12 – Common Problems & Fixes ( , )
This section simply lists the common problems reported
by members of the list, together with references to the fixes. The list
is in no particular order.
| Sticking Thermostat | Slow warm up | 5 years | Replace – see 3.1 |
| Failed Coolant Hoses | Coolant loss | 5 years | Replace – see 3.4 |
| Supercharger Idler Pulley |
Reduced power | 80 – 100K miles | Replace – see 2.6 |
| Memory seats and Steering Adjustment |
Failure to adjust | 3 years | Reset or Replace – see 11.12 |
| Dim-Dip Mirror | Failure to dip | 3 years | Replace – see 11.10 |
| Wheel Alignment | Worn front tyres, tramlining or vague steering |
After kerbing or high street tyre shop adjustment |
Adjust – see 9.3 |
| Sticking throttle | Increased idle speed | Often follows cold running |
Clean, may replace spring – see 4.3 & 4.4 |
| Failed EGR Valve | Check Engine | Replace – see 6.8 |
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| Fuel Gauge Sender | Inaccurate fuel gauge when full |
Early models | Repair or replace – see 4.2 |
| Cracked Exhaust Manifold | Visible cracks, noise | 4 years | Repair or replace – see 2.5 |
| LCD Clock | Faint display | 4 years, early models | Replace – see 11.11 |
| Dirty throttle body or bad plugs |
Uneven idle | Often follows cold running |
Clean – see 4.3 Check – see 5.1 |
| Loose Mirrors | Loose mirrors | 5 years | Tighten – see 10.2 |
| Rust | Rust | 5 years | Remove and repaint – see 10.3 |