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The rubber seals around the windscreen, against which the top and door of my E350 convertible seal, are experiencing dryness and reduced flexibility. What are the opinions on the most effective lubricant and rubber restorative currently available? Thank you
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The brand of the MAP sensor for the BMW E46 320cd is unknown.
TechWhiz replied to DreamWeaver's topic in General Discussions
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As I plan an early Summer road vacation, I see that I have excess time to allocate in this particular section of the route. Apart from Pau and Lourdes, I am unfamiliar with any other town names. Does anybody know if there are any noteworthy places to make a stop? I had already contemplated the possibility of visiting Andorra, but after reading evaluations, it seems that the prospects are not favourable. We will be travelling from Carcassone to Costa Brava and then returning via La Rioja. However, it is important to note that there may be delays at the border between France and Spain along the shore.
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I have successfully used a trickle charger on both batteries without encountering any problems.
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The make and model of my automobile is a 2010 Mercedes E class 350 with a 3.0 V6 engine. The vehicle's MOT test resulted in a failure, mostly due to a fractured front coil spring. I purchased a new strut for £31.50, anticipating that it would be more cost-effective than hiring a garage to repair the spring. However, I discovered that the replacement strut is somewhat larger than the one that was originally installed in my vehicle. Consequently, I am now searching online once again, and it seems that I have located a similar replacement for about £70. I am currently contemplating hiring a garage to install a spring onto the existing strut. I do not need them to remove it from the car, as I have already done so myself and will be reattaching it. Could you please provide an estimate of how much it would cost for them to solely install the spring onto the strut? Alternatively, would it be more advisable for me to purchase a used replacement strut? Thank you.
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Where is the auxiliary battery located in the 2018 RR L405?
TechWhiz replied to Matt865's topic in General Discussions
Certain versions, like as my 2016 model, are equipped with a start/stop module in place of a traditional battery. I lack knowledge about which models possess certain features and the reasons behind them. -
Interestingly, when I reset the codes on my vehicle, I was advised that if the issue reoccurs, I should switch off the ignition, wait for about a minute, and then start the vehicle again. Therefore, I am having the speed detectors replaced. My gearbox has been functioning perfectly once all the errors were cleared. Before that, it was experiencing the identical troubles as the initial poster. It seemed like the vehicle was stuck in 3rd gear and reverse was not engaging, along with other related problems. Consider exploring the codes and doing a reset to see if there is an other issue at play.
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Were any unusual warning lights such as ABS or ESP shown on the dashboard? Occasionally, the speed detectors may need replacement and might result in the symptoms seen in the gear box. Quality service is always valuable. My vehicle is scheduled for a MOT and gearbox repair on Monday, along with the replacement of speed detection devices, which is how I became aware of the gearbox issue.
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I can see all photos on Firefox. I can see the set in #1 on Chrome, but I cannot see the screenshot in #2 or the filter box in #4
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I have seen same visual issues on the SpeakEV topic, which evidently operates on the same forum platform.
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Images are not visible on Chromium and Chrome, however they appear while using Firefox. Specifically, I can see @iooi's #8 post image on Chromium, whereas the previous images do not display. I made an error. I was not authenticated on the website using Firefox. The photos vanished after I logged in. I realised I was not signed in when seeing the indentation of threaded answers in the postings, which was unfamiliar to me. I first believed that the rendering was done by FF, however it seems that my non-logged-in state was the cause. My Chromium browser behaves the same whether I am logged in or out.
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Rotate the steering wheel from one extreme end to the other many times while the engine is on.
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Valid observation! Had not considered that!
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The riding quality is exceptional. CDs are circular plastic discs that contain music, games, or videos. Despite working in IT, I do not like current technology such as streaming music. I want to keep things simple. The rain has resumed, so I anticipate more water entering. MeQ's suggestion about the windscreen seal was insightful, something I had not considered. If there were a drain, I would have expected it to enter from a different location, hence the Windscreen seal seems like a decent choice. Contemporary history The automobile has been in the possession of a collector and stored in a barn together with other vehicles in his collection, which I had the opportunity to see. He is selling the more contemporary items and retaining solely the items from the 70s and 80s. Previously uncertain, however the MOT history available online indicates that little miles have been driven in recent years. Put an end to that soon!
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Cheers - side window seals appear Sure. The windscreen seems to be in decent condition, but I will inspect it more closely later. The inside is in good condition, with just some scuffing on the driver's seat from regular use.
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Good morning, everyone. For those who haven't seen it yet, here is my recently acquired CL420, which I have also shown in other places. After contemplating for many months, I have now made the decision to proceed. I have identified several issues with my vehicle: a leak on the passenger side at the front near the top of the A pillar, potentially caused by a blocked sunroof drain; erratic behaviour of the interior lights, which do not consistently turn on or respond to the switches; and a malfunction in the rear parking sensor system, which currently only functions on one side. That's all I have discovered up to this point. I got her up on Saturday and have not had the opportunity to really examine anything yet. I plan to replace the radio with a period-correct CD device. Surprisingly, there is no CD changer in the trunk, but I don't mind having just a single-slot CD in the front - it's simpler in certain aspects. The MOT was just completed on Friday and the vehicle has been consistently in excellent condition for a few years, save for replacing the tyres a couple of years ago. The mileage is only 78,000 kilometres. The leak is the main concern due to the current rain, and I am uncertain about the potential further harm it may do. It is likely that the former owner stored it in a barn with other items and may not have been aware of its presence. The performance of the car is amazing - excited for many more kilometres ahead.
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2017 Range Rover Sport is experiencing a no-start issue.
TechWhiz replied to Motoman's topic in General Discussions
A new engine may be acquired for around £4,000 in total. If not, the alternative would be to sell the current engine. -
2017 Range Rover Sport is experiencing a no-start issue.
TechWhiz replied to Motoman's topic in General Discussions
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That's precisely what I did. Received a prompt response and they established an eBay listing.
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The eBay store is called Mercedes-Benz of Edinburgh and it sells various items. I purchased the hub and bearing assembly for my S205 vehicle at a cost of £174.
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I figured with a newish automobile the first would be free. .
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Not really, but with a relatively new automobile, absolutely.It is really bothersome to pay for tasks that I am fully capable of doing on my own.Without the book being stamped.I would refrain from visiting the place.
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Is it customary to incur a fee for a first service?What is meant by the term "interim"? I just purchased a one-year-old automobile from a private seller and am now driving it to Toyota for its first checkup.The estimated cost is £240.