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 What to look out for? |
Steven D
 Tue Nov 19 2013 10:03pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 5433 · Subject: What to look out for? |
Hi,
As mentioned as you are at the 7 year old mark it's belt change time (105k or 7 years) unless they've already been done so that's a buying consideration. Altho' Flack on this forum does a good ... |
| Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 23 2013 8:51pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 14 · Views: 13498 · Subject: Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Hi Tim (apologies for writing Steve last time!!!  )
I see what you mean, your problems all seem to be around the alternator then, I'm sure you'll get it ironed out with a good idea of where ... |
| Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 23 2013 5:58pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 14 · Views: 13498 · Subject: Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Hi Steve,
Sorry to hear about your problems they're worse than mine!
After having a new alternator and battery (which u think would solve things) seems odd to still have the issues. After the c ... |
| Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Steven D
Thu Oct 17 2013 6:51pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 14 · Views: 13498 · Subject: Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Cheers Paddi for the advice.
Sorry to hear your prob still exists after brand new battery, that seems strange to reboot the SAT NAV if your battery is brand new!!! U wonder if that's just a blanke ... |
| Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Steven D
Thu Oct 17 2013 4:08pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 14 · Views: 13498 · Subject: Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Cheers again for your reply Mike.
Seems to be pointing towards poor battery (low and powersaving) or alternator as u say. Fair enough.
As to when problem started I've had car 12 mths and it's a ... |
| Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 16 2013 10:25pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4791 · Subject: Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Nice one.
With wheels like that & price for refurb I think 'park an RRS width away from every kerb' is the advice.  |
| Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 16 2013 10:09pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4791 · Subject: Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Very nice, I do like those alloys!  |
| Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 16 2013 9:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4791 · Subject: Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Thanks for the info. that's more positive news.
Good car and colour choice by the way!  |
| Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 16 2013 9:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4791 · Subject: Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Hi Mikey,
Great news! Thanks again for your expert advice!
Cheers,
Steven |
| Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 16 2013 9:07pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4791 · Subject: Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Thanks for your speedy reply RRSTDV8.
I suppose that makes perfect sense!
Refreshing to hear that from a Dealer rather than just blanket replacing for each vehicle.
Cheers,
Steven |
| Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 16 2013 8:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4791 · Subject: Replace all flexible brake hoses every 6 years. |
Hi All,
I've read this on the service schedule and as my car is now 7 years old it's obviously relevant.
What are the experts' views on this, is it really necessary? (72k covered) :shock ... |
| Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Steven D
Wed Oct 16 2013 5:57pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 14 · Views: 13498 · Subject: Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Hi Mike,
I might not have explained it v well but that's what I meant, ie cold weather, battery level low, only powers essentials, therefore not sat nav...
BUT I can't be sure but battery seems f ... |
| Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Steven D
Tue Oct 15 2013 8:04pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 14 · Views: 13498 · Subject: Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Thanks for the reply.
Does SAT NAV get less power when cold? I know I've heard of power saving features and battery only powers what it has to for eg. But battery seems fine, starts 1st time etc ... |
| Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Steven D
Mon Oct 14 2013 9:36pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 14 · Views: 13498 · Subject: Sat Nav reboots - Seems to be when it is cold. |
Hi,
Has anyone else experienced a problem with the Sat Nav when it's cold weather (my car is 2006 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE)?
Basically the Sat Nav just keeps rebooting and going back to the 'I Agree' sc ... |
| Cam belt update |
Steven D
Mon Oct 14 2013 6:42pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 34 · Views: 16475 · Subject: Cam belt update |
Cheers for the aux belt info, looks like I can just do the belt there then looking at your comments.
Any advice on where to get that from as I don't think I saw any at the site approved place you sen ... |
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