MY99 Common Problems
23 July 2002, 08:36 AM
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A colleague is looking for a 5 door MY99 and has asked if I would go along to view cars with him. I have a MY98 but are there any common problems with a MY99 I should look for?
23 July 2002, 08:42 AM
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One's I can think of (MY99's had all these things, although all done under warranty so I'm not complaining 
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Clutch judder (new clutch)
Scratched windows (new windows)
MAF failure (new MAF)
Front disc's crack/warped (New disc's and pads)
Idle speed sensor (new sensor)
Lamba Sensor (new sensor)
Clicking clutch pedal (new pedal box)
Apart from that, no common problems
oh, piston slap?? (or was that only MY98's??)
)Clutch judder (new clutch)
Scratched windows (new windows)
MAF failure (new MAF)
Front disc's crack/warped (New disc's and pads)
Idle speed sensor (new sensor)
Lamba Sensor (new sensor)
Clicking clutch pedal (new pedal box)
Apart from that, no common problems
oh, piston slap?? (or was that only MY98's??)
23 July 2002, 12:50 PM
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I'm pretty sure piston slap was not a problem on MY99 cars thanks to the introduction of the 'Phase 2' boxer engine.
For certain, none of the MY99 Turbos on our company fleet have had a problem with piston slap (8 of them). In contrast, all of the MY97/98 cars have suffered from the problem (6 of them).
All were sorted out under warranty.
Andy.
For certain, none of the MY99 Turbos on our company fleet have had a problem with piston slap (8 of them). In contrast, all of the MY97/98 cars have suffered from the problem (6 of them).
All were sorted out under warranty.
Andy.
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23 July 2002, 03:33 PM
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Moles Dad,
How did ya manage that - my back windows are scratched and Mill Lane (good fob off merchants I must admit
) categorically refused to replace glass or do anything about it under warranty [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] saying glass was not and never had been covered..........
How did ya manage that - my back windows are scratched and Mill Lane (good fob off merchants I must admit
) categorically refused to replace glass or do anything about it under warranty [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] saying glass was not and never had been covered..........
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ScoobyJawa, I believe the 'scratched window' problem IS a well known prob with dealers.
When I first got mine I remember reading (on here) about it!
And after about 9 months I also had this problem
Go back to your dealer and tell them that you have spoken to IM and that it should be looked at under warranty!!!
Also make sure you get the 'felt pads' replaced or it will be a re-visit after 3 months (like me).
Does that help?
When I first got mine I remember reading (on here) about it!
And after about 9 months I also had this problem
Go back to your dealer and tell them that you have spoken to IM and that it should be looked at under warranty!!!
Also make sure you get the 'felt pads' replaced or it will be a re-visit after 3 months (like me).
Does that help?
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