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  1. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236512595484?_skw=bluetooth+car+transmitter+3.5+aux+belkin&itmmeta=01KQWHMHYXZPJWMR7ZNYCX5Y13&hash=item37113fce1c:g:lKwAAeSwrs5pNYXf&itmprp=enc:AQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBMGd4toOCse1R6Dfhd1SAAikflShuTmgNi8aV8Pd/tNq02xJYe6z+XUhS9lStLsFhJqKgOH88t1fzDQSYXj4qBeTeLgJxM7E7NsX0jdtYr5rq0aodoqNmpWlG9dWpWyeqWzaZbq3sE0ZFU7o+CzF6g4iI0xFRJ/p0iMfVkaWGk7Giegbku3WAv27Nm/ToamIg/dYOHdPGBCRFvTGMJv17zdnGEbEiX+Z7XV244sQJZi2TKJIN2kOSVpdRbaz39Zcoazg0h17yvpgXFXYNizYRsVZRcifMKs036ZJ75OWO+SdnUwSD3GjfhaU4FpaTskk0=|tkp:Bk9SR-Kf0pG_Zw&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338181125&toolid=10001&customid=2518X1570512Xd969094b3e06b894356035bf8c410da7&subId2=15
  2. Coming in after the celebration had already begun. An inexpensive short-term fix might be to hook up a powered bluetooth interface to the radio's audio input. If you have an iPhone, you can use Siri to control the music, podcasts, and phone calls. For little more than 10 pounds. Even without the SatNav's video display, it will still direct you and help you avoid traffic.
  3. Yes, I did purchase the jack and tools (I had a compatible wheel beforehand), and yes, I have used them. There was a holdup in getting the puncture fixed because it happened on Christmas Eve.
  4. In addition, your "OldFart" would be useful to me at the age of 73. Tell me where you're at.
  5. In addition to this '25CX30,' I also own a '73 RX2,' a '79 RX7, and cars in general are my pastime. My 2013 Focus Titanium hatchback, which has clocked just over 49,000 miles, is being replaced by this.
  6. Could you kindly let me have the PDF file? I might give the option I can adjust a go, or at the very least check out the price for my CX-90 2024. Gives me the willies.
  7. The factory tires from each manufacturer provide a more realistic illustration, in my opinion. Even if it would be fascinating to use the identical tires, the outcomes wouldn't be practical for the average buyer.
  8. The URL serves as an abbreviation and must redirect to the Tesla ECHO portal.
  9. I attempted to insert it myself, achieving a depth of approximately 20mm. I believed I had resolved the issue, as the two components engaged, resulting in a slight gap on one edge; however, they remained misaligned, preventing the shock from sliding into the knuckle. I subsequently summoned assistance. Despite inclement weather, I dedicated a total of four days to the task, with three of those days focused on reattaching the shock to the vehicle. The mechanic required less than 15 minutes to install it onto the car, with the majority of that time spent repositioning the driveshaft into the CV joint.
  10. I have identified two reasons for my inability to align the shock absorber and knuckle: firstly, I installed the spring incorrectly, with the flatter end positioned against the top mount, a distinction that is challenging to discern; secondly, and more significantly, the CV joint had dislodged. This occurred when I applied pressure to the wishbone/knuckle to remove the shock absorber. The hub/disk remained stationary, indicating it was still engaged, although it had retracted sufficiently to prevent the alignment of the two components. Ultimately, I enlisted the assistance of a retired mechanic, marking the first occasion in 40 years of automotive repair that I sought external help. I was astonished by the considerable effort he exerted to properly reengage the CV joint into the coupling by the differential. It took him approximately 10 minutes, and it protruded by about 2 to 3 inches. Subsequently, he loosened the drive shaft bolt securing it to the hub using a substantial impact driver. This was intended to enable the hub to be depressed sufficiently to connect the knuckle with the shock absorber, allowing the hub to slide on the driveshaft splines rather than dislodging it from the CV joint once more. Subsequent to all that, it was effortless to insert the shock into the knuckle. I decided to document this in case someone else has the same difficulty in the future. I have utilised computers and the internet since the 1990s and previously worked in IT; yet, I have been unable to locate anyone online experiencing the same difficulty.
  11. It is acceptable. Reviewed several videos prior to commencing the task, but found them unhelpful for reassembly. I have discovered another instance, and as illustrated in this screenshot, the angle between the knuckle and the shock is markedly different, hence increasing my confidence in aligning them. Currently, it is dark, and there have been two days of rain; therefore, I will attempt again in three days.
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