skoda fabia vrs mk1.. back door wont open

[Kiddmeister1]

Please can anyone help.. i just got my mk1 vrs back from the wrap specialist.. got my handles wrapped... and now the back doors wont open.. ive took door card off.. i can hear lock working with fob but and i can hear cable when pulling on it.. but sounds like it aint connected at handle.. please say i dont need to drill pop rivets to get door open..

Any help greatly appreciated

[TMB]

I guess they must have removed the handle and not put it back properly. You could remove the lock blank and check if the little cable is attached properly. Instructions here...

 

https://workshop-manuals.com/skoda/fabia-mk1/body/body_work/rear_doorsliding_doorwing_doorscentral_locking/rear_door/removing_and_installing_the_door_handle/

 

The handle end of the cable has little plastic teeth that interlock into corresponding teeth on the handle and has to be adjusted so that the tension is correct - i.e. a tiny bit of slack in it otherwise it won't work. Maybe they over-tensioned it. You can see the teeth on the cable end here...

 

 

Alternatively take it back to them and tell them they cocked up and to fix it.

Edited 19 August, 2018 by TMB

[Kiddmeister1]

Hello.. just getting your reply now mate.. really appreciate the advice.. after a few phone calls its due to go back when i get a free day to take it up... nightmare