[VW Locking issue.]

On 8/8/2021 at 8:42 PM, mk2 said:

The lock sensor switches are a very well known "issue" across all vdub models of our Lupo era. An easy check is if the interior light works correctly.

The interior light? Ok so I generally keep it ‘off’ - When I put it on, its dim until the ignition is on then becomes much brighter. I’ll check in the morning on it turning itself on/off with door open/close(which is what I assume you mean)

 

is it worth noting that the previous owner appears to have fitted a ‘super bright’ interior light replacement? Externally OEM..

 

Thanks, Vince.

[VW Locking issue.]

On 8/7/2021 at 11:56 PM, ObjectiveAway said:

If Im understanding the discription correctly, I think passenger door electric lock is wired improperly.

Boot should stay locked if you lock it with key (turn barrel to horizontal position), therefore most likely there is mechanical problem in lock.

What would I need to do to check the wiring?(wiring novice here)

 

I can pull the rear door lock apart & have a fiddle- was planning to tbh.

 

thanks 🙂

[VW Locking issue.]

Hi,

After some help with my cars locking system. I’ve seen multiple threads but not seen one with exactly the same issue & im hoping someone can help. 
 

symptoms as follows:

-Lock the drivers door manually with the key & the passenger side unlocks itself, same with the boot. The same with the internal lock button on the drivers door.

-Boot won’t lock even with the key.

-Key buttons do nothing(I can live with this but changing the battery does nothing- If an easy fix then great!)

Any assistances gladly received.

Vince.

[I fixed my dead leccy windows!]

On 8/5/2021 at 1:15 PM, Sarahs Lupo said:

vince - swapped my switches over when this happend to some oem ones from another car.. sorted it for a bit then went dead.

ordered some new ones off ebay and success been working ever since.

 

I ordered some ‘MyCar’ ones from Germany Via ebay when I posted my thanks for the suggestion here & they arrived a few days ago.

just fitted & working as they should.

Now to follow the steps above to fix the dragging window but as I already have a new regulator I think I’ll just replace!

 

many thanks to all, Vince.

[I fixed my dead leccy windows!]

On 7/30/2021 at 9:51 PM, Rich said:

Switch.

Cheers. That’s a potential cheap solution.

 

will buy now.

 

many thanks, Vince.

[VW Lupo 1.8T(225) Swap build.]

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[I fixed my dead leccy windows!]

Hi...

Given this thread was active in 2012 I’d be amazed if I get any help but here goes:

Before I start the above easy to follow guide, I’m sure my issue is electrical or not;

 

passenger side works fine as it should.

drivers side button for passenger will only go up, not down.

drivers side button for drivers window makes a noise for up, lights up when lights are on & if by some miracle you are able to fiddle the wires just right you can get the window to edge down a cm or two, but jams. 

How can I troubleshoot the electrics here?

 

Many thanks to anyone who can assist.

 

Vince.

[Sourcing new coolant hosesHELP!!]

Hi,

I thank you all in advance for assisting on the following:

I need a complete set of coolant hoses for my 2003 Lupo Sport featuring air conditioning. I can’t seem to find these parts anywhere & I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get them from apart from VW themselves.. 

I thank you again in advance 🤞.

 

Vince.

 

[Hi from Scotland]

These cars look so nice..

it’s a shame that they lose so much value when you improve/modify them...

this one looks nice though..

[New member!]

Hi,

I’m Vince, 27 & from Bristol & a lover of all small & fast things. On my second lupo, still have my 1st. 
 

1.4s in Yellow & a 1.4Sport in Silver, plus multiple other non VW toys.

Came on here for technical support & happy to help with anything I can for anyone, toolkit at the ready! Aha.

 

many thanks, Vince.