Jspencer Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Hi Guys,I became the proud owner of a VW Lupo yesterday, and I love it. Unfortunately the car has come with some 'character' i.e, some stuff that really needs fixing or at least a good bodge! Thought I'd post on here as a friend also owns a VW and said it's a great place to get advice. So, list of problems (bear with me):1. Driver side door is operated on a different key. Not sure why, but it's the only one. I have thought about swapping it for the passenger side lock just to make life easier, and then maybe adding central locking... I have a few good friends who know what they're doing - has anyone done it before and how long does it take?2. The Doors clunk quite loudly - previous owner said it was to do with the bolts being to small? Anyone know where I can get some that will fit or anything I can do to quieten the noise a little?3. Rear wiper is unresponsive and looks as though its stuck 1/4 of the way through a movement. Probably a fuse but has anyone else had this?4. Starter motor is pretty knackered (first attempt at a start the car screams, works on 2nd/3rd attempt). How easy is it to fit? does it need to go to a garage? I've found reconditioned ones for about £30 delivered. Doesn't seem to happen with a full tank of petrol?5. The emissions light came on during the drive to work this morning? But the car has just been through its MOT? Any ideas? ( I know this is a bit vague).I know they're not the end of the world but if I could get them fixed it would turn an already good little motor into a great one. Any advice would be great Thanks!Spence Edited April 14, 2014 by Jspencer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 The doors clunking is due to warn check strap bushes, use the search functions on here for the thread how to fix, the lock has been changed hence the different key. Have you checked the fuses? The starter motor is worth a punt, and get it scanned for the emissions light, the port is behind the ash tray. The bushes to fix the doors are 88p each from Amazon, bearingboys do them I just haven't got the link on me at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspencer Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Wowza, thanks a load I figured as much with the keys, but the door issue was really bugging me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Ill find you that bushes link now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DEDEURE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspencer Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Brilliant! Thanks I've just ordered them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspencer Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Mattarosa - Any ideas on the rear wiper =/? I've checked the fuses and it's fine... the wiper itself feels really stiff (applied very gentle pressure). Could it be seized or could it be a new motor jobby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMabey Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Why don't you just take the rear wiper off? It looks much better mate and it's such a easy thing to do. Proper polishes off the back end of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 You like me use your rear wiper then, I'd take it off and see, can always drop a multimeter across the motor terminals to see if it's getting power, remember if you don't it before your mot just whip it out and hung it up before hand. It may be the motor, it may have just got crapped up with not using it. Either way the expensive to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspencer Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Just realised every time I turn the engine over it moves another 1/4 of the way across the screen haha. I've seen some motors on ebay for £16 so that's a worst case scenario. Already been through the MOT, but the car has been unused for about 18months before me so I think it's probably seized up. I'll investigate - but thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DibDab Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I have a spare motor here if you need it, will happily send it down if you cover postage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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