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 7 pin to 13pin plug |
Simon J
 3rd Oct 2019 1:32 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 5 · Views: 4947 · Subject: 7 pin to 13pin plug |
Unless your seven pin plug is incorrectly wired, it should have separate wires for left and right side lights.
http://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/25324/3D52488E-5CB8-4B85-95A1-A20DB8FFECC ... |
| Replacement MAF Sensor supplier - price v quality |
Simon J
2nd Oct 2019 7:42 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 3594 · Subject: Replacement MAF Sensor supplier - price v quality |
| I’ve been in touch with the chap about the throttle body I got from him and I’m content with his helpful explanation of its provenance. On that basis, I’d also be content that his MAF sensor is ... |
| Replacement MAF Sensor supplier - price v quality |
Simon J
2nd Oct 2019 8:48 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 3594 · Subject: Replacement MAF Sensor supplier - price v quality |
| I would be very wary that the item for sale is a genuine Ford part. I took delivery yesterday of a throttle body from the same seller that was advertised as genuine Pierburg but it came in a plain box ... |
| Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor replacement? |
Simon J
1st Oct 2019 9:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 0 · Views: 912 · Subject: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor replacement? |
| When replacing the throttle body, is there any merit in fitting a new IAT sensor even if it’s not generating any fault codes? For a cost of fifteen pounds, or thereabouts, it seems like it might be ... |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season 235/65 R17 108 V |
Simon J
28th Sep 2019 7:59 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 8542 · Subject: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season 235/65 R17 108 V |
| Oponeo have these Pirellis at £88 each. Seems like pretty good value. |
| Valet mode |
Simon J
26th Sep 2019 6:57 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5167 · Subject: Valet mode |
| Back in the 1980s Chevrolet Corvettes had a 'valet' mode to allow you to significantly reduce the engine power when leaving the car to be valet parked so that the youth you handed the keys over to cou ... |
| HDC problems - Starting issues - Extra Earth Lead Fix |
Simon J
25th Sep 2019 8:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 225 · Views: 346328 · Subject: HDC problems - Starting issues - Extra Earth Lead Fix |
Why is the regular earth lead for the Diesel different to, and much more expensive than, the one for the petrol FL2 - see photo?
http://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/25324/normal_234902EE- ... |
| Vibration when accelerating in 4th 5th and 6th gears |
Simon J
24th Sep 2019 11:31 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 98 · Views: 92371 · Subject: Vibration when accelerating in 4th 5th and 6th gears |
| Interesting indeed. To be honest, I haven’t started investigating anything yet but am puzzled by this odd vibration at the same spot in the rev range, no matter which gear, although it’s more appa ... |
| Vibration when accelerating in 4th 5th and 6th gears |
Simon J
24th Sep 2019 11:10 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 98 · Views: 92371 · Subject: Vibration when accelerating in 4th 5th and 6th gears |
| Before getting my FL2 I needed to tow my car trailer over to England and back and a friend was kind enough to lend me his 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander which I understand has the same Diesel engine as the ... |
| Recoding for towbar wiring |
Simon J
23rd Sep 2019 8:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6740 · Subject: Recoding for towbar wiring |
| Rather than leave this hanging in the air I thought I’d better update the thread with the outcome after fitting the PF Jones vehicle specific wiring kit. It was quick and easy to install and once co ... |
| Battery lead warms up! |
Simon J
20th Sep 2019 5:42 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1393 · Subject: Battery lead warms up! |
| I had exactly the same problem with my C70 Volvo and a new earth lead, fitted by my local auto electricians, solved it. They said simply that the lead was faulty. You might find that just replacing th ... |
| Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
Simon J
18th Sep 2019 7:38 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6788 · Subject: Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
| Thanks for this. New to diesels, I’m slowly starting to get the hang of things. |
| Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
Simon J
17th Sep 2019 10:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6788 · Subject: Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
| But why does the ECU need to know where the valve is? It doesn’t control airflow like a petrol, spark ignition engine. It only needs to be open when the engine is running, and closed to make the eng ... |
| Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
Simon J
17th Sep 2019 9:47 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6788 · Subject: Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
| Thanks, but surely if the sole purpose of the butterfly valve is to stop the engine running on by cutting off the air supply, this could be done simply by a solenoid linked to the stop button? Hit th ... |
| Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
Simon J
17th Sep 2019 9:10 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6788 · Subject: Diesel throttle body - what else does it do? |
| Many thanks for the speedy reply and perhaps I should have said my query was about the Diesel engine. Are these explanations not for a petrol engine? As I understand it, the throttle flap/butterfly on ... |
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