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Bought a Copen yesterday..broken already

Discussion in 'Problems, Fixes, Tips...' started by chris1d, Feb 7, 2015.

  1. ClareL

    ClareL Copenworld Veteran

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2013
    Location:
    Essex
    Car(s):
    1.3 2008 Copen
    Exciting :) it will be like picking up a new car all over again! Enjoy your drive home this time.
     
  2. DaG

    DaG Copenworld Guru

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    Location:
    Sunderland
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    Copen 1.3
    I would do threepots acid test and ask to see the old turbo just incase they have sold you a recon at the price of a new unit.
     
  3. chris1d

    chris1d Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2015
    Location:
    Lincolnshire, UK
    Car(s):
    Copen Turbo
    Got it back.

    Good news - definitely have turbo.
    Bad news - seems to have very little boost. Struggle to get to 60..and at 70 in 5th when I accelerate there's nothing...and up a hill even in 3rd it struggles....

    Any suggestions?
     
  4. threepot

    threepot Copenworld Regular

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    Car(s):
    Copen, Hijet, Celica, and Yaris!
    Take it back to the dealership and get them to fix it!

    Don't drive it, it could be running lean or something due to not having the map sensor or something plumbed up properly.
     
  5. chris1d

    chris1d Copenworld Newbie

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    Feb 7, 2015
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    Lincolnshire, UK
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    Copen Turbo
    Yeah it's going back today. The turbo is kicking in but it just struggles! Argh!!!!
     
  6. chris1d

    chris1d Copenworld Newbie

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    Location:
    Lincolnshire, UK
    Car(s):
    Copen Turbo
    All fixed - pipe had popped off. No charge!

    What an amazing little car. I've been and driven him this afternoon and jetwashed him down. A few bits of paint needed but nothing major and no rust. The roof dosen't leak either although it is rattly when up...will look to adjust it when I get time.

    All 4 wheels are wrecked, but do have brand new matching tyres all round. I think that will be the first job when funds permit.

    Need to fit my DAB aerial and USB cable to the stereo too.

    Love it!!
     

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  7. Your Majesty

    Your Majesty Copenworld Regular

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    Nov 16, 2013
    Location:
    West Midlands
    Car(s):
    Copen, no other car.
    Glad to hear it's going well. Black - like a stag beetle :cool:
     
  8. threepot

    threepot Copenworld Regular

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    Car(s):
    Copen, Hijet, Celica, and Yaris!

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