Fabia Elegance hatch problems

mali · 19-07-2005, 13:57

Hi all,

I'm new here and I have a couple of problems with the hatch on my W reg Fabia.
I've done a search, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
Firstly the hatch on my Fabia doesn't close properly every time. I believe it
is due to the badly fitting plastic trim inside the hatch. Has anybody else had
the same problem and is there anything I can do about it?

My second problem is that the washer on the hatch doesn't work, I believe this may be
down to a tube coming disconected somewhere.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Paul

lozgti · 19-07-2005, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by mali

Hi all,

I'm new here and I have a couple of problems with the hatch on my W reg Fabia.
I've done a search, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
Firstly the hatch on my Fabia doesn't close properly every time. I believe it
is due to the badly fitting plastic trim inside the hatch. Has anybody else had
the same problem and is there anything I can do about it?

My second problem is that the washer on the hatch doesn't work, I believe this may be
down to a tube coming disconected somewhere.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Paul

Don't know about the shutting bit but the tube for the washer was common on our last fabia.Used to come off all the time.The point it came off was actually under the bonnet.If you have a bit of a hunt you should spot it

mali · 19-07-2005, 14:47

Thanks mate, I'll have a look in a bit and let you know

Paul

LouisTsui · 19-07-2005, 15:58

My X reg Fabia comfort has the same hatch problem as well. I am currently experiencing what sort of speed/force/special-method is most likely to shut the hatch properly.

Moose · 19-07-2005, 16:01

I get that hatch closing thing on my 51 reg too. No idea why it doesn't close.

If you can't see the pipe, grab a volunteer to squirt the water while you have a torch under the bonnet maybe?

L-Y-K · 19-07-2005, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardEames

I get that hatch closing thing on my 51 reg too. No idea why it doesn't close.

If you can't see the pipe, grab a volunteer to squirt the water while you have a torch under the bonnet maybe?

just slam it shut!!!...i got teh same problem with the washer jet thing but i pushed mine thru the wall where it was and now i cant get it out

Tom_vRS · 19-07-2005, 16:13

Oh the joys of a warranty!!!

I thought the washer hose also came off at the back of the roof, leading to headlining stains etc... Just a thought.

On the brightside - on a 4 year old car the only problems are 2 very minor, easily fixable ones! Can't be bad.

L-Y-K · 19-07-2005, 16:28

i thought w reg would b 5 years old now?

mali · 19-07-2005, 19:02

Thanks for the great response!
Your right L-Y-K it is 5 years old now. BTW slamming it doesn't make a blind bit of difference.
there seems to be a technique in not doing it too hard or too soft

I'll post a picture of the interior trim in a moment. I'm sure thats the cause of it as it looks wrong

Paul

mali · 19-07-2005, 19:13

Here you go, sorry about the focus..

mali · 19-07-2005, 19:14

I have tried pushing it in but it doesn't really go

mali · 19-07-2005, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisTsui

My X reg Fabia comfort has the same hatch problem as well. I am currently experiencing what sort of speed/force/special-method is most likely to shut the hatch properly.

Well I just closed it first time, this time I hardly pushed it at all kinda let its own weight
and inertia do the work.

LouisTsui · 19-07-2005, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mali

Well I just closed it first time, this time I hardly pushed it at all kinda let its own weight
and inertia do the work.

Yeah, same here, some time it work this way. I remember one day when I was in tesco car park, I tried to close the hatch like more than 20 times, my girl friend started to feel embrass as I attracted few peoples watching. Then she pashed me away, and closed the hatch like you memtioned effortlessly.

One way I am trying is while left hand keep pressing the remove button, right hand pash the hatch to close. I think the position where I put my right hand on is important, but I have yet to find the ideal position.

mali · 19-07-2005, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisTsui

Yeah, same here, some time it work this way. I remember one day when I was in tesco car park, I tried to close the hatch like more than 20 times, my girl friend started to feel embrass as I attracted few peoples watching. Then she pashed me away, and closed the hatch like you memtioned effortlessly.

One way I am trying is while left hand keep pressing the remove button, right hand pash the hatch to close. I think the position where I put my right hand on is important, but I have yet to find the ideal position.

Exactly the same problem here mate. I'd like to get it sorted as sometimes its just ridiculous!
Anybody out there know how to resolve this issue?
Is it down to the plastic trim not fitting flush?
Louis is your trim inside the same as mine?

Paul

fab-vrs · 19-07-2005, 21:01

yep i have the same prob with the hatch.found best way/ only way to shut it is to push it hard in one movement all the way till it stops.mines been back to dealer twice but they cant fix it.they tried telling me its because the car doesnt have breath holes like the older version and theyve had same prob on oct aswell.duno if taht true tho.

LouisTsui · 20-07-2005, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mali

Louis is your trim inside the same as mine?

yes.

19-07-2005, 13:57	#1
mali Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 51 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4l 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fabia Elegance hatch problems Hi all, I'm new here and I have a couple of problems with the hatch on my W reg Fabia. I've done a search, but couldn't find what I was looking for. Firstly the hatch on my Fabia doesn't close properly every time. I believe it is due to the badly fitting plastic trim inside the hatch. Has anybody else had the same problem and is there anything I can do about it? My second problem is that the washer on the hatch doesn't work, I believe this may be down to a tube coming disconected somewhere. Any help greatly appreciated. Paul

19-07-2005, 15:58	#4
LouisTsui Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colchester Posts: 288 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 Comfort, green, no allory wheel >.< Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	My X reg Fabia comfort has the same hatch problem as well. I am currently experiencing what sort of speed/force/special-method is most likely to shut the hatch properly. __________________ I try very hard not to curb my alloys...

19-07-2005, 16:01	#5
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,938 Members Car: None Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I get that hatch closing thing on my 51 reg too. No idea why it doesn't close. If you can't see the pipe, grab a volunteer to squirt the water while you have a torch under the bonnet maybe? __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

19-07-2005, 16:13	#7
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,542 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Oh the joys of a warranty!!! I thought the washer hose also came off at the back of the roof, leading to headlining stains etc... Just a thought. On the brightside - on a 4 year old car the only problems are 2 very minor, easily fixable ones! Can't be bad. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

19-07-2005, 16:28	#8
L-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A30 Newquay Cornwall Posts: 4,219 Members Car: Fabia 1.9 TDI Thanks: 39 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	i thought w reg would b 5 years old now? __________________ Fabia Bohemia Mods - 16" BBS Montreal's, Blaupunkt Rome nav, fitted front and rear areo wipers, rear OEM speakers fitted, vw damped grab handles.

19-07-2005, 14:47	#3
mali Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 51 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4l 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks mate, I'll have a look in a bit and let you know Paul

19-07-2005, 19:02	#9
mali Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 51 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4l 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the great response! Your right L-Y-K it is 5 years old now. BTW slamming it doesn't make a blind bit of difference. there seems to be a technique in not doing it too hard or too soft I'll post a picture of the interior trim in a moment. I'm sure thats the cause of it as it looks wrong Paul

19-07-2005, 19:14	#11
mali Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 51 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.4l 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have tried pushing it in but it doesn't really go

19-07-2005, 21:01	#15
fab-vrs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: worcestershire Posts: 13 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mine 2 yep i have the same prob with the hatch.found best way/ only way to shut it is to push it hard in one movement all the way till it stops.mines been back to dealer twice but they cant fix it.they tried telling me its because the car doesnt have breath holes like the older version and theyve had same prob on oct aswell.duno if taht true tho.

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