2.0_hippo said:

For that price you could buy an all comms and do it yourself

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bluebeasty said:

yer, sorry. My phone does it every so often. Refreshes the screen automatically! So how many common electrical faults can be traced and fixed using this kit? and is it something you attach to your laptop?

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bluebeasty said:

Ok, so my offer has been accepted. 7.5 k and its mine. What shall I do?! The deal includes tax til december. I'm trying to be rational about this purchase, so any final bits of advice would be appreciated.

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• Do the keys work with the car and lock/unlock correctly...
• Do all the doors open and close without any movement up or down
• Are the Panels straight and the gaps within tolerance
• Is there any damage, scratches etc
• Do the seats work electrically and heated
• Does the steering wheel move in and out and tilt without jerkiness or grinding
• Do the Lights work, dipped, main, full, brakes, reverse, fogs, hazards/indicators
• Does the car start well without cranking for excessive periods
• Does the Radio/Nav/CD/ etc work correctly
• Does the A/C system work both hot and cold and passanger/drivers temp controls
• Do the Parking sensors work
• Air Suspension go up to off road height smoothly and take no longer than 2 minutes to complete the lift
• Does it sink nicely to access
• Does it rise back to standard again smartly
• Does the steering turn full lock to full lock without tight spots or grinding
• Windows open and close properly along with the sunroof
• Open Bonnet and check for security of all the components
• No spurious leaks, smells noises, knocking etc
• Rev it up and check the exhaust colour (White and puffy on a cold day is fine)
• Any rattles from the exhaust - could be the cat breaking up
• Go for a drive, smooth gear changes without hesitation
• Kick down working
• Manual steptronic and sport modes working
• No grinding or autobox slippage
• Any sudden knocks or bangs from the suspension
• Wandering from side to side
• Pick an empty road and accelrate to around 20 then brake with reasonable force lightly holding the steering wheel - any sudden wandering to one side or the other
• Any knocking noises when turning on full lock
• Find a quiet road or car park - engage Low Range
• Into drive and check function of the Autobox and also the Manual functions
• Check under the boot floor in the spare wheel well for signs of dampness
• Check the left hand side of the boot space were the Sat Nav/Radio/DSP etc is located for signs of dampness
• Check the Rear lights for sign of condensation
• Ensure wipers and washers work
• Ensure there are NO WARNINGS AT ALL SHOWING (this rule goes for the P38 as well as an L322)

bluebeasty said:

Thanks Saint V8! I have done all of the above checks. The only issues appear to be a problem with the parking sensors, which may be the module, or the individual sensors themselves.
I know of the owner who has had the car since 2004. He has four cars and doesn't need a large vehicle anymore. The car has always been garaged, and the rear seats have only been used a handful of times. The previous owner is also not short of a bob or two, and I know that any essential maintenance/repairs would have been carried out.
How is your V8 treating you, gathered you havn't had it long?

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bluebeasty said:

Thanks Saint V8! I have done all of the above checks. The only issues appear to be a problem with the parking sensors, which may be the module, or the individual sensors themselves.
I know of the owner who has had the car since 2004. He has four cars and doesn't need a large vehicle anymore. The car has always been garaged, and the rear seats have only been used a handful of times. The previous owner is also not short of a bob or two, and I know that any essential maintenance/repairs would have been carried out.
How is your V8 treating you, gathered you havn't had it long?

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