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Skoda Fabia
Owners Workshop Manual
A K Legg
AAE MIMI
Models covered (4376 - 363)
Hatchback, Saloon and Estate, including vRS and special/limited editions
Petrol engines: 1.2 litre (1198cc) 3-cylinder and 1.4 litre (1397cc & 1390cc) 4-cylinder
Diesel engines: 1.4 litre (1422cc) 3-cylinder and 1.9 litre (1896cc) 4-cylinder, including turbo
Does not cover 1.0 litre OHV engine or 2.0 litre 16-valve petrol engines
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Contents
LIVING WITH YOUR SKODA FABIA
Safety first! Page 0»5
Introduction to the Skoda Fabia Page 0«6
Roadside repairs
If your car won’t start Page 0*7
Jump starting Page 0*8
Wheel changing Page 0*9
Identifying leaks Page 0»10
Towing Page 0*10
Weekly checks
Introduction Page 0»11
Underbonnet check points Page 0»11
Engine oil level Page 0»13
Coolant level Page 0»14
Brake (and clutch) fluid level Page 0*14
Washer fluid level Page 0»15
Battery Page 0*15
Tyre condition and pressure Page 0*16
Electrical systems Page 0*17
Wiper blades Page 0*17
Lubricants and fluids
Page 0-18
Tyre pressures
Page 0»18
MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance and servicing
Petrol models Page 1A»1
Servicing specifications Page 1A»2
Maintenance schedule Page 1A»3
Maintenance procedures Page 1A»8
Diesel models Page 1B«1
Servicing specifications Page 1B*2
Maintenance schedule Page 1B-2
Maintenance procedures Page 1B*6
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Contents
REPAIRS AND OVERHAUL
Engine and associated systems
1.2 litre petrol engine in-car repair procedures Page 2A»1
1.4 litre OHV petrol engine in-car repair procedures Page 2B»1
1.4 litre DOHC engine in-car repair procedures Page 201
Diesel engine in-car repair procedures Page 2D»1
Engine removal and overhaul procedures Page 2E»1
Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Page 3*1
Petrol engine fuel systems Page 4A»1
Diesel engine fuel system Page 4B»1
Emission control and exhaust systems Page 4C«1
Starting and charging systems Page 5A»1
Ignition system - petrol engines Page 5B»1
Preheating system - diesel engines Page 501
Transmission
Clutch Page 6*1
Manual transmission Page 7A»1
Automatic transmission Page 7B»1
Driveshafts Page 8*1
Brakes and Suspension
Braking system Page 9»1
Suspension and steering systems Page 10*1
Body equipment
Bodywork and fittings Page 11*1
Body electrical systems Page 12*1
Wiring diagrams Page 12*21
REFERENCE
Dimensions and weights Page REF»1
Conversion factors Page REF»2
Buying spare parts Page REF»3
Vehicle identification numbers Page REF«3
General repair procedures Page REF»4
Jacking and vehicle support Page REF»5
Disconnecting the battery Page REF»5
Tools and working facilities Page REF»6
MOT test checks Page REF»8
Fault finding Page REF»12
Glossary of technical terms Page REF»22
Index
Page REF»30
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o.4 Advanced Driving
Advanced driving
For many people, the process of ‘learning to these skills, all driving situations can be
drive’ doesn’t go much further than learning approached and negotiated in a safe,
how to pass the driving test because of a methodical way, leaving nothing to chance.
common belief that good drivers are made by
‘experience’. Concentration means applying your mind to
safe driving, completely excluding anything
Learning to drive by ‘experience’ teaches that’s not relevant. Driving is usually the most
three driving skills: dangerous activity that most of us undertake
in our daily routines. It deserves our full
□ Quick reactions. (Whoops, that was attention.
close!)
□ Good handling skills. (Horn, swerve, Observation means not just looking, but
brake, horn). seeing and seeking out the information found
□ Reliance on vehicle technology. (Great in the driving environment.
