chips for yonks & never a problem.

Also, the (light blue) metallic paint seems very susceptible to chipping. Again, is this common/normal? Other VAG cars have been excellent.

And the driver's seat rocks back & forward about a quarter to half an inch; it's not the runners. Odd.

Otherwise, the car is mint. Having dropped a size from an Audi 80, I'm very impressed.

Over to you knowledgeable guys...

My seat rocks too, its down to the rise and fall, anyone know a fix????

A new seat base fixed my rocking.

No-one got any ideas about the EMS warning lamp, then?

Not sure re Skoda dealers - local one quoted min 2 hours labour to change the battery in the key fob!!! :-) Idiots; I remonstrated and told them just to change it and hang the consequences ("it'll uncode the key, Sir") & all was OK.

Heaven knows what they'll charge for an EMS check.

Pop off you airbox and have a look at the throttle valve, is there alot of oil in there?

Let me know.

Ross

Thanks, Ross, I'll look tomorrow.

Mind you, when I first read your reply, I saw "Pop off, you airbox....!" so nearly ignored you.

Cheers.

Should read 'your airbox'...lol

Now get on with it you windbag

Should read 'your airbox'...lol

Now get on with it you windbag

LOL!

Car going to main dealer - if the darned lamp will stay on!

Thanks all.