2008 Skoda Fabia Q?

[Deucecoup]

Guys,

Ive just been given a 2008 Skoda Fabia as a courtesy car, whne I got in it and started it there was a blue light on the dash and the guy said it was only a water temp light and it would go out after a couple of minutes driving.

Does this sound right to you? I dont want to drive it if its going to break down.

[Who me ?]

Should be in handbook .Also info here -(download of user manual)
http://www.skoda-auto.cz/com/service/documentation...

But it's about 39M

[petrolveins]

Having just read my manual it does say that a blue coolant light will appear until the engine has reached the ideal operating temperature. Only if it is red should there be any concern. Which is odd since my 2008 fabia has never had it come on .

[Deucecoup]

Thanks for the reply guys. Maybe its just me but why would you want that on the dash if it doesnt do anything. Red if theres a fault yes, but blue if its ok............why bother.

The engine is ok but you dont see a blue CEL up there!! Very odd.

Thanks again.

[Who me ?]

From the earlier version handbook ( pre 2008) "A red symbol signals danger " , "A yellow symbol signals a warning " -and the only blue symbol is the high beam .
Still concerned -there's a Fabia 2 forum on Briscoda (.net)

[Deucecoup]

Had a quick search and as mentioned, blue light on start up/yellow if low on fluid or temps getting higher/red stop.


Thanks for the help guys, just didnt want to blow up the replacement car!!