Flexfer
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Greetings, everyone. Attempt to maintain brevity. I lack mechanical aptitude and seek assistance prior to returning my vehicle to the shop. Any guidance would be welcomed. Present owner of a 2015 320d F30. Possessed for six years. Recently installed a refurbished turbo after a turbo failure. Comprehensive servicing was conducted once again. The vehicle was returned to the garage after a few days due to my suspicion of exhaust fumes infiltrating the cabin. The gasket between the diesel particulate filter and the turbocharger has failed. A new gasket and v-clamp have been installed. Appeared to have resolved the issue. Recently, I have seen that my MPG gauge fluctuates significantly, dropping from 50 to as low as 15 MPG with little acceleration at both low and high RPMs. There seems to be pause, followed by the needle swiftly returning to the upper range, namely 50-60 mpg. It is certainly not operating as smoothly as it did when I originally had the vehicle back after the turbo replacement. Unhurried. I have since purchased an OBD scanner, modest in nature, only to examine potential issues. No codes have been generated; nonetheless, I have been attracted to many numbers. The airflow rate from the MAF sensor is inconsistent. Example: 0.3 lb/min - 3.0 lb/min. The equivalence ratio (lambda) mostly remains around 1.999, however some fluctuations may occur while driving. The voltage of the oxygen sensor ranges from 0.5 to 1.0 volts. I suspect my lambda sensor may be malfunctioning. I have not had the DPF cleaned, however I have attempted forced regeneration and added Wynn's DPF cleaning to the fuel tank. No emissions or irregular idling. The vehicle had not shown any problems until the turbocharger malfunctioned a few weeks ago. The vehicle has accumulated 95,000 kilometres. Any guidance would be appreciated. I hope that some of this is comprehensible. Salutations. 👍 Revise The vehicle is scheduled for an EGR recall at BMW on January 10th.
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Thank you will publish tomorrow!
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Thank you. Does it imply activating the engine using the diagnostic tool? Is that permissible?
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Thank you. I believe that was the error code first interpreted by the garage. It seems that Bosch manufactures the Mercedes component, and while a Bosch part was used, it is nonfunctional. Indeed. Thank you for your assistance.
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I had a local service repair my MAF sensor since the engine management light was lighted. EML arrived one or two days subsequent to their servicing. A Bosch replacement mass air flow sensor was used. Two days later, EML reappeared. It is suggested that there may be an incompatibility, necessitating the use of an MB unit. I am beginning to question some statements for various reasons. I connected my ACME £9.99 code reader, which indicated a P0111 fault code, indicating an issue with the Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit/Range. Is the intake air temperature sensor integrated with the mass air flow sensor? Is it a distinct component? Is there a potential that an error occurred during the service, resulting in the activation of the EML? Thank you in advance.
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Numerous videos on YouTube demonstrate the nine-speed technique. In contrast to the Mercedes, which has a torque converter drain plug, the process involves starting the engine between each change and cycling through the gears to homogenise the fluid, followed by draining and refilling, resulting in progressively less aged fluid with each iteration.
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It required six sump dumps to get pink fluid. It is worthwhile, especially at the reasonable price of £120 for 20 litres of fluid and seals.
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The air conditioning unit, model C205, abruptly ceased functioning.
Flexfer replied to VVC-Geeza's topic in General Car Chat
There may have been a gradual decrease in fuel supply, and recently the pressure dropped slightly below the minimum level required to activate the low pressure sensor, causing the system to shut down as a protective measure. Was there any instance when the LED on the console button flashed while attempting to control the air conditioning system? A specialised MB technician is not necessary for a 're gas' procedure. A simple system pressure check is sufficient before proceeding, and this may be performed by any trustworthy local garage. Please inform us of your progress. PS. What an unfortunate time for your air conditioning unit to malfunction. -
Headrests for the second row captain's chairs.
Flexfer replied to WhisperingWillow's topic in General Car Chat
The first modification we made was to ensure that the booster seat back could securely rest against the seat back. We replaced this item on the dealer's premises when we collected it. It seems as if Mazda's production line instructions are reversed. Additionally, my in-laws, who are over 70 years old, also like to have them reversed in order to avoid straining their necks. -
I requested that my Mazda dealer provide the PDF to me. Thus, the issue is currently resolved.
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Thank you for your replies. However, it remains ineffective for me.
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Is there anybody familiar with the process of exporting service report PDFs from the My Mazda app on an iPhone? The PDFs are being downloaded into the phone, but I am unable to locate them in the filesystem. Additionally, it seems that the app does not provide an option to share or email the downloaded files. The only method I can extract them is by capturing a snapshot of the mobile phone screen, albeit this approach is not very enjoyable due to the papers being composed of many pages and the inability to use scrolling capture.
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Like the original poster, we all appreciate well-equipped automobiles. However, I myself seldom use any of the advanced features. on fact, I am an exceptional case since I have never utilised the cruise control function on my vehicle.
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Understood. We are debating the selection of a sill or rubber liner for the trunk border next to the bumper end. I have previously obtained the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) all-weather mats for both the trunk and the main cabin of the automobile.
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Greetings, everyone. Has anybody installed a trunk sill guard on the CX90 to prevent dents and scratches while loading and unloading items? Please provide links to any relevant and high-quality content that you have come across. Thank you.
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Indeed, I too received mine today. I was curious about the matter, so I came here to seek information. Since I am also in California, I plan to follow the same path as you. Attempt to determine whether it is possible to renew in July without completing the process.
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I just exchanged my 2014 C63 for an 18-month-old A45 S plus+. This automobile is just remarkable. It moves at a very high speed. I am astonished by the considerable amount of power generated by this vehicle's 2-liter engine. Prior to purchasing, I examined the Audi S3, a vehicle with superior speed, as well as the Golf R. I found the cabin of the Audi to be unsatisfactory, and the same can be said about the Golf. I am quite pleased with my decision to purchase the A45. It has rekindled the excitement I used to have when I first started driving, reminiscent of the days when I had my very first vehicle many years ago.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cms76Cn0xGo&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fforums.mbclub.co.uk%2F&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&feature=emb_imp_woyt
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Within the forums' HOWTO area, I have a video thread that I posted a few years ago. I personally recorded the movie with my CLS.
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Indeed, my intention was to clarify that a £12.00 concert ticket does not include a £12.95 or £17.95 vehicle charge ticket.
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Acquiring a Railcard, or perhaps two if you qualify, would be sufficient to cover the cost of this excursion. Additionally, explore the concept of ticket splitting by visiting the following website: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/t..._medium=email&utm_campaign=solus_TicketySplit The cost of two refunds on a fake transaction is about two-thirds less than £250.
