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17-04-2019, 08:09 AMThe message “service vehicle soon” has nothing to do with oil life, but indicates a issue with the engine. You might have your car checked for fault...4 replies | 98 view(s)
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10-04-2019, 04:57 PMAre you sure about the front size, as I thought diesel sport tourers always got the bigger set. Anyway, in case you really got the small ones in...6 replies | 180 view(s)
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08-04-2019, 10:49 AMIsn’t DAB becoming obsolete when DAB+ has been rolled out? I think in the Netherlands they’re planning to shut down DAB and switch to DAB+, no such...5 replies | 171 view(s)
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03-04-2019, 08:56 AMIf you want camp, why not go for the kind manufacturers are using? Might result in a few people wondering if they saw a brand new car.36 replies | 824 view(s)
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03-04-2019, 07:07 AMYou could check here which springs are possible. There is a lot to choose from.7 replies | 195 view(s)
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29-03-2019, 02:07 PMErnst replied to a thread Gearbox AF40 auto. Revving after gear change in Engine, Drive Train & TransmissionOw dear, that doesn’t sound well. You could try to have it flushed, that replaces all the oil in it. That sometimes helps solving gearbox issues.5 replies | 307 view(s)
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29-03-2019, 01:59 PMPoint is, we known what’s not good for the DPF, but not how to make it last a long time. What mileage could we expect the DPF to last, what the best...28 replies | 846 view(s)
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29-03-2019, 12:25 PMOw dear, I do never get above 2500, should my DPF last at least 100.000 miles?28 replies | 846 view(s)
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29-03-2019, 10:30 AMKeep in mind that there are long ones for steel rims and short ones for Alu. So you need the short ones. Probably number 6008 962.3 replies | 185 view(s)
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27-03-2019, 10:56 AMI normally speed up if possible/allowed when I notice it’s doing a regen. Fuel consumption during a regen is the same as driving with 2500 rpm in 6th...28 replies | 846 view(s)
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22-03-2019, 07:10 AMIn fact, according to some spec charts the 160hp engine has 350Nm with an overboost of 380 Nm.14 replies | 823 view(s)
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13-03-2019, 08:25 AMErnst replied to a thread Insignia 2.0 Petrol turbo waste-gate solenoid. in Engine, Drive Train & Transmissionis this drawing of any help?. It seems you need to follow the vacuum hoses to find it.13 replies | 510 view(s)
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10-03-2019, 07:56 AMThat’s weird, I’ve got a different experience. My gearbox happily lets he engine refs to 2500 when accelerating when needed, keeping my it exactly in...24 replies | 1230 view(s)
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07-03-2019, 03:52 PMDo you have the air conditioner on? On some cars the airco can turn on the fan. N14 replies | 459 view(s)
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04-03-2019, 01:14 PMMe too, I noticed that it normally exactly matches the rpms needed for the next gear. I don’t think it’s a problem.10 replies | 386 view(s)
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04-03-2019, 11:49 AMMines currently has 300k km, of which I’ve driven 120k km. No issues so far, still shifting rather smooth. Only rather strange behaviour is some kind...24 replies | 1230 view(s)
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28-02-2019, 01:09 PMI though they were the same, but if I look here, they have a different part number.7 replies | 311 view(s)
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28-02-2019, 10:46 AMThe 337 also uses different brake calipers with two pistons, so you need a bit more parts.7 replies | 311 view(s)
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27-02-2019, 08:26 AMIt’s indeed also counts down based on time. So about 1% each 4 days.5 replies | 234 view(s)
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22-02-2019, 01:19 PMI think this kit should be in your car.4 replies | 256 view(s)
