Back onto this one again now.
Donor car is on the ramp, warmed up and drained all fluids. Removed all failed glowplugs. One left a tip in the engine. Will add how I got that out in the glowplug thread.
All disconnections made on top and all...
Good report 10/10 for the TD4 Sport Auto.
Never missed a beat. 1650 miles. Overall average 34.6 mpg. That included a week on Mull in 3rd and 4th gear. Motorway runs averaged 36.5 mpg at a steady 70mph over 450 miles.
Took a bag of spares, lp...
If you JUST want to open tailgate window and, as above, don't want any other functions to work, wiper, washer, glass to drop to allow door to open, window calibration for correct operation, then simply apply 12 v to pins 3 and 6 of the window...
it is possible that the device could be over boosting the engine and it will limit to prevent damage. Depends how it works. Purely increasing fuel pressure may not be detectable but if it generates more boost to turbo then it may limit the engine...
No the 'in gear' bit is not correct. The four wheels are connected together by differentials IRD and propshaft. The gearbox connects the engine to the whole lot.
One wheel up passes all the torque through the rear diff then the VCU and ends with...
Does the engine run?
As above, the disc by your finger is loose to turn. It acts as a spacer to allow clamp to pull tight.
If they are wet when removed they may be stuck open or some other reason for overfuelling but let us know if it runs first...
The holders go open circuit on the rear lamps. If a new bulb doesn't fix it and you feel adventurous, swap the bulb holder from the other side and then you will know without any test equipment.