B pillar trim hazard ? , multidot display missing items, fan ceased to work

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen

I have a September 2008 Superb Elegance 170hp diesel saloon which I bought used at 3 years old and paid top price for it. It was the demonstrator so has everything and I love it. Great to drive, good mpg, and full of toys. I am the third owner in the book.

However.........

The front edge of the upper and lower sections of the trim on both B pillars keeps coming away. I noticed it after a couple of weeks and took it in to the dealer (has 1 year Skoda approved warranty, so still in force) and it was returned looking ok. But after a few days I noticed the trim was loose again - it is possible to see what I assume are the side airbags (long grey cassettes) behind them. It is easy to press them back but they come loose again by next day (preumably the slight flexing of the shell allows this). Just had it allegedly "fixed" again by the dealer but again they are away again at the edge towards the front door seals.

Apart from the cosmetic thing (and no doubt they would try to knock down the value on a trade in) I and worried about safety. No warning lights are showing so I presume the airbags are still ok.

Do the airbags erupt through the trim if triggered (as the dash and steering wheels ones do) or should the trim detach to allow them to inflate (no indication of them having been triggered before). Seems to me there might be a risk having this sharp-edged plastic flying off so close to the jugular. Please can anyone advise?

Two more problems: the maxi-dot menu no longer shows "phone" and the 'phone cannot be operated from the steering wheel buttons although it works ok via the central display. Again, grateful for any help or reference to elsewhere on the forum (I have looked without success).

Lastly the interior fan has suddenly ceased to work. The lights and central display still come on but no breeze. I have checked two fuses as listed (F24 in engine compartment and 40 in right-hand end of dash). Once more, any help appreciated before I take it back to the dealer.

Thanks in advance.

Phil J

Edited 17 June, 201214 yr by PAJ1