Common faults mk 3

[jkxxxxx]

I'm looking into buying a mk3 ibiza cupra and was just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as to what to look for i.e common faults/problems. I also wanted to know wether it was possible to change the standard headunit to an aftermarket and if anyone has pictures that would be great. Thanks

 

[Brummy]

Hi and welcome

if you have a browse through the mk3 Ibiza section of the forum , youll see all manner of pro's and cons for that particular model

 

[Mat]

window regulator failing
pedal box smashing (just weld it before if goes)
blow many coil packs (expect problems if you tune it)
funny stereo

will be more, but will let others add

 

[antnee]

common fault-built by SEAT






Sorry had to.

 

[wilz]

Maf, n75, lambda sensor, drivers electric window switches thats all i can think of just now sure others will tell more.

 

[Reuvers]

have a search for the thread "you know you have an Mk3 when"

that will tell you all and possibly more you wanted to know

 

[dazza2123]

where is the electric window regulator, Mines broke. And i was going to buy a new motor for it!!

 

[Mat]

it's, erm, in the window

it's the thing in the door that makes it go up and down

 

[loveturbopower]

Stupid plastic impellor water pump, get a metal impellor one when u get your cambelt done.

 

[p34ch3y]

to much to list

 

[Reuvers]

hence the reason I said to look up the "you know you have an MK3 when..." thread.

lists them all there

 

[Robbie C]

Basically anything electrical, but plenty of small things - many of them easily fixed

 

[Imperial_dan]

Stupid plastic impellor water pump, get a metal impellor one when u get your cambelt done.

And i've just learnt this the hard way

 

[cupramillo]

These cars are not as bad as we all make up really. Like any car they have their own niggles, but nothing as bad as the french or italian cars (trust me i know from experiance). Buy one you'll love it