Defcon5 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 You're right. I think Defcon5 was having a funny 5 minutes Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Another thing is- are the doors on the Lupo a bit stiff? Mine seem to be and creak a bit. Is it just a case of WD40 squirting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3NRY Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I bought mine with the EPC light on. Just took the brake light switch out, 'adjusted' (fiddled) and put it back. sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Another thing is- are the doors on the Lupo a bit stiff? Mine seem to be and creak a bit. Is it just a case of WD40 squirting?The check straps are made of cheese, bit of grease rather than WD will shut them up. They may need tightening too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-man-dan Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) I can understand how going from a new car to something with a few niggles would give a sense of dread!I was exactly the same last month. I went from a very nice BMW E46 to a 'needing a few jobs' Lupo GTI. I spent a few days debating if i'd done the right thing. All I can say is, despite the few issues the car puts a massive massive smile on my face. Not only that, it seems to get quite a few admiring glances from passers by and is such fun to drive. I'd like to say it's like a modern day Austin Mini but that might divide the crowd! All I would say is the issues you have don't sound major and by the sound of it you could just live with some of them and the rest are easily fixed. The fact you've got a lupo gti will more than make up for them! A bit off topic, but I went from driving a classic Mini, to an e46 M- Sport (which I must add bored me to the point of insanity and drained my pockets with 26mpg from a 2.0) to a Lupo GTI. A modern day Mini is what I wanted and the GTI is exactly that without a doubt. Anyways back on topic... Edited March 9, 2011 by mini-man-dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 The check straps are made of cheese, bit of grease rather than WD will shut them up. They may need tightening tooCheers for all your help matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well today's verdict:That bloody dealer is useless!! It so called went to the auto electrician. He found 2 fault codes- the guy couldn't tell me which but told me he'd erased them. great. So no lights on the dash but we have no idea what's wrong!He fixed the window but now the other button to control the passenger side is buggered. Plus I would say that my window isn't as keen to go up as the passenger's side.Now I need to find a decent garage. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 If you have a random code it is quite common to clear them and see what comes back; if anything.Not the first time that engine management lights have come on and no fault been found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 If you have a random code it is quite common to clear them and see what comes back; if anything.Not the first time that engine management lights have come on and no fault been found.True- but you know when you just don't trust. To be fair the car is driving very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 If anyone ever fancies (...) giving me a hand doing a few bits and pieces with the Lupo in Sheffield I'd be very grateful. I'd do go as far as saying I'd chuck in a few quid! Vagcom, a few tools and a in depth knowledge of Lupos a must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 is the bulb still there or have they removed it?check it still illuminated when you first turn the car on its an old trick to remove bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 If anyone ever fancies (...) giving me a hand doing a few bits and pieces with the Lupo in Sheffield I'd be very grateful. I'd do go as far as saying I'd chuck in a few quid! Vagcom, a few tools and a in depth knowledge of Lupos a must!How far do you live from the M1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 How far do you live from the M1?18 minutes away from junction 33 according to the sat-nav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 is the bulb still there or have they removed it?check it still illuminated when you first turn the car on its an old trick to remove bulb Update on this: it seems the lovely persons have removed the bulb as no airbag light comes on at all at any point. I'm really angry now but don't trust them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I am sure they are LED's on the dash dials, unless the have covered it up...........very worrying if it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt~black Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 yeah i'm sure it's all one unit and can't remove a bulb i'm sure i've read somewhere about it being really expensive to replace if anything goes wrong with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks for putting my mind at rest guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 You can remove a led, it's tricky but it's not exactly impossible. Stef, if you get it on vag com and you need an airbag module, gimme a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Tbh I'd be talking to trading standards and getting them to slap the garage about a bit. No excuse for shoddy workmanship imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 One last chance Monday- and I'll tell him that. If it's not rectified I'll have to reject the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Are you going to get another or does this experience kinda ruin it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Are you going to get another or does this experience kinda ruin it?I would very much like another one- it's a real gem. When no warning lights come on. Hopefully things will be ok by next week and I'll keep it! It'll be interesting to see his reaction when things start to get serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipwell Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 As said, they need to get it on a proper diagnostic machine/VAG COM again, to see what the problem is. If fault codes have come back, it will say exactly what faults there are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Still trying to find someone with VAGCOM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Buy a cable, illegally download software, everyone has a laptop these days. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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