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Skyline84

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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2023, 04:43:07 PM »
Is the blower fan working now, or are you still to have the issue resolved by the dealer?

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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2023, 06:37:15 PM »
Is the blower fan working now, or are you still to have the issue resolved by the dealer?
I only got the car taxed today so this afternoon I contacted the dealer and he asked me to bring it in there and then (just a small car sales with garage facilities). The guy drove me home. He thinks he has the necessary part and if so I may get the car back tomorrow. If not he will have to order the part.

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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2023, 09:20:56 PM »
The dealer phoned me at 21:00 to say the blower motor is defective and he has ordered a replacement. He offered to put the car back together, so I could use it until the part arrived, but as it was a pig to get out I told him just to keep the car until it is repaired. It is not as though I need it.
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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2023, 10:56:08 AM »
It's good that they are dealing with the issue promptly. Hopefully that will be the last of any issues that you have with the car.

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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2023, 08:49:58 PM »
The dealer phoned me at 21:00 to say the blower motor is defective and he has ordered a replacement. He offered to put the car back together, so I could use it until the part arrived, but as it was a pig to get out I told him just to keep the car until it is repaired. It is not as though I need it.

You wouldn't believe it, but my Ibiza 's fan doesn't seen to be working on 1 but 2,3,and 4 is working! I think this happened last time. It's going in next Friday. I have two driving tests on Mon and Tues, lets hope number 2 is still working. Those VAG fans don't last long as this is the 2nd one from new.

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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2023, 10:19:24 PM »
That is normally the resistor pack, not the fan. When the fan goes nothing works. There are three resistors for settings 1, 2 and 3. 4 is direct 12v.

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« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2023, 07:09:00 PM »
I took delivery of my new (to me) Skoda Fabia this afternoon. The salesman reversed it into the drive for me and by the time I had run him back to that garage in the Jazz, it was too late to fiddle.
I did shuffle it off to the side of my parking area so I could get the Jazz back in off the road but that was it.
I will keep you informed on how I get along with the Fabia (the first VAG car I have owned in 57 years of motoring).
My congrats! Fabia (and Skoda overall) is a really good car  8) But I chose buying 1 of the repairable, salvage and wrecked Toyota Camry from https://abetter.bid/en/car-finder/type-automobiles/make-toyota/model-camry. It is a great way to save money on a reliable and quality car, compared to buying a Skoda Fabia. Toyota Camry is a popular and well-known brand, renowned for its reliability, fuel economy and durability. Purchasing a repairable, salvage or wrecked Toyota Camry from abetter bid gives you the opportunity to buy a vehicle with a great history at a discounted price. Additionally, Toyota Camry models are generally easier to repair than Skoda Fabias, and parts are typically much more readily available. This can save you time and money in the long run, and reduce the hassle associated with repairing your car. All in all, buying a repairable, salvage or wrecked Toyota Camry from the auction offers a great value for money, as well as peace of mind that you’re buying a reliable and quality car.
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« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2023, 10:15:28 PM »
My congrats! Fabia (and Skoda overall) is a really good car  8)
Thanks. I hope my one turns out to be, once I actually get a chance to drive it. So far I have only been able to drive it 10 miles!

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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #23 on: January 08, 2023, 10:20:03 AM »
Is it the DSG auto box ?

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« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2023, 11:36:10 AM »
No. Manual. I wouldn't touch a DSG with a barge pole. Just the servicing of one would make your eyes water, never mind the risk of buying a secondhand one.

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« Reply #25 on: January 08, 2023, 12:01:38 PM »
Ah that's interesting - I see a lot about how poor they can be but have friends who've done loads of miles with no bother.
I'm toying with going back to manual but not sure i can after all these years of autos....!

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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #26 on: January 08, 2023, 12:15:31 PM »
My experience with a DSG loan car was the almost impossible slow speed parking without kangarooing.
Let's be careful out there !

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« Reply #27 on: January 08, 2023, 01:07:29 PM »
I had 25 years of autos then went back to manual with no problems, other than a manual is a pain in the tonsils in queueing traffic. However, after my first prolonged driving of an auto (three weeks with an automatic Escort rental in California) I was given a shot of a 7.0L Corvette and as I approached the first set of traffic lights it would not stop. Eventually, it did, when it stalled. I had forgotten to depress the clutch! After only three weeks. It takes a lot to stall a 427 cu in V8.

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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #28 on: January 13, 2023, 03:43:57 PM »
It was a nice day today so I decided to check the tyre pressures. Three were a bit up and one was a bit down (I'll keep an eye on that one) but they are now all to the manufacturer's specs. The tyres won't be cheap to replace. They are 205/45 R16, a bit of a step up from my Jazz's 175/65 R14s.
The spare is a wide, fairly low-profile tyre, on a get-you-home steel wheel. it looks like it has never been used. Problem is, you have to lift it right out to check the tyre pressure.

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Re: Skoda Fabia.
« Reply #29 on: January 13, 2023, 04:09:46 PM »
I'm sure I've seen flexible extensions to counter that problem.

It stays fixed to the spare and pokes out for pressure checking without needing to remove the spare.
« Last Edit: January 13, 2023, 04:31:32 PM by Kremmen »
Let's be careful out there !

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