Hey Everyone. I have a MK1 Skoda Fabia. Recently it has started playing up. When I hit the accelerator the revs will shoot up to 4000 but there is no pickup at all, no pull, almost like I am in neutral. When I take my foot off the accelerator and pump it, it will catch eventually and gradually pick up speed again.

 

I am thinking possible issues, throttle position sensor? Throttle body needs a clean? Or accelerator pedal position sensor?

 

Any advice would be appreciated because I am driving a MK1 Skoda Fabia what says a lot about my financial position.

 

 

 

 

Clutch slipping? 

Which engine does your Fabia have, and how many miles on the clock?

Edited 7 October, 20205 yr by Wino

Clutch fo' sho'

1.4 petrol. 230000.  I don't have a problem going between gears, no squeaking or noise.... But yeah I thought it might be the clutch but also hoped it was not the clutch.

It's going to be cheaper to just buy another old Fabia with less miles, there are plenty about, I only paid £400 for my 2.0 on ebay, it cost me £350 to get the clutch done in January.

My advice would be to replace the clutch assembly yourself if budget is an issue. (Preferably together with a buddy)

That is the cheapest option. As it will set you back around £70 to £100. (Including fluids and a clutch alignment tool) And a couple days if you haven't done it before.

Can be done with basic hand tools and jack stands. It isn't fun, but its also not impossible.

 

54 minutes ago, Xsr said:

My advice would be to replace the clutch assembly yourself if budget is an issue. (Preferably together with a buddy)

That is the cheapest option. As it will set you back around £70 to £100. (Including fluids and a clutch alignment tool) And a couple days if you haven't done it before.

Can be done with basic hand tools and jack stands. It isn't fun, but its also not impossible.

 

 

Are you serious, it's done 230k, everything will be totally worn out, you can buy another one with half the mileage for a few hundred quid.

4 hours ago, sepulchrave said:

 

Are you serious

 

Yes. If budget is an absolute issue.

Row with the oars you have i'd say.