What a really nice & helpful chap that breakdown person was , nice to see 👍👍

@christineayres7199

Жыл бұрын

Better than Greenflag who when i broke down due to the steering lock locking on while driving refused to come out saying its not a breakdown ? WTF How ? anyway was lucky a friend came out and sorted it that day but never use Greenflag or the RAC worst of the worst they are

Mine did the same in traffic, faulty crank position sensor, the extra heat from sitting was enough for the sensor to expand slightly and loose a connection inside, when it cooled a bit it would start again, might be worth a look 🤞

Blimey! Life can be be a so-and-so sometimes. You coped very well, and I must say that the breakdown chap and Halfords were very helpful and, you said, pleasant. It's always good when folk help you out.

We are always helpful “up north’😂 Glad it was something simple and you got on your way.

@Phiyedough

Жыл бұрын

The Rover thinks it is too posh a car to be going up north!

@lewis72

Жыл бұрын

But are those "up North" from the West helpful to those "up North" from the East... or Manchester-Liverpool, Leeds-Hull etc ?

One thing I have learnt in life. Never fool around with a dodgy battery because it's going to strand you at the most inconvenient moment. Just go straight to the depot and get a new one even if you have to sell your granny to pay for it. I also find it hard to believe you set out on such a long journey without a basic tool kit. No matter how much stuff you have on board there must be a little space to stow it.

Have you checked the drain below the ECU yet, just noticed the dirt round the scuttle when you were changing the battery. They can block very easily and start filling up with water. After a first clean up you can do a 'spyhole mod' so you don't have to take the scuttle off so often, the how to is on the owners club forum Matt 🍻

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

yes, no problems

@Max-gz7ik

Жыл бұрын

Plenum drain blockage shouldn't actually be much of an issue on this car. All petrol 75/ZT models have a sealed ECU, so even if they do get submerged it's fairly rare for it to give any trouble. It's only the diesels that really suffer, one of the endless list of issues with the M47 powered cars. That said it's always best to keep the drains clear at all times! Electronics are generally happier when they aren't floating!

I feel your pain. As a fellow Kent resident I dread long journeys because of the inevitable hassle of getting out of the south east. I always leave at 3am for this reason. Anyway that's a lovely car and I'm pleased the new battery sorted it. Have a good time and sell lots of merch.

@rotary_turbo99

Жыл бұрын

same here, I used to work in Dartford a while back, and trying to navigate the Darenth interchange at 7:30am was always a fun time

@danielrussell446

Жыл бұрын

We had a lovely journey down to whitstable at Easter from our home in West Midlands 4 hours down 2 stops at Oxford and clacket lane coming back 8 hours due to road works on m25 at Woking and m25 at Uxbridge to high Wycombe

@rotary_turbo99

Жыл бұрын

@@danielrussell446 every morning on the radio its always "heavy traffic and long delays at the Godstone turnoff of the m25"

@frglee

Жыл бұрын

There are proposals for a new Lower Thames Crossing downstream of the Dartford Crossing linking Kent and Essex going through Thurrock and Gravesham. It might be many years before it gets built though.

@welshskies

Жыл бұрын

Some years ago my daughter was offered a place at the University of Kent so I took her down to Canterbury to take a look. Canterbury is a lovely little city but from Mid Wales it was a truly horrible six hour journey for someone who usually drives on traffic free rural roads. My daughter eventually went to The University of Liverpool which took less that two hours. We can take the car to Dublin or Edinburgh faster than we can drive to Kent. 🚙

It’s highly unlikely the battery was the cause of your breakdown. The sudden cut out and then restart after an hour or so is much more likely to be a crank sensor. The battery was obviously not in the best condition, but with a functioning alternator, was not your problem.

@michealhaskell7258

Жыл бұрын

Yes a crank senser -being intermittent probably is the next job with this car!

@henryrolt3747

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, marginal crank sensor that goes bad when it gets hot.

@ianc7866

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Had the same issue . When it cools down the sensor starts working again. Very irritating.

An underperforming battery is a relief to hear when your car is doing something scary. 75s are particularly finicky when it comes ro voltage! Also it sounds like the resistor on your cooling fan might've died, as it comes on roaring away at full tilt like that. It should have several speeds it clicks through! It may be worth checking if you car is one with the seperate resistor. The gold resistor upgrade may be a plan!

@johnmoruzzi7236

Жыл бұрын

Yes noisy fan and aircon cutout is a classic fail… resistor fails so when aircon tries to drive the fan at half speed it fails after a bit. Solder in a replacement gold resistor. I just replaced the battery on my 75 1.8… fair price on a Bosch one from my local parts factor. And I had a misfire that I fixed by fiddling with the plugs and leads / coils. Also the coils have a short lead to 2 of the cylinders so that could be the issue not the coil itself.

@johnmoruzzi7236

Жыл бұрын

The earlier cars had a 3 speed fan that was changed to 2.

