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Hi, I have a 2004 ctdi and have just fixed my boot for about the 4th time over 3 years. This may help. The problem for me has always... -
Rrob88 replied to the thread Was this a good buy?.I also have bit of rust on arches, as my car's not worth anything I just remove rust best I can, kurust, fill them, quick sand prime and...
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Rrob88 replied to the thread Was this a good buy?.Lovely looking motor, I've an old 2004 pre facelift on 230,000 and she still purrs. Wonderful engines. I only use 0,30 fully synth...
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Rrob88 replied to the thread Power tailgate problem.Hi, I have a 2004 ctdi and have just fixed my boot for about the 4th time over 3 years. This may help. The problem for me has always...
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dandreye replied to the thread Alternator issue?.Will do: thank you. No it's a standalone jumpstarter here, not another car. In fact I no longer need it now that I have the battery... -
dandreye replied to the thread Alternator issue?.A cheapo 20-year old one like this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396128682720 - but I'd expect its DC voltage readings to be good...
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Richard B replied to the thread Alternator issue?.Measure the voltage before you start the engine, and with the engine running. You will get a good enough reading to see if the voltage... -
Richard B replied to the thread Alternator issue?.The car battery with jumpstarter battery in parallel is a working battery. Voltage output of the alternator can still be measured.
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CChannel Hopper replied to the thread Alternator issue?.14.8V may be a bit high if the alternator is doing all work in the car, do you have a calibrated voltmeter ?
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F6HAD replied to the thread Faulty intake shutter valve?.If you’ve seen your dpf light come on even once, it’s already toast. No amount of cleaning and forced regens will cure it. Drop me a...
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dandreye replied to the thread Alternator issue?.I already fully charged mine by now, so will try using it then. What is the lower threshold of the charging voltage below which the...
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CChannel Hopper replied to the thread Alternator issue?.Find/borrow a known working battery.
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RRambo2.2 replied to the thread N22A1 Chain replacement.Thanks! I’m planning to tackle this in a few months, so I’ll return to this thread with an update then.
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Ttunstall replied to the thread Power tailgate problem.Here I am again and thanks for all the advice. I've made a couple of attempts to remove the carpet like trim on the interior of the...
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dandreye replied to the thread Alternator issue?.Yes, but the problem is: as soon as the jumpstarter is detached the engine stalls, so nothing to measure... I doubt I'll get the right...
