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 Possible ECU failure |
skidrov
 8th Oct 2024 12:17am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 951 · Subject: Possible ECU failure |
A couple of suggestions.
If you have not already, I would suggest joining https://www.aulro.com/afvb/index.php?. There is always excellent advice here, but likewise on the AULRO forum, and closer t ... |
| 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
skidrov
6th Oct 2024 10:50am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 11 · Views: 604 · Subject: 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
| Yep, the post on the linked thread showing the panel trimming is pretty much what I did but through the whole aperture. The speakers I used were not as deep as some shown. That, of course, will make a ... |
| 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
skidrov
6th Oct 2024 10:22am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 11 · Views: 604 · Subject: 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
| Not to hand, but stand by. |
| 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
skidrov
5th Oct 2024 10:02pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 11 · Views: 604 · Subject: 130mm (5 inch) speakers in the rear |
| I have fitted 6in. speakers to the rear of mine. I dremelled out the inner step of the recess in the factory molding, drilled holes for the screws and it all fitted in nicely. Looks quite standard, wo ... |
| TDCi heater control valve options |
skidrov
20th Apr 2023 7:38am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 130 · Views: 55863 · Subject: TDCi heater control valve options |
Ok, think I can see where this is going... 🙂
So if you control the valve with a potentiometer, it's a small step to add in a thermistor and have climate control.... |
| Heater fan blower removal from a defender puma? |
skidrov
5th Apr 2023 3:16am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 3 · Views: 1603 · Subject: Heater fan blower removal from a defender puma? |
When mine died, I DID remove the ducts, inner wing and a whole bunch of stuff. Not fun.
But then, on another forum, I asked the question of someone who had more recently completed the job. See link ... |
| Legal LED reverse light bulbs |
skidrov
13th Oct 2022 5:47am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 12977 · Subject: Legal LED reverse light bulbs |
| This thread gives a few ideas (apologies if it's "only" the scenelight-type approach you're already aware of). I copied the approach of a spotlight attached to the number plate light fixture ... |
| Alpine 133BT |
skidrov
31st May 2022 11:22pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 6 · Views: 1654 · Subject: Alpine 133BT |
| Yep, the items on p.1 box 4 of the guide that Gasket posted are what I encountered! |
| Alpine 133BT |
skidrov
31st May 2022 9:11am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 6 · Views: 1654 · Subject: Alpine 133BT |
If it's like mine, there are spring steel clips on the vertical inner edges of the opening for the radio. These can be carefully prised out, and then an Alpine sleeve will fit.
Will confess this to ... |
| Can you factory reset the ECU 2.2 Puma? |
skidrov
21st Mar 2022 8:54pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 16 · Views: 5353 · Subject: Can you factory reset the ECU 2.2 Puma? |
For Diagnostics, I use an OBDLINK MX+ https://m.gendan.co.uk/product_OBDLINKMX.html
This has its own very useful diagnostics and software package - but I use it with FORSCAN (FordScan) that has limit ... |
| Heater blower not working |
skidrov
25th Jan 2022 2:25am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2273 · Subject: Heater blower not working |
| I too had the blower die. As per other posts, you want to check the power feed first. You should also check the heater resistor pack - they have a reputation for dying too... Power and resistor pack c ... |
| Rear seat rake adjustment |
skidrov
15th Nov 2021 8:12am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 2477 · Subject: Rear seat rake adjustment |
Far Corners have a product:
https://farcorners.co.uk/product/far-defender-110130-second-row-seat-risers/
...but you may find the timeliness of response variable. I have these, they fit/work well ... |
| Opinions on Goodyear Wrangler Dura Trac |
skidrov
2nd Sep 2021 1:27pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 15 · Views: 6841 · Subject: Opinions on Goodyear Wrangler Dura Trac |
I'm also looking at these Duratracs as an option. Would probably go 235/85/16 but yes there do seem to be stock issues currently.
When you say they are very quiet at the moment, can I ask what you ... |
| More VCV Questions |
skidrov
20th Jun 2021 11:08am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 4000 · Subject: More VCV Questions |
| You may find the steel gasket is there BUT is so tightly adhering to the pump that it's very difficult to see. From memory, either a fingernail or careful application of a fine blade are needed to fin ... |
| Engine Power Cutting |
skidrov
1st Apr 2021 3:43am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 1687 · Subject: Engine Power Cutting |
| You can heel/toe in a Puma - standard daily practice. It's a driveline preservation technique as much as a performance technique. |
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