SKODA FABIA Wiper Linkage Mechanism, Scuttle panel (Mk1 99-07)

[@charlestrelogan7049]

A very well edited and put together video. Nicely done.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank you very much, appreciate that :-)

[@theeagle8652]

Video cut, edited and handled like a pro! Keep doing videos, they are indeed great! 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I thank you Sir, really appreciate that, it makes doing these worthwhile :-)

[@theeagle8652]

@@HatBoyHarveyThis car is blessed to have you as it's owner 😀👍

[@samuelw.venturaurena1401]

ThankU For EVERYTHING... I Have a Fabia Combi 2001

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're very welcome, I had wanted the combi many times as it's just that little bit bigger without being too big, great car (s) :-)

[@rmuttley5511]

Brilliant. Great video, thanks. Just what I needed to sort the wife's car. Keep up the good work.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, will do my best to 👍

[@vossenspringer]

Great instruction, I had to fix this in a newer model Fabia III combi 2016 today, but the point where the mechnism is connected to the rotating Motorblade was off, and it seems that it's just 'clicked on' there...I'm not very confident that it will stay on, but can't see how to tighten it since it doesn't have a hole or a bolt? Do you happen to know how this works in the newer model?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

These are usually a press fit type fitting. You can try to tighten it in a vice, but you may also Roger it and render it useless. Usual thing is to replace the whole mechanism. A salvage yard or eBay would be the cheapest.

[@vossenspringer]

@@HatBoyHarvey Thanks! Do you know if you are supposed to be able to 'jiggle the whole unit out' in a Fabia III model too? Because it seemed to be stuck behind the board where the boardcomputer is on, and I thought I would have to remove that to losen the screw behind it on that side. And do you know if it's not on tight enough if you can take it on-and-off without using too much force? It's not that it falls off or anything, but I figure if it was off, why was it off in the first place, right? :D Another weird thing I noticed was that when the wiper arms were off, the mechanism wouldn't start moving when I put the wiperswitch on in the car, is there a logical explaination for that, maybe 'smart electronics' detecting if the wipers are on or something, or detecting in which 'position' they are? When I built everything back together however, they just started working again, which left me with a feeling that I didn't really 'fix' it, if you know what I mean? At first I thought I was dealing with a stuck or defective motor, but now, after the wiperarms are back on again, they seem to work fine. My gf has traveled to The Netherlands from Austria with it in the rain, and the wipers broke down 5km from my house, so it might be very dangerous to drive back on wednesday with this problem not fixed 100% if it rains again...

[@chalcac3462]

Another super video. Finally got round to do it :) as I was afraid of rampant hidden corrosion ( but found none ) BUT had to remove the scuttle panel to properly access that bastard !!!!! connector to motor as super difficult to remove as I am left handed. Tks for your efforts.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thnks, very welcome :-)

[@Halxxs]

Hey Harvey - Skoda Fabia 2008 - the right windscreen wiper has suddenly stopped working but left works perfect! Obvs an issue so I can’t drive it due to beautiful England weather! My mechanic wouldn’t even look at it saying it needs a new motor change and just left! The right blade is really loose compared to the other and wondering if I did exactly this then maybe it’ll work? I’m so unsure, wish I knew more about this or knew someone who did.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I would strip it down and have a look to see if the mechanism has come apart/loose underneath the scuttle panel. If that is the case you should be able to put it back without taking the whole motor out. If you don't feel you are up to it following my video don't attempt it at all and find someone who could. I'm sure the issue can be sorted relatively easily though, even if a new motor mechanism (scrap yard best bet here) is needed. You could post a video using your phone on your channel for me to look at if you like showing the issues. Hope that helps :-) just realised your Fabian us a mk2, so it will be slightly different I think.

