| Author |
Message |
 Oh Dear! |
Mando
 10th Jun 2016 7:17 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 7656 · Subject: Oh Dear! |
| I seem to recall that sticking badges etc on your car can make it more attractive to thieves - and when the loss adjuster sees it on the back of your crumpled heap - you could be looking at a rather l ... |
| Tyre price fluctuations |
Mando
20th Nov 2015 1:31 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 1 · Views: 1737 · Subject: Tyre price fluctuations |
| I had a couple of 19 inch tyres fitted yesterday (Asda Tyres £115 each, fitted) and overheard the owner telling a customer that cost prices were still falling and that he should hang on for a full set ... |
| How to split open the keyfob |
Mando
20th Oct 2015 11:07 pm
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Forum: Tips & Tricks · Replies: 2 · Views: 4782 · Subject: How to split open the keyfob |
Replacing the rechargeable battery has been covered elsewhere (including YouTube) but I thought it might be useful to detail my experience of getting the case open without losing any fingers.
Cutt ... |
| M25 breakdown, no start then all OK? |
Mando
14th Oct 2015 12:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 3262 · Subject: M25 breakdown, no start then all OK? |
Hi Graham
FWIW I have had a few Reduced Engine Performance errors where DTCs point to low fuel pressure. The problem was that my very basic OBDII reader found absolutely nothing, so I bought an iC ... |
| Fog lights and being seen |
Mando
7th Oct 2015 1:05 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 20 · Views: 8698 · Subject: Fog lights and being seen |
| Having front (or rear) fog lights on when the visibility is more than 100m will certainly get you a ticket. This happened to a young lad I knew who had just passed his test and thought it looked cool ... |
| SOLVED: Flat spot at 2250 rpm and DTC P0045 |
Mando
2nd Oct 2015 1:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 0 · Views: 1862 · Subject: SOLVED: Flat spot at 2250 rpm and DTC P0045 |
| I've had a worsening flat spot on the TD4 and DTC P0045 for two months (with occasional Reduced Engine Performance errors probably due to low fuel pressure) but the flat spot has disappeared after the ... |
| Quick question 07 TD4 |
Mando
25th Sep 2015 1:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 5200 · Subject: Quick question 07 TD4 |
Ian
I think that depends on the nature of the detected error condition. AFAIK the MIL is the last resort eg more than 2 failed tests over three drive cycles. All DTCs are logged, even if they don't ... |
| freelander 2 issues |
Mando
25th Sep 2015 1:17 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 2333 · Subject: freelander 2 issues |
Hi lamb14
I had this (on a manual gearbox) just after purchase and also suspected a weak battery. The no load battery voltage is still a bit low at 12.5ish but the fault never came back so I suspec ... |
| Quick question 07 TD4 |
Mando
25th Sep 2015 12:59 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 5200 · Subject: Quick question 07 TD4 |
| The malfunction light could be erroneous but it is safer to assume it is real. He really needs to read the stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) with an OBD scanner that most garages should have. Once ... |
| Average age of Fl2 drivers ? |
Mando
23rd Sep 2015 12:56 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 63 · Views: 22187 · Subject: Average age of Fl2 drivers ? |
Never mind age, virtually every LR driver I see in Nidderdale is a blonde female. The funny thing is, I never noticed the drivers when I was eyeing up the car!
I'm at that funny age - too old for j ... |
| Guesswork or Voodoo. Which is best? |
Mando
23rd Sep 2015 12:32 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2 · Views: 1317 · Subject: Guesswork or Voodoo. Which is best? |
| This actually happened to me this morning. I am still in a state of utter bemusement and annoyed that my time was wasted. I sincerely hope that the staff at your local garage are not also devoid of an ... |
| Diagnostic Tool |
Mando
10th Sep 2015 1:48 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 7352 · Subject: Diagnostic Tool |
I took a look at the iCarsoft i930 which is designed for Land Rover Jaguar. Its GBP 90 so i think its worth a look at for that price.
I've had one of these for about a week. It's a useful unit ... |
| Poor mpg driving me mad |
Mando
10th Sep 2015 1:11 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 22 · Views: 17094 · Subject: P02e8 correction |
Quick update guys ive had the car checked over and a diagnostic scan. There were 3 codes found
P0045 Turbo boost control solenoid circuit open
P2297 oxygen sensor out of range during deceleratio ... |
| Rear wheel drive cars in snow |
Mando
31st Aug 2015 9:40 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 11548 · Subject: Rear wheel drive cars in snow |
| This is a classic case of RTFM. On most rear-wheel drive cars, simply hold in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) button until it is completely off - the car then behaves like a normal rear-wheel driv ... |
| Hissing noise on removal of fuel filler cap. |
Mando
30th Aug 2015 12:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 44 · Views: 26639 · Subject: Hissing noise on removal of fuel filler cap. |
Thanks Westville. I think you are spot on. The fuel filter (allegedly fitted in July) is either clogged or dated 2007!
I've ordered an iCarSoft i930 which, hopefully, will indicate low fuel rail pr ... |
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