Mike_M Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 You can make temporary repair but it will keep breaking. VW did release a year or so ago a revised one that is pink/purple if I recal as my original was green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) With regards to the knocking noise when pulling away. Do you also get it sometimes when you turn the engine off?If so the 2 lower swing arm bolts that connect to the gearbox are loose as this happened to me when I bought the car.......a simple case of undoing one.......adding thread lock before doing it up tight again and moving to the next one.Cured the noise for me and some others. With the Lambda sensor and Oxygen map sensor, try removing and cleaning with a carb cleaner and see how you get on. Edited March 22, 2011 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 With regards to the knocking noise when pulling away. Do you also get it sometimes when you turn the engine off?If so the 2 lower swing arm bolts that connect to the gearbox are loose as this happened to me when I bought the car.......a simple case of undoing one.......adding thread lock before doing it up tight again and moving to the next one.Cured the noise for me and some others. With the Lambda sensor and Oxygen map sensor, try removing and cleaning with a carb cleaner and see how you get on.The knocking seems to have just started yesterday but it clearly only seems to be when moving off- I didn't hear it when turning the engine off.I just wish I had a bit more of know how- wonder if there is a Lupo Haynes manual?Thanks for the suggestions- I am keeping the Lupo no matter what as I'm just looking forward to putting it all back together and it working flawlessly, I'm sticking with it no matter what it throws at me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rh203 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I just wish I had a bit more of know how- wonder if there is a Lupo Haynes manual?There's no lupo one but pretty sure there is a polo 6n Haynes.. I recall someone on here mentioning that there are some kind of manuals available for the Lupo but they weren't Haynes.Pretty sure the 6n is all but identical to the Lupo mechanically (engine-wise at least)...but I may be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) I use my mk4 Golf one as most stuff is the same or similar (apart from the body shell ) and the 1.6 16v engine is also very similar to the GTI which they refer to a lot...........works for me as a reference Edited March 22, 2011 by Mike_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) The knocking did seem to get worse and worse on my way back today. It only seems to do it when I pull away in first just after I've let the clutch fully up. And still the occasional knock when I steer. Bar that the EPC is now a semi permanent christmas light. Rattles like a good'un too- drives me bonkers! Do they rattle a bit? Edited March 22, 2011 by sat1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 There are a few rattles, where are they coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Centre of the dash- where the hazard light switch is. Parcel shelf. My side of the dash in general. And of course, as you'll know Defcon, the bloody inside of the tailgate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Those all sound like the standard Lupo rattles, VW didn't advertise them in the brochure but they all came with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 ELSAWIN is an alternative to a haynes manual although it's for a PC - around £6 on ebay iirc, comes with all diagrams, instructions etc. and you can search for different things. It's pretty useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fow Vay Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Centre of the dash- where the hazard light switch is. Parcel shelf. My side of the dash in general. And of course, as you'll know Defcon, the bloody inside of the tailgate!I had the air vents in the centre of the dash replaced (under warranty) but didn't stop the rattle - used to bug the hell out of me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Look at the 'T' piece that is the demister for the windscreen. I bet you in the very middle there is a loose bit. I used some superglue to stop it from moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Look at the 'T' piece that is the demister for the windscreen. I bet you in the very middle there is a loose bit. I used some superglue to stop it from moving.Yup, done this one myself!With the parcel shelf, where it pivots on either side (the round sticky out bits) they are supposed to have a rubber sleeve, but this drops off and gets lost so it moves about and rattles. I wound a load of black electrical tape around mine and it fixed it.If its not that, hen I dont think its your parcel shelf - it could be the wiring in the passenger rear wing. Remove the door card, than the upright plastic next to the seat, and you will see some wires and piping. On mine the piping had come away from its holder and was tappoing against the metal - drove me insane for years that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Yup, done this one myself!With the parcel shelf, where it pivots on either side (the round sticky out bits) they are supposed to have a rubber sleeve, but this drops off and gets lost so it moves about and rattles. I wound a load of black electrical tape around mine and it fixed it.If its not that, hen I dont think its your parcel shelf - it could be the wiring in the passenger rear wing. Remove the door card, than the upright plastic next to the seat, and you will see some wires and piping. On mine the piping had come away from its holder and was tappoing against the metal - drove me insane for years that oneWill take a look at things more closely at the weekend but thanks for all your tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Update. Kinda.Had the car checked by VAS-PC- the official VAG software that dealer use. Here is list of faults:00532 Supply voltage signal too low, Intermittent.65535Control module defective. Static00852 Front speakers They seem fine to me though!!!PO571 Brake light switch. Unplausible signal01179 Immobiliser Incorrect key programming. All in all no huge issues- It's the airbag issue, the real biggie. And I still can't figure out why I have no airbag light on at all. We had a look at the clocks and they have defo not been touched. Just do not know what to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 get a new brake light switch then?highly dangerous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 get a new brake light switch then?highly dangerous!Getting it done on Saturday. But I do need someone on this forum to help me out with the rest. Rich- I need your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Had another word with the guy- he's ringing me back tonight-yet again- to tell me exactly why I have no "bulb"Latest he so calls remembers is that " He reset the unit and soldered a couple of wires together"The trial continues.On the plus side- I've solved the tailgate rattle. It was loose trim inside. All been put back and now no noise. Bliss. Edited March 30, 2011 by sat1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 ELSAWIN is an alternative to a haynes manual although it's for a PC - around £6 on ebay iirc, comes with all diagrams, instructions etc. and you can search for different things. It's pretty useful.I seriously hate ELSAWIN, can't figure it out and getting info out of it is like getting blood out of a stone!! I thought it was just me not using it right which is of course possible but I've recently had a bloke come to work at the garage I work at and he was originally from VW and even he said ELSAWIN is a pain in the arse and WIS is a much better system. Just thought I'd put that out there....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipwell Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) ElsaWin is really easy to use.Very informative with plenty of drawings and blown-up diagrams etc. Edited March 30, 2011 by Hipwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 The curse of the Lupo continues! The starter which was replaced two months ago has started making the overrun noise again! It's evidently nowhere near as bad but it's not a good sign- how the hell has it started again in 2 months!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Did they replace your flywheel at the time of renewing your starter, the old starter may have chewed up the ring gear on your flywheel I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sat1983 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Did they replace your flywheel at the time of renewing your starter, the old starter may have chewed up the ring gear on your flywheel I guess.Dunno but I doubt it! I'll mention it when I drop it off Friday- thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Did they fit a new starter or a reconditioned one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 The curse of the Lupo continues! The starter which was replaced two months ago has started making the overrun noise again! It's evidently nowhere near as bad but it's not a good sign- how the hell has it started again in 2 months!!!!Yep, been there.It won't be the ring gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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