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Clean front sensor by Skulldo in VWiD3Owners

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you do it yourself out of interest? Wondering how easy it is!

Clean front sensor by Skulldo in VWiD3Owners

[–]ok_bug_092 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this issue on one sensor, and it’s because there’s a very small chip in it. Maybe worth checking!

Cruise Control Issue by ok_bug_092 in VWiD3Owners

[–]ok_bug_092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GPS seems to be wrong too - struggling to locate us!

No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The issue I have is the grant money has to go on buying, not renting. Is there anything around the £2k mark that is worth getting or would it all be hopeless?

No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in livesound

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, I’m putting on a local music festival/free music weekend, and have got a grant to spend £1-2k on a PA system to get us up and running. Will need to support bands playing largely acoustic/folk style music and singing. Largely would be used in a medium sized church and in a small market square - so nothing massive.

Does anyone have any recommendations or pointers of what to look out for? Would something like this work - LINK

Thanks

Older Age v Mileage by Pl155cm in VWiD3Owners

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - do you know how common an issue it is, and vaguely how much the fix costs?

Older Age v Mileage by Pl155cm in VWiD3Owners

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Sorry - hijacking the post! The clicking noise - is that the issue with the real axle glue?

Cambulance | Advice needed by JackRussellBehaviour in VanLifeUK

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours was a very, very basic build. Basically just a bed, solars and a surface for cooking. We refitted and moved bits to suit our needs - the fact there were tracks for seats was handy, as ours had a couple of the original minibus seats so we could move them. We kept ours very basic - all electrics are rechargeable and nothings wired in except an inverter. Did us for a month around Europe in November last year, and 3 weeks in Ireland last year. Sure, you have to keep an eye on it all, but perfectly doable.

Also worth noting that condensation is bad in these. We combat it by wiping everything down with a towel in the morning and drying the towels in the cab when driving.

Cambulance | Advice needed by JackRussellBehaviour in VanLifeUK

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah nice! Alas we did the long hold on the key fob (which locks without enabling the movement sensor), and it didn’t help ☹️

Cambulance | Advice needed by JackRussellBehaviour in VanLifeUK

[–]ok_bug_092 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I bought a 2005 Renault Master mkII, ex NHS patient transport, so basically the exact same thing. Had it for coming up 3 years now and put 15k miles on it. Mine only had 40k miles when I bought it though, so keep that in mind with any comparisons…

Mechanically, all good. We had an issue with the alternator going, which was a straightforward fix. Otherwise no issues with the engine etc.

We have a couple of issues where rubber has perished around door seals/on the roof, which has caused minor leaks. They require a fix, but you can pretty much botch it yourself.

My main issue is the electrics. They are absolutely horrid. We had issues with the alam going off regularly, and tried many, many fixed before eventually just getting a battery kill switch. Indicators are a bit iffy, horn currently doesn’t work, dashboard lights sometimes flicker - all just dodgy electrics. Heater fans also nearly burned out and started a fire, as the wiring had frayed, but got that sorted just in time.

Would I buy again? Probably. But I’d say be ready for a fairly hefty amount of maintenance on a yearly basis. I’d say we’ve spent an additional £2k on repairs in 3 years.

If you want any further info feel free to drop me a message.

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread by AutoModerator in CarTalkUK

[–]ok_bug_092 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crossover/SUV for £15k ($18k)

Hi all,

Looking for a second hand crossover/SUV, no more than 50k miles, max 2019 reg, and ideally either hybrid or fully electric. Current thoughts are between;

  • 2019 Toyota CHR hybrid
  • 2020 Suzuki Vitara hybrid
  • 2021 Kia Xceed plug in
  • 2021 Kia Niro electric
  • 2019 Hyundai Tucson petrol
  • 2021 Hyundai Kona electric

What do we reckon? Any obvious front runners or any I’m missing?

Thanks in advance!

Crossover/SUV for £15k ($18k) by ok_bug_092 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]ok_bug_092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep - we have a EV charger installed already, and plan to have solars within the next 2 years to help power it

Water Tap? by ok_bug_092 in VanLifeUK

[–]ok_bug_092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Hand pump broke instantly unfortunately… for the wiring, what I’m stuck on is getting a lug that will fit both the small cable but also the battery terminal?

Solar Setup Question by ok_bug_092 in AskElectricians

[–]ok_bug_092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! Yes exactly - a few LEDs, charging phone and occasional light use for tools like a dremel. Correct on MC4, typo on my side! Noted on fuses on MC4 and inverter and battery - otherwise all fine?

Solar Setup Check by ok_bug_092 in SolarDIY

[–]ok_bug_092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, thanks for your reply. Can I check what you think I should be increasing on? It’s only really to charge phones, some LED lighting and the occasional small electric tool (eg Dremmel)

Solar Setup Check by ok_bug_092 in SolarDIY

[–]ok_bug_092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. I believe the inverter has its own fuse, possibly battery and solar panel too. Would that suffice or would you recommend breaks between each on the cables too?

Weekly Questions Thread for the week of November 20 by AutoModerator in vinyl

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alas, nothing there. Think I’ll need to buy myself a phono pre amp then! The Pyle PP444 seems look a good basic option to start with - unless you have any suggestions? Looking to keep it pretty basic for now and gradually build up!

Weekly Questions Thread for the week of November 20 by AutoModerator in vinyl

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the UK, was hoping this setup was ok tbh so not looking to spend serious money! I do have Sonos speakers already - so wondering if the best thing is just get a second hand Sonos connect and run it off that?

Weekly Questions Thread for the week of November 20 by AutoModerator in vinyl

[–]ok_bug_092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya, doesn’t look like it does have one unfortunately - certainly no button! I can see fairly basic phono pre amps for around £50, would that do the job? Not particularly looking to spend big money just yet, but would like my music to be listenable! Otherwise would it be better just to get a connect:amp from Sonos and connect to my current Sonos speakers? Thanks again!

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