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by 406silverhdi
Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Range on a full tank of fuel (hdi engine)
Replies: 32
Views: 19272

Re: Range on a full tank of fuel (hdi engine)

yeah lol

use the car for work, driving about any quicker gets you there a few minutes quicker and stressed. My work mates get there a little quicker but nothing worth worrying about :)

As a result the car runs like a dream!
by 406silverhdi
Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Range on a full tank of fuel (hdi engine)
Replies: 32
Views: 19272

Re: Range on a full tank of fuel (hdi engine)

always over 800

im a very careful driver and always get 65+ mpg on the screen

however i only drive on motorways really between 52 and 56 mph!

Have a look at this vid

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v106/ ... 009097.flv
by 406silverhdi
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: d9 air con help needed (pics included)
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

Re: d9 air con help needed (pics included)

nice one, i will have a fiddle tomorrow

its a real shame as the car runs really well apart from this, im loathed to start shelling money out on air con as it would probably be a never ending pit!

Will let you know how i go!
by 406silverhdi
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: d9 air con help needed (pics included)
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

Re: d9 air con help needed (pics included)

puggy you are a super star i will have a tinker tomorrow i assume taking the pressure swithc out will release all of the gas? are the two to the right of the engine bay that you circled ok to remove and inspect or will i need to have the replacement part ready, im not really sure what to expect as i...
by 406silverhdi
Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: d9 air con help needed (pics included)
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

d9 air con help needed (pics included)

Hi guys been fiddling with the ol air con again still not working :( The air con holds pressure (checked with the pressure guage on the refiller can) Here are some pics can people point out whats what so i can fiddle with it, is the low pressure switch on any of my pics Thanks! http://img.photobucke...
by 406silverhdi
Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why Southampton can go f*ck itself
Replies: 12
Views: 3835

Re: Why Southampton can go f*ck itself

i blame ikea and that lack of ice rink
by 406silverhdi
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Air Con Wiring Diagram
Replies: 27
Views: 14872

Re: Air Con Wiring Diagram

i have exactly the same issue!
by 406silverhdi
Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Low coolant warning light problem
Replies: 13
Views: 5472

Re: Low coolant warning light problem

same happened to mine after the cambelt/pump change

i put a new sensor as pictured in, problem solved

think i have a spare around as i picked a couple up from the breakers
by 406silverhdi
Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: d9 aircon dead
Replies: 13
Views: 6077

Re: d9 aircon dead

kebab22 wrote:poss the pressure switch on the side of the aircon rad
can i bypass it qucikly for a test?
by 406silverhdi
Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: d9 aircon dead
Replies: 13
Views: 6077

Re: d9 aircon dead

thanks for the replies guys, some things to try when i get a minute

The compressor is not engaging, i tried fiddling with it at the weekend :(
by 406silverhdi
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Bodywork (non-styling)
Topic: Wiper blade replacement / recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 4184

Re: Wiper blade replacement / recommendations

tesco aero wipers seem good to me
by 406silverhdi
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Damn noisy wipers
Replies: 7
Views: 2925

Re: Damn noisy wipers

i got the flat ones from tesco for £4 each

well i actually paid £4 for the pair, but that was their mistake!!
by 406silverhdi
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Flat Wipers
Replies: 12
Views: 4148

Re: Flat Wipers

i got some from tesco, one side was a bit smeary, so i rotated it 180degs, worked fine!
by 406silverhdi
Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: d9 aircon dead
Replies: 13
Views: 6077

d9 aircon dead

Hi My aircon has died whats the best way to fault find this whats the common things to go, can i test any of the electrcical sides of it manually i have replaced my ignition barrell recentley (it was working after i replaced it), dont think its linked but worth mentioning I tried to manually regas i...
by 406silverhdi
Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: D9 V6 Trip Computer
Replies: 9
Views: 4307

Re: D9 V6 Trip Computer

you are pressing the button on the end of the wiper stalk?