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by petepete
Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:55 am
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: CC shaking it's ass...with the roof down
Replies: 5
Views: 4177

Re: CC shaking it's ass...with the roof down

put it this way... I neglected to buy a 2009 1.5 diesel dynamic s with full leather 50k full service history miles in what can only be described as showroom as new condition for £4800 ..... simply because it was the first I looked at and with the roof down it felt exactly as you described when on a ...
by petepete
Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:43 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Poor heater on feet position
Replies: 9
Views: 6845

Re: Poor heater on feet position

mine is an 08 cc.. i m always amazed in sub zero i get heat within 0.5 km and i was actually wondering if cc s had an electric heater in the system and always intended to feel the water pipes entering the bulkhead to see where that heat was coming from..but never got around to it... i set mine to de...
by petepete
Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Boring fuel economy question
Replies: 9
Views: 7194

Re: Boring fuel economy question

I had a 100 hp megane hatch and got 53 mpg driving at limits on fresh oil but that dropped to your figure at oil change due..

tyres at 4mm or below also eat into consumption...

granted it could have done with another gear, but there isn't one !!!
by petepete
Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new girly member
Replies: 4
Views: 2742

Re: new girly member

in the most politically incorrect manner.....

you should look for the filler cap !
by petepete
Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:37 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: starting fault
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: starting fault

automatic !

sort the vacuum out on the brakes still applies....
by petepete
Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: starting fault
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: starting fault

obviously there is not enough brake pedal travel when the brake feels "hard" to operate the switch that allows the car to start... The reason it sometimes feels hard sounds like a leak in the vacuum on the servo be it the vacuum pump, the pipe or the servo itself. Surely you can start it b...
by petepete
Thu Jan 01, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: tyres for cabrio
Replies: 30
Views: 18104

Re: tyres for cabrio

Never budgets! Yes, one can drive slowly and carefully, but once in a while you will find yourself in a situation after which you say "never ever"... Conti Sport 5 (P) are quite good for British roads in summer due to strong carcass and soft multi-layer tread compound. They make people's ...
by petepete
Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: tyres for cabrio
Replies: 30
Views: 18104

Re: tyres for cabrio

further update.. been on snow and ice now with no drama what so ever and someone has finally bothered to write a review ! (not me) https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Autogrip/P308.htm They show very little signs of wear even on the edges... bloomin bargain for the savy folk ! https://screencast.com...
by petepete
Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: tyres for cabrio
Replies: 30
Views: 18104

Re: tyres for cabrio

further update.. been on snow and ice now with no drama what so ever and someone has finally bothered to write a review ! (not me) https://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Autogrip/P308.htm They show very little signs of wear even on the edges... bloomin bargain for the savy folk ! https://screencast.com/...
by petepete
Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: MY MEGANE IS DRIVING ME LOONY!!
Replies: 8
Views: 4217

Re: MY MEGANE IS DRIVING ME LOONY!!

never heard of an alternator needing a relay to have it charge a car !!

Still sounds like alternator to me....
by petepete
Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 1.5dci cuts out going up hill
Replies: 9
Views: 5944

Re: 1.5dci cuts out going up hill

The fuel line connectors across a wide range of vehicles inc. Renaults citroen Peugeot fords & 95% of the time is the cause of drawing air if you disconnect fuel line connector you'll find a small green o ring inside which they lose their sealing ability after a time. Another point I would like...
by petepete
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: 1.5dci cuts out going up hill
Replies: 9
Views: 5944

Re: 1.5dci cuts out going up hill

The air in the lines is the dead give away... my old 05 plate dci had exactly the same problem but it got so bad the car wouldnt get above 45 mph and finally wouldnt start.. I had it to a garage who charged me £180 and got it running but no power ..grr with everything checked there appeared to be no...
by petepete
Sun Nov 09, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: Megane CC
Topic: setting alarm with roof down
Replies: 8
Views: 5874

Re: setting alarm with roof down

My alarm does it on its own, if roof down and windows up once I arm the alarm it's fine but soon as you learn over window the sensors detect movement causing alarm to go off, just thought this was standard mine is the same... I assume you have a microwave sensor mounted behind the curtosy light lik...
by petepete
Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: ICE
Topic: Reversing Camera Kit - Help! Please
Replies: 5
Views: 6129

Re: Reversing Camera Kit - Help! Please

The blue wire is a trigger wire to switch between V1 and V2 inputs if you have 2 cameras such as on a motorhome where one camera gives a rear view of traffic and the other points down to the rear of the vehicle so you can select it and see to park safely or see if your bike has fell off the bike rac...
by petepete
Wed Nov 05, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: ICE
Topic: Reversing Camera Kit - Help! Please
Replies: 5
Views: 6129

Re: Reversing Camera Kit - Help! Please

i have one of those on a civic and as the screen hooks over the mirror i just have the rear view come on with the ignition all the time as even at night it doesnt distract and you always have a rear view... As for help wiring it - dont even think about having a go if you cant grasp things from that ...

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