Many people see the words ‘advanced stuff this ABS, stop in no distance even in
driving' and believe that it won’t interest them the wet...) Anticipation means asking yourself what is
or that it is a style of driving beyond their own happening, what you can reasonably expect
abilities. Nothing could be further from the Drivers whose skills are ‘experience based’ to happen and what could happen
truth. Advanced driving is straightforward generally have a lot of near misses and the unexpectedly. (One of the commonest words
safe, sensible driving - the sort of driving we odd accident. The results can be seen every used in compiling accident reports is
should all do every time we get behind the day in our courts and our hospital casualty ‘suddenly’.)
wheel. departments.
Planning is the link between seeing
An average of 10 people are killed every day Advanced drivers have learnt to control the something and taking the appropriate
on UK roads and 870 more are injured, some risks by controlling the position and speed of action. For many drivers, planning is the
seriously. Lives are ruined daily, usually their vehicle. They avoid accidents and near missing link.
because somebody did something stupid. misses, even if the drivers around them make
Something like 95% of all accidents are due mistakes. If you want to become a safer and more skilful
to human error, mostly driver failure. driver and you want to enjoy your driving more,
Sometimes we make genuine mistakes - The key skills of advanced driving are contact the Institute of Advanced Motorists at
everyone does. Sometimes we have lapses of concentration, effective all-round www.iam.org.uk, phone 0208 996 9600, or
concentration. Sometimes we deliberately observation, anticipation and planning. write to IAM House, 510 Chiswick High Road,
take risks. When good vehicle handling is added to London W4 5RG for an information pack.
Safety First! o-s
Working on your car can be dangerous. • Mains voltage is also dangerous. Make Special hazards
This page shows just some of the potential sure that any mains-operated equipment is
risks and hazards, with the aim of creating a correctly earthed. Mains power points should Hydrofluoric acid
safety-conscious attitude. be protected by a residual current device
General hazards (RCD) circuit breaker. • This extremely corrosive acid is formed
when certain types of synthetic rubber, found
Fume or gas intoxication in some O-rings, oil seals, fuel hoses etc, are
Scalding • Exhaust fumes are exposed to temperatures above 400°C. The
• Don't remove the radiator or expansion poisonous; they often rubber changes into a charred or sticky
tank cap while the engine is hot. contain carbon substance containing the acid. Once formed,
• Engine oil, automatic transmission fluid or monoxide, which is the acid remains dangerous for years. If it
power steering fluid may also be dangerously rapidly fatal if inhaled. gets onto the skin, it may be necessary to
hot if the engine has recently been running. Never run the amputate the limb concerned.
engine in a • When dealing with a vehicle which has
Burning confined space suffered a fire, or with components salvaged
• Beware of burns from the exhaust system such as a garage from such a vehicle, wear protective gloves
and from any part of the engine. Brake discs with the doors shut. and discard them after use.
and drums can also be extremely hot • Fuel vapour is also The battery
immediately after use. poisonous, as are the vapours from some
cleaning solvents and paint thinners. • Batteries contain sulphuric acid, which
Crushing attacks clothing, eyes and skin. Take care
• When working under or near Poisonous or irritant substances when topping-up or carrying the battery,
a raised vehicle, • Avoid skin contact with battery acid and • The hydrogen gas given off by the battery
always with any fuel, fluid or lubricant, especially is highly explosive. Never cause a spark or
supplement the antifreeze, brake hydraulic fluid and Diesel allow a naked light nearby. Be careful when
jack with axle fuel. Don’t syphon them by mouth. If such a connecting and disconnecting battery
stands, or use substance is swallowed or gets into the eyes, chargers or jump leads.
drive-on seek medical advice. Air bags
ramps. ^(|< • Prolonged contact with used engine oil can
Never cause skin cancer. Wear gloves or use a • Air bags can cause injury if they go off
venture * barrier cream if necessary. Change out of oil- accidentally. Take care when removing the
under a car which soaked clothes and do not keep oily rags in steering wheel and/or facia. Special storage
is only supported by a jack. your pocket. instructions may apply.
