Hi guys and sorry for the delay in getting this info to everyone, however I finally seemed to have got my 1.2 starting problems sorted after three unsuccessful and one final successful visits to the dealer.
I know a few other people have been having problems with their 1.2 starting, especially when cold, so this may be of use.
On my final visit (just before Christmas) I was called to collect the car and expected to hear the usual "we can't find anything wrong Mr Kent" when I was actually told that a software update had been released the day previous and it had been installed on the car.
I cannot believe the difference it has made!! It starts, without hesitation and drives like a bloody ROCKET!!!!!
I've never thought of the 1.2 as fast, just brisk getting brisker the more miles you do. Buy with this update it'll pull in fourth and climb reasonable hills in 5th, something beforehand I had to do in 3rd.
I have no idea what version the software update is or what it actually did but I urge anyone with a 1.2 (or 1.4) that is having problems starting to visit your dealer. I can't help thinking this is the 1.2 500 I should've had from day one
Steve
I know a few other people have been having problems with their 1.2 starting, especially when cold, so this may be of use.
On my final visit (just before Christmas) I was called to collect the car and expected to hear the usual "we can't find anything wrong Mr Kent" when I was actually told that a software update had been released the day previous and it had been installed on the car.
I cannot believe the difference it has made!! It starts, without hesitation and drives like a bloody ROCKET!!!!!
I've never thought of the 1.2 as fast, just brisk getting brisker the more miles you do. Buy with this update it'll pull in fourth and climb reasonable hills in 5th, something beforehand I had to do in 3rd.
I have no idea what version the software update is or what it actually did but I urge anyone with a 1.2 (or 1.4) that is having problems starting to visit your dealer. I can't help thinking this is the 1.2 500 I should've had from day one
Steve
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