The grumpy thread

[Snipes]

I think EuroNCAP might play a part as I was quoted £100 cheaper for a Laguna 2 than a Primera or Mazda 626 (all 2.0 16v, same age etc).

 

Also having my "living with partner" chopped off £200.

[bub2006]

Sounds more like cruise control to me.

Its a cruise control and limiter. Push lever in so light comes on stalk and it won't go over set speed. Push it again so light is off and it's cruise control. Both modes don't work now.

[Cheggers]

Merry Crimbo to one and all🎅

Are you going to tell him, or shall I?

 

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[beko1987]

BECAUSE FRENCH. I've had to start twatting the top of the ZX's dashboard before the speedo will deign to actually operate. (though more seriously, quirky electrics of your nature are indeed often ignition switch related, as Richard says).

I'm hoping its not the ignition switch, it's been done before. The FCF recommends jiggling the key about as a test before getting the multimeter out.

 

But the other week the fans went on FULL BLAST for a few days then fixed themselves, and the Blower motor transistor thing was given as a culprit, so I've ordered a cheap one of those from ebay to see if it fixes things before looking at the ignition switch and the relay mod.

 

Not tried it today, going out to a party later with Eva so will see if it's fixed itself yet.

[Pillock]

You don't rest your foot on the clutch do you bub? I had a Vectra where the cruise wouldn't engage, turns out that because they didn't have a dummy pedal for my left foot I used to lightly rest it on the clutch and the switch to disengage was that sensitive it was knocking the CC off instantly.

[bub2006]

No I don't. It comes up on centre display cruise, speed tronic inopp. Seek assistance. I'm a firm believer in resting on clutch fuck it up!

[bub2006]

Vec c is very sensitive that way too both ones we had working did and the one now doesn't work

[meggersdog]

Just had to reverse the car further up the drive and put the wheelie-bins infront of it.All because the twat who wrote my Discovery off in February is back.He's parked in a similar way (half on the path half on the road) only about two metres nearer so he'll have less of a run up when he tries to ram my car out of the way.

Why he has to park like that I've know idea.He is visiting some people over the road and there is quite clearly enough room to park his car completely on the road that side.Yeah I know, first world problems but I do suffer with anxiety and won't be able to relax until this twat has gone.

[Pillock]

Make a point of putting some cones, bubble wrap, cushions etc behind your car in case he's having trouble seeing it.

[Guest Hooli]

Finding myself at a crossroads as the year draws to an end.Some of you might have seen that I came off my MZ (East German motorbike) last week,minimal damage and all repaired now This combined with worsening legs (I was born with missing knee ligaments and a few other issues) means I'm increasingly looking at buying a car,as I think if chosen wisely I should be able to afford to run one,those of you with huge fleets,think yourself lucky!

My biggest issue is going to be insurance,seems I made a mistake when I was 18 in going classic,as 10 years on I have 0 ncb,despite not having made a claim.Naturally,shite is of interest,Favorit and Maestro being top contenders, but even those lowly chariots are coming in at £600 to insure,which is frankly absurd.Just looking for advice really.

 

Ring the companies & talk to them. I've had classics as my only car a few times & never had an issue getting an 'intro bonus' equal the number claim free years I've had on the classic.

[bub2006]

Clutch gone in the van. Oh joy.

[Mr A Lawrence]

Nipped out today.

 

This happened.

 

Then this happened.

 

Which resulted in this happening.

[Cavcraft]

Bummer that Andy, all sorted now?

[Supernaut]

The irony of that username getting a flat tyre, then struggling to remove the wheel.

[The Moog]

 

 

 

 

I'm hoping its not the ignition switch, it's been done before. The FCF recommends jiggling the key about as a test before getting the multimeter out.

 

Hate to break it to you but will be switch. I used to have jiggle it once in a while.

 

Check hrw. If that doesn't work is the switch.

 

Resistor pack does the speed, so even if knackered it will run at full speed.

[andy18s]

Clutch gone in the van. Oh joy.

See,that's what messing around with the thing does to you......

[bub2006]

I've not messed with it!

[Mr A Lawrence]

Bummer that Andy, all sorted now?

No, not sorted yet.

 

Gonna ring jaguar tomorrow and laugh at their price for a new key.

 

Then gonna hammer an old socket over it then bin them!!

[Mr A Lawrence]

The irony of that username getting a flat tyre, then struggling to remove the wheel.

(Un)fortunately this was more my line of tyre work so wheel nuts were never a problem.

[Kiltox]

No, not sorted yet.

Gonna ring jaguar tomorrow and laugh at their price for a new key.

Then gonna hammer an old socket over it then bin them!!

Do you have the key code? Ford do a replacement key for about £14 assuming it's the same McGard stuff they use. Few days wait mind

[MrBiscuits]

No, not sorted yet.

 

Gonna ring jaguar tomorrow and laugh at their price for a new key.

 

Then gonna hammer an old socket over it then bin them!!

Good luck. Those Jag locking nuts are a weird design with a spinning cap on top and seem to be right pain in the ass. I replaced mine with plain nuts after the garage bust the key. They got at the actual nut by dremmeling a slot in the cap and splitting it with a chisel.

[DVee8]

No, not sorted yet.

Gonna ring jaguar tomorrow and laugh at their price for a new key.

Then gonna hammer an old socket over it then bin them!!

 

I think I have a set of locking nuts and a key in the garage from my s type, The thing is I'm in Durham.and away till Saturday.

[3VOM]

Clutch gone in the van. Oh joy.

Oh flip Bub, gone completely or seriously on its way out?

[bub2006]

It's felt a bit sticky for a few days. Started slipping on way home today . Next to nothing now mate.

[Negative Creep]

made the mistake of agreeing to drive my Dad in his car. queue three hours of him constantly leaning over to check the speedo, putting his hand on the dash telling me to brake, make sure i indicate, change gear etc. I've been driving for 15 years without an accident, but that doesn't seem to count for much.

[Cavcraft]

(Un)fortunately this was more my line of tyre work so wheel nuts were never a problem.

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Don't miss those days. Those Manitou things were the worst bastards I can remember to break the beads on, used to hate getting one of them as a job.

[Snipes]

Do you have the key code? Ford do a replacement key for about £14 assuming it's the same McGard stuff they use. Few days wait mind

Jaguar and Land Rover use different lockers. I've seen the master-key set jaguar dealerships use- there were only about a dozen variations (maybe 16 at a push).

[DVee8]

Andy if you can wait and I can get them I think I know were they are I'll send them.

[Mr A Lawrence]

A cursory look on fleabay shows that they have a letter stamped on them, a,b,c,d etc.

 

Think I might sack them off and get 4 new wheel nuts.

[Mr A Lawrence]

Andy if you can wait and I can get them I think I know were they are I'll send them.

Kind offer. Cars not going anywhere soon. Pm me with details