- Engine / equipment
- Bosch ABS unit and headlights and rear lights of the Škoda Fabia II (5J)
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2009 (L'argus, May 2009)
- Symptoms
- ABS fault (L'argus does not say what the driver notices); headlights and rear lights misted up inside.
- Possible cause described
- According to the technical notes reported by L'argus (May 2009), the Fabia II's Bosch ABS unit can have a fault that is fixed by reprogramming it, and the headlights and rear lights tend to collect condensation inside.
- Check for the garage
- With the ABS warning light on, ask first for a code read-out and ask about reprogramming the unit before replacing it. If a headlight or rear light mists up, check its seals and rear cap: with a lot of water inside, the light may fail the MOT or periodic inspection.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Skoda
Bosch ABS fault fixed by reprogramming and condensation inside headlights and rear lights (Fabia II)
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
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Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
With the ABS warning light on, ask first for a code read-out and ask about reprogramming the unit before replacing it. If a headlight or rear light mists up, check its seals and rear cap: with a lot of water inside, the light may fail the MOT or periodic inspection.
What are the symptoms?
ABS fault (L'argus does not say what the driver notices); headlights and rear lights misted up inside.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Skoda
- Engine / equipment
- Bosch ABS unit and headlights and rear lights of the Škoda Fabia II (5J)
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2009 (L'argus, May 2009)
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Skoda Fabia II (5J)2007–2014
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