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  1. Jimbo

    I'm new here, a few questions.

    On the list with chocolate for things that aren't allowed in our new car! Stupid Christmas wrapping paper.
  2. Jimbo

    I'm new here, a few questions.

    The one in Bristol: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201804235824860 It's my old car! Thermostat is stuck open so the engine runs cool and inefficient, and it's got the inlet manifold issue. Gear change is a little bit naff as well. And there's glitter in the boot which will never...
  3. Jimbo

    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    Right well things have moved rather quickly and we're getting the water pump replaced on Thursday and part-ex on Friday! It means we're not getting as much back from the car as we would have hoped (having to write off over a grand in under a year is a bit painful but second hand cars are always...
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    Cheers Kleynie. Just had a mobile mechanic on the line and it's £300 all in, this includes a new water pump (£35), cam belt and kit (£110) and 3 hours labour. Doesn't seem to be bad money for the job. I guess you won't be able to tell whether it's just the gasket or the actual pump until it's...
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    Right well, here we are nearly two months later. We're looking at getting a new Dacia Sandero and the garage has offered us £750 for our car, however the coolant leak is an unknown to them and so we're in a bit of a conundrum. I've advertised the car on here (Red Colour Storm 1.6 FSI spares or...
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    Cheers everyone. Mileage is a little over 110k so not massive but won't be getting any bonus points for being under the magic 100k. Guess there's no harm in putting a for sale up with a price and 'no offers' - worst comes to the worst I'll get no offers ;)
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    Now pondering selling :( The service light has come on, I've got a broken ankle, and we only need a car a couple of times in the next few months so just hiring seems to make a lot more sense than spending on the old girl. I know I overpaid looking back and will take a huge hit on selling now -...
  8. Jimbo

    Forum Update Today

    Just noticed my fuel economy table isn't rendering - has the syntax changed? Hello,world!
  9. Jimbo

    Question: two-factor authentication

    All the steps seem to be self documenting. I clicked on my avatar and the it's under "Password and security". Click the " Change" button next to disabled in the two factor Sexton at the top and follow the prompts. Nice feature to have, but https is more of a pressing security issue unless it's...
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    The thermostat being stuck caused some grief this weekend - I can put up with the worse fuel economy but not driving in freezing conditions without heating! I'll try and get her booked in before Christmas - in the mean time I have deployed some tactical cardboard in-front of the radiator which...
  11. Jimbo

    Chat Who's had some snow?

    Drove to Cambridge from Bristol on Friday night - freezing in the cabin as the thermostat is stuck open! Drove back in the snow on Sunday through the day - 7 hours! Went a different route to usual to avoid the minor roads and didn't spot google taking a shortcut until too late and had to reverse...
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    So not sure what's wrong with the button :confused: Reading back that post it should have been a drop in replacement and inspecting the new and old side by side they look identical with indents in the right places. I cleaned up any mess in the guide channels caused by removing the button a few...
  13. Jimbo

    Today I.....

    Washed the car, it was growing things... Think I might need to get a pressure washed to get all the crud out of the gaps, hose and a sponge got a bit out but a good amount it was still a bit green in places. And definitely need to get a clay bar at some point to remove the black splats on...
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    Cheers Andy - have seen that thread but did not pay enough attention to it! I've still got all the old buttons to hand which should make it a lot easier :) I did have to take a little nick out of one of the radio buttons in the end so should have wised me up. Again - why would anyone change such...
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    And I broke her :o One of the buttons must be stuck on, I've managed to change the display to Fahrenheit and can't adjust the blowers. At least the fans on low and blowing out cold air rather than full blast! Will crack off some buttons at the weekend and see what I've done...
  16. Jimbo

    Chat Audi A2 1.6 FSI - And I'm the new owner!

    Good luck, hope it works out quickly one way or another!
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    'Lady' - Red Colour Storm in Bristol

    So I had made the silly mistake of replacing the stereo front with a cassette in, it wouldn't eject as the door was closed rather than being held open as it should be. I figured this out after taking the front off, scratching my head, ejecting the tape and have a "eureka/I'm an idiot" moment...
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    Chat Audi A2 1.6 FSI - And I'm the new owner!

    Low rev troubles could well be a 17439 as Andrew has mentioned. This one can be detected with a generic OBDII reader if you have one kicking around as well. I didn't catch it either as I thought it was just me not being used to the throttle/clutch. Hope you enjoy the adventure, and post some...
  19. Jimbo

    Project peperami - (A2Steve)

    Though with only 80bhp in a standard Smart Roadster (previous car), half the sense of speed was just how low you're bum is to the ground! Going faster in the A2 is easier in a straight line but feels slower, though put some twisties in the way and it'd be left in the dust. Both the Roadster and...
  20. Jimbo

    Installing a Bluetooth System in the A2

    Various options if you search the forum. This is the one I have bookmarked as a reference: http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?28767-XCarLink-MP3-with-Bluetooth-and-handsfree-calling-install - hoping to get round to it one day!
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