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by Diveintothebluee
Wed Mar 25, 2026 11:36 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI engine failure
Replies: 7
Views: 64

Re: Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI engine failure

The bearing has likely been spun. On occasion, that occurs following an oil change.....

Their culpability is "probably" not at play here
by Diveintothebluee
Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:16 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The engine of a 2013 Range Rover Sport GT gets rebuilt.
Replies: 3
Views: 43

Re: The engine of a 2013 Range Rover Sport GT gets rebuilt.

The L320 technical forum could provide you with additional useful feedback. I am L405 here.
by Diveintothebluee
Sat Mar 14, 2026 10:05 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The Sunroof Is Exploding! Fix Your Mercedes Safety Recall For Free!
Replies: 4
Views: 63

Re: The Sunroof Is Exploding! Fix Your Mercedes Safety Recall For Free!

Charles, I'm relieved that you resolved the issue. (In due time) 🙂👍
by Diveintothebluee
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:45 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: A network cable that is not conventional
Replies: 4
Views: 46

Re: A network cable that is not conventional

You can use this with an Ethernet wire of any length.
by Diveintothebluee
Thu Mar 05, 2026 2:05 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The fifth-generation Sportage has an unusual satellite navigation behaviour.
Replies: 9
Views: 150

Re: The fifth-generation Sportage has an unusual satellite navigation behaviour.

Improves the efficiency of regenerative charging sources. Without a route from the satnav, the system is unable to execute anything because it has no idea what is likely to happen next!
by Diveintothebluee
Mon Mar 02, 2026 3:18 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to the b
Replies: 3
Views: 69

Re: There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to t

That was really useful, so thank you. Because of how loud it is, I was afraid the worst would happen. It seems like you may find some generic replacement parts on the internet that should solve the problem.
Once again, I appreciate your prompt response.
by Diveintothebluee
Mon Mar 02, 2026 3:16 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to the b
Replies: 3
Views: 69

There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to the b

Good day,
A grinding sound has been emanating from my 428i (2017 F36, 90k miles) during acceleration, pushing off, and occasionally during corners for the past several months. It sounds like the noise is coming from the storage box, which is under the gear shift. When there are people in the back ...
by Diveintothebluee
Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:47 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.
Replies: 7
Views: 105

Re: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.

My plate would be immediately placed up for sale if it started with BJ69.

Alternatively, it might be used on my car.


🤔
by Diveintothebluee
Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:45 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.
Replies: 7
Views: 105

Re: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.

In the "First Registered" field of the V5, you can see the exact date of collection, which is December 19, 2025, for our "stock" yet "new" 2025 Model 3.

Since my vehicle was a "in stock" item, the VIN and actual plate number were assigned more than ten days prior to collection.