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Automatic gearbox in the cold and brake-servo vacuum pipe on the SEAT Arosa

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Engine / equipment
SEAT Arosa (twin of the Volkswagen Lupo)
Period mentioned
1997–2004
Symptoms
On the 1.4 automatic, a loud noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd in cold weather; cracks in the brake-servo vacuum pipe that can remove brake assistance (1998–1999 cars).
Possible cause described
SEAT acknowledged the cold-weather automatic fault and replaced parts free. Recall (2002) of about 120,000 Polo, Lupo and Arosa from 1998–1999 for the vacuum pipe.
Check for the garage
Test the automatic gearbox from cold; check the campaign by VIN.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Honest John (archive): SEAT Arosa (1997), what to watch out for

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Test the automatic gearbox from cold; check the campaign by VIN.

What are the symptoms?

On the 1.4 automatic, a loud noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd in cold weather; cracks in the brake-servo vacuum pipe that can remove brake assistance (1998–1999 cars).

Which cars and years does it affect?
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Engine / equipment
SEAT Arosa (twin of the Volkswagen Lupo)
Period mentioned
1997–2004

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