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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13365 on: 20 October 2016, 20:45:05 »
It certainly does work for a short while but the dreaded light is back on glowing at you before you know it.
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13366 on: 21 October 2016, 11:42:50 »
Speedo bouncing  ???
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13367 on: 21 October 2016, 12:04:30 »
Mot Passed today :y

Take it engine nice and clean. as fast idle test max co% 0.200 actual 0.005,hc max is 200ppm actual 27ppm.

natural idle co% max 0.300 actual 0.002%
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13368 on: 21 October 2016, 12:09:39 »
the orange engine light problem seems to be the oxygen sensors, as I replaced 2 of them and this improved things somewhat so not unduly worried when the light returns which can be anything between 20 and 200 miles of driving
The problem with the 3.2 from what I can gather could also be related to and include catalytic converter and exhaust manifold - just annoying when it happens, but less trouble at the present time to reset it and continue to monitor problem rather than the potential required repairs/replacement at the present time
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13369 on: 21 October 2016, 12:49:56 »
If its cat efficiency its totally down to the pre-cats getting tired, easy to fix by relocating the O2 cat efficiency sensors to post the main cats (I have done loads!)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13370 on: 21 October 2016, 12:54:50 »
Quote from: EMD on 21 October 2016, 11:42:50
Speedo bouncing  ???
Needs a new one... presuming no abs issues ;)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13371 on: 21 October 2016, 15:06:30 »
Many thanks for that info /repositioning of the sensors :)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13372 on: 21 October 2016, 17:44:31 »
Changed the coolant, replaced the expansion tank and washed the BMW.

Now (coolant) leak free and shiny 8)

Need to consider replacement it with another estate in due course pending the imminent arrival of a new puppy... ::)
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13373 on: 21 October 2016, 18:21:17 »
Tried to play a cd for the first time in 3 years and broke it  :'(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13374 on: 22 October 2016, 11:39:48 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 21 October 2016, 12:54:50
Quote from: EMD on 21 October 2016, 11:42:50
Speedo bouncing  ???
Needs a new one... presuming no abs issues ;)

No, no abs issue . Gave clocks a thump and it went back to normal .
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13375 on: 22 October 2016, 13:44:33 »
Watched the video footage of a scrote trying the doors of the BMW.. Then went out to find the Skoda unlocked (my fault coming home in a hurry last night) and contents ransacked. Bet he was very unhappy the office garage opener didn't let him into the house..

Little (big) shit.
https://ring.com/share/1117635600
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13376 on: 22 October 2016, 13:50:49 »
Shoot the crunt >:(

Still, pretty clear footage for the Old Bill to file...
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13377 on: 24 October 2016, 10:26:31 »
Quote from: aaronjb on 22 October 2016, 13:44:33
Watched the video footage of a scrote trying the doors of the BMW.. Then went out to find the Skoda unlocked (my fault coming home in a hurry last night) and contents ransacked. Bet he was very unhappy the office garage opener didn't let him into the house..

Little (big) shit.
https://ring.com/share/1117635600

 :(
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13378 on: 24 October 2016, 11:15:32 »
Fortunately he only got away with a pair of (prescription) sunglasses which were my old Rx, and a zip-up hoody, which I think is what he puts on at the end of the video (after checking the pockets).

Reported it to the police, got a crime ref number - not for my benefit, just in case he's done worse elsewhere, really.. emailed them the video. Miracles of modern technology..

And now I double, triple check the cars are locked like an OCD nutcase every night ;D
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Re: So what have you done to your car today?
« Reply #13379 on: 24 October 2016, 12:07:17 »
About all you can do :'(

Incidentally,  what sort of mpg does the 6 manage?
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