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  1. Yeah, any equivalent replacement should be fine. Ebay sellers. Lots available, as very common problem. Buy new of course. Ideally a branded unit, like Valeo or Meyle etc. Take care removing the key lock bit from the door so the retaining ring doesn't drop out. Seal inside well once done so the rain doesn't get in afterwards. 👍🏻

    Lots of pics for all of us to inspect please!

  2. Yeah, it's most likely the lock mech and microswitches (inside). Such a common problem to all VAG cars, plagueing everything from Lupos to Phaetons. Octavias to Arosas.

    Worst case is when it's the rear door that has decided to stay deadlocked in something like a Polo. Bloody nightmare to fix. Usually you end up destroying half the car interior to get to the bare door, so you can drill it out. Once watched a Phaeton rear door fail- and get fixed. Over £2k to sort it. Madness.

    Oh, and welcome to CL :)

     

  3. You can get a little bluetooth radio module that you simply stuff in behind the existing tape deck cd player thing. It just plugs into the main head unit, and you can control previous/next tracks just like a CD, from either the control switches or your phone. Oh, and you can control the volume from your phone too, but I use the control knob (easier). Not sure on your hifi, but you might need to unplug the CD module and plug in the bluetooth thing. They're pretty good actually. Don't go for the cheapest, as they hiss and distort.

    800 miles on day 1. OMG! From where to where? We need Lupo GTI pics with some amazing scenery (or cool street signs).

  4. Cool. My guess is that they're 3D printed, or maybe they knew someone in the factory... definitely a difficult project. Although, it is possible that the 3D coordinate file might be available from the owner of that car?

    Let us know what you discover :)

     

  5. Little Toyotas are also good from what I've heard... I have SDIs. :)

    Can't say that I've seen any valve failures. Usually it's the rings on the 1.0L. And gearboxes. But any Lupo that's been serviced regularly is usually pretty good. Milage is not really relevant.

    Do as @Rich suggests 👍🏻

     

  6. Parts, easy. Common and cheap. Good little car.

    But.

    On the auto, it is >>>essential<<< that you know that the fluids have been changed and flushed regularly. Most people neglect them and the auto box fails. They should have a fluid change (and new filter) at least every five years or around 30k miles. Some say that they are sealed/filled for life. Not true. You can usually tell the condition when you drop the pan and inspect the magnet that catches any chips or metal particles. The old fluid should be clear, not cloudy or burnt smelling.

  7. There's a how to... That is assuming that it's not the switch. If it works fully by lock control, then most probably the switch needs replacing inside (you can buy the separate switch units, but you need to do some soldering).

    Let us all know how you get on. :)

     

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