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 Head lamp bulb change |
Winslet
 19th Jan 2014 6:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 41 · Views: 26655 · Subject: Head lamp bulb change |
| If it has factory fit xenon lights then there won't be a headlamp levelling switch/dial down to the right of the steering wheel, on MY2013 cars it is to the right of a tiny cubby hole and the dial for ... |
| Rattle Cause |
Winslet
19th Jan 2014 5:54 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 14365 · Subject: Rattle Cause |
| To add a bit more to EYorkshire's suggestion above, they are held on with springy washer things that I found need pushing on a little more, hey presto, rattle gone. I could reach them without needing ... |
| Which engine? |
Winslet
17th Jan 2014 9:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 9569 · Subject: Which engine? |
The only difference between the 150 and the 190 is the software.
Going back to fredastaire's post, so why does a software change to purchase a 190bhp over a 150bhp auto cost £1000?(according to a 2 ... |
| Witter detachable tow bar |
Winslet
16th Jan 2014 8:38 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 43 · Views: 39580 · Subject: Witter detachable tow bar |
| Ditto fredastaire's comment on not needing to drill holes behind the reflector as you can reach up behind the bumper instead. |
| Witter detachable tow bar |
Winslet
15th Jan 2014 10:13 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 43 · Views: 39580 · Subject: Witter detachable tow bar |
| Not sure whether that's a good price but if you have a MY2013 as your post suggests the electrics are cheaper compared to pre-facelift cars and are 'plug and play', I'd make sure that is in the quote. ... |
| Meridian |
Winslet
14th Jan 2014 9:18 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 5 · Views: 3717 · Subject: Meridian |
| It will also play MP4 type video files from a memory stick in the USB slot... although I am not quite sure exactly which sort you need to make it work - some I try do, and some don't. You'd think it u ... |
| LED Replacement |
Winslet
13th Jan 2014 7:35 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 113 · Views: 124871 · Subject: LED Replacement |
Checked my overhead lights tonight (LED ones) and no light after switching off or going out when starting the ignition. They behave exactly as the old filament ones did.
Just checking here, but wh ... |
| MY2013 LED Rear Lights - Condensation |
Winslet
11th Jan 2014 9:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 15814 · Subject: MY2013 LED Rear Lights - Condensation |
| Occasionally a bit of fogging happens on my MY 2013 as well, then it goes. Same with fronts, too. I am sure my old '07 plate lights did it as well. Seems normal unless it stays. |
| LED Replacement |
Winslet
11th Jan 2014 8:58 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 113 · Views: 124871 · Subject: LED Replacement |
Various bulbs replaced using LED ones from Fizzmo on ebay.
Thanks jimski for listing the specs, there are too many to pick from otherwise. Fizzmo do list a pack of 5 x W5W which is cheaper than 3 x ... |
| Kelvin rate for Xenon HID bulbs |
Winslet
10th Jan 2014 9:19 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 3946 · Subject: Kelvin rate for Xenon HID bulbs |
MY2013 have, possibly amongst others, Osram Xenarc D1S xenon bulbs and according to one website the spec for the bulb is a colour rating of 4100K.
Hope that helps.
Andrew |
| WANTED: Topix Pic Of The Exhaust & Where It Mounts ? |
Winslet
7th Jan 2014 11:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1639 · Subject: WANTED: Topix Pic Of The Exhaust & Where It Mounts ? |
| Have you checked the heat shields that fit between the exhaust and the underbody? They can rattle, if that is the noise you have. They are held on with springy washer things that I found need pushing ... |
| Electronic Parking Brake/Handbrake |
Winslet
7th Jan 2014 11:25 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 23762 · Subject: Electronic Parking Brake/Handbrake |
| Richard is correct in that the auto gearbox car needs to have the EPB applied manually whereas the manual box car automatically applies it on switching the engine off. It's in the handbook, but all s ... |
| Wheels! Upgrade or stick with standard? |
Winslet
6th Jan 2014 9:49 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 23 · Views: 19429 · Subject: Wheels! Upgrade or stick with standard? |
Crimsondonkey, I like these:
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/17003/normal_P1020842.jpg
18" sparkle, standard on MY2013 HSE. Started on 17" wheels and when I moved to 18s ... |
| A very sad day - NOW LOOKING UP! |
Winslet
6th Jan 2014 8:53 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 85 · Views: 50851 · Subject: A very sad day - NOW LOOKING UP! |
| @tigger... no Camborne. Over 25 years ago now though! |
| A very sad day - NOW LOOKING UP! |
Winslet
5th Jan 2014 10:02 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 85 · Views: 50851 · Subject: A very sad day - NOW LOOKING UP! |
Camborne. Moved there when I was a toddler (having been born across the river in Devon) and left when I went to university. Family moved out of Cornwall after that, so don't get back that often  |
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