Common 172 Cup Faults

[team_penetrator]

Hi,

Had my Cup for 6 months and have had the following replaced...

Engine mounts, gearbox mounts and the strut top mod done. I know there was a section of the exhaust replaced before I got it at the 12k service. Also had ECU reprogrammed to get rid of the fluctuation when cold, but its made bugger all difference.

Are there any other common faults with these? I want to get everything 100% before the warranty runs out. Ive heard something about a brake valve??

Cheers!

Phil.

 

[TheCake]

All 172s and 182s run a bit lumpy and hesitant when cold. My advice, start the engine, spend a moment to adjust ur seat and seat belt, make sure the heater is how you like it, put the radio on or your favourite cd - by which time its fine.

After youve driven about a mile its fine. I think they run lean when cold so that it can pass the emissions thing, but I may well be corrected.


[Edited by CupCake on 04 March 2005 at 12:30pm]

 

[team_penetrator]

Aaahhh. It fluctuates by about 500 rpm. Thats one off the list.

Anything else??

 

[bigmouk]

add these aswell probably ..

http://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=2&TopicID=141726&SearchPagePosition=1&search=complete+list&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=2&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Searchhttp://forum.cliosport.net/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=2&TopicID=141726&SearchPagePosition=1&search=complete+list&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=2&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search

 

[telford_mike]

they crash just when you least expect it...

 

[MattR172]

I want to get the strut top mod done. Did the dealer know what you were on about?? What did you ask for?

 

[Griff]

Quote: Originally posted by CupCake on 04 March 2005
I think they run lean when cold so that it can pass the emissions thing, but I may well be corrected.



Thats correct Si.

 

[team_penetrator]

Yeah. I took it in and had to take the technician out for a drive. The idiot at reception didnt have a clue, but the technician new all about it and arranged for it to go straight into the bodyshop...

 

[Pete]

Quote: Originally posted by telford_mike on 04 March 2005

they crash just when you least expect it...

pmsl, however when its cold and wet, weve learnt to expect it!

 

[Samol]

Only had mine a month but


rear shock leaking & locked solid- (done under warranty)
dash rattles- (turn the music up)
tyres ware out- (do all cars do this?)