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 Irregular idle - Live Scan In Thread - Any Ideas |
oldsalt
 2nd Apr 2024 5:14 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 559 · Subject: Irregular idle - Live Scan In Thread - Any Ideas |
| Sounds similar to mine a couple of years ago. Noticed the air filter cover was not tight to the main body and air was leaking into the body intermittently making the idle speed go up and down by a sim ... |
| A/C compressor clutch air gap query ? |
oldsalt
27th Nov 2023 2:45 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 208 · Subject: A/C compressor clutch air gap query ? |
Hello all
Had a rattling noise from the engine bay and traced this to a dodgy a/c clutch pulley bearing. Bought a repair kit including coil, pulley, clutch and associated clips etc. I can't see a pro ... |
| Diagnostic advice, please! RPM idle issue when in D |
oldsalt
9th Sep 2021 1:28 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 5032 · Subject: Diagnostic advice, please! RPM idle issue when in D |
| Had a similar problem a while ago. Discovered the air filter cover screws were a bit loose and the cover was therefore leaking a bit. Tightened screws and problem disappeared. Coincidence or not the p ... |
| Insurance cost |
oldsalt
12th Jun 2021 10:55 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 36 · Views: 7236 · Subject: Insurance cost |
Recently renewed 2011 fl2 auto £220 with hastings direct but several were close on price. Similar ncd.
Suggest you take a look at the comparison websites and take it from there, forget loyalty t ... |
| Unusual coolant use |
oldsalt
22nd Mar 2020 9:46 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 1748 · Subject: Unusual coolant use |
Hi
About a year ago had similar symptoms (Sd4 auto). In addition there was a little oil in the expansion bottle. Initailly diagnosis was the egr cooler but was eventually traced to the oil cooler - ... |
| Oil in Coolant - is it terminal?!.....NO !!!!!! |
oldsalt
24th Sep 2019 9:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 6319 · Subject: Oil in Coolant - is it terminal?!.....NO !!!!!! |
| Had the same problem with my 2011 SD4 recently. Luckily still with extended warranty and problem eventually traced to oil cooler (engine oil) and replaced. However shortly after return oil once again ... |
| Water again |
oldsalt
24th Jul 2019 10:06 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 2719 · Subject: Water again |
| Just off topic a little, you might try one of the cheap endoscope type cameras that connect to a phone (cheap off ebay). You'll be suprised how useful at getting to those places you can't quite see or ... |
| Wheel arch liners a problem? |
oldsalt
20th Oct 2018 7:05 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 4446 · Subject: Wheel arch liners a problem? |
| I think a little confusion has crept in here. The wheel arch EDGING does deform over time due to the metal inside corroding and can be replaced/changed for about £50 in total, the wheel arch LINER ... |
| Retro DRL fitting query |
oldsalt
25th Sep 2018 5:10 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 7 · Views: 2988 · Subject: Retro DRL fitting query |
| I fitted similar and used a spade connector into one of the connectors in a spare relay socket in under bonnet fusebox. I think it was the relay socket for adaptive headlights which becomes live wit ... |
| Gvif. Unit. |
oldsalt
23rd Jul 2018 10:07 am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 23 · Views: 8635 · Subject: Gvif. Unit. |
Sorry, rather busy yesterday but sounds like you're getting there.
A few thoughts (and apologies if I'm stating the obvious)
Does the satnav screen go blank ig you engage reverse (with ignition ... |
| Gvif. Unit. |
oldsalt
21st Jul 2018 10:43 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 23 · Views: 8635 · Subject: Gvif. Unit. |
Sorry to hear you're still having problems.
Unfortunately away for a month from Monday so a bit tight on time at the moment.
I'll try and take a look under the drivers seat tomorrow to remind myself ... |
| odometer inop |
oldsalt
15th Jul 2018 8:57 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 1540 · Subject: odometer inop |
| If it's the older style dash,pre 2012, I'd check that the odometer reset button is not sticking, particularly if everything else seems OK. |
| Gvif. Unit. |
oldsalt
14th Jul 2018 6:46 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 23 · Views: 8635 · Subject: Gvif. Unit. |
Agree with Razman.
Canbus only really required if you want to control something via touchscreen and so a little over the top for just reversing camera. Also tapping into canbus could possibly give lo ... |
| Gvif. Unit. |
oldsalt
14th Jul 2018 3:03 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 23 · Views: 8635 · Subject: Gvif. Unit. |
Suggest sofa, can of beer and a leisurely reading of the manual.As you say it will be simple and the penny will drop.
Good luck - you will find it very useful. |
| Gvif. Unit. |
oldsalt
14th Jul 2018 2:50 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 23 · Views: 8635 · Subject: Gvif. Unit. |
Sounds like wiring is ok.
If you engage reverse does the screen go blank or is satnav displayed ?
If the screen goes blank suggest check camera, if satnav stays on suggest check the switchin from re ... |
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