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Hi @DMGRS I reserved and paid for a repo Peugeot 3008 GT from Loughshore Logistics last week and the only thing that's happened so far is I got a call saying delivery has slipped by a day because one of the transporters broke down. Bit frustrating, but they apologised and said if I didn't want to wait they'd simply cancel everything and refund me. Will update when it arrives.

Glad someone started this as I've been watching a 2023 Hilux they've got listed and had exactly the same concerns. Would be good to hear from somebody who's actually received a vehicle?!

Evening everyone. My wife and I have been looking for a bigger family car and came across a KIA Sorento advertised by independent agent that works for Loughshore Logistics. Price is noticeably lower than anything nearby, which is partly why I'm questioning it. The agent said it's from a repo auction hance the lower price. Sounds reassuring... but paying before I've even seen the car feels like a massive leap. Has anyone here actually gone through the process with them?

Afterwards, I will step aside and let you handle it. My best wishes. 😏😏

No one, even Mercedes, has ever explained to me why the genuine article is superior. The same folks who make aftermarket parts also make the "original" parts. The components provide the true rationale. Miniature integrated circuits and discrete bits make up a sensor. With a yield of 99%, the majority of components in semiconductor manufacture are within tight specifications, while the remaining few are not. The leftovers are either resold to aftermarket vendors or kept by the "original" maker but marketed under a different name at a lower price. In most cases, these components that aren't up to code will still work, but they won't hold up as well when exposed to extremes of temperature or voltage. This issue manifests in all electrical devices. Resistors are available in a wide range of tolerances, with wider ones being less expensive. Some of them sell them instead of throwing them away, like Intel and other major semiconductor manufacturers. The manufacturing process inherently results in certain components being outside of tolerance, regardless of whether Mercedes has its own facility.

Carsoft has detected a signal, therefore I am hesitant to confront it quite now. The strange thing is that it occasionally registers such drastically different wheel speeds.

I recommend using authentic wheel speed sensors if you haven't already. 👍

Is the reluctor ring checked?

Since I did not unplug the sensor from the chassis harness before removing it and the signal remained after turning the wheel, I would presume that the problem is not with the connecting cable. Upon reinsertion, a signal is detected, leading me to believe that the sensor is operational. However, I should probably test it with a different sensor just to rule out the possibility that the original one is producing inaccurate results.

Once again, here we are. Before installing the new front right-hand sensor, I cleaned the large plug that connects to the ABS unit and the chassis connector that the sensor wires go into. For approximately twenty miles, everything is OK. Now I'm experiencing the same issue as previously (ABS warning lights, etc.), and I had a strange sensation when braking, as if the ABS were partially engaged, but it has since gone. Even when the vehicle is not in motion, the front right wheel speed fluctuates greatly when using iCarsoft to monitor wheel speeds. Its shifting speed can drop from 120 kmph to 0.6! Upon coming to a complete stop, the values of the other wheels become nearly zero and remain constant, while the front right wheel will erratically fluctuate between fifteen, seven, twenty, six, etc., before finally settling on the same number as the others. Is it the sensor or a faulty connection somewhere? Have you any suggestions? I am grateful.

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It's absolutely mind-blowing. My deepest gratitude. Is it really going to be that much of a hassle for you to submit the entire manual? Like gold, it's shines. An upload area could be made by me.

I received it as a present from an AULRO member a few years ago; it is an excerpt from the Land Rover Classic Parts CD ROM's Electrical Troubleshooting Manual.

Even if rave only appears to have wiring diagrams for soft dash models, it would be really appreciated if someone could provide a high-quality diagram for a 1994 hard dash classic heating fan.

Please be patient with me as I attempt to resolve an unusual problem with a brand new 1994 hard dash. After the PO replaced the heater/ac resistor pack, the air conditioner started blowing cool air and, more critically, responded normally to the speed controls ("I" for slow and "III" for fast). Unfortunately, when the fascia vent controls (the vertical slider on the left side of the heater) are adjusted to the bottom setting, which is red "0," the heater fan stops working. The heating fan operates at its fastest speed on position "I" and its slowest speed on position "III" when the same slider is set to the top position. Presumably, someone rearranged the wiring? However, when the fascia vent selection is set to zero, why is the heater fan not working? It seems to me that the speed dial sends a signal to the resistor pack, which in turn sends it back to the ac/heater selector, which determines whether the heater fan or the ac fan, or both, receives the resistor-modulated current. Even though I'm familiar with the P38 system and can read LR wiring diagrams with relative ease, the only excellent ones seem to be for the soft dash and later models.

It states, however, that "the current version is newer than the update."

If it's an over-the-air update, then you should just let it download and install.

Right now, the software is The Gen 5W Navigation Standard-class Platform This product is manufactured by MKBD and has the following version numbers: NQ5e_H.EUR.S5W_L.001.001.251204 for the software, NQ5E_H.EUR.09.251201 for the firmware, STD5W.EUR.KIA.250923.d4d60e3 for the navigation app, and EUR.18.49.56.023.631.5 for the map. Not much newer than that yet. The six-digit number in the Software and Navigation Versions is the update date reversed, so looking at it can help you interpret the update code.

In my 2022 Kia Sportage, I'm getting the following message: "the current version is newer than the update" (NQ5e_H.EUR.55W_L.001.001.251204). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

An excellent piece of writing. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family, but I must respectfully disagree with your courteous request. What a remarkable outlook you possess. Delight in the portable rocket. Last year's brief laps at Knockhill were fantastic. In fact, yours will surpass mine. 🥳

Great job, dude! Spend as much time as you can in your French fantasy. May your trip be filled with success.

As someone who is still on the mend after a stroke in February, I completely get the curveball viewpoint; but, I am in love with the A110 and may look into purchasing one in the future; therefore, I would really appreciate hearing your thoughts on the matter.

It would be interesting to learn about your new experiences with the Alpine, and I appreciate your fantastic evaluation.

Fantastically well-written and really easy to read; I usually skim lengthy postings at work due to a lack of motivation and time constraints, but this one drew me in so thoroughly that I finished reading it all. Having been in your position, I would have done the same thing. The new beast is so drastically different from the C63; I hope you take plenty of pictures and enjoy the ride.

Good job on the article! I respect your courage and hope the best for you and your loved ones, even if I realise this is a vehicle forum. Remain resilient! (It seems unlikely that we can remain silent in this situation.) Coming back to the topic of autos, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the daring journey to board the ferry. Please tell me more about this new wild vehicle.