N14L VW Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 right went for a drive tonight and everything seemed fine but when me car got up to temperature i couldnt put the car into gears properly and had to properly slam it in at the lights as i couldnt pull away and was gettin slightly embarresed style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" />. anyone no wat the problem or problems could be cheers niall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 sounds like a pedal box problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooky Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N14L VW Posted September 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 right been to me mates dar thats a mechanic and hes did something with me clutch cable and it is now back to normal. still find it strange though maybe could be a pedal box problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 (edited) Ditto on mine, OK when cold, crap when warm (2nd and 4th especially). I had a root round under the dash on Sunday to see if the pedal box was broken, but I cant see anything moving when the clutch is depressed. Do you know specifically what your mate did with the clutch cable?Our two cars surely aren't the only ones. Maybe we should contact VW as a group. Edited September 19, 2006 by IDGM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 If they're sports, then it's a known problem, and VW are likely to contribute to the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 It will be the pedal box, more than likely. Take the trim panel off under the dash and look up with a torch. Depress the clutch pedal, you are looking closely at the bracket where the pedal hinges, if it appears to give then it's faulty. Another way to tell is the crunch into reverse and if the clutch pedal is sitting lower than the brake pedal.I've just had mine done, yours sounds exactly the same. Mine was done under VW Goodwill, NOT warranty.Cheers,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N14L VW Posted September 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 cheers for the help guys will have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywhiteley Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I think mine might have a similar problem, and its also a sport.Should I take it to VW and demand they have a look? Whats the chances of them fixing it for free, is it a well known problem (to VW)?My EPC light shows occasionally too (and goes off when I turn ignition of and on again). Is it related to this problem perchance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 EPC light is more than likely your brake light switch and unconnected to the pedal box issue (although they are a crap part so they have that in common!)Take the car to Wayside in St. Albans, ask for Helen or Pete. Mention that your car is exhibiting the same problems as the green Lupo Sport they had in earlier this week and they will sort you out. Mine ended up being free of charge, covered under VW warranty, but that's not a cast iron promise.Be aware that if they check it and it's NOT the pedal box, you will have to pay an inspection charge to cover their time. Cheers,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'm a bit concerned on this one. My car exhibits the same kind of agro but is a 1.4S, not a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBlackspins Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 (edited) I think mine might have a similar problem, and its also a sport.Should I take it to VW and demand they have a look? Whats the chances of them fixing it for free, is it a well known problem (to VW)?My EPC light shows occasionally too (and goes off when I turn ignition of and on again). Is it related to this problem perchance?[/quote this is where i bought my lupo from ..they r very helpfull down there Edited September 20, 2006 by BillyBlackspins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylupo Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 (edited) often the micro adjuster just needs fiddles with under the car, not certain on where it is but i know it connects the gearstick to the box if that helps? just screw it back and forth til your gears feel nice. Edited September 21, 2006 by babylupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N14L VW Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 often the micro adjuster just needs fiddles with under the car, not certain on where it is but i know it connects the gearstick to the box if that helps? just screw it back and forth til your gears feel nice.think thats wahta me mates dad did seems weet now had no more problem last couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N14L VW Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 right my clutch has started creaking now took off the cover underneath and the edge of the bracket looks like it has came away abit cud this be a problem??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerman Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I'm a bit concerned on this one. My car exhibits the same kind of agro but is a 1.4S, not a sport.Can someone please confirm whether the 1.4S is also known as the Sport or not? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 It is not, no.Cheers,James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canonman Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 nope S is not a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperil Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 The other thing to look for is the clutch master cylinder is a problem had one fail, vw tried to charge me for a new clutch because the cylinder is under warranty. thankfully i knew what i was talking about even if their chief technician didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellie Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Mine has a similar problem and its a GTi. It doesnt seem to matter on what temp she is. I'll pull up to lights, take her out of gear and when i go to pull away 1st gear just wont have any of it, i tried second gear but she really didnt like that lol style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> I have to sit there and pump the clutch for a couple of minuets...which cannot be to good for the poor thing. after that it will engage. When i had my sport i had problems with the gear box... and was told it was just what they do lol. problems with reverse and second gear mainly. I took it back to the VW garage and they couldnt do anything with it.."just one of those things" Kelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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