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My experience was a little different although there was absolutely nothing wrong with the vehicle itself. I'd bought a Honda CR-V Hybrid from Loughshore logistics, but unfortunately a family emergency came up before I'd really had a chance to use it. I got in touch with them, explained the situation, and they arranged to collect the car the following morning. Once it had been picked up, the refund was processed later that same day. The only thing I had to do beforehand was complete a short identity verification form for compliance purposes. Overall, the whole process was far easier and quicker than I'd expected.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Seeking assistance.
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Keep an eye on the vacuum transducers. Failing to hold a hoover is a regular occurrence for them.
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Upgrading the rear differential oil on a w212 E350 CDI
Psychil replied to Psychil's topic in General Car Chat
Yes, I did that, and you can find it in the previous post. I apologise for the delay in writing the post; it's conceivable that I was editing when you added this comment. I started by posting the thread partially completed on my phone, which was too sluggish, and then switched to using a computer so I could type faster 👍. -
Upgrading the rear differential oil on a w212 E350 CDI
Psychil replied to Psychil's topic in General Car Chat
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The w212's rear differential oil was just changed. On Black Friday, I bought two 1-liter bottles of Fuchs Titan Sintopoid FE 75W-85 from Opie Oils for about £10 each, and it's listed as an acceptable fluid by Mercedes Bevo. Merc probably used that as the fluid in their bottles. Evidently, Fuchs is the only authorised provider of PAS fluid, as my recent thread on power steering fluid and the link to Bevo both indicate. Mercato clearly uses Fuchs extensively. Both the differential's fill and drain plugs are 14 mm hex key, which is similar to a big allen key shape. A 14 mm sump key socket on a 3/8" square ratchet drive was part of my Laser sump key set, and it was the perfect match for the plug head. Prior to attempting to remove the drain plugs, clean them thoroughly and spray them with penetrating solution. Wait at least fifteen minutes. I discovered that a 3/8" ratchet was sufficient to fit it into the gap between the exhaust, eliminating the requirement for a wobbling universal coupler. I utilised this method since I was afraid of jacking up the differential; nevertheless, I am unable to guarantee the safety of jacking up, thus I cannot endorse it. Only on MOT ramps or a 4-post lift would I feel competent to accomplish this task. Although many would recommend using axle stands, doing so exposes you to the possibility of jacking up the vehicle solely via the differential—which is already corroding after 12 years—and, in comparison to, say, a wheel and three feet of railway sleeper, I don't feel particularly secure under two neatly assembled axle supports with their relatively narrow bases. If the jack were to release, I would not be surprised if the heavily chunky and square-cut timber beneath the rear subframe could easily sustain the weight of the vehicle, especially with a wheel properly under the sill. Any 'drop' would be minor because there was less than 5mm of space between the subframe and the lumber and the wheel and between the sill and the wheel. After raising the passenger side rear with a jack, I took the rear wheel off and placed it halfway under the car, under the sill and as near to the jack as I could get it. Under the rear subframe, I tucked a couple of large pieces of railway sleeper. beneath the watchful eye of an assistant who had received extensive training on how to use the jack, I snuck beneath the vehicle, cracked open the fill plug, and climbed back out. Only a few seconds. Lower the vehicle to the ground after reattaching the wheel. With the wheel beneath the sill and the railway sleepers under the rear subframe, I proceeded to jack up the driver's side using the identical procedure as described earlier. While under supervision, I slid under and completely undid the drain stopper, which I promptly dumped into the oil collect pan. In the space of twenty seconds beneath the vehicle. After that, I cautiously lowered this side onto the jack to make the differential lean slightly towards the drain hole. After the water had drained (which took around 20 minutes), I jack-knifed the vehicle again, this time positioning the related wheels and railway sleepers, and reinserted the drain plug from underneath. Roughly twenty seconds. Once you've lowered it, put the wheel back on the driver's rear. Once again, we must return to the rear of the vehicle on the passerger side, lift it up, remove the wheels, and place them under the sill, in addition to the railway sleepers. Noting that the car is sloping away from the fill hole, which causes a slight overfill of diff oil, I was able to remove the fill plug by reaching between the brake disc and the front of the rear wheel arch with a couple of socket extensions. I then filled up the differential without getting under the car by using a giant oil syringe/extractor with approximately 2 feet of clear, stiff poly hose. Next, I levelled the vehicle by lowering it, which allowed the extra oil to drain to the proper level. I jacked the car back up, set the wheel under the sill, etc., and then spent another 30 seconds whipping around under the car to fit the plug. After that, I quickly cleaned up with some baby wipes. The job took approximately 90 minutes due to all the wheel on/wheel off, jack up/lower, repeat/repeat manoeuvres. However, I was more at ease with the car having three wheels on the ground, one under the sill and railway sleepers, and the front wheels chocked than with the rear wheels fully elevated on both sides using axle stands. This is especially true for rear wheel drive cars, where the front wheels are unrestricted by gears or handbrakes.
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Do you possess access to WIS?
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FSD 12.5.2 on Hardware 4 Experiences Reduced Performance
Psychil replied to Treeri's topic in General Car Chat
My 2023 Model Y exhibits the similar behaviour in Autopilot with Autosteer. A curve in the road features a vehicle positioned in the centre median, yet not within the travel lanes, occasionally for reasons I cannot discern. The absence of a straightforward "resume" also frustrates me. -
e I possess the identical vehicle; the handling is intriguing. Dragonslayer evokes memories of a video game on my initial computer
