Leaky doors on 07 Fabia

[gregfras]

Hello

Just joined this Forum as my Mum has just bought (last week) a Fabia 2 on 07 plates. At the weekend noticed considerable ampount of water ingress on all 4 doors. The "seals" which appear to be made of felt were completely sodden.

She is taking it back to dealers this week but just enquiring whether anyone is having similar problems on the Fabia 07 models and what you might recommend.

Many thanks

G

[woodenspatulas]

got 2 parked outside day in and day out and they both havent got any signs of leaks. how long was it after you bought the car did you notice the damp spots? could be left over from a valet? and the seals wet from recent rain?

[Dmac1969]

Oh no , don't tell me the dreaded door leaks have been transferred from the MK1 Fabia!

[oilburninnut]

hope this isn't the start of it all over again

[GlacierNR]

Hopefully this is just an isolated incident and Skoda have learned from their mistakes... Hopefully, or that isn't very reassuring.

[Mek0n]

My Skoda has leakey drivers door seal!!!!

[gregfras]

Car has gone into Horners today so should have some news soon. But it is slightly worrying cos this was not just isolated, all the seals were soaked through. Will be in touch

[woodenspatulas]

do let us know the outcome, it would be nice to get a early heads up as to whats going on

[Dmac1969]

My Fabia has never leaked , Im actually afraid to trade it in for another one , incase i get free swimming pools!!!

[dustynebulosity]

Haven't noticed any leaky door seals on mine...yet.

[mole]

ive just joined because i was reading the forum and i have got the same problem, maybe there will be a recall soon. hopefully!

[ap0gee]

Don't think it'll ever be a recall issue as there's no real safety hazard. However, if it's treated like the corresponding fault on the Mk1, then it should be sorted FOC under warranty, no-questions-asked...

[mole]

just phoned skoda and its booked in for next saturday under the warrenty.

[Zanzara]

Mine has got a puddle in the drivers foot well too, after having the car for a few months now. We've had some bad rains, but surely it should stay out yeah. Got to give dealer a ring to get it sorted

[Zanzara]

Oh yeah forgot to mention, my optional 'stainless steel' door sill plates are beginning to rust too. Not that stainless after all then.....

[smstext]

had the leaky problemon mine, go around the seals pushing them out wards and make sure they are all in place. shut the door and inpsect all the way round for any gaps too.

[JonA]

The new Fabia uses a completely new door design compared to the old one. The new one only has one relatively small hole in it (which seems well sealed) compared to the old one where the dreaded seals gave up doing their job.

There has been one service bulletin on a leaky sunroof drain system on cars produced up to dec. 07, other then that I haven't heard of any leaky new fabias. I would not worry!

[Dmac1969]

Thats interesting regarding the stainless trims , I wonder if thats the reason you can only get the black plastic ones now??

[mole]

re the sills, my wife thinks mine are going rusty, not a happy bunny!

[mole]

just phoned them re rusty sills, they want to take pictures incase they are "scratched" and will send the pics to warrenty! in other words they will say they havent been looked after properly. ie not cleaned every week!

re them only selling plastic ones, the only ones available online are these:-
?koda Accessories

[Kentish]

Wifes Fab3 had a leak from the nearside rear door, leading to wet carpet and water sitting on top of the door seal at the bottom where you step over. Initially dealer said no fault or leak, after insisting and further testing was found to be a leaking window seal. Part ordered, fitted and now car totally dry.

[mole]

re rusty sills, just had a call from skoda and they are going to replace them. hopfully these stainless steel ones wont rust

[woodenspatulas]

well im on my 3d fabia demo car and ive not had any leaks yet

must be luck (or not) of the draw?