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Consider utilising an injector cleaner additive and executing a smooth running calibration with Xentry prior to substituting the injectors.
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It is reassuring to receive that information. It's wonderful that you secured an excellent deal. How is the new family vehicle performing?
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According to Martin Brundle, you are: 'a day tardy and a dollar deficient.'
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A Kia dealer should look into it, in my opinion.
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If you still have trouble, try briefly disconnecting the 12V battery or performing a pin hole reset on the infotainment system.
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The car will display your phone's network signal; if the signal is weak, it could be because Kia uses Vodafone to connect to their server and back. Does it operate faster if you drive it to a more open area?
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Keyboards and my 1988 Ford Cortina MK5 Ghia are present.
WordSmith replied to cumblechook22's topic in General Discussions
precisely this. sales objectives. In my tenure at dealerships, vehicles were frequently pre-registered and sold at that time. A discount ranging from £2000 to £3000, inclusive of delivery and pre-delivery inspection mileage. Certain vehicles were also registered as loan cars or demonstrators. Why enrolll and incur the expense? Engaging in such actions (once more at that time) would yield the dealership a 'bonus' from the manufacturer, thus incurring a loss of £2-3k per vehicle could result in a £5k per vehicle 'bonus' for that month. Fail to achieve the targets, and all you receive is the profit margin from the sales. In the instance of the Orion you referenced, it is possible for vehicles to arrive directly at the dealership from the factory with varying bumpers during transitional years; for instance, production of the mk4 Escort/Orion 'pre-facelift' models (known as the 88 spec bumper cars in XR3 and RS Turbo communities) might cease on a Wednesday, only for the '90 spec' models to commence on the following Thursday, indicating that the production year alone does not ensure consistency. We acquired a pristine, factory-ordered Escort GTi, which was delivered to the dealership for registration in August 1997. Vehicles from September were equipped with a high-level brake light situated in the rear window. Vehicles from August did not. -
Keyboards and my 1988 Ford Cortina MK5 Ghia are present.
WordSmith replied to cumblechook22's topic in General Discussions
One can purchase pristine pre-registered electric vehicles that are two years old and have fewer than 10 miles on the odometer, despite the advertisement potentially indicating several hundred or thousands of miles. Select the appropriate vehicle, and they will have an array of colour options. What is the rationale behind pre-registering a multitude of vehicles on the 29th of the month and subsequently offering substantial discounts just two days later? -
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petrol or diesel fuel Three-cylinder or four-cylinder engine
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I appreciate it once more. A Tongou RCCB has been ordered (and I have already substituted the 32A MCB with a 40A variant) thus everything is satisfactory 🙂
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I presently incur charges of 28.952p during daytime hours and 6.993p from 23:00 to 06:00 (SC 62.873p daily). We possess diesel and PHEV petrol vehicles in addition to the EV, resulting in a modest (yet growing) EV mileage. The supplementary "bonus" slots from 05:30 to 11:00 could be advantageous; however, during the essential overnight timeframe, transitioning to "intelligent" charging would result in a loss of one hour and a mere savings of 0.09p/kWh, which is insufficient to warrant ceding control or to validate the expense of a "intelligent" charging unit. If I possessed solar panels and home batteries, the circumstances would change.
