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by LeeStu
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:05 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 50

Re: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

How often does it run into problems like this?
by LeeStu
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:04 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 50

Re: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

Thank you for getting back to me. I see your point. In a couple of stories I read, the authors claimed that after updating the SD, the users were left with nothing. An SD card will be ordered. I am grateful.
by LeeStu
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:02 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 50

Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

I need to upgrade the navigation system in my 2017 Kia Sportage. An SD card is already installed in this model. Should I use a dedicated USB drive or just remove it and plug it into my computer?

Unfortunately, I would like not to risk damaging the original SD card by formatting it, even though the ...
by LeeStu
Fri Mar 06, 2026 1:38 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 135

Re: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment

After applying Sikaflex EBT + to the compacted carpet, I successfully secured my Australian employment.
by LeeStu
Fri Mar 06, 2026 1:36 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 135

Re: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment

A metal "dead pedal" that I purchased from an Australian eBay vendor was permanently installed. The pedal, which was cheap and delivered quickly from Australia, is a perfect complement to the AMG metal pedals. The adhesive backing of the Velcro made it a breeze to attach. I was sceptical it would ...
by LeeStu
Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:41 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Problem with the new glow plugs on W211 OM642.
Replies: 11
Views: 176

Re: Problem with the new glow plugs on W211 OM642.

Additionally, I would swap out the relay before proceeding.
by LeeStu
Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:07 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: To make matters worse, the CLS had to
Replies: 9
Views: 125

Re: To make matters worse, the CLS had to

Let me tell you, you two are on my mind.
by LeeStu
Mon Feb 23, 2026 9:07 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: No joy with the replacement rear camera.
Replies: 7
Views: 107

Re: No joy with the replacement rear camera.

I wish I could provide more detailed instructions, but the reverse camera on one of our cars stopped working—not the camera itself, but a control device. I hope this information is helpful; it was just a different Mercedes model.
by LeeStu
Thu Feb 19, 2026 9:42 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Damage to the Driver's Seat on the Road
Replies: 7
Views: 103

Re: Damage to the Driver's Seat on the Road

An update: I contacted my neighbourhood Mazda dealer, and they confirmed that the seat is indeed covered by the 30-kilomile warranty!