From various threads I understand the failure Fabia door lock mechanism is a common issue. Well it just happened to my 2001 1.4 Combi Automatic.

As the experts have kindly placed several excellent posts on this site as to how to remove and replace the door locks I decided to see if a repair kit was available from a Skoda main dealer.

The good news is there is and for my car the Skoda Part Nos are:-

Cylinder Repair Kit 1U0898001

Barrel Repair Kit 1U0898002

One of these kits contains the new cylinder paddle and the other the new C clips. Its best to buy both.

Now for the surprising bit. I bought two sets of each and the cost was just 6.30 euros or about £5.16p total.

Why do you need two complete sets? some might ask. Well I work on the carried umbrella theory (then it don't rain)

I also have a spare Brake Light Switch in the boot. Anyone thats had one of those go wrong knows the nightmare they cause. Particularly if you have an automatic like mine.

I hope this info is of help to someone

Very useful to know, thanks for sharing

I believe the dealers usually use a spray white lithium grease to lubricate the lock mechanisms?

Does anyone know how to actually install these repair kits? I have the repair kit and removed the cylinder from the door, however how do I get into the cylinder to make the repair??

 

Any help would be gratefully received.