Motors Chat Thread Round 4

awec · 27-05-2013 09:52PM

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cabb8ge · 27-05-2013 09:57PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Is it only a new issue yeah? Sounds like serious turbo lag ( :pac: ) or an ignition coil issue.

If it's the coils it can be diagnosed in a few minutes. With the engine running, each coil is disconnected and if the engine runs worse, the coil is fine. If the engine runs the same, that coil is busted.

If it's turbo related, it's possibly a split boost pipe or something along those lines but a split pipe would make the issue happen all the time.

EDIT: I see George Dalton was posting on your thread. He knows his stuff and he's near Abbeyleix so not far for you to go.

Description for coil diagnosis not applicable to diesel.

Bpmull · 27-05-2013 09:58PM

awec wrote: »

The only code that had DTC on it was DTC #00 and then it had "none" beside it.

There were loads of other things, like PATS key flags etc etc...

All the other stuff is normal the dtc are the fault codes. When it showed none that means no fault codes were logged by the car. Granted a mechanic may be able to get more codes with proper diagnostic equipment. But take it there is no major codes logged. Still a vacuum hose leaking wouldn't show a code neither would a turbo. Still at least you know now its probably more than likely a mechanical fault rather than an electrical. Unfortunately I don't know any mechanics in Dublin so can't recommend anyone.

Mycroft H · 27-05-2013 10:21PM

dgt wrote: »

Better off to strip the car and rewire it in some cases....

Cue a French car:

And that's why I changed my car

French cars... Bane of my exsistence.

You could fix the airbag light on an xantia by just poking at the loom beneath the drivers seat :pac:

Supergurrier · 27-05-2013 11:02PM

Car is like new for the test tomorrow in the sheepstealing county.

Gonna be having nightmares tonight about polish drying too fast watermarks and hoovering all the nooks and crannies i never knew existed.

Must say though she is looking mint !

Foxhole Norman · 27-05-2013 11:27PM

Well Fast and the Furious 6 was pretty entertaining and yer wan Gina Carano is insanely hot :cool:

colm_mcm · 27-05-2013 11:33PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Well Fast and the Furious 6 was pretty entertaining and yer wan Gina Carano is insanely hot :cool:

Just googled her, she's certainly not uneasy on the eye

dgt · 27-05-2013 11:38PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Well Fast and the Furious 6 was pretty entertaining and yer wan Gina Carano is insanely hot :cool:

Tis a good film alright

saw it on Sat with the...... Em...... Yeah um....

I couldn't resist looking for mistakes, there were a few

Foxhole Norman · 27-05-2013 11:42PM

dgt wrote: »

I couldn't resist looking for mistakes, there were a few

You mean the mistake with the 1,000,000 mile runway :pac:

dgt · 27-05-2013 11:49PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

You mean the mistake with the 1,000,000 mile runway :pac:

I also learned that

Autos have a clutch pedal
The jeeps on the runway didn't need propshafts to drive
The cars ran over by the tank were engineless
A Dodge Charger could drive through a military plane and come out undamaged....

I need to get out more

ba_barabus · 27-05-2013 11:51PM

dgt wrote: »

I also learned that
Autos have a clutch pedal

The jeeps on the runway didn't need propshafts to drive

The cars ran over by the tank were engineless

A Dodge Charger could drive through a military plane and come out undamaged....

I need to get out more

They wouldn't be the only 4x4s driving around missing their propshafts though

dgt · 27-05-2013 11:52PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

They wouldn't be the only 4x4s driving around missing their propshafts though

Burnnnnnn!!!

dgt · 28-05-2013 02:33AM

I'd say no one else is having a drink or 2 tonight....

I don't know where to start with these cars!

ba_barabus · 28-05-2013 09:13AM

SCRAP IT

crafty dodger · 28-05-2013 09:18AM

Hi there
Does anyone know where the rear indicator fuse is for a BMW535i? It is a 2001 model
The user manual doesnt tell you??!!!!!
I have looked in the 2 fuse boards (one in the boot and one in the glove compartment BUT NO LISTING for indicators
So bloody annoying

Any help much appreciated

Ded_Zebra · 28-05-2013 09:22AM

OSI wrote: »

Bloody car is 4 years old..

