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by neilmathews
Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Screeching noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2293

Re: Screeching noise

ummm pondering - possible screeches....water pump and or pulley/ alternanator....you indicate only first thing in the morning/ when wet ? have tried squirting drive belts with wd40 which is only a temp fix, but can help highlight noisy pulleys. ( had a discovery tdi - squealing drove me nuts tried e...
by neilmathews
Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Fuse Box
Replies: 1
Views: 1780

Re: Fuse Box

ummm....the connectors from your existing fusebox mayne can pull out if you insert a small screwdriver down the sid eof the spade terminal ? you can practice on your donor- then you dont need to resolder.....but presumably I am missing something because you need to resolder ??? heat shrink is good -...
by neilmathews
Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: using manual emergency key
Replies: 4
Views: 10278

Re: using manual emergency key

bummer ! lube lock with wd40 put key in and wiggle ! repeatedly ! squirt more and wiggle again- if / when successful, give it a squirt of something more durable - at worst dip your key in olive oil and push that in and out! with luck and persistance, it should work loose. Forwards/ backwards push pu...
by neilmathews
Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:45 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: hi, cant find fusebox (dummy)
Replies: 10
Views: 43577

Re: hi, cant find fusebox (dummy)

hi 1) no point in getin stressed ! 2) 2 fuse boxes - one passneger side - end of the dashboard beside the glovebox - pull out end blanking panel between glovebox and car body to reveal fuses - key as to which does what shown in images inside the cover. second fusebox under bonnet. Facing the bonnet,...
by neilmathews
Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: using manual emergency key
Replies: 4
Views: 10278

Re: using manual emergency key

umm....only leaping in cos others havent......if correct passenger front door has a small plastic cover under the end of the handle that can be prised off (maybe with a key emblem moulded into it) possibly 2 cm long ? Inside I guess is a traditional door lock...which probably has not been operated s...
by neilmathews
Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: ecu drying out ? open it up or not?
Replies: 0
Views: 1228

ecu drying out ? open it up or not?

Megane immobiliser stuck on after heavy rain, `electronic fault` on dash during starting cycle, and those that know think this may mean water in the ecu. So I have taken it out, and intend to leave it in the airing cupboard. The pins all appeared clean....... Question 1)- should I just put it in the...
by neilmathews
Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: dont tell the wife i`m on here - ecu removal?
Replies: 0
Views: 2299

dont tell the wife i`m on here - ecu removal?

sad I know, but home for a few days chance to remove/ try to dry out my ecu. got another car so can leave the ecu in the airing cupboard for a week or 2 in the hope this sorts the problems.... megane 2 dynamique 1.5dci anyone able to give me a quick 1,2,3,4 on ecu removal ? unplugging no prob I gues...
by neilmathews
Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: immobiliser problem - where is it?
Replies: 2
Views: 7306

immobiliser problem - where is it?

Hi all, seems to be a common problem, I can see threads, seen auto locksmith pages offering to recode immobilisers for £60. but would like some help or confirmation I am trying to do the right thing! Symptoms - no problems at all until I went out to start the car - immobiliser light stays on althoug...

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