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- Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Air conditioning problems
- Replies: 4
- Views: 428
Re: Air conditioning problems
My money is on one of those tacky gauges that only has colour coding on the bottom side. Install the correct gauges and inform us of the outcomes.
- Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Tracking the front wheels?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 628
Re: Tracking the front wheels?
When I ran Austin A60s (yes, I'm that old!), the tracking data for radial tyres was all wrong, so I had to add toe-in to stop the uneven wear. This is just one example of how tyres can affect manufacturer's figures. However, I would investigate another suspension issue, such as camber or castor, if ...
- Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Tire breadth
- Replies: 9
- Views: 304
Re: Tire breadth
PS: my MINI struck a substantial pothole on the passenger side during the test drive, resulting in damage to the rear original equipment tire.
- Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Tire breadth
- Replies: 9
- Views: 304
Re: Tire breadth
I comprehend your perspective.
I recently acquired a 2024 Cooper as well; my model is a SE. It was equipped with 205/45R17 tires mounted on MINI 17x7 +54mm rims. The original equipment tires appeared excessively elongated. I replaced them with 215/45R17 tires: they significantly enhance the car's ...
I recently acquired a 2024 Cooper as well; my model is a SE. It was equipped with 205/45R17 tires mounted on MINI 17x7 +54mm rims. The original equipment tires appeared excessively elongated. I replaced them with 215/45R17 tires: they significantly enhance the car's ...
- Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: A timing chain for the F31 320D from 2014.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 222
Re: A timing chain for the F31 320D from 2014.
It is not a four thousand dollar task, regardless of whether a manual car's clutch and flywheel are required. If someone offers you four thousand dollars for it, kindly decline.
- Thu Aug 27, 2026 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: A timing chain for the F31 320D from 2014.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 222
Re: A timing chain for the F31 320D from 2014.
I don't know where you're based, but if you're in the Wiltshire area, johnnyroper is the man to contact.
- Thu Jul 16, 2026 11:29 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Fluid level
- Replies: 5
- Views: 307
Re: Fluid level
A thermometer is useful....
- Thu Jun 18, 2026 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: The motorway F11 535XDWhen you lock your 2013 car and turn the key in the ignition, the lights will turn on.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4901
Re: The motorway F11 535XDWhen you lock your 2013 car and turn the key in the ignition, the lights will turn on.
I purchased an Ethernet cable from Amazon for approximately £20 and installed my ISTA software, which I downloaded for free, onto a suitable laptop. Modules are read correctly.
I would check the main connections and earth points for high resistance, since you have a main positive cable that is ...
I would check the main connections and earth points for high resistance, since you have a main positive cable that is ...
- Thu Jun 18, 2026 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: The motorway F11 535XDWhen you lock your 2013 car and turn the key in the ignition, the lights will turn on.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4901
Re: The motorway F11 535XDWhen you lock your 2013 car and turn the key in the ignition, the lights will turn on.
You should ideally have ISTA scan the vehicle and pull up the recorded problems, test plans, and wiring diagrams.
Your description leads me to believe that you are at fault with either CAS or JBE
Your description leads me to believe that you are at fault with either CAS or JBE
- Wed Jun 10, 2026 7:13 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: AMG changes gears
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1248
Re: AMG changes gears
If I am incredibly deft with the accelerator, like a feather, then it's not too bad.
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