New Ibiza Owner... Noob questions!

Pont

Guest
Sounds like TCS is broke to be honest, If it flashes on mine that means the traction control is cutting in.
If I press it and its permanently lit that means its off!

Get a Stage 1 Remap from P-Torque,
And never ever put your foot down under 2000rpm you'll wreck the clutch!
Take it to a Seat dealer instead of the Fiat!


Other than that! Have fun!

My TCS behaviour is now like yours..

Fiat took it to Seat for me. It was just easier for dropping off and getting a courtesy car as the cost was all down to them.
 

great_kahn

Spooge
Nov 19, 2009
2,415
2
Leicestershire
My TCS behaviour is now like yours..

Fiat took it to Seat for me. It was just easier for dropping off and getting a courtesy car as the cost was all down to them.

Fiat dealer taking it to Seat dealer... im suprised that didnt rip a hole in the fabric of space...
 

TheBigGM

VTEC Who????????
Jun 20, 2009
653
0
North Wales
nonstophits.co.uk
Hi,

Last week I finally traded in my 2001 Fiesta Zetec S for a 57 Ibiza 1.9 TDI FR in dark grey.

As I've had my Fiesta for a good 8 years so im absolutely loving my new Ibiza!

I have a few questions though...

1. When I press my TCS button it doesn't light up on the dash to indicate its switched off. I've tested the TCS works though by accelerating a bit quickly from standing still ;) and it flashed when the wheels span. Is it broken?

2. When I put the car in reverse and begin to back up the climate system will suddenly go high and blow in my face :D Is this normal? I'm not really bothered about it though.. just a bit strange.

3. Remaps? Have they ever gone wrong?

4. This is my first time having a diesel. Any recommendations for keeping good care of her.

Cheers!

Pont

Number 2: Pmsl did you have a fright?? :lol:
 

Pont

Guest
Ahhhhhh! :(

My steering wheel audio controls stopped working yesterday! Any ideas?

I've done a search but all I could find was people talking about linking to new head units.
 

CJRamze

Proud Seat Owner
Jun 29, 2008
2,011
3
Caldicot, South Wales
Mine stopped working within a week of having it.
Turns out a little bit of dirt got into the control area and burnt it out *Mine started smoking*
They had to order the part from germany, took 2 weeks.

Maybe thats the case.
Your awfully unlucky!
 

Pont

Guest
Well its fixed under warranty now which was a bit of a faff..

They had my car for a week pulling the electrics to bits. Each day was "it will be ready today", then decided it wasn't the problem they thought.

Got it back and waited a week for some bits that were back ordered.

Fitted yesterday and now sorted.. phew! :)
 

Goldie Jon

Active Member
Dec 7, 2009
112
0
Denbighshire, North wales
Tip for the Derv

1, Let the car warm up and cool down before and after a spirited drive
2, Dont boot it below 2,000rpm, this will damage your flywheel which is very expensive to replace.
3, Dont boot it in 6th gear, again this will shred your flywheel.
4, If you are having a remap, try and limit the torque to 300 lb/ft to save your clutch.

Other than than, check oil levels and enjoy it!
 

Signor Whippy

Active Member
Mar 16, 2009
232
6
God's Country
Tip for the Derv

1, Let the car warm up and cool down before and after a spirited drive
2, Dont boot it below 2,000rpm, this will damage your flywheel which is very expensive to replace.
3, Dont boot it in 6th gear, again this will shred your flywheel.
4, If you are having a remap, try and limit the torque to 300 lb/ft to save your clutch.

Other than than, check oil levels and enjoy it!

Ooops, I don't do any of that! :doh:
 

DEAN0

Old Git
Feb 1, 2006
5,439
1
425
Preston - UK
Tip for the Derv

1, Let the car warm up and cool down before and after a spirited drive
2, Dont boot it below 2,000rpm, this will damage your flywheel which is very expensive to replace.
3, Dont boot it in 6th gear, again this will shred your flywheel.
4, If you are having a remap, try and limit the torque to 300 lb/ft to save your clutch.

Other than than, check oil levels and enjoy it!

Good advise - also add - Use good oil and change twice a year. 10k is too far on oil if you play regularly.
 
Mar 13, 2010
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Mobil 1 ESP is the oil you will be wanting, i dont boot it under around 1.800, you can tell when the cars struggling so make sure it isnt doing that.
 
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