camryv6 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 12:56 PM, Frogchod said: Cruise control fixed* Internet said move the steering wheel up,down,back and forward. Done that and it works ! Anyone would think it was French ! DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Is there any PSA HDi in existence that doesn't have a glow plug fault logged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/21/2020 at 8:59 PM, artdjones said: Is there any PSA HDi in existence that doesn't have a glow plug fault logged. Maybe on the showroom floor. I bought a new set of plugs before I knew this fact. They're still in the box until it really breaks. In other news, the C6 is still working. Place bets on how long for..... GrumpiusMaximus, Dan_ZTT, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I had a C5 1.6 HDi for 5 years.I put Lexia on it when I first got it , and there was a glow plug fault logged.The same fault was there from 98k miles until 185k , when I sold it. It just came off the road at 230k,never having had the fault fixed ,and always starting perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Not a lot to report, it's still working Very little use due to lock down mk2. It has been out in darkness, lights are a billion times better than the XM. Interior lighting is cool, nice non distracting illumination where it's needed. It turns all interior lights on when the key's removed, long enough to see what you're doing getting out. A feature I didn't know I needed... Very welcome as dark means fucking dark out here in the sticks. Computer says 28mpg, which I don't think is too bad. Mostly town use ,and I may* use the loud pedal quite often. XM is still here. I still think it's the more comfy vehicle, but ,blimey, does it feel crude in comparison, especially the engine. scdan4, egg, Kringle and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Still working? Yesssss 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 08/11/2020 at 18:33, Frogchod said: It has been out in darkness, lights are a billion times better than the XM. that's not really that hard to achieve unless your in a vauxhell calibra! 🤣 chaseracer, camryv6, Tadhg Tiogar and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 It's still working... I've been out today on client visits,three clients and around 150km. Less town work so mpg up to 36 and a bit, about the same as the XM One client now wants a C6 ! She had a Pluriel ,Jag, Prious and a couple of wierd Toyota day vans. Shame she's married. Proper dark on the way home, noticed that the lights look around corners I was going to video it but it appears it only works if you're moving. Spoilsports... maxxo, chaseracer, Craig the Princess and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 The C6 is still working. How much longer will I be able to say that? One minor issue was the spoiler sticking up. A bloody good talking to with the laptop and some grease sloshed on... And it's working again. Shite Ron, Cento16v, chodweaver and 16 others 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cento16v Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I'm going to replace our 308 shortly and would love to buy one of these but the wife takes it to work and she won't drive a C6 😶 Or a C5. I give up 😂 privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richykitchy Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I also bought a cheap broken C6 recently, and have been enjoying it thoroughly. I've had to play with handbrakes and suspension so far, but the gearbox replacement is the bit that is the most pressing and yet the job carrying the highest CBA-factor, in equal terms. I agree with a previous poster though (may have even been the OP) - buy a broken one and learn how to fix it. You get a crash-course in how the cars work! chodweaver and privatewire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 7 hours ago, richykitchy said: I also bought a cheap broken C6 recently, and have been enjoying it thoroughly. I've had to play with handbrakes and suspension so far, but the gearbox replacement is the bit that is the most pressing and yet the job carrying the highest CBA-factor, in equal terms. I agree with a previous poster though (may have even been the OP) - buy a broken one and learn how to fix it. You get a crash-course in how the cars work! Is there a thread for your C6 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richykitchy Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Frogchod said: Is there a thread for your C6 ? Not on here, but I have one running elsewhere. I could copy & paste it into AS if it'd help? loserone, Dirk Diggler and Asimo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 It's still working! I've done 280km today sat on very welcome heated seats. Only big issue was getting in. When you pull on the door handle the widow is supposed to drop a bit to clear the frame. Except when it's frozen in place, then you can hear the window motor going nuts trying to do its thing. A bucket of cold water sorted that. The lack of sevicable glow plugs was evident on starting. It took several revolutions to fire and then sounded like a bag of spanners for 30 seconds. It was minus 6, so I don't blame it, I went back indoors for another brew... scdan4, SmokinWaffle, Cento16v and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cento16v Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 My R56 mini was shocking for that. Every time it froze the window froze to the sodding aperture seal. Gummy Pfledge solved it 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I defrosted my Rapier using water many, many years ago. Whilst I got in OK, when I got to the station it was still so foooking freezing that it had frozen the glass to the for seal and I couldn't get out. Missed my train, took about twenty minutes before the internal heat warmed things enough to open the door. richykitchy, yellowperil, Talbot and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 The C6 is defying popular wisdom and still continuing to work. 350km round trip today with no problem. Very boring. Highligh of the day was parking next to this beauty... GeordieInExile, somewhatfoolish, Vantman and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 7:19 PM, Cento16v said: My R56 mini was shocking for that. Every time it froze the window froze to the sodding aperture seal. Gummy Pfledge solved it 👍 Whats gummy pfledge? Sick of wiping silicon grease onto door seals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cento16v Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Matty said: Whats gummy pfledge? Sick of wiping silicon grease onto door seals.... It’s great stuff, brings rubber back to new if it’s not falling apart. I used to use Krytox but it’s very expensive, this stuff is much cheaper but protects and softens rubber and stops door seals etcs freezing. Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 40 minutes ago, Cento16v said: It’s great stuff, brings rubber back to new if it’s not falling apart. I used to use Krytox but it’s very expensive, this stuff is much cheaper but protects and softens rubber and stops door seals etcs freezing. Will be ebaying it. Many thanks 👍👐 Cento16v 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudster Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 It's gummi pflege. Not picking up on spelling other than to help maximise your search results. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Cento16v said: It’s great stuff, brings rubber back to new if it’s not falling apart. I used to use Krytox but it’s very expensive, this stuff is much cheaper but protects and softens rubber and stops door seals etcs freezing. Farecla UV wax does the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, Mudster said: It's gummi pflege. Not picking up on spelling other than to help maximise your search results. 👍 It's a Wurth product, although no doubt there's a similar thing available from other vendors. Mudster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bstardchild Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I love that people drive these - I have no wish to own or drive one but I'm just glad that some will be there for the future Thank you for your service mk2_craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 7 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said: It's a Wurth product, although no doubt there's a similar thing available from other vendors. is it still Wurth or have I been scammed on the evil bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 German goo for rubber; try it and see. Ausgezeichnet. This is the Wurth stuff, but that's quite possibly the same stuff in an non-brand wrapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudster Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Spurious said: is it still Wurth or have I been scammed on the evil bay? I believe Nextzett were original manufacturers and others have copied. Spurious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Gummi Pflege really just means rubber conditioner, it should definitely help with frozen to the seal doors! This thread really makes me want to get a C6. I know that this is just one of many ownership experiences but it's so tempting. There was a high mileage one for sale for around 1800 quid, if it wasn't silver... Spurious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 As the C6 has been behaving I treated it to a posh wash and wax car wash on Saturday. Since then there's been a nice warm wind from the south that's dumped half the Sahara in France. 10 euros wasted 😣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 ok 19 minutes ago, Frogchod said: As the C6 has been behaving I treated it to a posh wash and wax car wash on Saturday. Since then there's been a nice warm wind from the south that's dumped half the Sahara in France. 10 euros wasted 😣 I washed cars today and the Audi hasn't moved in weeks and I was wondering what that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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