First Fault.

JSJ · 16-05-2008, 14:10

Accelerator pedal sensor is showing an intermittent fault, causing the engine to go into 'safe mode' It's only happened a few times and restarting the engine cures it, but it's booked in for next week. They can take a look at the minor rattle behind the instruments as well.

ap0gee · 16-05-2008, 14:31

Bad luck! Sadly, kit does somes fail early on, but at least it's under warranty. And if you get your squeak sorted, then so much the better!

Hope it's fixed soon!

JSJ · 16-05-2008, 14:35

Cheers, I'm quite relaxed about it, and they are treating me well.

youngsyd · 16-05-2008, 15:08

Its not uncommon for the Accelerator pedal on the new fabia...

JonA · 16-05-2008, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

Its not uncommon for the Accelerator pedal on the new fabia...

Skoda must have done something different on the right hand drive cars, because I haven't seen or heard of a single new left hand drive Fabia with accelerator pedal sensor problems so far..

Overall this sensor usually is incredibly sturdy, and faults are extremely rare. I started trying to repair VAG cars in 1992, and to this date, i have replaced only one or two sensors.

i hope your dealer sorts out both the rattle and replaces your throttle pedal sensor quick, so you can get back to drive and enjoy your new car

Enjoy!

JonA

Zebra · 25-05-2008, 18:12

My Fabia has a rattle coming from the passenger airbag cover as it moves from side to side in the dashboard.

Does anyone know how the dealers would fix this?

Thanks

JSJ · 29-05-2008, 15:50

Well the car is in having the sensor replaced and the rattle looke at.

The receptionist told me that the sensor issue is now an official recall.

virgo17 · 01-06-2008, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSJ

The receptionist told me that the sensor issue is now an official recall.

Does anybody know if this issue affects the petrol or diesel cars, or both?

Thanks.

V.

Zebra · 02-06-2008, 17:51

Took mine in because it has got a rattle.

I thought it was comming from the passenger airbag cover, which was loose and slid from side to side a bit. The Fabia's pass airbag cover in the showroom was solid in comparison.

Took car in at 0800 hrs and received a call this morning to say it wasnt the pass airbag cover.

A further call about an hour ago said they would have to remove the dashboard to try and trace the rattle.

Good service and communication received so far from dealer. Just hope car goes back together without anything on it being damaged.

Prob going to take about two days they say.

Other than being in several bits set in their bay, the car is spot on.

16-05-2008, 14:10	#1
JSJ Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 118 Members Car: Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	First Fault. Accelerator pedal sensor is showing an intermittent fault, causing the engine to go into 'safe mode' It's only happened a few times and restarting the engine cures it, but it's booked in for next week. They can take a look at the minor rattle behind the instruments as well.

16-05-2008, 14:31	#2
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 7,107 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia vRS Thanks: 385 Thanked 406 Times in 353 Posts	Re: First Fault. Bad luck! Sadly, kit does somes fail early on, but at least it's under warranty. And if you get your squeak sorted, then so much the better! Hope it's fixed soon! __________________

16-05-2008, 14:35	#3
JSJ Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 118 Members Car: Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: First Fault. Cheers, I'm quite relaxed about it, and they are treating me well.

16-05-2008, 15:08	#4
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,083 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 68 Thanked 82 Times in 79 Posts	Re: First Fault. Its not uncommon for the Accelerator pedal on the new fabia... __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

25-05-2008, 18:12	#6
Zebra Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 272 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 3 Thanks: 30 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: First Fault. My Fabia has a rattle coming from the passenger airbag cover as it moves from side to side in the dashboard. Does anyone know how the dealers would fix this? Thanks

29-05-2008, 15:50	#7
JSJ Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 118 Members Car: Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: First Fault. Well the car is in having the sensor replaced and the rattle looke at. The receptionist told me that the sensor issue is now an official recall.

02-06-2008, 17:51	#9
Zebra Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 272 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 3 Thanks: 30 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: First Fault. Took mine in because it has got a rattle. I thought it was comming from the passenger airbag cover, which was loose and slid from side to side a bit. The Fabia's pass airbag cover in the showroom was solid in comparison. Took car in at 0800 hrs and received a call this morning to say it wasnt the pass airbag cover. A further call about an hour ago said they would have to remove the dashboard to try and trace the rattle. Good service and communication received so far from dealer. Just hope car goes back together without anything on it being damaged. Prob going to take about two days they say. Other than being in several bits set in their bay, the car is spot on.

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