| Author |
Message |
 Parking sensor and jet washing |
Jimboland
 15th Aug 2016 9:46 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 2369 · Subject: Parking sensor and jet washing |
Yep, the handbook (a last resort if all else fails) says not to direct pressure washers at them.
J |
| wipers |
Jimboland
13th Aug 2016 9:54 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 5250 · Subject: wipers |
| I went to Halfords and they have two brands of wipers, Halfords branded and Bosch, the former being slighty cheaper. They will also fit them for a fee. Fortunately for me they did not have the righ ... |
| GOLD! |
Jimboland
8th Aug 2016 10:09 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 10 · Views: 4690 · Subject: GOLD! |
We haven't got a National Anthem. That song is nothing to do with the nation, it's all about Mrs Windsor (aka the Queen) so it's the Mrs Winsor or Queen Anthem.
J |
| Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Jimboland
8th Aug 2016 10:04 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2219 · Views: 1074763 · Subject: Forum humour !!! (Some Jokes May Offend) |
Olympic fun
A man said to his wife "I've got some Olympic condoms, they are Gold, Silver and Bronze, I think we'll try Gold tonight".
His wife replied "Why don't you try Silver an ... |
| yellow stick thing in boot |
Jimboland
8th Aug 2016 9:59 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 19 · Views: 9401 · Subject: yellow stick thing in boot |
| I don't think you would be able to get more than a cup full in and if you fill up with diesel that would do no harm. A mechanic friend suggests that you could also put in a shot of two stroke oil. T ... |
| Updated- Auto box- do I have a problem? |
Jimboland
8th Aug 2016 9:50 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 4805 · Subject: Updated- Auto box- do I have a problem? |
Something is wrong as changes should be smooth, including when in sport mode. I don't know the answer but someone will be along soon who does. Do you get the same problems using command shift?
J |
| Driving habits |
Jimboland
5th Aug 2016 10:10 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 15 · Views: 8292 · Subject: Driving habits |
| My daughter lives and drives in London, when she visits us up in Yorkshire she has to remember to change out of "London mode". While I see a gap, indicate, move into gap. her "London mo ... |
| can i keep the radio on when i switch the engine off. |
Jimboland
31st Jul 2016 9:56 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 8283 · Subject: can i keep the radio on when i switch the engine off. |
| I remember them as well. A kid at my school had a "portable" wireless on the back of his bike powered by 4 dynamos. It sort of worked but was a nightmare to pedal. I used to have a pocket ... |
| can i keep the radio on when i switch the engine off. |
Jimboland
30th Jul 2016 10:10 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 8283 · Subject: can i keep the radio on when i switch the engine off. |
Wot he said and wot I said at the beginning of this thread.
J |
| can i keep the radio on when i switch the engine off. |
Jimboland
28th Jul 2016 10:44 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 8283 · Subject: can i keep the radio on when i switch the engine off. |
| My radio stays on after I switch the engine off either until I take the key out or automatically for 10 minutes. When this happens I just press the radio button and it comes on again for another 10 mi ... |
| F1 GP - boring ? |
Jimboland
25th Jul 2016 10:10 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 10 · Views: 4564 · Subject: F1 GP - boring ? |
The racing is a bit boring but the aggro between Hamilton and Rosberg looks set to get interesting.
J |
| MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
Jimboland
18th Jul 2016 9:43 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 909 · Views: 533828 · Subject: MPG (DISCUSSION THREAD) |
Apart from price, what is the difference between diesel and premium diesel?
Does it give more MPG, better performance, less pollution, or is it beneficial to the engine or does it just skint you?
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| Low battery warning |
Jimboland
12th Jul 2016 10:10 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 6150 · Subject: Low battery warning |
| Thanks guys. That confirms my thoughts, I'll keep my eye on it but as the starter seems to spin up as fast as ever (about half a second to start - after any glowplug time) I won't do anything until s ... |
| Low battery warning |
Jimboland
11th Jul 2016 11:10 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 6150 · Subject: Low battery warning |
Greetings,
F2 2012 SD4 auto with Premium audio system.
Parked with engine off while waiting for SWMBO for about 5/6 minutes with radio on, plug in satnav on, dashcam on (front and rear, fitted w ... |
| Freelander 2 on tour |
Jimboland
10th Jul 2016 10:04 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 23080 · Subject: Freelander 2 on tour |
Nice one.
What's that black thing on a square plate in the kitchen? I can't quite make it out but it looks like a piece of burnt toast!
J |
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