Tips: Fabia Tips

***ColinD*** · 21-03-2006, 14:31

Please post any little tips or tricks you have with your Fabia here please.

**VRStu** · 21-03-2006, 16:17

There is plenty of info including some guides and handy part numbers to be found on my website.

www.fabia-vrs.com

Hope they help

LouisTsui · 21-03-2006, 16:23

For 1.4 16v sufferring slow throttle response (i.e. you stall a lot, like I did

). You can try to dip the throttle lightly then the engine will slowly increase rpm to 2k after ~1 sec delay, don't release the clutch until you ACTUALLY heard the engine sound. Never quick release the clutch (first gear), cause the 16v engine has zero torque at low rpm. Slow throttle response also significant in 5th gear when gas off then on, I have no solution apart from try not to fully release the throttle when slowing down. I know it is old school technique, and it work on my 16v.

Expect your PAS warning light comes on after/during rain or moist weather.

If you find the hatch is hard to shut tight. Try to let the hatch close by itself with some light initial push only. If it doesn't work, try keep pressing the hatch release button with left hand, put your right hand on the "Fabia" badge (or above), then slam it (force from right hand), release the button by the time the hatch is shutted. Again, it worked on my 16v.

faboka vrs · 21-03-2006, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisTsui

VRS or non-VRS?

Any.

bryand · 21-03-2006, 16:45

If you've got short legs and have the driver's seat up high, you'll find the driving position changes over time. Every time you get out of the car, the underside of your thigh is depressing the seat height adjuster a fraction. After two weeks or so, the seat has dropped appreciably. Just pump yourself back up again.

yashicamat · 21-03-2006, 18:19

There's a handy 3rd sun visor between the two normal ones, which can be very useful (it's amazing how many people still don't know about this!).

When unscrewing the fuel cap on a diesel furby, hold it out by the rubber keeper cable and let it unwind before letting it dangle to prevent diesel being rubbed on the paintwork by the spinning cap.

Switch on the air conditioning (if fitted) for at least 20 mins a week to ensure that it keeps in good order. This is especially important over winter because a lapse of use can mean the seals can crack, resulting in a leak which is expensive to fix.

HTH

Lummox · 21-03-2006, 18:25

If your intermittant wipers stop working shut the bonnet.

Lummox · 21-03-2006, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

Switch on the air conditioning (if fitted) for at least 20 mins a week to ensure that it keeps in good order. This is especially important over winter because a lapse of use can mean the seals can crack, resulting in a leak which is expensive to fix.

Not on the Fabia as the a/c compressor is allways running.

Lummox · 21-03-2006, 18:26

When filling your car with fuel the fuel cap sits on top of the flap, its what the cut outs are for in the edge of the cap.

a'la

Applies to all Skodas

Sonic1980 · 21-03-2006, 18:39

3rd sun visor... surely i havent missed that???

devonutopia · 21-03-2006, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

When filling your car with fuel the fuel cap sits on top of the flap, its what the cut outs are for in the edge of the cap.

a'la

Applies to all Skodas

F***ING HELL! 5 years and I've never realised this!

BIG

Fish · 21-03-2006, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

There's a handy 3rd sun visor between the two normal ones, which can be very useful (it's amazing how many people still don't know about this!).

HTH

Are you sure this is on a Fabia - I've had 2 but don't see one. I know that there is a small foldaway one on an Octy though.

skodayouth · 21-03-2006, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic1980

3rd sun visor... surely i havent missed that???

Yeah Me too, Where is it?

**VRStu** · 21-03-2006, 19:26

As stated, between the other two - on cars fitted with a sunroof

Fish · 21-03-2006, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

As stated, between the other two - on cars fitted with a sunroof

AH! That's why - mine doesn't have a sunroof. Poor me!

WW_VRS · 21-03-2006, 20:02

Hmm I've got a sunroof and if by 'in between' you mean the one that covers the sunroof glass then yes. However it's not what I'd consider a 3rd visor

Goochie · 22-03-2006, 09:57

See where the inderior light is? put your hand up there and feel round to between the light and the windscreen. The 3rd sunvisor folds down from there and is about 15cm long and 3cm tall.

