factory alignment settings stylance tdi

[adriaticman]

car going in to have alignment check on Friday pm. NSF Pirelli P7 tyre 225/45 x 17 91W replaced in August 08 at 19000 miles as was down to limit, but with even wear. OSF at 22000 miles still has a few thousand miles life, being replaced also on Friday.

Would really appreciate it, if i could get factory settings before then.

Chassis no: 1PZ 7R 058787 07 model year with 17" rim option

At least this would be a start, as many warranty issues still unresolved since new built November 06.

Now : Rear brake pads 70% worn at 19600 miles (August 08 service) yet fronts still have plenty of meat.

Official response from Seat Technical today was: not aware of any concerns of this nature. Brakes are wear and tear components and wear in accordance with driving style. Impossible to predict how long pads and discs will last.

I have never know rear pads wearing faster than front before in 36 years of driving. I only wanted to know why and what could be the possible cause, brake bias or a faulty cylinder? Car is a diesel, so would have thought that bias should be at front first?

Also diagnostic check showed no fault with engine, yet after 50 tank to tank checks average mpg still not reached 41 mpg. Has had 2 replacement turbo`s in first 8 months within 6900 miles and EGR valve stuck in June 08.

I am not at all happy, as I don`t drive car hard and now stick to 60 mph max, otherwise consumption drops and is somewhat erratic.

Also had rattle from behind air vents since day one and still not fixed. In cold weather vibrates all the time and dealer has heard this, replaced centre vents but did not cure. Today no fault found! Was not cold enough, but I can reproduce just by putting a/c on low

Now losing faith fast in Seat UK, as was promised in August 07 that all issues at that time would be resolved. If only!

Thanks in anticipation

 

[NickP]

Out of interest which dealer are you using?

 

[Chan_P1_TDi_FR]

could the rear pads be wearing prematurely die to handbrake not releasing properly. I'm no expert but this could explain the high wear and higher fuel consumption.

 

[adriaticman]

Parkstone Leigh on sea essex. Car was also in for other outstanding issues:

Interior mirror vibrates above 2250 rpm in 6th about 68 mph. Cannot focus on traffic behind clearly as distorts. If I place finger on lower edge stops problem. Replaced twice under warranty. Seat will not approve further replacement. IMO there must be a resonance through windscreen causing this or a design fault. Car has auto mirror.

I do not know what dealer reported to Seat re brake wear. Would have thought that they would have checked for binding.

Engine insulation growing fungus around edges. Already replaced under warranty. Believe it is linked to washer system / drainage issue.

I am a patient person, but car has been in 20 times which is once too many. I am not some nutter looking for trouble, but right is right. Car was not designed to have problems like this

What was worse was that I said that brakes needed changing, but first check if there was a defect, as is a safety issue and that Seat should consider contributing. Due to a misunderstanding car was in for 2 days pads not replaced or brake fluid!

 

[adriaticman]

thanks SEAT God

Got your info thanks alot.

Took car today to Elite in Essex. Great service, also replaced front tyre. Matched Black Circles price

Original settings

Lft front camber -0.36 caster 6.56 toe 0.01 total toe -0.01
set to -0.37 6.56 0.05 0.10

Rt -0.44 7.03 -0.03
set to -0.44 7.03 0.05

Rear ok.agreed to leave at current settings found, to prevent possible later inside tyre wear

Cost £35.00 for alignment and £102 for tyre. No appointment just turned up and gone within the hour.

car feel more direct, as I am a sensitive driver and notice the slightest changes

Now will try to find a cure for remaining outstanding issues:

Rear brake pad wear. Seat UK response wear and tear. New pads being fitted on Tuesday. Will discuss with brake specialist as work in Agriculture Manufacture and deal with all major component suppliers etc.

Distorting rear view mirror at 2250 rpm in 6th gear (mirror replaced twice under warranty)

Vibration from behind centre vents when ambient air temperature below 8 degrees, since new. Did it constantly today.

Clicking heater flaps when cold, until engine warms up

lower than expected mpg average after 22,000 mls below 41.00

Fungus growing on the under bonnet cover. Already replaced under warranty