You can buy a Skoda door release cable from various sources, including authorized Skoda dealerships, which offer genuine parts. Online retailers like eBay or specialized auto parts websites also stock these cables. Additionally, local auto parts stores might have compatible options, so it's worth checking with them as well. Always ensure you verify the part number for compatibility with your specific Skoda model.
buy a new release cable.
A Skoda Fabia is a supermini car produced by Skoda Auto since 1999. It has a front-engine and a front-wheel-drive. Skoda Auto is a Czech manufacturer.
Cable ties are available from hardware shops. I suggest you buy cable ties with a release latch since this enables you to reuse the tie, otherwise you need to cut it to untie them.
One can purchase Skoda Octavia cars from a dealership. You can also buy it from Auto Trader. People might have some Skoda Octavia cars that they are selling, you just have to find out who sells it.
buy the special tool from ecklers that works thru the front of the door opening
Most electronic stores should have that.
buy yourself a haynes manual it even has pics :)
Oh man that is a nightmare. I got the same problem and I guess I have to buy me a new Hood Release and Cable to relief me from that problem. It is sickening
Buy a new regulator.
This involves replacing the hood release cable. You can buy them new from the dealer. Not an easy task however, and I do recomed a professional to do it. Its a hard job.
You can buy a kit on eBay UK - replace the bushes etc - from Jorily
I have the same problem with my 93 jeep grand cherokee. I done some research and found that I had to buy the whole cable just because my plastic "stopper" broke to keep the door closed. The part would cost $150 + shipping and handling, and supposedely came with instructions on how to replace it