vinkodex.3 fault write-ups. 1 important. No recall on the list.
If you know the year, pick it. Faults for other years drop out of the list.
Before you buy
Because of worn synchros in the gearbox the gear can jump out, and the shift becomes stiff. Wear of the clutch or the shift linkage can also be behind a hard shift.
On a small car a gearbox rebuild accounts for a significant part of the value of the car.
What to check
The G62 sensor tells the engine control unit how hot the coolant is. If it is faulty, the control unit thinks a warm engine is cold, and runs it rich: hard warm or cold starting, a rough idle, markedly increased fuel consumption, and a dash temperature gauge that jumps around or never reaches its usual reading. The part is cheap and can be replaced in half an hour: the trouble is that many people do not recognise it and replace an injector or a lambda sensor instead. If the fault persists, the rich mixture can destroy the catalytic converter too.
What to check
The doors of the Lupo drop out of alignment over time: the hinge wears, the door sags, and it closes with difficulty or only if lifted. The repair is a distinctly awkward job: more time than it looks.
This is a question of price, but a door that does not close properly also means water ingress and wind noise.
What to check
vinkodex.Checklist
First what you would check on any car. Then the faults of this model.
Before you buy
The printed sheet starts with what you would check on any car. What you tick stays on this device only.
Variant data
The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.
Air filter
Cabin (pollen) filter
Engine oil and oil filter
Brake fluid change
Coolant (antifreeze) change
Fuel filter, diesel
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