SiC Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Just had a phone call from the wife. The gift that keeps on giving (Audi TT) has made itself known again. Apparently makes a strong electrical burning smell when the interior fans are on... Google doesn't show any likely candidates for that fault either. I've only just cleared my Credit Card bill too! So just got in and started up. No smell. I suspect strongly it was outside as she drove past. Or it was hot inside and just normal hot car smell. She also moaned about hot air coming out of the vents. I reminded her that if the interior is hot, it takes a bit before the Aircon can really do its thing. Thing is, as it only did it like 3 or 4 minutes starting the engine (if that) there is only so many things it could be. Not really long enough for engine to burn off stuff and if it was electrical, it'd be blowing a fuse or smoking if it heated up that quickly. All electrical systems seem fine and not showing codes*. Popping was just the Bose amp switching on. I can repeat that easily by force rebooting the head unit. The base speaker gives quite a punch. It's throwing an output stage error code which has been there for a while and the front speakers aren't working. The Bose amp lives in the rear cubby hole. Apparently water gets forced through the wheel arch vent and gets it wet. Not sure how true that is, or if it's just condensation forming in it. Will rip it out in a bit and take a looksy if it doesn't rain. Not so bothered about this popping. * No codes apart from the sound system code above and this new one I'm going to ignore for a bit... Apparently another common VAG fault. But I've had no problems and could just be one of those spradic codes that throw up time to time on German cars. If it comes back again, then I'll investigate key switch replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 The flaky tatty alloys on my Rover have been bugging me for ages so I thought I'd get them off today to paint them A hour into the job I've started to lose the will to live, I've never done it before but I think I'm going to have to get a professional to do them. The paint is so thick and awkward to feather back nicely, they are going to look shit, wish I hadn't started the job now! Fuck everything about doing wheels - especially ones as intricate as those.If I am happy with the finish of a quick blez with a palm sander and brushed-on Hammerite then I do them myself. Otherwise its a job for somebody else. mrbenn, trigger, cobblers and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jams Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Mrs is still using my civic as I sold her car as it was going to cost me big bucks!! Can’t find a replacement eBay scumtree face book is littered with utter scrap these days! “Only needs” “it will just be” fuck off itsfucked! Spent yesterday at buxtons oval! Bus Bangor racing! Was brill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Was that at High Edge? Not been there for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I could never sell my cymbals. The fact that they're a bit weird (mainly Istanbul/Diril) means that nobody else would want them... So don't sell your cymbals! Dude, I really do NOT want to. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yeah I'm with DaveNumbers on the wheels, I had a go at my (much less intricate) Saab wheels with sandpaper, a flap disc in the drill, a sanding pad and there was STILL paint and crud on the metal - I'd not got anywhere near painting them! I got 4 wheels blasted and powder coated for £150 locally, complete no-brainer at that price. I;d have lost days of my life, and probably at least one finger had I continued to do them myself. And they'd have looked shit because I'm a fat handed twat. trigger, Lacquer Peel and alf892 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 The exhaust on the panda has been blowing for a while, so it got treated to a full new SPORTZ exhaust system today, it was blowing at the front and ended up completely detaching itself from the back box. It was LOUD. I'd forgotten how sweet the engine sounds when you rev its wee titties off,so it was a happy drone free drive back. Since I've had it its had a full set of low profile tyres, brakes and discs all round, sorted the tracking which was out and now the zorst, as well as all the work Cort done on it before I bought it. Many £££ spent. Can't help but like it though, normally I'm bored with a car within a few months but I've still got the urge to keep up the little improvements. Next thing on the list is to refurb the alloys and give it a proper detail. I'd also like to find a breaker that hasn't had its front end obliterated so I can pinch a bit of bumper trim that's missing. Unfortunately the 100hp's are like hen's teeth at scrappies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Well, shit. It's actually less miles than the M6, much more exciting, and only adds an hour, but a lot less stress (maybe). clayts450 and Tam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 ^^^^ I reckon I know what you're getting.Lovely area, top seller, just watch out for the big angry dogs. Ghosty and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 The Streetshite and I have our first wedding anniversary today - blimey, that went quick... Jim Bell, oldcars, chodweaver and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 The focus only failed its mot on brake flutter and the hole in the sill ... So new pads discs and sparkle stick work on the 8th .... And thats a 500 quid runner into its 2nd year. ???? chodweaver and sierraman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I popped the grilles off for the fronts and they are aftermarkets (vibe) so I don't know why they're not working. The rears are cheap tat so I may just pay an audio shop to fit the new ones and investigate why the fronts don't work. Electricals isn't my strong point! Wiring should have just be two wires to each speaker. Provided it's new enough to have ISO stereo connections of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Wiring should have just be two wires to each speaker. Provided it's new enough to have ISO stereo connections of course.It is ISO iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Wiring should have just be two wires to each speaker. Provided it's new enough to have ISO stereo connections of course.It's got an aftermarket stereo so I assume it's already been wired to accept iso stereos. I'm popping in my own DAB/Bluetooth one today so will see if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Then it'll just be two wires to each speaker, normally the same colour but one with a trace. The normal faults I've found are loose connections at the speaker or behind the head unit, as that's all that gets disturbed when things are changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Then it'll just be two wires to each speaker, normally the same colour but one with a trace. The normal faults I've found are loose connections at the speaker or behind the head unit, as that's all that gets disturbed when things are changed.Thanks, I'll go and have a look later today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 If the speakers aren't marked for polarity then you can pop a 9v batt across the terminals & see which way the cone moves. You want it moving into the car when it 'pops' for the best results. Slowsilver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Had a cursory glance at Gumtree at lunchtime to see what Automotive shite was nearby. Chap half a mile away selling 4x new rear brake shoes for the Rover for £5. I'll have those. drum, chodweaver and clayts450 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Well the 2CV passed its 23rd MOT in our ownership with no advisories. 