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by sanmiguel
Fri May 15, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Wiring loom
Replies: 0
Views: 1455

Wiring loom

Possibly need a new drivers side front loom. The label on mine says 8200320409
I can't find a match, but have seen one that is for 5 door with keyless entry. Will this be ok or do I need an exact match
by sanmiguel
Wed May 13, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Window regulator
Replies: 1
Views: 1885

Re: Window regulator

Ok, just tried a 2nd regulator and that's dead too. Am I missing something ?
by sanmiguel
Mon May 11, 2015 10:56 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Window regulator
Replies: 1
Views: 1885

Window regulator

Had the misfortune for the window regulator to pack up. Firstly replaced the black box... it's actually the regulator at fault. Sourced a replacement & fitted at weekend The window went down, then on pressing the switch up the window continued down. It is now stuck in the down position with no n...
by sanmiguel
Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: sunroof dropped!
Replies: 11
Views: 7728

Re: sunroof dropped!

You need 4, 2 on each side. I can't add pics, but if you google it, its quite obvious where they go. Honestly took me 10 minutes to do, and that was with a cuppa...
My roof still rattles, but the bushes have stopped it catching.
by sanmiguel
Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: sunroof dropped!
Replies: 11
Views: 7728

Re: sunroof dropped!

Sounds like the rubbers on the sunroof arms have failed. Recently replaced mine, they had virtually disintegrated !
Cost about £5.00 plus 10 minutes to fit

Hope this helps
by sanmiguel
Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:59 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Electronic fault
Replies: 3
Views: 2887

Re: Electronic fault

Have given in & taken to garage - it is the switch
Thumbs up to Ren7oaks as they are doing this afternoon
by sanmiguel
Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Electronic fault
Replies: 3
Views: 2887

Re: Electronic fault

Ok, fuse box removed & cleaned - light gone. This morning, no brake lights & electronic fault back! :banghead Could this be the brake switch, the car does start from the brake pedal Have noticed it sounds like air being pushed out when I depress the brake pedal (that kind of sound) & fee...
by sanmiguel
Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Electronic fault
Replies: 3
Views: 2887

Electronic fault

Service light back on, this time with electronic fault. The car starts and drives fine. Any ideas?
by sanmiguel
Mon Mar 30, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Locking wheel nut cover
Replies: 7
Views: 5177

Re: Locking wheel nut cover

That baby is stuck tighter than a tight thing that's very tight - it will not move :banghead
To add insult to injury - the headlight bulb has blown on this side.... managed to get it out but the spring clip came out too.
I'm beginning to hate this car :mad :cry
by sanmiguel
Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Locking wheel nut cover
Replies: 7
Views: 5177

Re: Locking wheel nut cover

Yep, sprayed some plus gas on last night & again this morning. Will be following this procedure tonight & tomorrow morning. Then I have some free time to tackle the cover removal. Will let you know what transpires.... Popped in to SET tyres on my way to work yesterday, even they couldn't rem...
by sanmiguel
Wed Mar 25, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Locking wheel nut cover
Replies: 7
Views: 5177

Re: Locking wheel nut cover

It's the 3 pin key that removes the top cover so you can then take the centre cap off to reveal the nuts. It's the cover that's stuck
by sanmiguel
Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Locking wheel nut cover
Replies: 7
Views: 5177

Locking wheel nut cover

Aaarrrggggghhhh!!!
went to remove wheel & fallen at first hurdle, the locking wheel nut cover is stuck fast. It feels like the key will snap before it shifts. Any help/advise on how to remove this ?
by sanmiguel
Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Glass Sunroof Wind-noise, sticking & crunching
Replies: 5
Views: 3951

Re: Glass Sunroof Wind-noise, sticking & crunching (fixed).

Quick update Finally got round to replacing the rubber clips on the arm - no more catching (although still rattles a bit) One problem fixed, new problem arrises (story of my car ownership!) - drivers door window not working. Replaced the little black box unit & all ok - NOT - now the cable has d...
by sanmiguel
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:45 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Glass Sunroof Wind-noise, sticking & crunching
Replies: 5
Views: 3951

Re: Glass Sunroof Wind-noise, sticking & crunching

Got a similar problem, was going to replace the rubbers - when I removed the trim to expose the hex? bolts, one was completely rusted so unable to get any drive on it to remove, any ideas how to get it out?
by sanmiguel
Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:31 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: DPF
Replies: 8
Views: 5339

Re: DPF

Sounds like a job for the weekend. Funnily enough, the light has gone off again
Think I will check it all anyway (after I search for the "how to" guide)

Cheers for the help :-)

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