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 FL2 Turbo Intercooler hose split (Again!) - 3rd time lucky |
notwen
 10th Jul 2024 7:51 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1094 · Subject: FL2 Turbo Intercooler hose split (Again!) - 3rd time lucky |
| Hi guys. Thanks for the replies. The top one I managed to replace myself - although didnt half bruise my arms in the process. When the lower one split some months earlier.....my local garage said ... |
| FL2 Turbo Intercooler hose split (Again!) - 3rd time lucky |
notwen
8th Jul 2024 8:38 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1094 · Subject: FL2 Turbo Intercooler hose split (Again!) - 3rd time lucky |
| Hi guys. This evening driving home I suddenly started hearing that dreaded wooshing sound coming from under the bonnet whilst accelerating. Its happened to me a number of times now, so much so that I ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
6th Feb 2024 10:14 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
| Hi guys. Just to close this one out.....In the end (as others had suggested) I ran a new wire piggy backed from the opposite side taillight - and routed it through the spare wheel space etc....and 'to ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
11th Jan 2024 9:41 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
| Hi Nodge. I'm still pulling my hair out with this taillight issue unfortunately. I was looking at it again today - with a view to linking across from the RH taillight to the LH taillight as you'd sug ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
11th Jan 2024 9:28 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
| Hi Andy, Thanks for your reply. I tried your method - but mines still the same unfortunately. Really pulling my hair out with this one.....and what with an MOT looming in March, I need to get to th ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
11th Dec 2023 9:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
Unfortunately I sold the originals  But must admit I had wondered about that? Might look for a used one on ebay - to enable this check |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
9th Dec 2023 9:30 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
| Hi Nodge, As ever, many thanks for your feedback. I had 'toyed' with the idea of what about if I piggybacked a connection from the O/S taillight over to the N/s one.....but then worried that I might ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
6th Dec 2023 11:14 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
| Hi Nodge, Thanks for you feedback. Yes, I have got an OBD reader - mines an AUTEL AutoLink AL419 - but when I hook it up to the vehicle it only seems to read engine/ emissions related trouble codes.
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| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
30th Nov 2023 1:25 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
Hi Nodge, Thanks for your reply.
The FL2 is a 2007 model - so yes, had standard filament bulbs fitted - but I retro fitted aftermarket LED lamp units sold by PowerfulUK that were aimed at upgrading e ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
29th Nov 2023 10:38 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
| Hi Nodge, I'm still pulling my hair out with this prob with the N/S Tail light. Any ideas? Ive tried plugging the Drivers side lamp unit into the O/S plug/skt......and same issue. So I dont think th ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
14th Nov 2023 9:40 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
Hi Nodge, and others who have replied.
I'd been away for a week or so,....so hadn't had chance to troubleshoot any further until last weekend. I tried swapping the O/S light cluster plugged in to ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
5th Oct 2023 8:37 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
Each Lamp Cct on the FL" is controlled and protected by separate FETs in the CJB.
If a short or other fault is detected, then power will be removed from the lamp circuit. (I think until car is ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
5th Oct 2023 8:23 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
Clutching at straws as you say have you tried a hard reset on the battery
No, I've not tried the 'Hard Reset' yet I must admit. Only the one suggested on Youtube about attempting to start the vehi ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
5th Oct 2023 10:24 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
Hi Blaster1232
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, all other lights within the N/S lamp unit work fine. Its just a problem with the Tail light intermittenly working or not. Its so frustrating  ... |
| FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
notwen
5th Oct 2023 9:31 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 30 · Views: 4803 · Subject: FL2 Intermittent Tail Light problem, N/S Passenger side |
Hi BalticBlue,
Thanks for your reply. The multi-pole connector all looks pretty good, clean, and secure fitting. All the other lights with the Lamp unit are working fine (indicators, Stop lights e ... |
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