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 Creaking seat/lumbar |
deansmith
 8th Jan 2023 11:56pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 0 · Views: 248 · Subject: Creaking seat/lumbar |
Hi all,
Been a while. My drivers seat has started to creak and squeak from the lumbar area when pressure is applied. It's starting to grind my gears a little and take away the enjoyment of the car ... |
| Should my gear paddles work in 'D' ? |
deansmith
18th Jan 2022 10:55am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 8 · Views: 1569 · Subject: Should my gear paddles work in 'D' ? |
To recall memory function you should only have to press the number button to which position you want. By pressing the M button you are overwriting the position stored.
Try this: Switch on car. Pre ... |
| Should my gear paddles work in 'D' ? |
deansmith
17th Jan 2022 7:17pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 8 · Views: 1569 · Subject: Should my gear paddles work in 'D' ? |
| There’s an option in the menu to have them only available in S. With car running in P enter the menu via steering wheel button and navigate to the appropriate menus. |
| L405 Another Coolant Leak |
deansmith
9th Jan 2022 11:13pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 4 · Views: 968 · Subject: L405 Another Coolant Leak |
| Thank you! |
| Suspected oil cooler |
deansmith
5th Jan 2022 8:33am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2040 · Subject: Suspected oil cooler |
Quick update on this:
Coolant level has remained the same since topping up. Which makes very little sense to me and is almost more worrying that it's not obviously loosing it somewhere. Oil loss at ... |
| Rear screen brightness |
deansmith
5th Jan 2022 8:28am
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L405) · Replies: 0 · Views: 459 · Subject: Rear screen brightness |
Hi all,
2016 VSE - Does anyone know if it's possible to control the rear entertainment screen brightness? They're both set incredibly bright. The brightness doesn't appear to be possible to control ... |
| White fire headphones and rear entertainment remote |
deansmith
5th Jan 2022 8:21am
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L405) · Replies: 1 · Views: 555 · Subject: White fire headphones and rear entertainment remote |
| The headphones take batteries, I can't be any help regarding the remote I'm afraid. |
| Suspected oil cooler |
deansmith
19th Dec 2021 2:09pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2040 · Subject: Suspected oil cooler |
Oh brilliant, that sounds promising to me. Thank you for the reply!
So with just the leaking O-ring, do you think it would be ok to continue driving? I assume a leak is a leak, for as long as it's ... |
| Suspected oil cooler |
deansmith
19th Dec 2021 1:52pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2040 · Subject: Suspected oil cooler |
Update:
I topped up the coolant, it needed a smidge over 750ml. Left it 30 mins or so, checked all fluids, there were no changes so went for a 30 minute drive.
Left it 10 mins as per the manual ... |
| Suspected oil cooler |
deansmith
19th Dec 2021 1:45pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2040 · Subject: Suspected oil cooler |
The specialist is Woodside Garage in Maulden, Bedford. Incredibly knowledgable and they looked after my previous L322. They’re suffering with Covid related issues.
I was going to try Rogers and t ... |
| Suspected oil cooler |
deansmith
19th Dec 2021 11:22am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2040 · Subject: Suspected oil cooler |
| Oil level showing as full but I think I need to get engine to temp then leave for 30mins for an accurate reading, is that right? |
| Suspected oil cooler |
deansmith
19th Dec 2021 10:53am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2040 · Subject: Suspected oil cooler |
Thank you very much!
I’ve just gone outside to check the coolant and there is none, not even below the low level line! The engine was ticking and pinging last night after I switched off which is ... |
| Suspected oil cooler |
deansmith
19th Dec 2021 9:24am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2040 · Subject: Suspected oil cooler |
Good morning all,
After smelling oil/exhaust gases in the cabin for the past week (roughly 3 weeks after the warranty expired!) it appears that my beloved 2016 SDV8 (70k miles) has the oil cooler/s ... |
| What is this hissing sound at idle? |
deansmith
8th Dec 2021 6:17pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 2 · Views: 606 · Subject: What is this hissing sound at idle? |
| Could well be the fuel burning heater, it's situated on that side. |
| Carshades Black Friday offer valid until 29/11/21 |
deansmith
2nd Dec 2021 3:58pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 8 · Views: 2220 · Subject: Carshades Black Friday offer valid until 29/11/21 |
| I bought a pair of these for my L405. I thought they'd be a little easier to fit and more convenient to 'plug & play', I only bought them for usage on really bright days to help the kids. I didn't ... |
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