2003 SKODA FABIA technical data

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No.Power consumerAmperes
1Instrument cluster, ESP5
2Brake lights10
3Power supply for the diagnostics, air-conditioning
system5
4Interior lighting10
5Door warning light5
6Lights and Visibility5
7Engine electronics, power-assisted steering5
8Not assigned
9Lambda probe10
10S-contact a)5
11Electrically adjustable rear mirror b)5
12Ventilation system, air-conditioning system, Xenon
headlight5
13Reversing light10
14Diesel engine control unit10
15Headlight cleaning system, window wiper10
16Instrument cluster5
17Petrol engine - control unit c)5
18Telephone5
19Automatic gearbox10
20Control unit for lamp failure5
21Heated windscreen washer nozzles5
22Not assigned
23Right main beam10
24Engine electronics10
25Control unit for ABS, TCS
control unit for ESP5
10
26Not assigned
27Not assigned
28Cruise control, switch for the brake and clutch pedal5
29Not assigned
30Main beam on the left and indicator light10
31Central locking system - door lock for the boot lid10
32Rear window wiper10
33Parking light on the right5
34Parking light on the left5
35Injector - petrol engine10
36Licence plate light5
37Rear fog light and indicator light5
38Heating of the external mirror5
39Rear window heater20
40Horn20
41Front window wiper20
42Cigarette lighter, power socket15
43Central control unit, selector lever lock for the auto-
matic gearbox20
44Turn signals15
No.Power consumerAmperes

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We recommend that you carry the set of light bulbs with you which was
delivered in your vehicle. Replacement light bulbs
6) are available at
Škoda dealers.
The set of light bulbs can be stowed in the spare wheel well.
Fitted with a xenon headlight
Change of light bulbs on Xenon lights (low beam lights, parking lights and
main beam lights) should be undertaken by a Skoda dealer.
Overview of bulbs
Note
This Owner's Manual only describes the replacement of bulbs where it is
assumed that no major complications will arise. Other light bulbs should
be changed by your Škoda dealer.
6)Replacement light bulbs are, on the other hand, part of the basic equipping of the
vehicle in some countries.
Front headlightHalogen headlightXenon headlight
Low beamH7D2S
Main beamH3
Parking lightsW5W
Turn signalsPY21W
Fog lightsH3
Rear light unitBulb
Reversing lightP21W
Turn signalsPY21W
Brake lightsP21W
Parking light and rear fog lightP21/4W
Others
Side turn signal lightsWY5W
Licence plate lightC5W
3. Brake lightLED
Interior lightC10W
Reading lightsW5W
Luggage compartment lightW5W
Door warning lightW5W
Storage compartment light - front pas-
senger sideC3W
WARNING
•Bulbs H7 and H3 are pressurised and may burst when changing
the bulb - risk of injury!
•It is recommended to wear gloves and eye protection when
changing a light bulb.
•Gas discharge bulbs* (xenon bulbs) operate with a high
voltage, professional knowledge is required - danger to life!
Rear light unitBulb

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Main beam
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight
⇒page 214, fig. 153 .
– Disconnect the plug connector .
– Press together the sprung wire clamp on the lamp holder and swing down.
– Remove the halogen lamp with cable. Insert the new halogen lamp in such a way that the fixing lug on the reflector lies in the
corresponding recess in the lamp lplate.
– Close the sprung wire clamp over the plate. Press together the sprung wire clamp and lock together again.
– Plug into the plug connector . – Get the headlight setting checked by a Skoda dealer after
replacing the light bulb.
Parking light at the front
– Open the bonnet.
– Remove the protective cover at the rear of the headlight ⇒page 214, fig. 153 .
– Pull the lamp holder with light bulb for the parking light out of the headlight ⇒fig. 156 .
– Pull the defect light bulb out of the lamp holder.
– Insert the new light bulb.
Fig. 155 Structure of
the light bulb of the
main beam light
AB
AA
AB
Fig. 156 Structure of
the light bulb of the
parking light

