Another 2.2 ES owner joins

Barryjm · 20th September 2006, 14:56

Hi Everyone,

What a great site! "A problem shared is a..." and I have certainly recognised some of the problems I have had/got on this forum. Even so what a great car and engine! Just need to upgrade the front speakers so I can have a great sound as well. I have already found the thread on this topic. I'm over in the Forest of Dean, had the car since March and have done almost 12000 miles; first service almost due! Despite the problems listed below I do love this car.

Problems had and fixed:
Rear Shocks (Known Problem)
Squeaky front windscreen(Known Problem)
Fuel flap sticking (twice adjusted by garage, still not fixed and getting worse again)(Known Problem)
Split in front windscreen - damaged during manufacture and replaced FOC

Problems I have:
Car pulls to the left - 16"standard alloys fitted (though I would have loved an upgrade)
Cigarette lighter socket pulls out - not an issue though
Pitted front alloys from brake pad dust (not sure u can do much about this though)
Drips from the rear hatch when wet (seems like a design issue)
Still have one or two noises/rattles but need to remove all contents to see if it's my junk or the car!!!

Sorry rather a long hello!

allan40alt · 20th September 2006, 15:00

Hi, and welcome, Barryjm. You should feel right at home here now that you've sorted most of the teething problems.

Enjoy.

basegreen · 20th September 2006, 15:04

You sure the pulling to the left is not a camber issue>?

Jazz · 20th September 2006, 17:59

Hi barryjm, welcome to the site.

In regards to the cig lighter socket.
Thanks to Pottsy , here's the "how to"

[HOW TO] Secure the cig lighter a bit better

Barryjm · 20th September 2006, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

You sure the pulling to the left is not a camber issue>?

Possibly, however, it seems very consistent no matter the type of road. Still, it's ideal when travelling on a slight left hand bend as the car steers itself !

I will try driving on the wrong side of the road at some stage to see if the adverse camber affects it. Just thought - a trip to Europe would do as they drive on the wrong side

Sorry... just read some banter on another thread about this.

Barryjm · 20th September 2006, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jazz

Hi barryjm, welcome to the site.

In regards to the cig lighter socket.
Thanks to Pottsy , here's the "how to"

[HOW TO] Secure the cig lighter a bit better

Thanks Jazz I'll bookmark this for a rainy day.

elfa7 · 20th September 2006, 18:35

Welcome Barryjm. I had the shocks replaced, and we all get the shower

when we open the hatch. But apart from the odd rattle, thats it.

Martin · 20th September 2006, 21:13

Hi Barry, and welcome to the site.

All of the things you mentioned are pretty common.

Regarding your alloys, have a gentle word with the service manager at your dealer, mention the pitting, and if you and him work on it, they could be replaced under warranty. If you give them a good clean first, and say that you try to clean them regularlly, you may make some progress.

Nothing ventured blah blah

civicsport · 20th September 2006, 22:39

Welcome Barry, you will find all you need to know and more!

Telboy · 21st September 2006, 19:50

welcome Barry Got my ES on order only 5 weeks to go, still plenty of fun driving around the civinfo site

Barryjm · 22nd September 2006, 08:47

Thanks everyone for the welcome.

20th September 2006, 14:56	#1 (permalink)
Barryjm Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Another 2.2 ES owner joins Hi Everyone, What a great site! "A problem shared is a..." and I have certainly recognised some of the problems I have had/got on this forum. Even so what a great car and engine! Just need to upgrade the front speakers so I can have a great sound as well. I have already found the thread on this topic. I'm over in the Forest of Dean, had the car since March and have done almost 12000 miles; first service almost due! Despite the problems listed below I do love this car. Problems had and fixed: Rear Shocks (Known Problem) Squeaky front windscreen(Known Problem) Fuel flap sticking (twice adjusted by garage, still not fixed and getting worse again)(Known Problem) Split in front windscreen - damaged during manufacture and replaced FOC Problems I have: Car pulls to the left - 16"standard alloys fitted (though I would have loved an upgrade) Cigarette lighter socket pulls out - not an issue though Pitted front alloys from brake pad dust (not sure u can do much about this though) Drips from the rear hatch when wet (seems like a design issue) Still have one or two noises/rattles but need to remove all contents to see if it's my junk or the car!!! Sorry rather a long hello!

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,245 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi, and welcome, Barryjm. You should feel right at home here now that you've sorted most of the teething problems. Enjoy.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	You sure the pulling to the left is not a camber issue>?

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Jazz Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 26th July 2006 Location: Magic Roundabout Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi barryjm, welcome to the site. In regards to the cig lighter socket. Thanks to Pottsy , here's the "how to" [HOW TO] Secure the cig lighter a bit better

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome Barryjm. I had the shocks replaced, and we all get the shower when we open the hatch. But apart from the odd rattle, thats it.

20th September 2006, 21:13	#8 (permalink)
Martin Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Barry, and welcome to the site. All of the things you mentioned are pretty common. Regarding your alloys, have a gentle word with the service manager at your dealer, mention the pitting, and if you and him work on it, they could be replaced under warranty. If you give them a good clean first, and say that you try to clean them regularlly, you may make some progress. Nothing ventured blah blah

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civicsport Mr. Foglights Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 189 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome Barry, you will find all you need to know and more!

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Telboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 29th August 2006 Location: Luton Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	welcome Barry Got my ES on order only 5 weeks to go, still plenty of fun driving around the civinfo site

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Barryjm Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for the welcome.