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same here i fitted aftermarket sensors and a tow bar the sensors only activate when the car is in reverse the only time i have a problem is with trailor fitted and i can cope with the noise for a few seconds

hi ive just fitted 4 tv/dvd/games unit headrests all works great but tv signal with arial supplied is not good can anyone recomend one that works ? thanks

yes i struggled with this too the new bulb fell into the headlamp had to suck it out with a length of pipe fitted to dyson

not sure could it be the cat ?

they only fit the glasses tho my rayban case wont fit in

hi i am about to buy a new sat nav/dvd player to replace the 600cd and reading this forum it looks like all i need is a new surround F1319217 will i need any other bits and if so what and what cost ? thanks john

try swapping psus with your old machine

UPDATE just got back from the dealers they are changing the turbo edit: just sorted out the quoting so reply was more obvious :P

you cant just do a copy of the hard drive windows will notice that its working with new kit and ask you to re register it it may accept your code if you have it but it may notice that its no longer "oem" and kick you out "oem"software is only for the life of the box its loaded on and not licenced to swap about sorry

hi my gal goes in tomorrow for fixing after going into limp home mode vag-com tells me code 1557 boost presure control positive deviation am quite sure they will try to fob me off as its nearly out of warranty any sugestions as to how i explain the fault to them and what needs fixing as ive said befor this only happens when i accelerate hard within first few miles from cold and is fine once ive restarted it i can see they might be a bit Pi**ed at me "having the cheek to run a diagnostics on it " any suggestions welcome thanks

you need two working keys to self program i managed to get a spare key and Preston Locks programmed it for

Hi all I intend taking the gal touring europe this summer for 6 weeks and thought about a spares kit what sort of items would i put in it ? MAF sensor seems a good idea and maybe a aircon top up kit anyone got other items that could save very expensive garage bills?already got vag com on laptop and spare lamps etc

you can buy them off e bay or from main dealer but expect to pay over

the limit is on carried weight not size so as long as you dont load more than 75Kg on the roof its fine its just started snowing here typical good friday

its the hi side of ok but still fine check the battery after being stood for an hour or so or get it checked accesory shops will do this for free but it sounds ok

the screen heaters if both on and headlights could be drawing over 60 amps which may be the rating of your alternator as long as you input voltage is more than than your batterys nominal voltage (12v) you should be ok does the voltage increase as you turn things off? if with no lights heaters etc on its 13.6 ish you should be fine

thats as expected - you can program each key separately - rolls the code to the next one but to get both working you have to program them both in the same session (as per sks post in the faq) I assume from your later post that this is what you did to get both working still no further forward the cheapest ive been quoted so far is

have you looked on e bay i got a set for my old serena good price too

its a 06 on a 55 plate lx diesel its done 65k new timing belt fitted befor i got it and ive FSH it belonged to fords some months its done over 10k so engine should be ok

hi had gall a month now and love it For second time this week tho ive noticed a power loss it happens when i accelerate hardish (no lewis hamilton) after a couple of miles the car still runs well still reaches good speeds but there is no guts to it seems to be fine after a restart but want it sorted befor waranty runs out TIA john

just for fun i will get the lab at my ex works test a sample of my oil every 1000 miles ( they test aircraft engine oil) i have the 500.1 spec oil in at mo i will let you know how it holds up and deteriorates

Update got both keys working as remotes still cant get PATS working looks like i might have to pay

yes its fun i got key blank cut and works unlocks locks doors manually then programmed key new key would then unlock/lock doors via remote but engine would start but not run old key would start engine but not lock unlock doors via remote reprogrammed old key it now works fine but new key no longer works via remote

Hi all ive just bought a new ford blank with transponder and 2 button R/C fob i have one existing key some people say i need 2 keys to program a new one others say i only need onei have also found conflicting write ups on this which is correct timpsons want

if it was rear wheel drive i would say propshaft could it be a cv joint ?