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Skoda Fabia engine issue

My 2003 Skoda Fabia with a gasoline engine is giving me headaches. 146415 km on the clock. Check engine light's on, stalls at idle, and feels like it lost power. Suspect the fuel pressure regulator after changing the fuel filter and reading the error codes. Any thoughts?

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I had something similar with my Skoda Octavia. Check engine light and rough idle can point to a vacuum leak. Worth a look before you dig too deep.

Vacuum leak affecting fuel pressure regulator? How's that work exactly?

A leak can cause a pressure drop in the fuel system, messing with the air-fuel mixture. You'll get engine misfire, rough idle, and reduced fuel efficiency. But since you touched the fuel filter, the regulator is a prime suspect. If you're not sure, a workshop can check the fuel pressure.

Cheers for the help. Turns out it was the fuel pressure regulator. Replaced it for 45€. Runs smooth now.

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