SKODA FABIA: Questions and answers

Skoda Fabia 2009

I have an intermittent problem selecting 1st gear on my Skoda Fabia, especially once I have had the handbrake on. What could be the cause and what is the solution please? Also, have other people had a problem with the parcel shelf breaking due to inadequate plastic fittings?

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Hi there, I have just bought the Skoda Fabia and I was having the same problem in selecting the 1st gear, especially when hand break was in use. Previous to reading your question I was thinking that as I am new to this car I am having problem, but it seems like a common problem in Skoda Fabia now...!!! Apurva Tewar from Middlesex

Skoda Fabia 2007

I have been noticing a noise from under the car. Very slight at first but more noticable now. The noise occurs on moderate uneven roads and sounds like something loose. The question is, my warranty is out now but could they be obliged to inspect vehicle on the basis that mileage is under 17,000. Thank you. (1400 td)

Skoda Fabia 2009

I have almost committed to buying a used Skoda Fabia. I was happy with the test drive and love the funky look of the car. But inside the bonnet, the felt is soaking wet with a fair amount of mould. The sales outlet has promised to dry it out before I collect it, and assured me that this will not be a continuing problem. I’m just not sure. There’s a year left on the manufacturer’s Warranty, the price is good and it ticks all the other boxes. Am I likely to have problems with water ingress for the life of the car? Can’t face the thought of the smell and potential corrosion where I can’t see it! Help! (Fabia 2 1.2)

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Had my Skoda Fabia VRS for six years no problem with water whatsoever. It seems to me that these people who are trying to sell you this car either know or don’t want to know that this car had a problem when the car was traded in. My first thoughts were that this car may have been in an accident of some kind. Don’t attempt to buy this Skoda, you will be back and forth with this garage more times than you are in the driving seat - E Williams from Cardiff

Skoda Fabia 2001

I have a problem selecting 1st gear and sometimes reverse. You feel that you’ve got to really force it in to engage it. I’m no mechanic but tried a gearbox adjustment video on the net for this gearbox and it seemed to work first time. I tried the gears but the problem is still there.The knuckle thing on top of the selectors seem a bit worn with a lot of play in them. Could this be the problem or would changing the oil in the box give better results? This problem is driving me nuts and spoiling the ownership of the car. (1.4 8v mpi)

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It looks like a worn clutch pressure plate to me. Usual on a car this age. Allan Robinson from Durham

Skoda Fabia 2000

Where is my parking light warning buzzer on my Fabia? As it not working.

Skoda Fabia 2007

The reversing sensors have stopped working, just out of warranty, any ideas? Where is the control module located in the car? (1.9 TDI)

Skoda Fabia 2007

This is my second Fabia, the first was the earlier model/shape, and generally I have been very pleased. I discovered last weekend that I had 3"+ water in the spare tyre well. Has anyone else suffered from leaks? Needless to say it has just come out of the warranty period.

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Dear Helen, I had the same issue with our Fabia 2008. I discovered it in June 2010. They needed to pull off the whole rear bumper and added some additional seals. It was free of charge as the car was still under its warranty period. I purchased the extended warranty package for 4 yrs. I highly recommend that Fabia owners check the spare tyre well after heavy rain to find out this issue soon. Regards - Miroslav from Czech Republic

Skoda Fabia 2007

BP diesel fuel contains 7% biodiesel. Can I put this in this car as spec states not to run on biodiesel. (1.4 TDi)