jonjobling

HI everyone. One small question... how do you replace the sidelights in the new fabia? i knoe where the lights are and wherem they are removed from but i cant seem to get the bulb out! has any 1 had this problem?

flyskoda

Hi Jon...the bulbs are located quite deep into the headlamp unit.youll need small hands and lots of patience.The passenger side on my 1.9tdi was quite straight fwd but the drivers side took a while due to the engine bay being rather full.If you can get ur hand behind the bulb it releases quite easily with enough cable travel to change bulb...good luck

irfant

At the first time I couldn't managed take out too.

But, I used my both index finger to grab and pull hard the sidelight bulbholder. Don't try to pull it from the wiring, feel the sidelight bulb holder with your finger tips.

Now I've got LED bulbs

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jonjobling

Oh ok, i will try a bit harder then i dont have the biggest hands in the world

cheers guys

yeah that does look soo much better then the stantard yellowish bulbs, i have a pair of white LEDs to fit, any 1 else got any headlight upgrade pictures?

irfant

I also upgraded my standart bulbs to Osram Night Breaker...

Result is significantly positive. The Osram NightBreaker delivers a ground breaking 90% more light on the road for optimum visibility and safety, and has a light output that is 10% whiter and more natural for minimal glare and optimum comfort whilst driving.

- Up to 90% more light.
- 10% whiter light.
- Silver cap design looks stylish when unlit.
- Fully approved and road legal for road use in the UK and Europe.
- UV coated bulbs, safe to use with plastic headlamps.

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2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V
http://www.skodaclubturkey.com

jonjobling

Cool, i think the std headlight bulbs are quite good? mayby point a little low though?

jonjobling

Still having trouble replacing these sidelights! why are the sidelight bulbs in such a diffacult place! has any 1 got any other tips??

ap0gee

I had to use some pliers to get them out of my Mk1 - looks like they haven't improved the design any! Just take car to grip the lamp holder and not the wiring...

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Zebra

Use long nose pliers with 90 degree tips to grip the bulb holder and extract.

Got this job to do on mine.

My headlights were aiming too low as well. Asked an independent garage to see to this which they did for free as they'd not seen a Mk2 Furby before and were interested.