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by Hughes-Davies1979
Mon Sep 07, 2026 11:43 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The media system is dead (W204).
Replies: 3
Views: 23

Re: The media system is dead (W204).

Has the repair shop determined whether the HU itself is dead or if the problem lies with the screen?

Additionally, the volume knob doubles as a power button. I know, it's blatantly obvious.
by Hughes-Davies1979
Fri Sep 04, 2026 10:44 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Suggestions needed, please!
Replies: 5
Views: 31

Re: Suggestions needed, please!

I am grateful for all your guidance; it is greatly valued!
by Hughes-Davies1979
Fri Sep 04, 2026 10:41 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Suggestions needed, please!
Replies: 5
Views: 31

Suggestions needed, please!

Greetings,
My X6 40d necessitates the replacement of discs and pads on all sides. I was contemplating Borg Beck, Pagid, and Brembo. Exclusively as a trade-off between expense and efficacy. Does anyone have any thoughts on these or other options?
Additionally, since my vehicle is from 2015, it lacks ...
by Hughes-Davies1979
Mon Aug 31, 2026 1:04 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Arriving unexpectedly! Presenting my 1997 BMW 520i Touring.
Replies: 3
Views: 25

Arriving unexpectedly! Presenting my 1997 BMW 520i Touring.

Greetings everyone,
I recently acquired a 1997 Touring 520i with GPL as a project.
Experiencing numerous problems, including a complete power outage... astonishing.
This appears intriguing. Thank you for accepting my request.
by Hughes-Davies1979
Wed Aug 26, 2026 6:35 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Hands-On Guide and Voice Control
Replies: 4
Views: 26

Re: Hands-On Guide and Voice Control

I renewed my data plan membership at the end of March and use the voice control with my P270e regularly.

The voice control functioned perfectly over those five months, but my car insisted I hadn't renewed it, even though I had paid for it. I contacted Land Rover about this after discovering the ...
by Hughes-Davies1979
Thu Jul 16, 2026 11:33 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Has anyone seen the prototype 2027 Sportage?
Replies: 10
Views: 277

Re: Has anyone seen the prototype 2027 Sportage?

Yes, those low indicators aren't ideal for tailgating drivers from Audi, BMW, and other brands; they won't be able to see you coming. 😖
by Hughes-Davies1979
Tue Jun 30, 2026 4:47 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The exterior lights are suddenly turning on, W204.
Replies: 5
Views: 8434

Re: The exterior lights are suddenly turning on, W204.

Following the advice of the forum, I disconnected the battery for the night and the fault never came back on my Jeep, which was not a Merc (though it was engined at the time).