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I appreciate the responses. Currently, I utilise the car's timer to charge during off-peak hours and am reluctant to relinquish complete charging control to "them" (whoever "them" may be) unless there is a significant cost advantage in kWh, which appears to be lacking at present, or if it becomes compulsory (which is likely in the future). I lack solar panels, yet the idea occasionally crosses my mind due to our unusually expansive south-facing roof, despite having relatively low electric vehicle mileage. The provision is TN-C-S through two aerial conductors. N is likely grounded at the location of the transformer and is certainly grounded at the final pole. Due to the aforementioned reasons, a PEN fault is improbable; however, I have installed an earth rod "just to be certain" as I am uneasy with the concept of a breaker on the earth connection to the vehicle. Upon consideration, I believe it is advisable to substitute the sporadic Type A RCBO with a Type B while maintaining the remainder unchanged. Should I opt to incorporate solar energy, or if a governmental directive (or incentive) arises, I will reconsider. I have just realised that I can install an RCCB instead of an RCBO, as the MCB in the consumer unit offers over-current protection, simplifying the search for a compatible option. One potential option is this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003095164494.html. Are there any additional suggestions? A concluding observation: I noticed that the MCB in the CU is rated at 32A, which sufficed for charging a PHEV, but I now require a replacement of 40A. I have just observed these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009842040152.html, which appear to be a conventional Tongou RCCB featuring a reset mechanism for specific situations. Has anyone present engaged in experimentation with them or comparable items? Revised a second time to indicate that I have discovered this discourse: I'm unable to access external links. Please provide the text you'd like me to paraphrase. My inquiry has been resolved, and it appears that I will be transferring some traditional British currency to AliExpress.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?search-alias=aps&field-keywords=Rolec+EV+charger&tag=vs-pl-speakev-com-20&ascsubtag=v1-1b35d9-197958-e02ec46492-k&rel=nofollow&linkCode=gg3&creatorsDisableRedirect=true&ar_su=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fascsubtag%3Dv1-1b35d9-197958-e02ec46492-k%26rel%3Dnofollow%26k%3DRolec%2BEV%2Bcharger%26tag%3Dvs-pl-speakev-com-20%26creatorsDisableRedirect%3Dtrue&ar_mt=SEARCH_PAGE
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My Rolec Wallpod was installed in 2016, and everything functioned properly until the original RCBO required replacement due to intermittent tripping. Approximately four years later, the substitute Garo is beginning to exhibit similar issues, prompting me to consider replacing it with a comparable Type B apparatus; however, they all appear to be single-module instead of dual-module. Modifying the wiring is not particularly challenging, yet I am curious if there could be an issue regarding the spatial constraints around the breaker in terms of depth or height. Is there an appropriate Type B 2-module RCBO available? This has prompted me to contemplate the necessity of substituting the entire unit with a "smart" charger. I possess electrical proficiency, thus the installation should pose no issues; however, I would appreciate guidance on charger varieties and any potential complications with a self-installation.
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Seat convenience feature - R129 1996?
WordSmith replied to CyberNinja's topic in General Discussions
It's possible that you've misremembered or that the mechanic was being completely forthright. When the wipers unexpectedly stop working, you may be able to get them to start moving again by jiggling the stalk or flipping it between speeds. In most cases, all it takes is removing the cover and giving the relay a quick scrub with contact cleaner to fix the problem. In my twenty years of ownership, I think he did the same thing, and I did it maybe twice or thrice. Strangely enough, I never got around to attaching the NOS multifunction stalk—the second possibility—but I still have it. As far as I am aware, the easy-entry feature was not available on any R129 model year, and it has nothing to do with the seat's movement or memory. Some parts might be partially or completely substituted for it (spec dependent) Those early automobiles with electrically adjustable center mirrors always broke because drivers were so unprepared for them and ended up shoving them about by hand. The backrest will automatically lift if you tilt the seat backwards, protecting you from bumping against the bulkhead. Holding the forward-facing clasp causes the seat to glide forward automatically, allowing you to enter -
Partnering with an extended warranty provider
WordSmith replied to WiseSage's topic in General Discussions
Thanks for getting back to me; I find that intriguing. -
Partnering with an extended warranty provider
WordSmith replied to WiseSage's topic in General Discussions
You can see an independent... under the JLR warranty!? -
It sounded like it was either missing or uneven at intersections, and it sounded like the injector's crush washer had failed.
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I was curious, but it came from a service station's shell garage. Premium diesel is the only kind I use. Still, I suppose it's possible.
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Salutations Everyone, These problems started happening yesterday after I filled up the diesel tank. Is anyone here with any thoughts or suggestions?
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Well, I've seen more than my fair share, and they're real!
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In my opinion, you shouldn't get these since they're over an inch larger in diameter than the original measurements, which can cause insurance problems in addition to the fact that they won't fit your car.