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by LeeStu
Mon Sep 07, 2026 11:41 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.
Replies: 10
Views: 34

Re: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.

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by LeeStu
Mon Sep 07, 2026 11:41 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.
Replies: 10
Views: 34

Re: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.

Purchase completed

Battery with Start/Stop Plus Function, Yuasa YBX9027, 12V, 60Ah, 640A

My neighbourhood Bennetts store had it for just under £140.
by LeeStu
Mon Sep 07, 2026 11:40 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.
Replies: 10
Views: 34

Re: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.

Only time will tell, I suppose.

I went battery shopping this morning.
by LeeStu
Mon Sep 07, 2026 11:40 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.
Replies: 10
Views: 34

Re: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.

Last nite, I checked. the voltage is 7 volts :oops:. At 5.4 volts this morning, I'm assuming the extra drain is from the three "gear selection" lights.

After being left unused for four days, the car was last driven on Wednesday. I am merely worried that a new drain problem has arisen.

The "Radio ...
by LeeStu
Mon Sep 07, 2026 11:37 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.
Replies: 10
Views: 34

The ZS won't unlock with any of the three gearbox lights turned on.

Here is my 69 Plate ZS:

Stuff the boot with something. Returns to start the vehicle for a drive. Car door won't open. I got in by using the manual key. Refusing to begin. The 'gear change' had three lights that came on. A, B, and R
I would greatly appreciate any recommendations.
I turned off the ...
by LeeStu
Thu May 28, 2026 9:20 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The driver's window switch assembly was replaced.
Replies: 9
Views: 476

Re: The driver's window switch assembly was replaced.

You can adjust the Tesla's window tint if you so desire.
by LeeStu
Fri May 22, 2026 11:04 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Keeping an M57 engine in good working order: what fuel is best?
Replies: 4
Views: 569

Re: Keeping an M57 engine in good working order: what fuel is best?

diesel; replace fuel filters every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, or every three years, whichever comes first.
by LeeStu
Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:16 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?
Replies: 7
Views: 7398

Re: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?

If what you say is true and the vehicle's valves and wiring are still there, then maybe an exhaust valve controller might be used to regulate them without the car having to sense their position? Same as Renntech or any other EVM.

It is fairly unusual for them to seize, so you might try servicing ...