• Take care if loosening or tightening high- • Air conditioning refrigerant forms a Diesel injection equipment
torque nuts when the vehicle is on stands. poisonous gas if exposed to a naked flame
Initial loosening and final tightening should be (including a cigarette). It can also cause skin • Diesel injection pumps supply fuel at very
done with the wheels on the ground. burns on contact. high pressure. Take care when working on
the fuel injectors and fuel pipes.
Fire Asbestos
• Fuel is highly flammable; fuel vapour is • Asbestos dust can cause cancer if inhaled A Warning: Never expose the hands,
explosive. or swallowed. Asbestos may be found in face or any other part of the body
• Don’t let fuel spill onto a hot engine. gaskets and in brake and clutch linings. to injector spray; the fuel can
• Do not smoke or allow naked lights When dealing with such components it is penetrate the skin with potentially fatal
(including pilot lights) anywhere near a safest to assume that they contain asbestos. results.
vehicle being worked on. Also beware of
creating sparks
(electrically or by use of tools). Remember...
• Fuel vapour is heavier than air, so don’t
work on the fuel system with the vehicle over
DO DON’T
an inspection pit.
• Another cause of fire is an electrical • Do use eye protection when using power • Don’t attempt to lift a heavy component
overload or short-circuit. Take care when tools, and when working under the vehicle. which may be beyond your capability - get
repairing or modifying the vehicle wiring. assistance.
• Do wear gloves or use barrier cream to
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy, of a type protect your hands when necessary. • Don’t rush to finish a job, or take
suitable for use on fuel and electrical fires. unverified short cuts.
• Dq get someone to check periodically
Electric shock that all is well when working alone on the • Don’t use ill-fitting tools which may slip
• Ignition HT vehicle. and cause injury.
voltage can be • Do keep loose clothing and long hair well • Don’t leave tools or parts lying around
dangerous, out of the way of moving mechanical parts. where someone can trip over them. Mop
especially to up oil and fuel spills at once.
people with heart • Do remove rings, wristwatch etc, before
problems or a working on the vehicle - especially the • Don’t allow children or pets to play in or
pacemaker. Don’t electrical system. near a vehicle being worked on.
work on or near the • Do ensure that any lifting or jacking
ignition system with ' equipment has a safe working load rating
the engine running or ' j W \ adequate for the job.
the ignition switched on.
06 Introduction
Hatchback, 4-door Saloon and 5-door Estate
bodystyles.
Fully-independent front suspension is fitted,
with the components attached to a subframe
assembly; the rear suspension is semi
independent, with a torsion beam and trailing
arms.
A five-speed manual gearbox is fitted, with
a four-speed automatic gearbox available as
an option for 1.4 litre 16-valve petrol engine
models. Note; At the time of writing, no
information was available for the 6-speed
gearbox (code 0A8) fitted to vRS models.
A wide range of standard and optional
equipment is available within the model
range to suit most tastes, including anti-lock
braking, traction control and air conditioning.
For the home mechanic, Skoda Fabia
models are straightforward vehicles to
maintain, and most of the items requiring
frequent attention are easily accessible.
Your Skoda Fabia Manual
The aim of this manual is to help you get
the best value from your vehicle. It can do
so in several ways. It can help you decide
what work must be done (even should you
choose to get it done by a garage). It will also
provide information on routine maintenance
The Skoda Fabia models covered by this 16-valve petrol engines are not covered in this and servicing, and give a logical course of
manual were manufactured between March Manual. 1.9 litre diesel engines are available action and diagnosis when random faults
2000 and December 2005. in normally-aspirated and turbocharged occur. However, it is hoped that you will use
Models included in this Manual are available versions. All petrol engines use multi-point fuel the manual by tackling the work yourself.
with 1.2 litre 3-cylinder SOHC 6-valve, 1.2 litre injection, and are fitted with a wide range of On simpler jobs it may even be quicker than
3-cylinder DOHC 12-valve, 1.4 litre 4-cylinder emission control systems. All the engines are booking the car into a garage and going there
8-valve, and 1.4 litre 4-cylinder 16-valve of a well-proven design and, provided regular twice, to leave and collect it. Perhaps most
petrol engines. The diesel engines available maintenance is carried out, are unlikely to give important, a lot of money can be saved by
are 1.4 litre 3-cylinder (6-valve) and 1.9 litre trouble. avoiding the costs a garage must charge to
4-cylinder (8-valve). 1.0 litre OHV and 2.0 litre Skoda Fabia models are available in 5-door cover its labour and overheads.
