Rear leak continues - is this fixed in new Fabias?

[maffwilson]

Well as per a number of other threads in this bit of Briskoda, the vRS is still leaking from the rear driver's side door and experimented with a bucket of water when washing it this morning. :grumpy: Lo and behold the door card gets wet and water trickles out...

It wasn't fixed by the garage this time around because they only fiddled with the rear passenger door not the driver's! How do I know this, well, when I cleaned the car this morning saw that the door card clips are broken and it's loose on that side Bet that's where a rattle is coming from I also noticed this week...

Re-reading the job print out I was given and seeing 'NSR' instead of 'OSR' probably confirms it...

As to the musty smell, now disgused by Febreze, which does make it smell nice at the moment

Out of interest, is this problem fixed in new Fabias (mine's 04 plate)?

[sharkrider]

mine's 05 fabia, and has never leaked (hope you get yours sorted...)

[ScoobyChris]

My '01 car never leaked as far as I know.

Chris

[Tech1e]

They have tried to fix it by using pop rivets instead of 10mm bolts to hold the carrier on but they still leak.

But some do some dont, regardless of age and type.

[MikeW]

I don't think my 05 VRS does it, but i've never tested it before. I'm a bit scared to reading all the comments on here....

[handyjazz]

Just had the leaks on my Fabia vRS fixed. They replaced all of the ancillary carriers. This fix appears to have worked as the car no longer mists up when stood ....... and for the first time since owning the car I have not had to use the air-con on to keep the screen clear.

Sorry if this is a little off topic but:

A good tip is to keep photographic evidence of the problems as and when the happen, make a point of dating any photos taken and annotate where necessary. This information will really help your dealer fix any problems and is very useful if in the unfortunate event you fall into dispute.

If you do run into problems here is a link to trading standards: http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/cgi-bin/calitem.cgi?file=ADV0046-1011.txt

It may appear a little harsh to start quoting this, but it is always good to know your rights.

[chowy]

No problem on my '05 Fabia

[arcom]

Mine ('04 Fab) leaks only when the left side is higher than the right side

I tend to park it on a flat surface (since my "discovery") whenever I can - problem fixed

[agbasey]

55 plate elegance estate leaks - can the dealer find it!!!!

New dealer on Monday

[skoda tech]

some do leak some dont there is a sealing cord now to be used. the door carriers come off and the sealing cord is applied and then the door carriers are reffitted. this works well and usually sorts the problem.

[chris_newell41]

so the question is "Are there any 05,55,06 owners who have leaking doors on thier fabia?"

[ScoobyChris]

so the question is "Are there any 05,55,06 owners who have leaking doors on thier fabia?"[/u']

agbasey, a couple of posts up......

Chris

[johnny05]

mines an 04 and drivers side leaks its been in 4 times and still leaks, must ad they fixed the passenger side one 1st time 5th time lucky i hope

[DRJ]

Mine's a very early Mark 1.5 (9/04) and it's fine...

[vrsfab]

Fixed both rear doors on mine myself over the last week or so. Fitted threaded inserts and screws instead of the skoda rivets to help with future disassembly. Also addressed a few rattle issues while the door cards were off, so its all dry and rattle free now You will probably need a few spare trim clips, as a couple broke on both sides of mine.

Keep taking it back to the dealer if they don't get it right, its not a particularly difficult job if your thorough and carefull.

[orbital]

yep 55plates do leak,mines in again next week 3rd time lucky maybe!

[Organist]

My 06 doesn't seem to be leaking, but only 2400 miles old!

[Dmac1969]

Ive a very early 2000 model (built jan 2000) and it has no leaks so far , I do know 2 other local fabia owners whos cars leaked from new tho , both Y platers and both estates.

[Tech1e]

Fixed both rear doors on mine myself over the last week or so. Fitted threaded inserts and screws instead of the skoda rivets to help with future disassembly. Also addressed a few rattle issues while the door cards were off' date=' so its all dry and rattle free now You will probably need a few spare trim clips, as a couple broke on both sides of mine.

Keep taking it back to the dealer if they don't get it right, its not a particularly difficult job if your thorough and carefull.[/quote']

Did you use the guide on here?

[vrsfab]

Did you use the guide on here?

I did use your guide. It tells you all you need to know.

I also removed the rear chrome door lock pins and asssociated rods that work it while I was in there. It made reassembly a lot easier and has got rid of a faint rattle from that area.

[Tech1e]

Excellent, nice to know it works

[bugman]

think mine has started to leak.just noticed it today after a heavy rain down pour.not sure to take it to my crap dealer or fix it my self!!!!!!!

[SerpentwarVRS]

I've got a 8 week old 06 plate, and sometimes it does smell a little bit musty in the mornings, is the door card the plasticy/fabricy thing on the inside of the door where the handle is.

I'm washing it tonight weather permitting and if i know what to look for I can post whether it leaks tomorrow.

tia

[ap0gee1978]

Thought mine was leaking recently (54 plate), but it turned out that the connector between the two sections of rear wash-wipe pipe had come apart. 2-second job once I found it - it will only make the NSR door card and footwell wet, by the way. I have noticed traces of moisture (more like condensation) in the past on the door seals of both rear doors at the bottom, but it doesn't wet the door cards. I think this might just be because the rear doors aren't opened as often as the front ones...?

[kt600]

Yep. Mine Leaks. Has Got The Sealing Band That You Talk About Above.

Fixed One Door Already By Using Some Silconce Sealant Then Refit The Metal Membrane To The Door.got The Rest To Do. When It Doesnt Rain!!!!