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 Low rpm when starting then recovers |
sebastian_n7
 25th May 2025 12:51 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 273 · Subject: Low rpm when starting then recovers |
| Will try SDD to sort that out . Thank you |
| Low rpm when starting then recovers |
sebastian_n7
23rd May 2025 6:39 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 273 · Subject: Low rpm when starting then recovers |
Car has done 150k miles. I have a spare throttle body with no stripped gears (opened cover and checked) - will install that .
Thanks for the suggestion ! |
| Low rpm when starting then recovers |
sebastian_n7
23rd May 2025 4:49 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 273 · Subject: Low rpm when starting then recovers |
Hi folks, hoping the freel2 h hive mind can shed some light on this. I am
Experiencing a 2-3 seconds interval of low rpm (500/600? rpm) when starting the engine. MY2008 2.2
I. It recovers to norma ... |
| Rear brake shoe adjusters |
sebastian_n7
31st Jan 2025 9:47 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 502 · Subject: Rear brake shoe adjusters |
| Both adjusters in top orientation, same for adjusters. |
| Haldex gen 4 service |
sebastian_n7
7th Dec 2023 5:46 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 32 · Views: 9761 · Subject: Haldex gen 4 service |
Great guide, Bobupndown, thank you.
What technique did you use to tighten the 24mm flange nut to the recommended torque? |
| Cold starting Issues |
sebastian_n7
6th Dec 2023 12:18 pm
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Forum: United Kingdom · Replies: 30 · Views: 7663 · Subject: Cold starting Issues |
There are documented cases on the forum where replacement alternators or glow plugs were actually duff so yet another replacement is required. May be worth some testing.
I experienced the alterna ... |
| Autel AP200 |
sebastian_n7
17th Oct 2023 11:21 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 1514 · Subject: Autel AP200 |
| Create new account with a new email address, had same issues. No problems since, good luck! |
| Engine condition test? |
sebastian_n7
21st Aug 2023 2:09 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 958 · Subject: Engine condition test? |
| Thank you, just tried it, all good! |
| Engine condition test? |
sebastian_n7
20th Aug 2023 12:53 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 958 · Subject: Engine condition test? |
Hey folks, few opinions on the interwebs on this.
On the DW12 TD4, what can you tell about the condition of the engine (piston rings and amount of blowback, more specifically) if you do the oil fi ... |
| Clutches, bearings or tensioners noise? |
sebastian_n7
21st Jul 2023 11:01 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2587 · Subject: Clutches, bearings or tensioners noise? |
| Update. Turned out to be alternator pulley, sourced a recon unit. All good! |
| Squealing noise |
sebastian_n7
21st Jul 2023 9:26 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1914 · Subject: Squealing noise |
| https://youtu.be/L6r6S5xPNEA |
| Squealing noise |
sebastian_n7
20th Jul 2023 11:13 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1914 · Subject: Squealing noise |
Different engine in US but could it be?
https://youtu.be/DPi7Mgw9w8Y |
| That dreaded power steering issue |
sebastian_n7
17th Apr 2023 9:02 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 9328 · Subject: That dreaded power steering issue |
A. Going DYI is not for everyone, but that would be my first choice.
B. Fix via good honest garage and maybe you source some of the parts (e.g. refurb steering rack under £300).
C. Last resort ... |
| Clutches, bearings or tensioners noise? |
sebastian_n7
25th Feb 2023 9:55 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2587 · Subject: Clutches, bearings or tensioners noise? |
| Thank you for the suggestions, will go ahead and source a/c clutch replacement. |
| Clutches, bearings or tensioners noise? |
sebastian_n7
25th Feb 2023 5:22 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2587 · Subject: Clutches, bearings or tensioners noise? |
| Forgot to mention, the odd sounding metallic chirp/clack only comes on on two conditions: cold engine startup with aircon is on. I tested the hypothesis with aircon off. My first thought was a/c or al ... |
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