[@paulkershaw5454]

Thanks for another great video, I will use this info to gain access to the drainage holes, I have water coming into the front footwells.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're very welcome. Have a look at the inner carrier door seal on the front doors also as these have also been known to leak water into the front footwell :-)

[@paulkershaw5454]

@@HatBoyHarvey thank you, I will.

[@DubbyDec]

Hey man, a bit of a longshot but I have the same issue since the torrential rain we've had recently. Door panels are dry and it's the passenger footwell that has puddled up. How did you get on?

[@paulkershaw5454]

@@DubbyDec hi Declan, sorry I've only just seen your message, I cleared out the drain holes and it fixed the issue, I did reseal the inner door seal as well just incase.

[@DubbyDec]

@@paulkershaw5454 I got a friend to have a look for me, he got the wiper blades off and we saw lots of dirt buildup which blocked the drainage hole on the passenger side. All dry now :)

[@andrewpoulter8668]

Excellent quality video. Much better than most of the rubbish on here

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@georgebirchall4281]

Extremely useful video, as always. Thank you.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

My pleasure :-)

[@KoolKy04schannel]

growing turnips under the scuttle panel good idea👍😂

[@HatBoyHarvey]

This year I'm growing sprouts ;-)

[@nicholasroberts6954]

And the correct torque for the wiper nuts is . . . ?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

It is in the description. If you think this is incorrect for some reason let me know.

[@MrocznyTechnik]

Thanks for making Fabia MK1 Open-Source. Are You planing the 'serious stuff' like timing belt or head gasket?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Like the 'Open Source; analogy I'm working my way through the peripheral and most common faults that I or others have had. I may do the timing belt, but I will need a little bit of pocket money to cover the costs of some stuff as there is nothing wrong with the car other than a little carbon build up which could get me to take the head off. I can't take the engine out as my garage is too full of junk, if I had bigger garage I would - it's fun . have you anything particular in mind? :-)

[@SmAEsch0R]

perfect as ALWAYS !!! don't stop until you changed every screw of that car :P

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, great advice, will try to do that ;-)

[@emincaneser2935]

Videolarını büyük bir hayranlıkla izliyorum tebrikler 🎉

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Teşekkür ederim arkadaşım bunu çok takdir ediyorum :-)

[@riotagus]

i did use a vacum cleaner to clear the leaves and a long plastic brush to lose all the debri.

[@harpalete22]

hello, I have the plastic grid that sticks to the windshield spaced out. How could I clean the mess from there to step on the windshield perfectly?

[@peterbenc8397]

Thank you Harvey,very got video 👍

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@DanJLaw]

Hatboyharvey the type of guy to strip his car down at the side of the road if he broke down 😂, great vid as always

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I was driving in the south of France one hot summer and the front wheel hub collapsed Km from nowhere - I calmly got the tools out and fixed it - job done! :-)

[@peterSlovakia116]

Mám Fabiu 1,55 2002 automat, motorček ostrekovačov čelného skla je ok, Ale neide mi tak voda ostrekovania čelného skla, je tam niekde spojka hadičky? Hadička ostrekovania čelného skla je spojená na 2x ? Ok Kadiaľ vedie? zadná časť je ok. Ďakujem za radu.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Under the wheel arch, behind the wheel arch panel liner.

[@marius-fg3ey]

I want more video skoda fabia

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I will be doing more of those soon, thanks :-)

[@marius-fg3ey]

😍

[@djturbine7565]

Hi Harvey My Fabia 1.2 Petrol 2005 wipers seem to have forgotten their park position. I believe the reason for this was somebody trying to clear a windscreen full of snow off some years ago and it's pulled the mechanism out of sync. They wipe fine but park themselves about 5 inches up from the proper park position. Are you aware of this issue/what I will need to do to fix it? Does the wiper motor need taking apart or linkage adjusting? Your videos have been invaluable for other small jobs on my car so thanks for creating as much content as you do!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

does it do it in all speed positions and do they now go over at the top end?

