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Stopper won't disengage. Fiesta Year 2006
ianwh4 replied to Darrellll's topic in General Discussions
What annoys me is that this is the same type of information that is commonly found in car repair manuals and similar resources, but it isn't implemented when the car is being built! When I purchased my 2016 Mondeo, it had 3,000 miles on the odometer and was six months old. Three months later, I had to take it in for a warranty claim (which Ford first tried to avoid, but the dealers were on my side). The reason was that the rear discs were completely damaged due to the pads seizing, which occurred because Ford neglected to apply brake lubricant to any of the contact points during assembly. Very well done. -
Stopper won't disengage. Fiesta Year 2006
ianwh4 replied to Darrellll's topic in General Discussions
Indeed, a prevalent issue, as mentioned earlier. If you want to access the adjuster wheel and set it to free, you can remove a grommet from the backplate of some of them. As far as I can recall, the Fiesta Mk7 does not have this feature, and I would assume that earlier models did not either. Turn off the handbrake adjuster and check that the cable isn't getting tangled up when you press down on the lever. Then, as mentioned earlier, hit the drum with a large, soft-faced hammer—or, if you're okay with that, a regular hammer—but preferably a heavy one. Turning on the wheel might get you there, but it's highly unlikely. At the very least, you can attempt driving in reverse and forwards to see if you can reach it while the wheel is on. Hopefully, you can remove the drum if that doesn't work. If your handbrake becomes stuck, you can unfasten it by removing one or two small torx screws; otherwise, you'll have to prop a bar under the studs to prevent the drum from turning! If they're corroded, you can drill off the heads. After that, you can try to remove the drum by screwing a suitable bolt into the threaded hole that Ford should have provided. If you can, spray penetrating fluid into the space between the drum and the backplate lip, and give the sides a more liberal whack; this will also aid the process. A friend of mine once drove the short distance to the garage while the rear wheel was locked and dragged behind him—not a good idea! -
Inquiry regarding ambient lighting in GLC / W205 model.
ianwh4 replied to Allan8932's topic in General Discussions
It appears to require substantial effort for minimal gain. -
Identifying the oil vapours leading to the accumulation beneath the rocker cover is an excellent initial step. Have you attempted to thoroughly clean the area to identify the precise location where the new oil starts to leak? Identifying the origin could assist an individual in determining the reason for you.
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Since then, I have further modified it utilising Home Assistant and Shelly components, enabling it to be solar-panel-aware or adjustable to any predetermined current of my preference. I am currently experiencing some problems with my hardware, resulting in unreliable performance; I am in the process of diagnosing the underlying issues, likely related to my software sequencing interfering with the ECU, I suspect...
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Contemporary vehicles equipped with Xenon, LED, and Matrix headlights have advanced considerably from the era of basic Halogen bulbs, particularly with the integration of Daytime Running Lights mandated by EU safety regulations. They are typically encapsulated assemblies provided as a singular unit, and if one malfunctions, it is usually replaced with a new unit from a dealer. Certain enterprises or individuals may possess the capability to disassemble the unit and execute repairs at a cost considerably lower than that of replacement; however, the quality and compatibility of the lighting may differ from the original. Producers offer a three-year guarantee on new vehicles, frequently excluding lighting from claims beyond this timeframe. You may find it more advantageous to procure a used component from a dismantled vehicle and have it installed at your neighbourhood garage instead of incurring the costs associated with a primary dealer; however, there is still no assurance that the salvaged part will not experience the same malfunction in the future.
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2023 Versie - Aantal Miles per Gallon
ianwh4 replied to Howard_silver's topic in General Discussions
In my experience with a different vehicle that offered three driving modes, I discovered that the eco setting was far from economical and did little for performance. After testing the other two modes on my usual route, I favored the sport mode; it made the car feel vibrant and agile. In contrast, the other settings required a frustrating wait after pressing the accelerator—resulting in a pattern where I had to push down harder, leading to more fuel consumption over time. Elke keer opnieuw wint de sport. -
Uneven Idle and Knocking Noise from OM651
ianwh4 replied to QuirkEinstein's topic in General Discussions
Are you okay? Perhaps you are in the vicinity of a Merc Indi. -
Uneven Idle and Knocking Noise from OM651
ianwh4 replied to QuirkEinstein's topic in General Discussions
A star session could be the next best thing for an injector that's about to go out of business. -
Very much appreciated; I've already placed an order for one.
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I apologise, but I'm mistaken.
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Additionally, I would prefer that the wheels remain unaltered, as my luck would have it, that is, if it is even possible.
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No, I just placed an order for brand new locking nuts—the kind with the chrome caps—for my studs.
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The proper part number is A0009905407, and they cost roughly £9.50 apiece from MB. I've chosen to replace the full set after getting another wheel stud caught. Unlike the typical hexagon, these are star shaped. Due to past overtightening, the majority of the present studs have chewed heads. Would you recommend Febi, from whom I may obtain identical studs? Febi engine mounts are horrible; the one I used before lasted all of forty kilometres.
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It might be a defective switch, I hope. Nothing that I can think of has ever been spilt on it. As far as I can tell, it isn't creating any issues right now, and I seldom use Sport. I will inform the dealer about the booking for the yearly service since, as said before, I saw the problem before it happened. Warm regards
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Your response is greatly appreciated. "The 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400 cannot learn from driving behaviour in Comfort mode; the mode operates with fixed, manufacturer-set parameters," reads the web page claiming to have confirmed this. Although I have never experienced a change in suspension, I am aware of a change in how well I can grip the gears. It won't return to Comfort mode even when I hit the button when it switches to Sport mode automatically.
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The S M E switch appears to be operating as intended. It doesn't seem to trigger Sport mode and doesn't seem to be an issue. Also, I don't think Sport modifies the suspension on my car. The S.M.E. switch still works for me to alter modes. The yearly service, which includes changing the gearbox fluid, is scheduled for early June. Would appreciate it if someone could provide some light on this matter.
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The 2015 E400 that I've had for the past seven years. I often use the default comfort setting when driving, although I do sometimes switch to sport mode while in flight. I just realised that when I go on a trip, it switches to Sport mode from Comfort mode somewhat abruptly.
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You can rely on Google....
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Brembo brake system that does not need fluid.
ianwh4 replied to drummer's topic in General Discussions
We have used magnetic brakes on trains for years; surely they would have been an excellent choice. -
Apologies, but I don't see any error signals on this F20 N13 engine. Can you tell me where the temperature sensor is?
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Hello, I'm hoping someone can lend me a hand with I have a 2012 F13 1 Series 1.6 Thanks in advance for any help you can provide; I'm having trouble starting the car from a cold start, and the radiator fan turns on along with a warning that the engine is overheating.