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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
Check that it unlocks/locks with the fob paying attention to the rear door as water ingress upsets the locking mechanism.
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24th Jan 2013 9:42 am |
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mudslinger Member Since: 10 Jun 2010 Location: Deep in a cave in the hills Posts: 1035 |
Most seem to be covered , however if it has partial leather seats /plastic .check drivers and passenger side squab for white lines as you squash the side, was a free replacement on my 09 but usually squealers trick ohh not covered under warranty
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24th Jan 2013 9:46 am |
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JST Member Since: 01 Nov 2011 Location: Lizant Posts: 1098 |
All good stuff above except they won't change the cambelt. This is a 150,000/10 year item. Expect to get a new MOT.
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24th Jan 2013 11:56 am |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
When you take it up the road, accelerate hard up from second, third and fourth checking that the clutch is not slipping, you tend to notice it as you accelerate off roundabouts, keeping any eye on the Rev Counter. |
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24th Jan 2013 5:43 pm |
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Springer222 Member Since: 23 Jan 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 5 |
Thank you for all the advice so far!
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24th Jan 2013 5:50 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
It is the slipping at speed you need to watch for, it won't do it when parked, it's only in the higher gears under acceleration. |
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24th Jan 2013 6:01 pm |
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Pedro Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Very near Pig Hill Posts: 449 |
All good gen above. 4 extra tips:
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24th Jan 2013 8:26 pm |
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Tigger Member Since: 30 Mar 2011 Location: L15KRD Posts: 2555 |
That's a very good point about the auto.
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24th Jan 2013 9:15 pm |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
No, because it's a hydraulic clutch, so is self-adjusting. Therefore impossible to tell if it's worn. On the other hand there are other indications, like a stiff pedal or clutch slip in 5th and 6th, that tell you something's wrong. |
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24th Jan 2013 11:54 pm |
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si. Member Since: 20 Jun 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 153 |
Our clutch pedal engages quite high up, but there is no sign of distress, and we can tow a fully laded caravan without any sign of slipping. |
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25th Jan 2013 6:36 pm |
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surfingmonkey Member Since: 14 Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 86 |
Best way to avoid clutch and DMF failure......buy an auto. |
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25th Jan 2013 7:19 pm |
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Tigger Member Since: 30 Mar 2011 Location: L15KRD Posts: 2555 |
But, I'm not ready for the Honda Jazz, lawn bowls and the nursing home yet! |
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25th Jan 2013 7:43 pm |
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surfingmonkey Member Since: 14 Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 86 |
My fiesta Zetec-S suited a manual, I stongly believe the FL2 is at it's best with an auto. |
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25th Jan 2013 7:57 pm |
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MartynB Member Since: 08 Aug 2011 Location: Currently Rootless ! Posts: 1776 |
After one week driving the auto in the snow i have to agree with you 110%. just so easy, so safe, and all to do except concentrate on driving and the occasional twiddle with the TR knob and HDC button 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership
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25th Jan 2013 8:09 pm |
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