[@djturbine7565]

@@HatBoyHarvey They move through the full range of motion with no issues. They don’t hit the A pillar at the top or the scuttle panel at the bottom. The issue is when you turn the wipers off, they stop about 5 inches up the windscreen on the up sweep.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

It sounds as though the snow removing process may have moved the park switch so you would need to take the scuttle panel off and adjust the linkage on the splines. I've never done that, sorry, so it would be new to me also. Maybe you could just move the wipers themselves on the splines, that's all I ever did, but I'm not saying that's the thing to do as it may just move the wipers lower and the top then is short. I didn't dismantle the motor any further on this video, so maybe I should have explored a bit more. I have an old rear motor, maybe I will look at that one. Sorry not to be of more help :-)

[@djturbine7565]

@@HatBoyHarvey Yeah I have been attempting to get them off and adjust their position this afternoon but they’re completely seized up so have ordered a puller tool. I’ve read that opening the motor and cleaning some of the contacts can help resolve so will look there next. No apologies needed and thanks again for your advice, immensely helpful! I’ll report back should I manage to fix it.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

@@djturbine7565 best of luck 🤞

[@sergeyenigma5841]

Супер! Всё отлично сделано!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

я счастлив, что тебе нравится. I am happy you like it :-)

[@geodanick7027]

Hy there buddy...do you have any ideea of the wipers tempomat not working? Were is the fuze and each one is it?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Could be the switch, spray with electrical spray or replace. Some models had the relay in next to wiper motor but others have it in the voltage control box, check all electrical connections and oil/grease mechanism or replace. Fuse: 15

[@geodanick7027]

@@HatBoyHarvey Cheers Buddy...i really like all your videos and i do have and drive nearly same car...1.4 petrol 52 reg.plate...i will try all your options mentioned...cheers for the advice...i am happy for you time to reply back.

[@noranurro9208]

My front viper blades stopped working but the back one still works. Any guesses on how I might be able to fix it ? Great channel by the way ! Already found it helpful with my new car 😊

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Which model/year? Have you looked at the fuses 15, 41 ? test the fuses are OK with test light. Has it been frosty and the wipers have gotten stuck on the windscreen? Take the scuttle panel out and test to see if there is power to the unit? if there is then try helping it move when activating as the motor may be stuck, if so then replace. Is there is a relay next to the motor assembly - check/replace? if not then the relay is in the electronic control unit under the drivers dash - check connections, it could be something as simple as a bad ground to the motor. Also the wiper stalk lever switch maybe faulty - spray electrical contact spray in switch and move/ dismantle and test/replace. Hope this helps. The wipers are usually pretty reliable and no fun if it rains without, so I hope you can find the fault :-)

[@noranurro9208]

@@HatBoyHarvey it’s a 2006 fabia combi . It is winter here but I always make sure they are not stuck to the windscreen . I will take a look at the fuses first 🤗 that would be an easy fix ! Thanks for the advice !

[@100brav6]

Fantastic video. You are the best

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Wow, thanks :-)

[@philgee7249]

Excellent video! Many thanks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Many thanks!

[@ricky21983]

A while ago I found a video of yours I think on how to fix/replace the from screen wash tubing, do you still have this video

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I think you want: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3uWY3-qfK6apq8 maybe?

[@nikola5967]

Can u make a video how to remove hood?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes, hope this helps:-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pprGo6tnqdCWmrM

[@Termiic]

Harveeeeeey, this is ridiculous! Of course, my wiper mechanism broke! Of course, i replaced it the way you showed (getting the electrical connector off with it's bloody tab was a pain in the ass in minus freezing degrees outside). And now, guess what? Those seatbelts are saggy! And i've found a certain somebody who also seems to have a video on that problem as well!!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Hi Termiic, sorry to hear you're having problems in this cold spell, hope my videos help to warm your fabi up :-)

[@Termiic]

