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by bornshowman
Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Electrical wiring fault. rear fog light, boot lock & washers
Replies: 0
Views: 1617

Electrical wiring fault. rear fog light, boot lock & washers

Hi all, My rear boot lock, back washer do not work properly & rear fog light does not work at all. Are they all on the same circuit? Front washer squirts when I turn stem for rear washer? Front fogs work & when I turn stem for rear fog the icon displays on dash but no fog light comes on at r...
by bornshowman
Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: " Steering not locked "
Replies: 16
Views: 47730

Re: " Steering not locked "

The new steering lock unit worked a charm, back on the road!
by bornshowman
Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: " Steering not locked "
Replies: 16
Views: 47730

Re: " Steering not locked "

Cheers AlexB, I'll tell the mechanic to take it apart & have a tinker with it when they open tomoz, will also tell him about this 'end switch'. Have found a clean unit on Ebay for £100 but trying all possibilities before I folk out for it & wait forever on the Spainish post getting it to Spa...
by bornshowman
Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: " Steering not locked "
Replies: 16
Views: 47730

Re: " Steering not locked "

Thanks for the reply AlexB.

No the column does not lock & I am able to turn wheels from one full lock to the other with abit of effort.

John
by bornshowman
Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: " Steering not locked "
Replies: 16
Views: 47730

Re: " Steering not locked "

Monday 24th even!
by bornshowman
Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: " Steering not locked "
Replies: 16
Views: 47730

Re: " Steering not locked "

Back from garage. Thinking it's deffo the steering lock unit that is gone.....Bo**ocks! Tried folks suggestions on here including various start button techniques & gently hitting bolt with a hammer. Still same problem: Enter car prompted to Insert Card dip clutch....press start 3 clicks heard fr...
by bornshowman
Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: " Steering not locked "
Replies: 16
Views: 47730

Re: " Steering not locked "

Thanks for you reply Alex B. I will take everything on board when I pay them a visit tomorrow. What I can't understand is how they were anywhere near it in the 1st place? Over the phone, the mechanic described the part whilst he had it in his hand. does that mean I'm safe from further cost. From wha...
by bornshowman
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:19 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: " Steering not locked "
Replies: 16
Views: 47730

" Steering not locked "

Hi all, After reading past posts I realize I'm up the creek but wonder if you could soften the blow for me. My car was 'driven' to the garage to fix a dodgy electrical problem which meant the battery would run flat after 6hrs if not driven. 3hrs later garage phones to tell me they have " correc...
by bornshowman
Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: What does this warning light mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 3710

Re: What does this warning light mean?

Thanks for your input folks. Since I first posted more has been happening..... Random letters & numbers have been appearing, flashing & hiding the mileage ( when you press the button on the right stalk to check petrol etc. it changes but these random things overpower it ). Also last night it...
by bornshowman
Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: What does this warning light mean?
Replies: 5
Views: 3710

What does this warning light mean?

Hi, My car is running fine ( at the mo ) but every now & again in the top left corner of the LED display ( next to the mileage ) a strange symbol appears. It has two levels, the upper level is 5 squares & the lower level is 4 squares ( it's the bottom LEFT one that's missing not the right as...

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