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by pistnbroke
Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Tow bar wiring.
Replies: 4
Views: 5132

Re: Tow bar wiring.

liquid nails ..no good on a lease car got to go back as supplied ....I only use it for a bike rack so no problem and no MOT now
by pistnbroke
Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:01 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Tow bar wiring.
Replies: 4
Views: 5132

Re: Tow bar wiring.

Thanks for that ...there are holes in the bottom of the chasis rails so I just drilled through into the boot and put two large plates on the inside ...and of course you have to take the valance off twice if you do it the proper way ..once when you fit it and once to take it off when you return it to...
by pistnbroke
Sat Oct 10, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Tow bar wiring.
Replies: 4
Views: 5132

Tow bar wiring.

Having removed the towbar from my Mk1 QQ and fitted it to the Mk 2 QQ both without removing the bumper I wonder if there is a socket hidden somewhere to connect the 7 pin socket to....It was easy on the Mk1 as the wiring was on the Left of the boot but not so easy on the Mk 2
by pistnbroke
Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Tow bar wiring.
Replies: 2
Views: 1921

Tow bar wiring.

Having removed the towbar from my Mk1 QQ and fitted it to the Mk 2 QQ both without removing the bumper I wonder if there is a socket hidden somewhere to connect the 7 pin socket to....It was easy on the Mk1 as the wiring was on the Left of the boot but not so easy on the Mk 2
by pistnbroke
Sat Jul 18, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Terrible MPG 1.6dci
Replies: 36
Views: 14407

Terrible MPG 1.6dci

When you are stationary the MPG gaugge should read zero my consumption over 6000 miles is 54.8 with a max on one trip at 75.5 mpgBig right foot and change up sooner.
by pistnbroke
Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Timing Belt Danger PLEASE READ
Replies: 24
Views: 33734

Timing Belt Danger PLEASE READ

3 years old ...?? MIlage ??? did you check if it had been changed ?? If it had not your problem if it had been done then you might get some recompense from the garage that did it but I doubt it ..Bent valves at the least ..head off and inspect etc ........
by pistnbroke
Wed Jul 01, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rear door grip
Replies: 26
Views: 32418

Rear door grip

you can get a chrome cover cheap ..so get in there with the epoxy and screws or whatever and clip on the chrome trim..
by pistnbroke
Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Air filter problem
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Air filter problem

I just got one from the local independent parts store about £9 ...
by pistnbroke
Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:43 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Stuck in P solution
Replies: 0
Views: 1656

Stuck in P solution

Daughter auto got the problem ...stuck 3 bits of credit card 10mm x 7mm in the little black "tray" under the unlock button ..this in effect holds the lock button down.Cannot see any immediate problem or consequence of this ...still needs to be in P and foot on brake to start /will not go i...
by pistnbroke
Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Is the stop/start fault a quick fix ?
Replies: 16
Views: 75640

Is the stop/start fault a quick fix ?

Well I have a relay with a time delay and was thinking of fitting this to switch it off say 10 sec after starting ...will see what the others come up with.