Newbie alert!

Si_Dways · 07-05-2007, 09:57

Hello everyone,

Just a quick post to say hello and that I've joined the Briskoda community. My background was in VWs (I had two Beetles, a '73 1303 and a '70 1500, and a much-missed '87 Golf GTI 16V) but my Dad's been running an Octavia and it's impressed us both. So when I came to replace my much-hated 306, a Skoda looked sensible. I've now got a 2000 Fabia 1.4 Comfort 8V and so far it seems great. Couple of little things you might be able to help with:

1. It's showing a low PAS fluid warning light. Do Skoda use the same PAS fluid as other VAG cars?

2. The stereo seems to have a mind of its own. On the journey home, it kept randomly muting itself, re-tuning and flicking quickly between fader, balance, bass and treble settings. Does that sound to you more like a loose connection or the beginning of the end?

Thanks for your help. I'll post more later, once I've got the hang of the forum, I'm sure.

Si

TeflonTom · 07-05-2007, 11:04

1. yes, it's normall ATF fluid

2. err. it's broke!

hello and welcome

mluton · 07-05-2007, 11:05

Welcome to Briskoda.

Enjoy

**VRStu** · 07-05-2007, 14:18

Is the power steering functioning correctly?

It is very common on earlier cars for the PAS sensor to fail.

Welcome to Briskoda.

07-05-2007, 09:57	#1
Si_Dways Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie alert! Hello everyone, Just a quick post to say hello and that I've joined the Briskoda community. My background was in VWs (I had two Beetles, a '73 1303 and a '70 1500, and a much-missed '87 Golf GTI 16V) but my Dad's been running an Octavia and it's impressed us both. So when I came to replace my much-hated 306, a Skoda looked sensible. I've now got a 2000 Fabia 1.4 Comfort 8V and so far it seems great. Couple of little things you might be able to help with: 1. It's showing a low PAS fluid warning light. Do Skoda use the same PAS fluid as other VAG cars? 2. The stereo seems to have a mind of its own. On the journey home, it kept randomly muting itself, re-tuning and flicking quickly between fader, balance, bass and treble settings. Does that sound to you more like a loose connection or the beginning of the end? Thanks for your help. I'll post more later, once I've got the hang of the forum, I'm sure. Si

07-05-2007, 11:04	#2
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,927 Thanks: 43 Thanked 200 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Newbie alert! 1. yes, it's normall ATF fluid 2. err. it's broke! hello and welcome __________________ vorsprung durch czechnik

07-05-2007, 11:05	#3
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,334 Thanks: 46 Thanked 221 Times in 195 Posts	Re: Newbie alert! Welcome to Briskoda. Enjoy __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

07-05-2007, 14:18	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,412 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Newbie alert! Is the power steering functioning correctly? It is very common on earlier cars for the PAS sensor to fail. Welcome to Briskoda. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode