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  1. hazard button

    in Volkswagen Lupo

    Posted

    lmao. So was the one under the DIN first? or the one on the dash between the vents? thats what i meant.lol

    The switch was originally low down (beside the heated rear window switch I think) , it was moved to the top of the dash about mid 2000.

  4. Problems with 1.0 Lupo

    in Volkswagen Lupo

    Posted

    My passenger door when opened makes a very loud noise?

    And when im sitting in traffic or with the car in neutral at some point there will be very loud turning noises coming from the engine?

    x

    Sounds like the door strap.

    Is the noise only when in neutral ? Sounds more like a gearbox issue ?

  6. Light-on warning buzzer

    in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical

    Posted · Edited by HDH

    I just wondered was there a definitive solution to a non-functioning lights-on warning buzzer.

    Mine isnt working and hasnt for some time . I noticed lots of threads with people suggesting that it could be the sensor on the door lock . But my light comes on OK when the door is opened ,and the fuel pump primes OK , so would that suggest the sensor is fine ?

    I have a 1.0 E so no central locking or alarm .

    There was also a mention of the buzzer itself being behind the clocks . Is it easily accessible and easily and cheaply replaced ? Is there a seperate fuse for this ?

    Thanks

  8. Common Faults with the Lupo

    in Volkswagen Lupo

    Posted · Edited by HDH

    I recently had to replace the window wiper mechanism on my car , and searching through other posts it appears to be a common problem .

    Base was about £45 and the 2 rods were about £5 each. Took about 30mins to fix , easy job.

    With regards to the rear washer leak , on mine I noticed it was wet under the rear seats . Just took off the side trim panel and clicked the 2 parts of the pipe together , seems to have held for now (about 5 years).

    Also there can be leaks from the drivers door and sometimes the passenger door , think it leaks in through the speakers ?

    The seal round the gearbox selector rod also appears to be a common problem.

    Raise up car , take off pass side mudflap , remove pass side front wheel , take off filler plug , take off drain plug , drain oil , refit drain plug , undo bolt on bottom of gear stick , remove bottom of gearstick from rod , take out seal , put new seal in , refit gear stick to rod , refill gearbox , refit filler plug , refit mudflap , refit wheel.

  13. Ebay Scammer gets his just desserts

    in Drivers Lounge

    Posted

    So he bought a car that broke down on the way home?

    Surely that's not a scam, just 'sold as seen'? Not that I'm saying it's alright to do it, of course.

    :huh:

    If a car is sold as seen or otherwise , any major problems have to be made clear to the buyer BEFORE money changes hands . It has to be "fit for purpose" .

  18. Oil Leak ?

    in Car Care, Maintenance and Mechanical

    Posted

    I've noticed small patches of oil beneath my car some mornings . I think it could be a gearbox leak as it seems to be around that area . Is this a common problem on Lupos ? Is it likely to be a big job to fix ? Can I top up my oil until it gets left in , what type of oil do I use and where is the filler hole ?

    Many thanks in advance .

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