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by Mig5
Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Another round of unusual queries...
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: Another round of unusual queries...

id remove the drivers door card done that...it was easy :mrgreen: get the old multimeter out that went well too :lol: and work out the trigger wires, yeah, that sounds easy but didnt happen to work with the kit i bought. managed to get a refund on it but it WILL fit somehow :oops: theres not Much w...
by Mig5
Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Another round of unusual queries...
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: Another round of unusual queries...

If only everyone could use the search for "everything" 406 related, then we could forget about them bloody cars and just have some good aul banter. :roll:
by Mig5
Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Another round of unusual queries...
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: Another round of unusual queries...

lozz wrote:Hi,
if its the D9 your refering too,
ive never heard of a brain or such behind the glove box, :?

ithink the central locking is combined with the Bsi :roll:

Someone has called it an D8.5 before, could they be different in this?
by Mig5
Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Another round of unusual queries...
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Another round of unusual queries...

Here i am again, wondering about a few more items regarding them dodgy electrics. :oops: Central locking apparently has a brain behind glovebox, what does this look like? Dealing with the fitting of an aftermarket central locking remote here. Preheating works with the aid of a air temperature sensor...
by Mig5
Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: 406 coilovers
Replies: 17
Views: 11900

Re: 406 coilovers

RobTurbo wrote:
After they were on for a while the adjusters sized solid
Thats why the threads should be covered with grease when fitting and after each adjustment.
by Mig5
Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: 406 coilovers
Replies: 17
Views: 11900

Re: 406 coilovers

midsdaz wrote:I just fitted
Coil overs on my d8 saloon a rokker set and there sh*t slightest bump and they bottom out
Had these on the mx5, very bumpy ride, not bottoming out but the squeaking coming from them was not amusing?! :shock:
Think raceland are very similar to rokkor.
by Mig5
Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: best mods for hdi 110
Replies: 14
Views: 5741

Re: best mods for hdi 110

Actually forgot that I used that genius idea of clothes peg spring in fuel flap, works great, fitted near hinge so is also stealthy :wink:
by Mig5
Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: best mods for hdi 110
Replies: 14
Views: 5741

Re: best mods for hdi 110

scotty73 wrote:Shall have to tell my wife that some people actually like a "short knob" :oops:
Some people like golden showers and pain... what about them! :supafrisk:
by Mig5
Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: heater and other problems
Replies: 22
Views: 9507

Re: heater and other problems

I reckon whoever did that found that the seal and locking ring are a bitch to put back with the tank in place, did bodge of the century there and flogged it quick I think it was the owner before the last, because the latest one found insurance too expensive for himself and never drove it! I cant co...
by Mig5
Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: heater and other problems
Replies: 22
Views: 9507

Re: heater and other problems

The hazard I found, when diesel was leaking underneath and smell inside car:

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Yeah, wood and screws holding fuel pump in place, some of the time!
:shock: :shock: :shock:

All fixed now! :mrgreen:
by Mig5
Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: best mods for hdi 110
Replies: 14
Views: 5741

Re: best mods for hdi 110

What was chopped of the shifter to reduce trow, you can see it being cut between grooves: http://i46.tinypic.com/2cz65ts.jpg Knob before and after: http://i48.tinypic.com/2zodix0.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/xt9qq.jpg And trying filter for a while, may find a heatshield of some sort: http://i49.tinypi...
by Mig5
Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: best mods for hdi 110
Replies: 14
Views: 5741

Re: best mods for hdi 110

highlander wrote:
Coupes have a textured grey trim, but this only extends across the glovebox and the part under the steering wheel - they didn't have trim across the doors
Thats as far as trim goes in my estate, just on dash, not across doors.
Something darker would be ok, lighter shades might not look so good.
by Mig5
Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: best mods for hdi 110
Replies: 14
Views: 5741

Re: best mods for hdi 110

Best mods for the 406 ithink is: 1. bin the Fake wood,, thats for rovers. and put what? piano black?! 2. one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-HDi-inside-stickers-For-Peugeot-306-406-607-206-Hdi-/250799865902?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a64d6402e have the 406oc stickers on fl...
by Mig5
Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: best mods for hdi 110
Replies: 14
Views: 5741

Re: best mods for hdi 110

picked up a strut brace . If like me you rather mercilessly throw your 406 round roundabouts (it's the only way 8) )then it definitely makes a difference. I did that while test driving my estate and liked the way it handled, so by then it was nearly a done deal. From my experience of fitting them t...
by Mig5
Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: other cars you have owned
Replies: 48
Views: 18249

Re: other cars you have owned

boombang wrote:I think I hit 30 cars in 10 years of driving, must be on 36 or so in 13 years.
Thats good going! :shock:


boombang wrote: best overall a 106 Gti
I missed mine, even when i had the SIT to play with. :x