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 Coding a new steering angle sensor - help please |
JohnK
 31st Oct 2020 9:24am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 475 · Subject: Coding a new steering angle sensor - help please |
Hi All,
Is there anyone in the southampton area who could program a new steering angle sensor to my ff?
As I have a "tested working" replacement and as I suspect I may have other issue ... |
| Specialist near Southampton? |
JohnK
18th Oct 2020 8:00am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 948 · Subject: Specialist near Southampton? |
I'm getting fed up with my electrical gremlins, i just cant find the cause of my issue:
DTC: 50 Can Bus Failure, short circuit to positive. Sporadic fault. currently present
Can anyone recommend ... |
| Battery drain after the rain |
JohnK
6th Sep 2020 12:44pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 2317 · Subject: Battery drain after the rain |
Also worth a look at the headlight wipers, if they are not parking correctly they will hold the BCM on causing a drain.
Especially if you have used the window washers with the headlights on in the ... |
| Bonnet springs |
JohnK
6th Sep 2020 12:39pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 676 · Subject: Bonnet springs |
| Try unwinding the rubber stops either side of the bonnet a little, worked for me. |
| TD6 - Many issues- where to start? |
JohnK
6th Sep 2020 9:44am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 642 · Subject: TD6 - Many issues- where to start? |
Hi Everyone,
Need a bit of help on where to start with my TD6.
A little background:
Gearbox oil and filter changed (with correct oil) about 2k miles ago. transfer box oil was also changed at ... |
| Another gearbox question / issue |
JohnK
14th Jul 2020 6:56am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 604 · Subject: Another gearbox question / issue |
Recently my TD6 has developed an annoying (and probably expensive) issue when pulling away.
When left overnight, the first time i put it in drive it takes a lot of revs and a bit of a delay before ... |
| island 4x4 |
JohnK
13th Jul 2020 6:27am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 2950 · Subject: island 4x4 |
Ive used them many times, part have always arrived in good time and at a good price but found their communication (pre-covid) very poor.
Still I wouldn't hesitate to use again. |
| Judder - pulling away on lock |
JohnK
8th Jul 2020 8:26am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 2 · Views: 1118 · Subject: Judder - pulling away on lock |
Ive had a search and although there are numerous posts on judder none seem to relate to my issue.
My TD6 has recently started to judder when pulling away from stand still with the steering on any r ... |
| Headlight wipers - fuse 28 |
JohnK
17th Jun 2020 10:18am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 711 · Subject: Headlight wipers - fuse 28 |
Quick question,
Will pulling fuse 28 stop the battery drain issue? Are there any downsides to leaving the fuse out?
Rave states it only controls the relay for headlamp wash wipe so id assume its ... |
| Injector leak back - too much fuel in return line? |
JohnK
9th Jun 2020 12:40pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 1561 · Subject: Injector leak back - too much fuel in return line? |
| This is coming from the disconnected return line, that would normally be connected to the top of the injectors, I havent traced it but assume its going back to the tank, hence the concern over the amo ... |
| Injector leak back - too much fuel in return line? |
JohnK
9th Jun 2020 7:04am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 1561 · Subject: Injector leak back - too much fuel in return line? |
Recently doing a leak back test on my TD6 I found that I had a lot of fuel come out of the return fuel hose while testing.
About 400ml in a few seconds, the injectors only just released enough fuel ... |
| Possible BCM replacement |
JohnK
4th Jun 2020 12:39pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 5776 · Subject: Possible BCM replacement |
| With those voltages and battery issues a very cheap thing to try, add an additional earth strap to the engine, can fit one between earth stud on passenger side wing to the closest inlet manifold stud ... |
| Driving to Tromso, Norway from the UK |
JohnK
3rd Jun 2020 6:55am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 40 · Views: 15902 · Subject: Driving to Tromso, Norway from the UK |
I have driven to Stockholm a few times, via channel tunnel, ferry to hook of Holland and Ferry to Hamberg. I live on the south coast so these options made more sense to me.
I would check the price ... |
| Odd non starting issue |
JohnK
3rd Jun 2020 6:42am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 22 · Views: 3941 · Subject: Odd non starting issue |
| Very easy to check if its an earth issue, put a jump lead between the negative in the battery and something mattalic on the engine. If it starts reliably and doesnt when you remove it - chances are yo ... |
| 2003 TD6 Noise when radio off |
JohnK
1st Jun 2020 1:04pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1609 · Subject: 2003 TD6 Noise when radio off |
Update for anyone that has similar issues in the future:
On further investigation I found the amp to be 2 channels down too, drivers side front and rear mid/bass.
I checked and cleaned all the c ... |
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