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 Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
psyxologos
 31st Dec 2010 5:20 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 77 · Views: 71731 · Subject: Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
| I am having my 57 plate HSE to the dealers on the 4th to have the software update. They told me they need the car pretty much the whole day. How come it only took you 30 minutes? |
| Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
psyxologos
18th Dec 2010 2:40 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 77 · Views: 71731 · Subject: Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
| Just got the call to bring my 57 plate auto FL2 in for recall. I hope this helps the MPG as only 27 on short runs in the winter (was 32 in summer). Still much better to drive than my MX5 in current ... |
| Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
psyxologos
16th Dec 2010 1:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 77 · Views: 71731 · Subject: Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
Only if you have problems with the box and its behaviour.
Otherwise, as stated in the document in the first post, "the vehicle should be made available at the earliest opportunity".
Than ... |
| Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
psyxologos
16th Dec 2010 3:32 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 77 · Views: 71731 · Subject: Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
| is this something that needs to be done urgently? I own an 57 plate HSE. Thanks |
| Inflating tyres in sub-zero temperatures |
psyxologos
9th Dec 2010 5:43 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 5330 · Subject: Inflating tyres in sub-zero temperatures |
| Don't forget that if you drive more than 2 Km or so, flexing of the tire will increase the temperature, which increases pressure. Thus, pressures should be evaluated when the tires are "cold" ... |
| Inflating tyres in sub-zero temperatures |
psyxologos
9th Dec 2010 3:12 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 5330 · Subject: Inflating tyres in sub-zero temperatures |
| Hallo all. On my way back home a while ago I stoped at the petrol station to refuel and I decided to check tyre pressure. I topped the tyres with air up to the recommended pressure, but when I arrived ... |
| Snow |
psyxologos
28th Nov 2010 12:18 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 60 · Views: 28125 · Subject: Snow |
When I started my car this morning I got the HDC Fault message 
Drove ok though 
HDC fault again on mine allways had this when it's very cold but rectifies itself within a minute or so ... |
| Engine Oil & Landrover UK |
psyxologos
6th Nov 2010 1:35 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 10206 · Subject: Engine Oil & Landrover UK |
So what oil is the recommended then? And I mean Viscosity etc.
Is it 5W 30 or something more like 10W 40?
Many thanks! |
| Play to your strengths: Speed Bumps & Pot holes |
psyxologos
2nd Nov 2010 2:15 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 16 · Views: 13072 · Subject: Play to your strengths: Speed Bumps & Pot holes |
I had to stop in the next lay by and cried with laughter.
I would have been tempted to do one more lap of the roundabout and wave at them as I drove past 
Reminds me of last winter in the ... |
| Insurance Cost Increase!!! |
psyxologos
12th Sep 2010 11:46 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 37 · Views: 18380 · Subject: Insurance Cost Increase!!! |
| do a comparison online in ALL comparison sites (it will take you 30 minutes for all three or four of them) and then get an online quote of the companies not on them (direct line and aviva I think). th ... |
| Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
psyxologos
12th Sep 2010 11:45 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 10687 · Subject: Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
| I got the MOT with them as I have had good service in the past in every dealing, and their prices were very competitive. I appreciate what you are saying about an intermittent fault. What I do not app ... |
| Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
psyxologos
11th Sep 2010 1:12 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 10687 · Subject: Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
| Brilliant, Thanks! |
| Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
psyxologos
11th Sep 2010 12:14 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 10687 · Subject: Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
| I just came back. Took them 1 minute to look at the car and issue the MOT pass, and another 15 to listen to me ranting. I shall write a letter to BMW UK enclosing photocopies of the failed MOT notice ... |
| Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
psyxologos
10th Sep 2010 11:49 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 10687 · Subject: Don't Go For An Mot At A BMW Dealership. Scam! |
| Hallo all. I went for my BMW 3 series MOT today at my usual dealership, 90 minutes later they came up with a long face and a red FAIL MOT sheet explaining that my 'off side rear numberplate light was ... |
| Is your Bluetooth connection automatic? |
psyxologos
4th Sep 2010 12:27 am
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Forum: Tips & Tricks · Replies: 36 · Views: 31776 · Subject: Is your Bluetooth connection automatic? |
| The car will connect to the LAST phone it connected, provided the bloototh is on on said phone. If the last phone connected is not yours, you need to chose it from the menu. |
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