@@HatBoyHarvey if not for your videos, i wouldn't DARE to touch my little tank-of-a-Fabia. Just wanted to tell you what an excellent job you've done by making them! *fistbump 🤜🤛

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Cool my friend, fistbump 🤜🤛

[@bartvansuijlekom6049]

Hi Harvey, the front wipers of my skoda fabia combi are making noise and stutter when they are moving up. I already changed the wiper blades (bosch aerotwins) but it wont help. Do you know if there is anything else i can try? Thanks!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

There are a number of things to do here and one of the things is buying new ones, which you have done by buying great wiper blades as I have these too. You need to use a good screenwash and not just water with antifreeze. You need to super clean the windscreen properly all over. Clean the blades with WD40. check the tension of the arms onto the windscreen, if it is weak then you can fix this by bending the arms a bit. Check the spring and mechanism is working without play. Are the wiper arms secured at the base, tighten if necessary. Check the size is correct for your particular car model. If you have viewed this video, do you suspect the motor and mechanism? is it loose/noisy?

[@bartvansuijlekom6049]

@@HatBoyHarvey thanks! I will look at it

[@bartvansuijlekom6049]

I've thoroughly cleaned the window and wipers and bent the arms a bit to the up stroke (towards the window) and the bouncing/noise is over.Thnx for your help!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

@@bartvansuijlekom6049 Great, happy motoring :-)

[@RANDEEP685]

Hi Harvey my passenger side wiper is not working, and when I look where the nut is the threaded bit just spins, would I need to replace the whole linkage or has something come undone?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Sounds like either the threads are threaded or the wiper has rounded off and will no longer grip the shaft. If the threads are gone you will have to get another unit or if the wiper arm only, then you're lucky and only a new arm is necessary. you maybe able to repair the thread and fit another nut if the nut is mainly causing the issue :-)

[@JG-lx5bo]

Just wondering but my wipers on my fabia work but stop on the upright position. Would I have to do this or would they rest automatically?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You may have a relay issue, I would use OBD2 diagnostics first to see if you can reset/test the wiper function.

[@walterzul]

Hi friend. What kind of oil and grease do you use to lubricate?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I think the mechanism is relatively protected from the rain and dirt, but maybe it would be prudent to use a waterproof grease here. not sure if there is a rubber seal in the shafts, maybe there is and if so then a silicone grease would be best otherwise white lithium waterproof grease. Of course if you haven't got these then any general purpose grease is better than none at all. I use car oil first to to free things up - clean off then apply grease. Hope this helps and isn't too confusing :-)

[@walterzul]

​@@HatBoyHarvey Thanks. It´s clear. My father has a Fabia 2004, great car! and this video was very useful to check and clean the wiper system. Regards from Colombia.

[@Hitngan]

Much appreciated.

[@madrian_hello]

My blades are jumping on the windshield. Always, even with new ones. It is really disturbing. Anyone knows what could cause this?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Loose wiper arm spring or frame or worn out wiper blades or misalignment issue. Also a dirty or contaminated windscreen.

[@nerminnermic8104]

Well done👍

[@jasurrakhmedov861]

Perfect! :DD thank you

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, I do like perfect! :-)

[@srdjanjovanovic1984]

This compost bothers me a lot. I think my mechanic would be please to clean it up for the first time in next service oil change. And it will cost separately. Thanks for the video!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're right, having it cleaned would be wise as it may cause issues later and potencially rust. I remember older cars used to suffer rust in these areas and the last thing you want is water coming in through the bulkhead.

[@alxsvenningson]

You dont need to take the hood off right?

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes that is right, but only if you can get the wiper arms off first. The wiper arms have to come off as the scuttle panel fits over them.

[@207GTBEE]

Stupidly I took the motor completely off to get it out. Once fitting it back together and testing the wipers finish position is the middle of the screen even though it clears the hole screen the wipers still stop in the middle. Annoying

[@AlexS-qm3rv]

Great video will you do the video I requested