Lummox · 22-03-2006, 10:00

Goochie, on the octavia page on the hints and tips you have posted a picture of the underside of a Fabia???

bryand · 22-03-2006, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

Hmm I've got a sunroof and if by 'in between' you mean the one that covers the sunroof glass then yes. However it's not what I'd consider a 3rd visor

Agreed. It's so small I've Velcro'd a piece of smoked perspex to it so it covers the gap above the mirror.

Goochie · 22-03-2006, 10:04

really? it was a pic i stole from someone elses thread - I'll adjust the wording accordingly.

21-03-2006, 14:31	#1
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21-03-2006, 16:17	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,457 Thanks: 125 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips There is plenty of info including some guides and handy part numbers to be found on my website. www.fabia-vrs.com Hope they help __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ 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

21-03-2006, 16:23	#3
LouisTsui Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colchester Posts: 287 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips For 1.4 16v sufferring slow throttle response (i.e. you stall a lot, like I did ). You can try to dip the throttle lightly then the engine will slowly increase rpm to 2k after ~1 sec delay, don't release the clutch until you ACTUALLY heard the engine sound. Never quick release the clutch (first gear), cause the 16v engine has zero torque at low rpm. Slow throttle response also significant in 5th gear when gas off then on, I have no solution apart from try not to fully release the throttle when slowing down. I know it is old school technique, and it work on my 16v. Expect your PAS warning light comes on after/during rain or moist weather. If you find the hatch is hard to shut tight. Try to let the hatch close by itself with some light initial push only. If it doesn't work, try keep pressing the hatch release button with left hand, put your right hand on the "Fabia" badge (or above), then slam it (force from right hand), release the button by the time the hatch is shutted. Again, it worked on my 16v. __________________ I try very hard not to curb my alloys... Last edited by LouisTsui; 21-03-2006 at 17:03.

21-03-2006, 16:45	#5
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,766 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips If you've got short legs and have the driver's seat up high, you'll find the driving position changes over time. Every time you get out of the car, the underside of your thigh is depressing the seat height adjuster a fraction. After two weeks or so, the seat has dropped appreciably. Just pump yourself back up again.

21-03-2006, 18:19	#6
yashicamat Ah ah ah . . no Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,634 Thanks: 35 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips There's a handy 3rd sun visor between the two normal ones, which can be very useful (it's amazing how many people still don't know about this!). When unscrewing the fuel cap on a diesel furby, hold it out by the rubber keeper cable and let it unwind before letting it dangle to prevent diesel being rubbed on the paintwork by the spinning cap. Switch on the air conditioning (if fitted) for at least 20 mins a week to ensure that it keeps in good order. This is especially important over winter because a lapse of use can mean the seals can crack, resulting in a leak which is expensive to fix. HTH __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

21-03-2006, 18:25	#7
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,842 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips If your intermittant wipers stop working shut the bonnet. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

21-03-2006, 18:26	#9
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,842 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips When filling your car with fuel the fuel cap sits on top of the flap, its what the cut outs are for in the edge of the cap. a'la Applies to all Skodas __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services Last edited by Lummox; 21-03-2006 at 18:36.

21-03-2006, 18:39	#10
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21-03-2006, 19:26	#14
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,457 Thanks: 125 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips As stated, between the other two - on cars fitted with a sunroof __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ 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

21-03-2006, 20:02	#16
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,746 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips Hmm I've got a sunroof and if by 'in between' you mean the one that covers the sunroof glass then yes. However it's not what I'd consider a 3rd visor __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

22-03-2006, 09:57	#17
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips See where the inderior light is? put your hand up there and feel round to between the light and the windscreen. The 3rd sunvisor folds down from there and is about 15cm long and 3cm tall.

22-03-2006, 10:00	#18
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,842 Thanks: 22 Thanked 661 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips Goochie, on the octavia page on the hints and tips you have posted a picture of the underside of a Fabia??? __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services

22-03-2006, 10:04	#20
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,376 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tips: Fabia Tips really? it was a pic i stole from someone elses thread - I'll adjust the wording accordingly.

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