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by matthewlightburn
Thu Oct 22, 2026 10:17 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Issue with Evoque 2.2's grounding and pure hid fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 82

Re: Issue with Evoque 2.2's grounding and pure hid fitting

I hope it works out. That was the only issue with my four Land Rovers—two Freelanders and two Evoques. Tires, anti-lock brake system sensors, and boost hoses and drop links—basic stuff.
Fantastic vehicles, with 300,000 miles between them, and very few complaints... ;)
by matthewlightburn
Thu Oct 22, 2026 10:16 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Issue with Evoque 2.2's grounding and pure hid fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 82

Re: Issue with Evoque 2.2's grounding and pure hid fitting

For some reason, my 2013 Pure Tech could blow LED bulbs—not HIDs, but on the driver's side—just as strangely. It also used to consume halogens before switching to LEDs, so you guessed correctly. My Freelander was identical before the Evoque and would accept any kind of driver-side bulb I put in it. ...
by matthewlightburn
Fri Oct 16, 2026 8:59 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Repair of the skull
Replies: 7
Views: 82

Re: Repair of the skull

should use the dianostocs tool to reset adaptations for vanos and main fuelling.
by matthewlightburn
Fri Oct 16, 2026 8:57 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Repair of the skull
Replies: 7
Views: 82

Re: Repair of the skull

On the first ignition turn, it will retrain itself to stop.
by matthewlightburn
Fri Oct 16, 2026 8:56 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Repair of the skull
Replies: 7
Views: 82

Re: Repair of the skull

You can't fit any steppa motor without the allen key that's attached to the back of them.
by matthewlightburn
Thu Oct 01, 2026 7:41 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The undercarriage of my 2025 CX90 Turbo Premium Plus was damaged by road debris.
Replies: 9
Views: 4986

Re: The undercarriage of my 2025 CX90 Turbo Premium Plus was damaged by road debris.

Since they were complimentary when I bought my car, the only service I've ever had done at the dealership—oil changes—is because they want you to spend more money there. Obviously, remembers as well. It's frustrating because the oil change procedure always takes two or three hours, regardless of whe...
by matthewlightburn
Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:28 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Completely devoid of electrical power S206
Replies: 7
Views: 3992

Re: Completely devoid of electrical power S206

I would commence by following the guidance provided by @MercedesMan98, and subsequently proceed from that point.
by matthewlightburn
Mon Sep 21, 2026 12:36 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Ceasing idling
Replies: 10
Views: 5159

Re: Ceasing idling

This model is equipped with an EFB, stop/start battery. I concur with the decision to keep the current battery for the moment.
by matthewlightburn
Wed Sep 02, 2026 12:32 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Brief announcement: departing for the New Forest.
Replies: 5
Views: 18600

Re: Brief announcement: departing for the New Forest.

I will be present. The meteorological predictions are fluctuating each day for the upcoming week.
Last nite, Tuesday appeared promising. This evening is different.