The manual has drawings and descriptions
to show the function of the various components
so that their layout can be understood. Tasks
are described and photographed in a clear
step-by-step sequence.
References to the ‘left’ and ‘right’ of the
vehicle are in the sense of a person in the
driver’s seat facing forward.
Acknowledgements
Thanks are due to Draper Tools Limited,
who provided some of the workshop tools,
and to all those people at Sparkford who
helped in the production of this manual.
This manual is not a direct reproduction
of the vehicle manufacturer’s data, and its
publication should not be taken as implying
any technical approval by the vehicle
manufacturers or importers.
We take great pride in the accuracy
of information given in this manual, but
vehicle manufacturers make alterations
and design changes during the production
run of a particular vehicle of which they
do not inform us. No liability can be
accepted by the authors or publishers
for loss, damage or injury caused by
any errors in, or omissions from, the
information given.
Roadside repairs 0.7
The following pages are intended to help in dealing with common roadside emergencies and breakdowns. You will find more
detailed fault finding information at the back of the manual, and repair information in the main chapters.
Sf your car won't start and If your car won't start even
the starter motor doesn’t though the starter motor
turn turns as normal
□ If it’s a model with automatic transmission, make sure the selector □ Is there fuel in the tank?
is in P or N. □ Is there moisture on electrical components under the bonnet?
□ Open the bonnet and make sure that the battery terminals are Switch off the ignition, then wipe off any obvious dampness with
clean and tight. a dry cloth. Spray a water-repellent aerosol product (WD-40 or
□ Switch on the headlights and try to start the engine. If the equivalent) on ignition and fuel system electrical connectors like
headlights go very dim when you're trying to start, the battery is those shown in the photos. (Note that diese) engines don’t usually
probably flat. Get out of trouble by jump starting (see next page) suffer from damp).
using a friend’s car.
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A Check the condition and security of the Check the fuses and fusible links in the C Check the wiring to the ignition coils
battery connections (remove the cover 1 fusebox located on top of the battery beneath the engine top cover (petrol
first) models only)
Check that electrical connections are secure (with the ignition switched off) and spray them with Check that all engine wiring is secure
a water-dispersant spray like WD-40 if you suspect a problem due to damp U
o-8 Roadside repairs
Jump starting
KBSff-f-l Jump starting will get you out
of trouble, but you must correct
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When jump-starting a car using a booster ✓ Make sure that the booster battery is the whatever made the battery go
battery, observe the following precautions: same voltage as the discharged one in flat in the first place. There are
the vehicle. three possibilities:
✓ Before connecting the booster battery, t The battery has been drained by
make sure that the ignition is switched repeated attempts to start, or by
off. ✓ If the battery is being jump-started from leaving the lights on.
the battery in another vehicle, the two
vehicles MUST NOT TOUCH each other. 2The charging system is not working
✓ Ensure that all electrical equipment properly (alternator drivebelt slack
(lights, heater, wipers, etc) is switched off. or broken, alternator wiring fault or
✓ Make sure that the transmission is in alternator itself faulty).
✓ Take note of any special precautions neutral (or PARK, in the case of automatic
3The battery itself is at fault
printed on the battery case. transmission).
(electrolyte low, or battery worn out).
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I Connect one end of the red jump lead to Connect the other end of the red lead to Connect one end of the black jump lead
ithe positive (+) terminal of the flat the positive (+) terminal of the booster to the negative (-) terminal of the booster
I battery battery. battery
wA j Connect the other end of the black jump
| lead to a suitable metal part of the engine
Ion the vehicle to be started
Make sure that the jump leads will not
come into contact with the fan, drive-
belts or other moving parts of the engine.
Start the engine using the booster
battery and run it at idle speed. Switch
on the lights, rear window demister and
heater blower motor, then disconnect
the jump leads in the reverse order of
connection. Turn off the lights etc.
