"And the award goes to . . . . . HatBoyHarvey . . . For the demonstration of consistently good and easily understood maintenance and repair methods, . . excellent camera work, lighting, presentation and narration." Like your Fabia, in spanking condition. You are the searchlight illuminating the merky depths of manufacturer and dealer concealed practice. After a number of "Amber" graded reports on the annual service, my 20 year old Fabia saloon is on the Restoration trail. Three items done so far, another 8 to do over the next 18 months . . Rear bump stops and springs, radiator temperature sensor and small engine oil leak, steering rack bushes, cabin head lining and windscreen replacement, cam belts and the infamous cabin air temperature flap. Hopefully, when that's completed it will be in better condition than somebody else's second-hand trouble.

@HatBoyHarvey

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the praise, just hope I can inspire a few more guys to fix stuff on their cars. The moire we fix stuff and lengthen there lifespan the better are a to save the planet, which is way better than buying a new expensive EV IMHO :-)

Wow thanks mate for the video, finally my idle rpm is stable and the random RPM drop gone while i accelrate :)

@HatBoyHarvey

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant :-)

Very good movies with fabia. I'm waiting for more because my car also needs some repairs 😉

@HatBoyHarvey

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you're supportive kind words, hope you are enjoying your great little fabia :-)

This is the type of video we need more of!

@HatBoyHarvey

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and noted :-)

Another Great Video Harvey! Im just trying to fathom an engine warning light issue code says Glow Plug Control signal.... Skoda Fabia Mk1 06 VRS. Cheers and Best

@HatBoyHarvey

2 жыл бұрын

This is very often not the glow plugs, but due to the rear tail and brake lights not working and the brake pedal switch mounted above the pedal under the dash. But if glow plugs then, is it hard to start, does it give out smoke?

@ALXABABYCASHMERE

2 жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey hi no smoke starts fine runs fine. Says signal for Glow plug preheater control insufficient? I was thinking its the relay control unit? Thats what the diagnostics say. I am going to change the fuel filler cap as the tether us broken anyway. Im also going to ckean the MAF sensor with some MAF cleaner, Liquid Moly, Check the fuses, check for holes in air intake pipes, and get check the alternator voltage checked. Brake lights are fine. Cheers and Best

@ALXABABYCASHMERE

2 жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey Thanks Harvey! Much appreciated!

@HatBoyHarvey

2 жыл бұрын

@@ALXABABYCASHMERE you could check the signal to each glow plug

@ALXABABYCASHMERE

2 жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey Good advice Harvey. I will do that, but they would probably benefit from being replaced as hasnt been done to my knowledge at least not by me! 140k. Cheers and Best Always excellent videos and advice Harvey! Please keep it up!

Decent video, wise to use the correct cleaner for the job, I've seen people use carb cleaner and brake cleaner and such and destroyed the sensor as it's very delicate and residue left on it will throw up the warning lamp on the dash.

@HatBoyHarvey

4 жыл бұрын

This is very true my friend, thanks :-)

@ellu999

3 жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey Could you use pressurized air too? Or is that cleaner the only stuff that does the job?

@HatBoyHarvey

3 жыл бұрын

@@ellu999 you could use air i guess, but it probably wouldn't remove stuck on debris that well. The reason you use the spray is it guarantees not to leave any residue so you know it will leave you in no doubt it is perfectly clean which will help eliminate problems and help with diagnosis.

@ellu999

3 жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey I did buy a cleaner made specifically for this, but it still left some fine dust on the sensor... I think it made a difference though, because the sensor had been used for so long. Didn't have money for a new one😆

Very nice informative video. Do you reckon it could fix turbo issues aswell? Mine pulls well for the first 30 minutes of driving but then it shuts off and my car feels like a 1.9 SDI

@HatBoyHarvey

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, won't do any harm, have you checked it's function first with a multimeter as this could indicate if it is faulty or not?

@toddedgington1844

4 жыл бұрын

White knight did you find the issue? Mines started to do the same?

Thank you mate,great help.much appreciated!

@HatBoyHarvey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it helped :-)

Hi what brand sensor would you recommend if buying a new one, Bosch Lucas etc

@HatBoyHarvey

3 жыл бұрын

unfortunately most come with the housing which bumps up the price I think. Bosch ones are excellent, but you do have to pay for them, but how long are you going to keep the car, if only a few years then maybe a guaranteed one would be OK, if you have cleaned yours, tested it and not fixed the issue, make sure to look for other faults first before deciding to buy one, although it will eliminate one possible cause if replaced. Hope this helps :-)

@rezwanilyas5148

3 жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey i have the 2006 1.4tdi 6y 80 horsepower i love the car as i use it for deliveries but idling seems to be very poor plus a full tank of fuel shows me 480 miles but i don’t think I’m getting that. Also please make a video on a common fault with the brakes where they pulsate it’s like driving on ice sometimes some people have had callipers discs and pads changed but a new servo has solved the problem. I’m due an mot this month

@HatBoyHarvey

3 жыл бұрын

usually a change of discs and pads will eliminate any pulsating of the brake as the disc can warp if used heavily a lot, also change the brake fluid. If the pulsating is like ABS pulsating then this may need bleeding with running basic setting on vagcom or it could be faulty wheel speed sensors.

Hello HatBoyHarvey; I hope you are safe and well? I assume a MAF Sensor is for the diesel version rather than petrol as I don't have one on my petrol MK1 Fabia...

@HatBoyHarvey

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm ok and staying safe (difficult times). The diesel has MAF, you will have a MAP sensor on the intake somewhere, which measures pressure and does a similar job, causes the same symptoms also. Worth careful cleaning of the whole intake throttle body parts if you have issues :-)

Skoda Fabia 2003 1.4 16v Fault Code:[P0106] Could you please help me!!!

@HatBoyHarvey

Жыл бұрын

MAP sensor issue, look for leaks on intake side by checking for visible signs of pipe leaks. splitting, damage, corroding etc. use brake cleaner sprayed on suspect areas and see if engine rises in revs slightly. damage to wiring to MAP sensor, water ingress, test MAP sensor wiring for power, ground, signal voltage, change MAP sensor.

@laurentiubalu4186

Жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey Thanks for the help i solved it! 🤗🤝🤝🤝

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Thanks for this video 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@HatBoyHarvey

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped :-)

Why I don't have the maf sensor on my fabia mk1 from 2001?(not diesel)

@HatBoyHarvey

3 жыл бұрын

If you don't have a MAF you will have a MAP sensor or IAT.

@ruudmudde7898

Жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey Can you explainwhere to locate that?

@HatBoyHarvey

Жыл бұрын

@@ruudmudde7898 which engine do you have?

@ruudmudde7898

Жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey 1.4

Good video s How to do a job the rite way

@HatBoyHarvey

3 жыл бұрын

Ah' m reight glad, tah :-)

@paulandrews3785

3 жыл бұрын

@@HatBoyHarvey I suppose you do know what a permanent airbag light is on Mark 1 Fabia how to fix if you have information on how to fix be well appeared 😉

@HatBoyHarvey

3 жыл бұрын

If you accidentley re-connect the battery when some things are still disconnected the airbag light can come on even if it isn't the airbag. needs obd2 reader/vagcom to clear code.

Can't find it :-(

not necessary buy a 10k boost spray . put the maf inside a cup with alcohol.. the results will be the same. thanks.

@HatBoyHarvey

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could use pure alcohol, but the spray gives you a jet to blast away any debri so there is more chance no deposits are left. And if you say alcohol to some, they may be tempted to get the whiskey out! :-)