Hi,

 

New to Fabia Mk 3 forum as I have just bought a 1.2SE (March 17 plate), Last car was a 2008 Scout !! which I had for 14 years, some would say quite a change !!

New car low insurance and £20 tax for year, instead of over £23 per month.

 

Just a few questions please, answers much appreciated.

 

Does the 1.2 (66kW) engine have a turbo ? Quite surprised by the performance and torque from such a small engine.

 

It has what I thought was cruise control which I wanted (same "stalk" as on Scout) but it seems only to be a speed limiter, which I don't need.

A button underneath the "stalk" is missing - which I presume switches from one to the other (finding drivers handbook vague). Any chance of getting cruise control, switching it on permanently ? Sorry if this has been covered many times already.

 

Also seem to be missing a headlights on indicator (dipped beam) though have a main beam indicator.

 

That's all for now, sure to find other things to ask about, used the Octavia Mk2 forum for many years getting and on occasions giving advice.

 

Cheers,

Lloyd

Check on your V5 document under engine for CJZC engine code.

 

1.2 TSI 66 kW

66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) at 4,400–5,400 rpm; 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 1,400–3,500 rpm (CJZC, CYVA)

Is you bought a 1.2 TSI / 90 ps then yes it has a turbo.  that is the T in TSI.   No turbo is a MPI. 

 

There is no dipped beam indicator on the dash as there is with many cars.

Edited 27 February, 20233 yr by toot

The dipped beam "lights on" indicator is on the light switch itself. No tell tale on the dashboard.

Please note - I am not a mechanic or expert in anything.

 

Lloyd, hi, welcome, if you fully read and when required refer to the 'Owner's Manual' for your car you will then know more about it than many long term owners and some at garages.

 

A tip with these cars is to keep the car battery from getting into a low state of charge, even if the car starts and the lights seem bright enough and there are not yet any warning lights or messages the car battery can still be in a low enough state of charge to upset the computers and they can throw up all sorts of unexpected issues.  Just driving the car is not always enough to keep the car battery in a good state of charge and some owners find the use of an appropriate battery charger and maintainer can help with charging or better still prevent issues from a low battery.

 

I think these handy videos feature a 2017 model and give info (much of it also in the Owner's Manual'), they reminded me of some things I'd forgotten I'd read in the 'Owner's Manual'. -

 

 

Edited 28 February, 20233 yr by nta16
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Hi,

 

Thanks for your replies, should have known about the turbo !!

Found the (rather dim) dipped beam light - why not with high beam warning in cluster ? there are so many warning lights in there, maybe not room for another.

 

Cheers,

Lloyd