Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor

Lummox · 15-09-2006, 21:22

Fabia-vrs.com - Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor

devonutopia · 07-01-2007, 16:13

Is it possible to reinstate the pics for this please? I think it would help many people who try to do this task themselves.

MSN me the pics if need be.

**VRStu** · 07-01-2007, 17:01

For the obvious reasons I had discussed with you know who to put this up as a guide. I'm just waiting for the pictures.

b1ackb1rd · 08-01-2007, 13:30

Thanks for taking the effort to do this, much appreciated.

**VRStu** · 08-01-2007, 17:51

Here you go -

Fabia-vrs.com - Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor

devonutopia · 09-01-2007, 00:35

Absolutely and totally spot on!

Thanks to the techie one for getting me out of the brown stuff with regards to a Mk4 golf OBD port location this evening too. Chap had come all the way from Yeovil to Exeter to be scanned, and I could not find the f***in' thing!

**VRStu** · 09-01-2007, 07:41

Sebastian has a good site for OBD connector locations -

de.openobd.org - einbauorte

devonutopia · 09-01-2007, 14:21

I went rummaging under the heater controls beforehand which made it even more embarrassing, but I went to deep, and didn't look to the "roof" of the area above the ashtray.

Know for the future now.

sparky2 · 09-01-2007, 22:27

Is there a common fault with the sensor, and if so what cars are affected and what are the symptoms ? Our Fabia is a 2002 tdi PD so would that be included ?

FabiaTDi · 09-01-2007, 22:40

Hmmm I'm now wondering if this might have anything to do with my current steering issues?

**VRStu** · 09-01-2007, 22:47

The search should give you a good insight.

b1ackb1rd · 09-01-2007, 23:37

I called Savilles in Mustow Green for a price on this item and the parts chap (good bloke, easy going and no BS) knew the part number by heart ... not a good sign!
He reckoned around an hours labour to fit and the part is about £70 + vat.

**VRStu** · 09-01-2007, 23:41

You can get the part on eBay for around half that.

Look for hootiemcboob

devonutopia · 10-01-2007, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

You can get the part on eBay for around half that.

Look for hootiemcboob

One on there now for £39.99 + p&p.

It's where my updated replacement part came from.

**VRStu** · 10-01-2007, 00:18

And with the money we saved you, you can afford to join Freedom!!

b1ackb1rd · 12-01-2007, 13:25

This sensor failure still allows the car to be driven with PAS working on/off ... I approached a local challenging set of downhill bends yesterday at around 80, when I eased it into the first bend (it's a combi, you have to ease it in) the bl**dy thing turned-in F1 style lifting the inside front wheel !
After an involuntary bowel motion and much opposite lock it sorted itself out ... just goes to show what weird tricks this faulty sensor can produce.

Anyway, Hootiemcboob strikes again £42.49 inc postage!

Looking at the part now, does it require a squirt of something to protect it or does it go in dry (ouch!)

b1ackb1rd · 17-01-2007, 18:55

Got it fitted now, and the car is again perfect.

Put the car upon ramps and when I got underneath to do the work the car was sitting on my chest ... not comfortable at all !

Local garage fitted it for £35, result ?

Thanks everyone for your help, posting photos etc.

15-09-2006, 21:22	#1
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,483 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 758 Times in 636 Posts	Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Fabia-vrs.com - Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details. Last edited by Lummox; 19-02-2007 at 22:28.

07-01-2007, 16:13	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,088 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Is it possible to reinstate the pics for this please? I think it would help many people who try to do this task themselves. MSN me the pics if need be. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

07-01-2007, 17:01	#3
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor For the obvious reasons I had discussed with you know who to put this up as a guide. I'm just waiting for the pictures. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

08-01-2007, 13:30	#4
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 302 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Thanks for taking the effort to do this, much appreciated.

08-01-2007, 17:51	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Here you go - Fabia-vrs.com - Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-01-2007, 00:35	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,088 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Absolutely and totally spot on! Thanks to the techie one for getting me out of the brown stuff with regards to a Mk4 golf OBD port location this evening too. Chap had come all the way from Yeovil to Exeter to be scanned, and I could not find the f*in' thing! __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me.** Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

09-01-2007, 07:41	#7
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Sebastian has a good site for OBD connector locations - de.openobd.org - einbauorte __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-01-2007, 14:21	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,088 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor I went rummaging under the heater controls beforehand which made it even more embarrassing, but I went to deep, and didn't look to the "roof" of the area above the ashtray. Know for the future now. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

09-01-2007, 22:27	#9
sparky2 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 259 Members Car: Octavia TDi (me),Fabia TDi (wife),Fabia VRS SE (son) Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Is there a common fault with the sensor, and if so what cars are affected and what are the symptoms ? Our Fabia is a 2002 tdi PD so would that be included ?

09-01-2007, 22:40	#10
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Hmmm I'm now wondering if this might have anything to do with my current steering issues? __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

09-01-2007, 22:47	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor The search should give you a good insight. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-01-2007, 23:37	#12
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 302 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor I called Savilles in Mustow Green for a price on this item and the parts chap (good bloke, easy going and no BS) knew the part number by heart ... not a good sign! He reckoned around an hours labour to fit and the part is about £70 + vat.

09-01-2007, 23:41	#13
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor You can get the part on eBay for around half that. Look for hootiemcboob __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

10-01-2007, 00:18	#15
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor And with the money we saved you, you can afford to join Freedom!! __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-01-2007, 13:25	#16
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 302 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor This sensor failure still allows the car to be driven with PAS working on/off ... I approached a local challenging set of downhill bends yesterday at around 80, when I eased it into the first bend (it's a combi, you have to ease it in) the bl**dy thing turned-in F1 style lifting the inside front wheel ! After an involuntary bowel motion and much opposite lock it sorted itself out ... just goes to show what weird tricks this faulty sensor can produce. Anyway, Hootiemcboob strikes again £42.49 inc postage! Looking at the part now, does it require a squirt of something to protect it or does it go in dry (ouch!)

17-01-2007, 18:55	#17
b1ackb1rd Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 302 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Replacing the Fabia PAS sensor Got it fitted now, and the car is again perfect. Put the car upon ramps and when I got underneath to do the work the car was sitting on my chest ... not comfortable at all ! Local garage fitted it for £35, result ? Thanks everyone for your help, posting photos etc.

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