Hi does anyone know the dimensions of the rear shock absorbers for a 2012 Fabia 1.2 Tsi Monte Carlo? I've been looking for replacements on the Autodoc website and there are a few different lengths available. Thanks

12 hours ago, montecarlo said:

Hi does anyone know the dimensions of the rear shock absorbers for a 2012 Fabia 1.2 Tsi Monte Carlo? I've been looking for replacements on the Autodoc website and there are a few different lengths available. Thanks

 

Search for shock absorbers using the OEM part number.

 

Edited 15 February, 20242 yr by Carlston

Thanks Carlston, do you know the OEM number?

Not the answer, but since it needs dampers is it not time maybe for a set of springs as well.

6 hours ago, montecarlo said:

Thanks Carlston, do you know the OEM number?

 

Have you got a photo of the white build code label that's located near the spare wheel well under the carpet? It's probably best to put two photos up in case some of the build codes are not clear.

 

The label might have around 40 of the build codes, but the car actually might have around 180 build codes. So most of the build codes are not shown on that white label.

 

You might find that the build code for the rear shock absorbers aren't included in those 40 or so build codes.

 

Each build code is made up of three characters, with each character being either a letter or a number.

 

The above is the difficult way. The easy way is to find someone with a VAG parts computer system, as all that's needed to get the OEM part numbers is to enter the car's VIN number.

 

Here's an example of a white build code label

 

EOA 1N2 4AO 7QO 3L3 7AL 1DO 1NL 8L5 8DR 9P1 Q41 5SJ H2J J1L 8QL Q1A LO5 5RQ 4UF QI6 8XO 7X1 7PO 1KM 4R2 8GG 4K3 9WO FOA 6FF BO9 6YO BO9 8WB 1AT 4QU 9AK 7MQ 7AO 3S2 3FA 4X3 8RM QNO 3GA

 

E0A = No special edition
1N2 = Power steering electro-hydraulic
4A0 = Without seat heater
7Q0 = Without navigation device
3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats
7AL = Anti-theft alarm system, passenger compartment control, backup horn and towing protection
1D0 = Without trailer hitch
1NL = Covers for alloy wheels
8L5 = Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna
8DR = Radio
9P1 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle
Q41 = Suspension range 341
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
H2J = Tires 205/45 R16 83W
J1L = Battery 280 A (60 Ah)
8QL = Key for locking system with remote control
Q1A = Standard front seats
L05 = Suspension range 05 installation control only, no requirement forecast
5RQ = Right exterior mirror: convex
4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
QI6 = Service indicator 30,000 km or 2 year ( variable )
8X0 = Without headlight washer system
7X1 = Park distance control
7P0 = Without lumbar support in seat backrests
1KM = Drum brakes, rear
4R2 = Power windows front, mechanical window regulators rear
8GG = Alternator 110 A
4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing
9W0 = W/o car phone preparation/installation
F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts
B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland
6Y0 = Without cruise control warning system
B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland
8WB = Front fog lights
1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
4QU = 3-point seat belts front w/ tensioner (electr.) and height adjustment
9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc
7MQ = Emissions standard, EU5 mod
7A0 = Without CD changer/CD player
3S2 = Black roof rails
3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)
4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag
8RM = 8 speakers (passive)
QN0 = Without drawers under front seats
3GA = Without cargo area

 

VW Codes Decoder

https://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx

 

Edited 15 February, 20242 yr by Carlston