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 Which diagnostic device can do an air path calibration? |
Davidspect
 19th Jan 2025 12:44 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 1065 · Subject: Which diagnostic device can do an air path calibration? |
| Had the same issue a few weeks ago. Reduced performance and EML light, same codes. Sprayed 1/4 can of Lucas EGR and turbo cleaner through intake then took it for a run, EML off but reduced perfomance ... |
| Discs and pads all round, quick advice pls... |
Davidspect
25th Sep 2015 11:36 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 4073 · Subject: Discs and pads all round, quick advice pls... |
| I bought a front set from this seller about 9 months ago they are Mtec and made in Ireland. On arrival i was really pleased, looked fantastic in black. When i tried to fit them the stud bore holes wer ... |
| turbo problems |
Davidspect
16th Apr 2015 12:25 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 3542 · Subject: turbo problems |
| Possiblly a split hose, trace the hiss to find out where. |
| Problem: Rattle/grinding noise from engine bay |
Davidspect
28th Dec 2014 11:21 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 24 · Views: 31218 · Subject: Problem: Rattle/grinding noise from engine bay |
| You might want to check they have tightened the engine shield after the oil change. |
| Throttle Body needs replacing |
Davidspect
12th Oct 2014 9:17 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 25240 · Subject: Throttle Body needs replacing |
Hi Maffy
bought an 07 nearly two years ago, couple of niggles with rear brakes and wheel bearings and of course the throttle body. Think I had one of the best FL1's but no regrets FL2 is fa ... |
| Throttle Body needs replacing |
Davidspect
12th Oct 2014 7:19 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 25240 · Subject: Throttle Body needs replacing |
| If you ever try to push the valve closed you will realise how strong the spring is, it will always fail in the open position if the gear strips, its default position. As it will always be open there i ... |
| Throttle Body needs replacing |
Davidspect
12th Oct 2014 12:54 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 25240 · Subject: Throttle Body needs replacing |
| My throttle body failed recently, fluttering noise after shutdown but no messages, was a bit lumpy on shutdown otherwise no other symptoms. If it still has the normal high pitched whine from the front ... |
| Left Fold No Regrets |
Davidspect
5th Apr 2014 12:33 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 22 · Views: 11542 · Subject: Left Fold No Regrets |
[Buying a BMW is just like supporting the Luftwaffee]
As light hearted as this may be intended, is there not a moderator to remove such racist comments?[/quote] |
| Brake Refurb |
Davidspect
19th Sep 2013 11:10 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 6564 · Subject: Brake Refurb |
| I replaced mine recently one corner up at a time without any problem. As the shoes are only used for holding the car when parked they should never wear, down side of that is that they never get hot to ... |
| DPF should we do an italian tune up |
Davidspect
13th Sep 2013 12:14 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 13241 · Subject: DPF should we do an italian tune up |
| It's on your VIN, about the middle of the vin number will be letter a,b,c or d. a is petrol, b is no dpf, c is dpf, d is post 2011. |
| Front tyre wear - Tracking/Alignment |
Davidspect
10th Sep 2013 9:18 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 24 · Views: 19568 · Subject: Front tyre wear - Tracking/Alignment |
| Eh? Do you go round roundabouts anti clockwise when going home then? Even going straight on at a ROUNDabout involves extra loading/scrubbing/wear/travel to the nearside wheels. Just how do the offside ... |
| Front tyre wear - Tracking/Alignment |
Davidspect
9th Sep 2013 11:33 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 24 · Views: 19568 · Subject: Front tyre wear - Tracking/Alignment |
| My Contis did that. Tyre man said the front passenger is the 'Island tyre'. As it's the outside tyre on an island it does more mileage and is under more pressure when it goes around the island so wear ... |
| Locked out Lost key in Loadspace Want to break in ? |
Davidspect
2nd Sep 2013 7:38 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 8343 · Subject: Locked out Lost key in Loadspace Want to break in ? |
| Might just hang about long enough to rip out the stereo or anything else to hand. |
| Locked out Lost key in Loadspace Want to break in ? |
Davidspect
2nd Sep 2013 7:15 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 8343 · Subject: Locked out Lost key in Loadspace Want to break in ? |
Unnecessary quote removed[/topic]
Try telling that to the insurance company after its gone. |
| How to mount a winch |
Davidspect
6th Aug 2013 10:47 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 18 · Views: 28629 · Subject: How to mount a winch |
| One seems to have survived, ridiculous place to mount onto a flimsy piece of plastic. |
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