This is an old thread but worth it's weight in gold. Having just had my instrument cluster changed by a garage the Kms went from those at purchase in 2019 of 230000 to 310000 after the 'pinnacle' instrument cluster change. I was losing sleep and feeling very stupid until I read this thread...
L.O.L. Changed all four shocks (Monroe), all four air bags (Arnotts II), huge difference. Probably will need to refurbish the compressor eventually.And the swivels and the drop arm and the rest of the bits on the front suspension, to get 'near' perfect steering.
My key barrel has difficulty popping out on key removal, it has to be pressed fully in for it to pop out, I'm told that if by oversight one doesn't pop it out it flattens the battery,
I'd like to take it apart to give it a bloody good clean without the barrel falling apart, anyone done it...
What else is there better than this chat, better than Covid TV and lockdown blues, I've much appreciated the tenacity and the information, gives cause for thought. Especially as my Red Rovy has done a few Kms 300K+ and is the day car, the Green Rovy has only done 30K Kms (19K miles) and so a...
My red rovy barrel sticking, if left accidently in without pushing the barrel to release it , it drains the battery over night. Will follow Keith's advice
once again, great advisor.
My 19,500 miles 1999 P38 V8 4.6, LIKE new, for fun I advertised on Leboncoin, Euros 35000, Many interested. But sorry it's not for sale. Original is best.
Took it to Duval Limoges their HawkeyPro couldn't function so OBD knackerd, will need rewiring. Pushed speed sensors on each corner back in, problem cured,
it seems any bump and they can popup.
Where can I get info on the Bosch THOR 4.6 engine Service periods and maintenance, mines only done 20000 miles, what Can I expect to need doing, nota bene gentle winding countryside motoring only.
Went on Nano site and a recent total reprogramed download, at their suggestion after they sent me an email. Local garage checked the obd with their HawkeyPro
and found they couldn't access some things so now presume the obd is faulty, corroded probs. Have obtained another from Aberystwyth and...
Happy to have read all on this thread gives a little hope, ABS and TC on together a bit scary. So 1 check fuse box, 2 check wheel sensors, 3 run Nanocom, 4 check wiring,
5 Drive to see Datatek with bottles of wine or other goodies.