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21-02-2019, 10:39 AMBut...but... the only reason to have electric steering was because the good old hydraulic used too much! You’re saying the electric one still uses a...17 replies | 670 view(s)
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21-02-2019, 10:29 AMI think that’s on purpose, otherwise the gearbox would always be on top ;)17 replies | 670 view(s)
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20-02-2019, 02:25 PMPoint 2: No, not normal, mines takes a couple of minutes to clear. Is it actually working, are the lines cleared first?17 replies | 670 view(s)
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20-02-2019, 02:23 PMSounds almost like your clutch is worn out. A bit soon I reckon.4 replies | 199 view(s)
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20-02-2019, 08:48 AMIf the instructions are already wrong, do you really want to connect it to your car? Seems the box is not developed for your engine.2 replies | 169 view(s)
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18-02-2019, 06:09 PMIf you reall want to go that route, perhaps it could be useful to compare parts of the Alfa 159, as this one was available with both the 1.9 and 2...11 replies | 362 view(s)
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18-02-2019, 05:57 PMI thought you wanted to put the v6 cdti in you car. That would be a nice conversion ;)11 replies | 362 view(s)
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17-02-2019, 06:29 PMThere are a lot of diffenent springs. There is even a difference between springs for cars with no spare wheel, space saver wheel, full size. Having a...3 replies | 246 view(s)
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16-02-2019, 06:33 AMThere are cars with electronic power assist. When the belt is off, this can still function as it’s draining the battery.9 replies | 266 view(s)
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15-02-2019, 05:02 AMAre you also upgrading your rear brakes, as there are bigger rears available as well. Nice vented once.12 replies | 448 view(s)
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14-04-2019
- 05:22 PM - Damon12345 clicked Thanks for this post: Brake Discs Sizes by ErnstAre you sure about the...
27-03-2019
- 02:56 PM - Ernst clicked Likes for this post: Regen Information by Plym Ianhttps://uploads.tapatalk-...
13-04-2018
- 06:56 AM - Ernst mentioned Howy in post Space saver tyre.I just realised Howy has a saloon (or hat...
10-04-2019
- 08:29 PM - Damon12345 quoted Ernst in post Brake Discs SizesAre you sure about the fro...
30-03-2019
- 06:07 PM - markinuckfield quoted Ernst in post Regen InformationPoint is, we known what’s ...
29-03-2019
- 12:25 PM - Ernst quoted Damo69 in post Regen InformationRegenerations is best at re...
27-03-2019
- 10:56 AM - Ernst quoted mickyh7 in post Regen InformationDoes anyone actually know an...
22-03-2019
- 07:10 AM - Ernst quoted 2000rpm in post 2014 2.0 CDTi - Remap experienceThe CDTi 160/163/165 usually...
10-03-2019
- 07:56 AM - Ernst quoted leearnold89 in post looking at buying a 2.0cdti 163 autoUnfortunately no sport mode on m...
04-03-2019
- 06:24 PM - Plym Ian quoted Ernst in post rpm problemMe too, I noticed that it ...
- 01:14 PM - Ernst quoted Plym Ian in post rpm problemI think they do that sometime...
28-02-2019
- 10:46 AM - Ernst quoted Mr Wullie in post Tourer brake sizes.The cars currently in bits but...
21-02-2019
- 10:41 AM - leearnold89 quoted Ernst in post Thanks for the addBut...but... the only reas...
- 10:39 AM - Ernst quoted leearnold89 in post Thanks for the addOf course but surely a little bi...
- 10:32 AM - leearnold89 quoted Ernst in post Thanks for the addI think that’s on pu...
- 10:29 AM - Ernst quoted leearnold89 in post Thanks for the addAlso autos don't seem to have it...
20-02-2019
- 05:11 PM - RikLFB quoted Ernst in post Thanks for the addPoint 2: No, not normal, m...
- 03:30 PM - MattG quoted Ernst in post Thanks for the addPoint 2: No, not normal, m...
17-02-2019
- 06:29 PM - Ernst quoted Adrian in post Insignia 2011 sri springs helpHi there was doing all my d...
14-02-2019
- 05:52 PM - rpanchal quoted Ernst in post Head GasketAre you loosing coolant, o...
- 05:36 PM - rpanchal quoted Ernst in post Head GasketSeems perfectly normal to ...
11-02-2019
- 10:08 AM - Ernst quoted marko301 in post Our Petition.....would you consider signing it please?HU93UJ pretend you're from Hu...
- 10:01 AM - marko301 quoted Ernst in post Our Petition.....would you consider signing it please?I would like to sign, but ...