I am going to replace the fuel filter on my 1.2 12v mk1 Fabia estate. But when looking on ECP there appears to be different types of fuel filter for my vehicle. What is the best way of identifying and ordering the correct one please?

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I'd say to take a quick look at your old one. The 1.4 mpi has it under the rear right wheel arch, I am not sure if it's the same spot for the 1.2.

Yeah I've had a quick look, but how do I know what to look for when comparing with buying new? On first glance it seems to be subtle differences with dimensions etc. Is there a sure way to identify what type mine is so I know what to look for and order so I can replace with like for like?

 

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There are only 2 IMHO. 3 or 4 bars, with or without pressure regulator. Check how many pipes are for in and out. There must be something written on it as well or post a picture of the one on the car.

Ask Skoda ?

Your car having the 12-valve engine means it'll be the type with three connections. This can either be an all-in-one part, or seperable filter and pressure regulator. Compare what you have on the car to the two pictures in this post to identify which type you currently have.

Thanks all and especially much love to Wino who I always find very knowledgeable and helpful.

 

Rather embarssingly I can't make out the 3 connections in the picture on the post, but I'm guessing 1 of them is hidden from view? You know your stuff though, so I'm not doubting the 3 connections and will order one up.

 

What is the filter like to replace on the Fabia? I've done it on my previous car, an Astra and it was basically unscrew the mounting bracket, unclip securing clips, pull off the pipes, refit new filter, reprime by turning ignition key a few times, then start. Is the process just the same of the Fabia? Is there anything likely to make the job more complicated such as corroded screws/bracket that I should watch out for?

 

Thanks

Neither photo is actually at all clear in respect of the three connections.

 

Here's a copy with it marked up:

 

 

 

It should be easier to see 'in the flesh' as you can move your head around to view it from different angles.

 

 

Here's the two-part version marked up to show the two parts: Aluminium-bodied filter, and steel-bodied regulator part (rusty)

 

 

 

I've not actually changed one, so can't comment on how easy it is, but I believe the connections are all push-fit. The rusty screw(s) holding the black plastic support bracket can be problematic, from what I've heard.  There also has been mention of a different version of the filter where the in and return connections are the other way round from what I've marked; just to add confusion!

They are push fit and it takes less than 5 minutes to replace it with the car on an elevator. 

Thanks all and especially much love to Wino who I always find very knowledgeable and helpful.

 

 

He certainly is!

Just checked my fuel filter and I can confirm it is indeed the 3 pipe version.

 

Attached is a pic of my fuel filter, any idea which one I need to get from ECP? They all seem to list slightly different dimensions even on the pipe connectors, which is a bit worrying, don't want to get the wrong one and have it not fit properly... Eek... Is there not a definitive way to tell from the sticker in the boot well or something?

 

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Edited 16 October, 201510 yr by SkodaFabiaOwner

Update: The pr number on ECP seems to diferentiate between 1A3 (4bar regulator) and 1A1 (3bar regulator), sady there doesn't seem to be any reference to either codes on the boot well sticker :(

I'm pretty sure 3 Bar is what you want, but what year is the car, so I can look it up for you?

 

Your picture shows the detachable-regulator type, so you could in principle just change the filter element, not both parts.

I'll find part numbers for both options.

54 reg (2005), many thanks Wino...

Also are there any pros/cons to having a detachable regulator? I may as well replace it anyway so could I just replace it with an all in one design, assuming there isn't any benefits in keeping them seperate?

 

Basically I'm having a few issues with lumpy idle, occasional difficulty in starting. No fault codes present so don't think it's misfiring, I've replaced the air filter and spark plugs, the battery is healthy. The fuel filter and regulator hasn't been done in the 8-9 years of my ownership as I've done all the servicing, so I'm hoping a replacement filter and regulator won't do any harm...

I notice a lot of people saying it's an easy 5 minute job. Last one I changed was a nightmare.

- Philips screw that holds the plastic strap around the filter just crumbled basically so was a pain to remove

- One of the clips snapped when opening

- The connections were a pain in the adds to pull off the filter, even with a pry bar.

- Refitting them was also a pain to get pushed on 100% home and get the colourd clips back in place.

Good luck regardless!

Ours is a 2005 (05) with AZQ engine, same code as yours I believe, and it is definitely a PR code 1A1.

I don't know what brand ECP are offering, but unless it's today/tomorrow urgent, I'd be tempted by one or other of the genuine offerings on Ebay. £9 delivered seems tempting. That's item 10 on this page. If you want to change to an integrated pressure regulator one, it's 6Q0201051B, this listing seems tempting to make an offer on, and pretty good value at the buy it now price.

 

Advantage of leaving the existing pressure regulator is that you've only got two hose connections to deal with then, I guess.

Thanks Hutchy, I've done it on an Astra before and there is a knack to it, my main issue is sourcing the correct fuel filter, with the Astra it was either one for petol and one for diesel, or maybe even one for the entire range if I recall correctly, it was so much easier to get it right anyways. Trust the germans to over engineer a solution...

Edited 16 October, 201510 yr by SkodaFabiaOwner

Thanks Wino, to clarify and at the risk of sounding a bit dim (sorry), I need 1A1 and if I get one with a built in regulator I can just remove my current fuel filter and seperate regulator and it will be a straight swap? If so I will go with this option just in case it's my aging regulator that is playing up... Cheers

Edited 16 October, 201510 yr by SkodaFabiaOwner

Yep, that should be fine.

Thanks and sorry for all the questions, you've been really patient, just want to make sure I get it right...

 

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You're very welcome. Please let us know how you get on.

Hi

Guys need help

I got

SKIDA FABIA 2002

1.4 MPI

I need fuel filter

Which one

Need to buy ??

Please help

Good time to bump this thread.

For the second time in not many months I've come across petrol Fabias with faults that appear to be related to the wrong pressure regulator/fuel filter fitted.

 

One car should have had a 4 bar rated one but had had 3 bar fitted (2007 BME-code 3-cylinder 1.2 engine) and today's the other way round; designed for 3-bar but 4-bar fitted, a 2007 BBZ 1.4/16 valve.

 

Unfortunately,  the PR code that tells you which your car should have may not appear on the data sticker on the boot floor.

 

You can get your full car data pdf free from a cooperative dealership parts counter person, via erWin Skoda for a small fee , via an Italian ebay seller for only 3 Euros (VIN decoder that will show factory options Audi VW Seat Skoda | eBay) or from anyone with a VIN-filtering  parts catalogue. Ask me nicely by private message and that includes me.

 

If the list includes the PR code 1A1, you need a 3 bar filter, if it is 1A3 you should have 4 bar.

 

Handily the pressure rating tends to be stamped rather visibly on the rear end of the thing, just under the sill in front of right rear wheel.

 

Don't rely on ECP etc. to necessarily find the correct one for your car by reg plate number look-up.

Edited 9 July, 20232 yr by Breezy_Pete
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3 hours ago, Breezy_Pete said:

One car should have had a 4 bar rated one but had had 3 bar fitted (2007 BME-code 3-cylinder 1.2 engine)

 

That'd be me, then!

 

Spent ages chasing my tail, only for it to be solved by a tenner on a fuel filter. No fault codes since.