| Author |
Message |
 Steering Wheel Squeak |
snorkie
 28th May 2023 7:04 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 850 · Subject: Steering Wheel Squeak |
Thanks for the info - sounds a little too complicated to me!
As it is not a regular thing, I'll grin and bear it!
Regards |
| Steering Wheel Squeak |
snorkie
27th May 2023 8:39 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 850 · Subject: Steering Wheel Squeak |
Hi
My car has developed an irregular squeak when turning the steering wheel. It comes from the area behind the steering wheel and the column cowl.
I suspect there is a slipring that needs lubricatio ... |
| LED Replacement Lamps |
snorkie
10th May 2022 8:00 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1531 · Subject: LED Replacement Lamps |
Good Day
I recently saw some LED lamps (H7, H4, etc) made by Phillips, that can replace the normal halogen ones.
Has somebody tried this upgrade and are they any better than the standard ones?
Is i ... |
| Another suspension noise |
snorkie
26th Oct 2019 7:01 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 4514 · Subject: Loose drop link? |
Hi Guys
Put the car on ramps yesterday to remove sump guard for an oil change.
Took the opportunity to search for source of "clanking" (metallic) noise from right front suspension. Grabbed ... |
| Sump Cover's Purpose? |
snorkie
3rd Apr 2017 5:37 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 1778 · Subject: Sump Cover's Purpose? |
Hi
Successfully did an oil and oil filter change over the weekend, thanks to guidance from this forum and a You tube video!
When removing the sump guard to get to the sump plug, I came across a comp ... |
| Oil Filter Housing Diameter? |
snorkie
8th Feb 2017 5:16 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 2145 · Subject: Oil Filter Housing Diameter? |
Morning
Does anybody offhand know what the outside diameter of the oil filter housing on the SD4 2.2 Litre diesel engine is?
(Don't want to make the effort of removing the sump guard beforehand to m ... |
| How to fix door locking problems. |
snorkie
14th Nov 2016 6:04 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 27 · Views: 40714 · Subject: Rear Door Lock Faulty |
Morning Guys
My nearside rear door fails to unlock when using the remote, although it can be unlocked manually from inside.
When sitting inside next to the door and trying to unlock it with the remo ... |
| Noisy aircon blower |
snorkie
14th Jun 2016 5:05 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 1595 · Subject: Noisy aircon blower |
Morning Guys
The aircon fan on my 2011MY has developed a sudden noise - sounds like blades rubbing on cowling. Not loud, but noticeable especially when radio is off. (Noise disappears when fan is swi ... |
| Stainless Steel Footrest |
snorkie
29th Jun 2015 10:17 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 33 · Views: 18138 · Subject: Footrest in Plastic/Rubber |
Hi
Does anybody know if the Evoque comes standard with a black plastic /rubber footrest (for R/H driver)?
I'll be happy to fit such a one instead of a stainless steel one.
Any part number off hand? |
| Swopping Front Seat Bases? |
snorkie
11th Dec 2014 6:46 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 5742 · Subject: Swopping Front Seat Bases? |
| Thanks, but it still doesn't show the position of the screws or describe how - obviously the experts know where and how! |
| Swopping Front Seat Bases? |
snorkie
11th Dec 2014 6:01 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 5742 · Subject: Swopping Front Seat Bases? |
Hi,
The side bolster on my driver's seat has started to wear out due to entering and exiting my MY2011 car.
As the passenger base is basically intact on the inboard side, I was thinking to swop the ... |
| Stuck Key Fob |
snorkie
28th Oct 2014 5:10 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 3639 · Subject: Stuck Key Fob |
Hi
Over the span of six weeks, I twice had the disturbing occurrence that my key fob got stuck in the slot/socket with no way to get it out!
First occurrence was on a Sunday morning when I wanted to ... |
| Sat Nav Co-ordinates |
snorkie
3rd Jul 2013 5:18 am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 8 · Views: 4655 · Subject: Sat Nav Co-ordinates |
Hi
Using Google and typing in "decimal degrees" you get several sites that give converters from decimal to deg, min, sec's and vice versa.
One giving an explanation is www.satsig.net where ... |
| Bonnet not sitting level |
snorkie
6th Nov 2012 5:20 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 5649 · Subject: Bonnet not sitting level |
Hi
Had the same problem on mine!
Also have a look at the rubber stopper screwing into the bonnet in the vicinity of the headlamp. When not screwed in deep enough, it prevents the catch from locating ... |
| Removing Panel under Steering Column? |
snorkie
21st Aug 2012 4:12 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 7500 · Subject: Removing Panel under Steering Column? |
Thanks Alex and Johnny!
Photos will help a lot in preparation for the job.
Regards |
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