Just a thought, while I've got the door apart, the rear lock on that door has been acting up. It locks ok, but doesn't unlock using the key button.

 

To unlock it I have to reach inside and pull the inside door handle, then press the unlock button.

 

Any thoughts on what the problem could be?

 

I hope you replaced those door trim panel clips. 

 

A couple of extra self tappers also help pinch the reg up tight

Extra support there has to be a great idea. If I ever have to re-visit ours again I'll be doing the same.

Might seem that added sealant can easily waterproof this junction of door and door carrier, in a static situation.

 

Just think though folks - what happens to that area when/if the door is slammed? It will try to carry on after the door stops, under its own momentum.

I bet if you could do some freeze-frame photography of the carrier as a door is slammed, you'd see that area 'flap' on an 'as built' car.  This is probably why a lot of repairs aren't successful, because people don't think of the forces that might act on the sealant, and underestimate what the joint needs to cope with.

5 hours ago, Tech1e said:

I hope you replaced those door trim panel clips. 

 

A couple of extra self tappers also help pinch the reg up tight

No, I don't have any of the panel clips. 

 

Are these ok? Clips

 

 

Edited 16 February, 20197 yr by cocat2517

1 hour ago, cocat2517 said:

No, I don't have any of the panel clips. 

 

Are these ok? Clips

 

 

 

That don’t have a seal on them. No seal and it’s going to **** in just the same 

These are the correct clips...

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-OCTAVIA-FABIA-INTERIOR-DOOR-PANEL-CARD-TRIM-CLIPS/192216223813?fits=Car+Make%3ASkoda|Model%3AFabia+I&hash=item2cc0fad045:g:1xgAAOxyfS1R4YAF:rk:7:pf:0

Ordered some. Thanks.