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– Insert the new light bulb and turn it fully to the right.
– Insert the lamp holder with new light bulb into the headlight.
Secure the lamp holder by turning it to the right.
Fog lights*
We recommend having the light bulb replaced by a Škoda dealer.
– Remove the protective grille next to the light.
– Unscrew the screws on the fog light holder. The upper screw holds the outer air temperature sensor* in place on the light
⇒fig. 159
– Remove the end cover of the light.
– Disconnect plug connector ⇒fig. 160 .
– Press together the sprung wire clamp on the lamp holder and swing down.
– Remove the light bulb with cable.
– Insert the new halogen lamp in such a way that the fixing lug on the reflector lies in the corresponding recess in the lamp
plate.
Fig. 159 Removing the
fog light
Fig. 160 Structure of
the light bulb of the fog
light
A1
AB
AA

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– Take the faulty light bulb out of the interior light and insert a
new one.
– Pull the light bulb out of its holder and insert the new one.
– Press the diffusion disk back into the housing until it clicks into
place (ensure that it is in the right position).
Licence plate light
– Open the tailgate and screw off the light glass.
– Take the faulty bulb out of the fixture and insert a new one.
– Re-insert the light glass. Press the light glass in up to the stop - check for correct seating of the sealing rubber.
– Screw on the light glass but not too tightly.
Front door warning light*
We recommend having the light bulb replaced by a Škoda dealer.
– Push in a knife or screwdriver from the side between the light and the door panel ⇒fig. 164 . Lever out the light carefully.
– Disconnect the plug connector.
– Replace the defect light bulb.
– Recreate the plug connection.
– Insert the door warning light into the door panel from the plug side and press in.
Fig. 163 Remove the
licence plate light
Fig. 164 Remove the
front door warning light

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Luggage compartment light
– Open the tailgate and remove the luggage compartment
cover.
– Insert a screwdriver into the slot next to the light ⇒fig. 167 .
Lever out the light carefully.
– Disconnect the plug connector.
– Replace the defect light bulb.
– Recreate the plug connection.
– Insert the light from the rear and press it forwards up to the stop.
Boot light (sedan)
– Insert a screwdriver into the slot under the light ⇒fig. 168 .
Lever out the light carefully.
– Unlock the lug then pull out the plug.
– Push away the spring clip on the cover and remove the cover.
– Replace the defect light bulb.
– Insert the cover again and secure it by locking it in place.
– Recreate the plug connection.
– Insert the light from the rear and press it forwards up to the stop.
Fig. 167 Remove the
luggage compartment
lightFig. 168 Remove the
boot light (sedan)
A1
A2

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General
Identification data
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker ⇒fig. 169 is located on the floor of the luggage
compartment and is also stated in the Service Schedule.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following vehicle data:
Vehicle identification number
Vehicle type
Gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment number, engine
output, engine code
Optional equipment Vehicle identification number (vehicle body number)
The vehicle identification number is stamped into the engine compartment
on the right hand shock absorber dome. This number is also located on
the lower left hand edge below the windscreen.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the engine block.
Ty p e p l at e
The type plate is located in the engine compartment at the front on the left
hand shock absorber dome. Vehicles for certain countries do not have a
type plate.
Homologation sign
The homologation sign is located on the lock carrier. Vehicles for certain
countries do not have an homologation sign.
Stickers on inside of fuel filler flap
The stickers are affixed to the inside of the fuel filler flap
⇒page 169. The
vehicle data sticker contains the following data:
•The prescribed types of fuel
•Tyre size
•Tyre pressure
Note
•You will find the technical data of your vehicle in the separate brochure
"Technical Data".
Fig. 169 Vehicle data
sticker
A1
A2
A3
A4

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The fold-away storage compartment
The storage compartment can be used to store light objects (up
to ca. 0.2 Kg in weight).
– The fold-away storage compartment is opened by folding it out
in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 170 .
Lashing eyes
Eyes are located on the sides of the loading area for lashing the goods to
be loaded ⇒fig. 171 .
Fig. 170 Detail of the
headliner: The fold-
away storage compart-
ment
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for
safety reasons.
Fig. 171 Loading area:
Lashing eyes