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 A question on batteries and alternators |
lrman
 18th Jul 2023 4:03 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1341 · Subject: A question on batteries and alternators |
Well, I just got a chance to test the battery/alternator a bit better. I have a traditional style battery tester - the sort that puts a 100A load on and measures the voltage with an analog meter.
So, ... |
| A question on batteries and alternators |
lrman
18th Jul 2023 8:48 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1341 · Subject: A question on batteries and alternators |
Thanks everyone. That confirms that the battery is a bit dodgy so I am resigned to buying a new one. I'll take the advice and go for a decent capacity one, it isn't worth saving a few quid on.
I have ... |
| A question on batteries and alternators |
lrman
17th Jul 2023 7:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1341 · Subject: A question on batteries and alternators |
My battery warning light stayed on for longer than normal after starting yesterday, so I started looking at the health of my battery and alternator.
First the battery, it appears to be running at aro ... |
| Old freelander, nice car but lots of things to sort...... |
lrman
15th Jul 2023 6:14 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 27 · Views: 6063 · Subject: Old freelander, nice car but lots of things to sort...... |
Well that wasn't a fun morning.
For the last couple of weeks my car has been doing all sorts of odd things. Random gearchanges and the throttle appearing to have a mind of its own coupled with lots o ... |
| Removing side step bracket |
lrman
15th Jul 2023 5:42 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2767 · Subject: Removing side step bracket |
Excellent.
I have a pair of side steps stuck behind my bins. I don't know what I am going to do with them but they definitely are not going back on the car. |
| Front wheel locking up on braking |
lrman
12th Jul 2023 7:11 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 4577 · Subject: Front wheel locking up on braking |
A guess but I suspect the calipers are cheap because there are on half the fords out there. Economy of scale and all that.
I notice AF do their own brand and Febi for almost the same price. If it was ... |
| Removing side step bracket |
lrman
11th Jul 2023 8:05 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2767 · Subject: Removing side step bracket |
have a look at the start of this video, about 19s in, he talks about making sure the clip is fitted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSkaOwv8_58&ab_channel=powerfulukltd
These are the powerfulU ... |
| Removing side step bracket |
lrman
11th Jul 2023 7:50 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2767 · Subject: Removing side step bracket |
I am not sure, are the existing ones two part? Those don't look like they are?
I cannot remember but which I used but if they are two part then I am pretty sure it was these....
https://www.powe ... |
| Removing side step bracket |
lrman
11th Jul 2023 6:03 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2767 · Subject: Removing side step bracket |
you would need to drill them out, but you don't need to, just leave them there....
EDIT: To be clear the rivnuts are threads rivited into the sills, the brackets bolt into them. So, once the plasti ... |
| Removing side step bracket |
lrman
11th Jul 2023 5:46 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2767 · Subject: Removing side step bracket |
You need to rip the trim off 
Watch this video from about 3min 50 seconds. It explains how to get the sill trims off...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbK8LiGjT4&t=368s&ab_channel=powerf ... |
| 2014 for £4000! |
lrman
6th Jul 2023 1:06 pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 9 · Views: 2657 · Subject: 2014 for £4000! |
by the way, does this look familar.....
https://www.gumtree.com/p/land-rover/2014-land-rover-freelander-2-2.2-sd4-metropolis-commandshift-4wd-euro-5-5dr-esta/1459297596
Almost certainly it is gumtre ... |
| 2014 for £4000! |
lrman
6th Jul 2023 1:01 pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 9 · Views: 2657 · Subject: 2014 for £4000! |
| Yes, almost certainly a scam. There are a lot on facebook. I suspect if you look around you will see the same car sold in different locations. There is another one that is bright blue for similar sill ... |
| iCARSOFT CR V2.0 2023 |
lrman
5th Jul 2023 3:49 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1376 · Subject: iCARSOFT CR V2.0 2023 |
I think that is the problem. It might read codes from the module but that doesn't mean any special functions work for that module.
The implication is that the manufacturer specific version have more ... |
| iCARSOFT CR V2.0 2023 |
lrman
5th Jul 2023 11:59 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1376 · Subject: iCARSOFT CR V2.0 2023 |
I was curious so I looked at the FAQ on icarsoft.com and found this:
Q: Can iCarsoft CR Plus multi brand scanner do the same functions as the MB II/MB V2.0 and other single make scanners?
A: iCarsof ... |
| iCARSOFT CR V2.0 2023 |
lrman
5th Jul 2023 10:49 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1376 · Subject: iCARSOFT CR V2.0 2023 |
| From what I have read lots of people use the LR version and like it but don't know if the CR has the same functionality. Perhaps worth contacting them before choosing? |
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