Hello,

I spilled coffee on the button for locking/unlocking all the doors from the central console.
Afterwards car locked itself randomly during driving.
I replaced the button (5J0962125) and cleaned the area underneath it slightly.
This partially remedied the problem, but the car still locks itself from time to time (for example: when there are bumps in the road).

Do you recommend replacing the part under the button ?
If so, what is the part called and what is its part number?
I looked online for central locking mechanism in the Skoda Fabia II hatchback (2008) console but I can't find anything except for the actual locks for the doors (which I don't think I need to change).
Let me know if you have any insight or solutions to this problem.

Thank you!

What is the timeline of the spill and occasional over bumps issue as this could be broken wires in the door loom which is quite common.

27 minutes ago, KeithCheetham said:

What is the timeline of the spill and occasional over bumps issue as this could be broken wires in the door loom which is quite common.

Thank you!

Yes, I guess you might be right. Unfortunately I cannot find anyone knowledgeable about the wiring in the doors that can help me. (I already looked around for that)

 

 

Can you tell me a solution? Perhaps I can look for an expert if I would know what to ask for.

Edited 25 September, 20232 yr by theEyeofbrows

3 hours ago, theEyeofbrows said:

Let me know if you have any insight or solutions to this problem.

Electrical contact cleaner.

44 minutes ago, Paws4Thot said:

Electrical contact cleaner.

Is that the same as isopropyl alcohol?

14 hours ago, theEyeofbrows said:

Thank you!

Yes, I guess you might be right. Unfortunately I cannot find anyone knowledgeable about the wiring in the doors that can help me. (I already looked around for that)

 

 

Can you tell me a solution? Perhaps I can look for an expert if I would know what to ask for.

The timeline of this issue is as follows:
1. Went to the local Skoda dealer and told them I have an issue with the car locking itself
2. They fixed the wiring in the driver's side door loom - car locked itself much much less frequently (only a handful of times)
3. Spilled coffee on the locking button in the console - car started to lock itself even more frequently
4. Replaced button - frequency of car locking itself decreased

5. Problem still persists with the car locking itself.

Edited 26 September, 20232 yr by theEyeofbrows