1700miles last year too, which is up on the year before. Six-cylinder, Shep Shepherd, twosmoke300 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Right had a look at the rear speakers, they are also Vibe.. but wired so horrendously. One wire isn't even connected so explain non action. Fitted my Bluetooth headunit and hid the mic wires and dashcam so dead pleased. Did the front and rear sidelights with led versions. Just need to sort this utter bodge/mess of wiring to the speakers which is annoying me. Lastly whatever is loose in the steering, nothings leaking which is always good but it's just a weird feeling through the steering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Right had a look at the rear speakers, they are also Vibe.. but wired so horrendously. One wire isn't even connected so explain non action. Fitted my Bluetooth headunit and hid the mic wires and dashcam so dead pleased. Did the front and rear sidelights with led versions. Just need to sort this utter bodge/mess of wiring to the speakers which is annoying me. Lastly whatever is loose in the steering, nothings leaking which is always good but it's just a weird feeling through the steering. I have never driven a Prelude but is yours a four wheel steer model? If you are a sensitive driver or there's a worn bush somewhere then the steering could feel a bit weird. My R20 developed weirdness of the steering and it turned out to be caused by a worn front wishbone bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I have never driven a Prelude but is yours a four wheel steer model? If you are a sensitive driver or there's a worn bush somewhere then the steering could feel a bit weird. My R20 developed weirdness of the steering and it turned out to be caused by a worn front wishbone bush.No it's not the 4 wheel steer. It just feels like something is either loose but there's a definite feeling through the steering and sometimes the brake pedal. Fluid needs changing anyway I think so I'll sort that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshking Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I had a suspicion the dune bashing was going to be serious when I spotted our land cruiser had a roll cage. Not sure that's standard fit. Did a bit of towing another land cruiser stuck on a ridge. Awesome fun, didn't get to drive, but our driver threw it around like he stole it. Sent from my SGP621 using Tapatalk Lord Sterling, Skizzer, clayts450 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 There were 3 gooner 2's on the m40 in a row tonight! MeA 57 plate hatchAn 07 estate... On a tow truck A moment of contemplation for our fallen gooner brothers... DeeJay, Datsuncog, chodweaver and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 There were 3 gooner 2's on the m40 in a row tonight! MeA 57 plate hatchAn 07 estate... On a tow truck A moment of contemplation for our fallen gooner brothers...Big tow truck to carry all three.... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk beko1987, Kiltox and Mally 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Mine gave its little whimper as the boost solenoid coughed... I told it to fuck off or it would be on that flatbed... clayts450 and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Yesterday I was going to post about how good my daily Merc has been as it's approaching 250k, and nearly 40k in my ownership (13 months).Then I decided not to as that would be tempting fate.Guess what happened today? It didn't quite FTP, but it shat its water-pump in the work car park this morning, mileage 249800.During the day I scrounged 3x 4 pint milk cartons and at 4pm I left with 12 pints of water with me. On the drive I think I spent as much time watching the temp gauge as the road. I stopped half-way home, at Morrisons, did a bit of shopping, had some (not very good) food in the canteen whilst it cooled down. I then refilled the water, about 10 pints (5l) refilled the cartons and set off. Keeping revs down and a steady 40-50mph the temp didn't get above 95 the rest of the way, yay for half-term, quiet roads and cooler day today. Anyhoo - w203 Merc, c270 dizzle, even with todays issue, I'd still have another, it's a cracking motor, just ignore the rusty panels, that what makes them cheap. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Well, Xantia is back from it's shameful sojourn at the (now ex) Citron Clinic in Bridgford. It's parked outside my gaff and very apologetic about the whole affair.Looking forward to a 20 min commute in utter comfort tomorrow - the 2 buses/1.5 hour each way has NOT been a good thing.I re-bonded with the machine by installing my usual stereo and having a blezz round the area listening to scratchy and unpopular 'music'.It's ace.I now want a 1980s miniature tacky caravan to tow behind it. But let's see how the ole clutch pans out first eh! I kinda think it's maybe not as bad as first thought like. EDIT: also just found out that it's 'Rouge Lucifer' in colour. Which is of course, fine by me. HMC, Skizzer, Datsuncog and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Properly tested The Volvo's LED headlamp bulbs for the first time this evening, on the way home from Birmingham: They enable me to see where I'm going, but they don't dazzle other drivers, which is great HMC, RobT, binhoker668 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Properly tested The Volvo's LED headlamp bulbs for the first time this evening, on the way home from Birmingham: Deedjt2XcAATLHv.jpg They enable me to see where I'm going, but they don't dazzle other drivers, which is great Wanting some of these for my fog lights, but not sure I wanna look under the bumper just yet... Scared. Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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