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/141469/255762.jpg

I would guess that that was caused by the seatbelt buckle being hanging in the door jab and the door being closed on it. Get some Hammerite direct on rust paint and a small brush. No one will notice that there is a small dot of a different colour there

MuppetCheck · 28-05-2013 09:56AM

Would it be worth chancing VW on the anti-corrosion warranty?

Supergurrier · 28-05-2013 09:58AM

Cars in now arrived 10 minutes late. Please pass

MuppetCheck · 28-05-2013 10:08AM

OSI wrote: »

Wasn't aware it existed here to be honest. Will drop them an email.

It looks like a door jam so I would try it. I'd imagine they will find a way out but no hard in trying it as it is an out of the way part of the car to be damaged. If it was the bonnet or bumper I wouldnt bother but a part as protected as that it's surely worth a shot.

dgt · 28-05-2013 11:30AM

OSI wrote: »

Bloody car is 4 years old..

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/141469/255762.jpg

I remember seeing 08 Sprinter vans in 09 rotten with rust..... Wings, doors, body. Almost everywhere :eek:

I don't see any marks apart from the usual door shut rub so I'd say it's a chink in the armour....

Supergurrier · 28-05-2013 11:34AM

Nice I won't be darkening the door of an nct centre until 2015

MugMugs · 28-05-2013 11:46AM

dgt wrote: »

I remember seeing 08 Sprinter vans in 09 rotten with rust..... Wings, doors, body. Almost everywhere :eek:

Merc vans are known for it.

We had a VITO on 01 plates and she was riddled with rust by the time the 05 upgrade came around. The 05 didn't fair much better. Rusted by 07.

MugMugs · 28-05-2013 11:48AM

OSI wrote: »

I saw a 2012 Toyota Verso on the way to work this morning, with so much water in the rear light cluster, that it was turning green with mould.

Should've popped a gold fish in for impact.

dgt · 28-05-2013 11:52AM

OSI wrote: »

I saw a 2012 Toyota Verso on the way to work this morning, with so much water in the rear light cluster, that it was turning green with mould.

It's quite laughable that people let cars that new go into that condition :rolleyes:

crafty dodger · 28-05-2013 11:57AM

Thanks OSI
I will have a look and see if there is anything underneath

Ded_Zebra · 28-05-2013 01:51PM

OSI wrote: »

Popped into Frank Keanes to see about the rust.

"Oh, we don't see many with rust". Despite him knowing the exact procedure to a tee, and the many many reports of Mk5s with rust.

"Err, that looks like the door was rubbing. They probably won't cover that." No sign of scrapes where a door would be rubbing, and the door is perfectly aligned. I reckon this is going to be fun.

He took pictures and sent them off to VW HQ, but I have a funny feeling I know the response already.

If they determine that the paint was chipped they will not cover it. However if they think it was a flaw/contamination during the painting of the car then they should cover it.
I have only heard of a manufacturer repairing rust under warranty once in my life...

CianRyan · 28-05-2013 02:09PM

More new toys!

This is going to become a problem.

crafty dodger · 28-05-2013 02:13PM

OSI wrote: »

I think all the exterior lights are under by the light module fuse.

Fuses all OK but rear indicators not working
very fast flashing on the front indicators (all working)
Any ideas?

Supergurrier · 28-05-2013 02:15PM

The AG rapid detailer is the same thing.

CianRyan · 28-05-2013 02:28PM

OSI wrote: »

Did you get detailing spray for that clay bar? I did my bonnet months ago, and I still run my hands across it in amazement at how smooth it is. It's actually a struggle to get enough of a grip to close it if it's recently washed.

Supergurrier wrote: »

The AG rapid detailer is the same thing.

This.

166man went over it with clay and a 100:1 water/demon shine wix the other day so it's already fairly clean but I'm gonna attack it again to get it super slippery.
Wanna do the windscreen too, didn't get a chance to do that last time.

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