Always an adventure on a roadtrip in a classic, even a slightly modern classic! Halfords does save the day sometimes though! You're spot on about Britain and roadworks, absolute nightmare constantly, Europe is awesome for roadtrips but as soon as you come back here, constant queues 🥴 Have a brilliant day tomorrow 👌😎

Thank god the car didn't die while you were on a smart motorway with the hard shoulder in use! 😱

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

very much this - those are terrifying

Strangest battery problem I ever had , low battery at start-up, and the Rear passenger DVD player in my Van starts by itself? Suddenly hearing the opening music for star wars at 7 A.M. gave me a bit of a turn.... Cheers Matt.

Great save! I replaced my no name battery which was only 3 years old with a Bosch Silver battery and it made a huge difference. Not a thing you want to save money on. This tool set is handy to have with you on the road, good idea. Might go and look for something like that for when on holiday.

@shanepatrick641

Жыл бұрын

I replaced a small 300cca battery with a 550cca heavy duty battery which was much bigger and with a 3-4 year warranty. I have a MK1 Ford Focus 1.6 and it seems to have sorted the headlight flicker as well. 🙂

I suspect the smaller battery was recommended by the computer search tool at a shop. If they opted for the cheapest battery offered, it tends to be marginal when under heavy load.

Pushed for time to view Matt and with this ' cliff-hanger ' of a video, had to watch to the end to see if you had become mobile again, glad it turned out well, good luck for tomorrow, wish I could be there !.Strangely , had exactly the same circumstances in our ultra- reliable Sierra a few years back , ending up buying a new battery on the long journey,and also found the existing one was much smaller with lower capacity , a full size heavy duty one cured the problem and has remained faultless ever since !.

If they are separate Coil packs swap 4 and 1 over and see it fault follows. That will confirm if it’s the coil pack. If not could be injector or something more sinister

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

good idea

@randymarsh385

Жыл бұрын

The 1.8s have a wasted spark ignition system with 1 and 4 sharing a coil and 2 and 3 sharing a coil. The coil is on cylinder 1 with a HT lead running to 4. Could be a faulty HT lead.

That smaller battery is what is suggested by Euro Car Parts for these. Mine came with the smaller sized too, which worked fine, but still swapped it for the larger 096 as you have. Glad it’s got going 👍🏻

@paulkeenan6430

Жыл бұрын

Just wondering when you change the battery, do you need to have the code for the radio?

I’ve noticed that many people cheap out or are ignorant of the proper battery specs for their car, especially if you have a diesel or larger petrol version of a car, that also is available with a small petrol engine.

If the battery is knacked it could be a heavy enough load even with the alternator to cause a sufficient voltage drop for the computer to crap out.

I make a little break down kit that stays in the boot to cover most common potential breakdown and problems. Props to that breakdown guy, he was super nice, helpful and knowledgeable, would definitely give good feedback to that new service you're with.

Yay welcome to Yorkshire Matt 😎 Another car, another new battery! Anyways I hope that’s the end of your troubles on this journey, just a pity I can’t make it to see you & the Rover at the Motorist.. Hope you have a great day & trouble free run back home 👍🏻

I thought you’d said this was the best engine in the 75? I have owned 4, all with the M47 BMW diesel engine, my current car is an MG ZTT. Total miles over 12 years for all 4, 120,000 miles, breakdowns, 1, new alternator in my year 2000 with 170,000 on the clock. Brilliant cars.

Yep, had a similar toolkit from Argos 20 years ago. Added a couple of extra extensions to it and it’s been in every car since including company cars. Very useful little pieces of kit, been abused over the years and still going. Feel your pain with the breakdown services, RAC sent out an Escort van to tow my Rover SD1, 3.5 auto off the M40. Never mind that it’s a 30 limit to tow in neutral and it was probably half as much again in weight.Then get told that my alternator’s fried, which I’d told him when he’d turned up. Waited nearly 3hrs for a low loader to turn up after that. Cancelled that membership next day! Tried the AA, just as bad. Been with Start Rescue since they started, never had an issue, quick response and no fuss. Very professional.

I had a Corsa which would cut out when emgine was warm and wouldnt start until it had cooled down a little bit, turned out to be the crank position sensor. When it's on its way out the heat would either cause a bad connection due to expansion, or the resistance would be too high, hence why it worked when it cooled down again.

I broke down in weymouth in my renaultmaster campervan few years ago aux tensioner let go got new one from eurocarparts went to halfords to buy a 13mm socket they dident have one but lent me the tools to replace it there are some helpful guys and girls in halfords glad you sorted matt have a great weekend all the best donny

Two observations: 1. I thought that the 75 had lost an impressive amount of coolant! 2. The battery probably failed as a result of getting too hot whilst you were stuck in traffic. I ssem to remember that the Jag XJ12 had a fan cooled battery compartment, and other cars move the battery to the boot. A much better idea.

The noisy AC is the resistor pack in front of the radiator for the fans, it's only working on maximum vent, super common fault on the 75

Good video and hope its a permanent fix enough to get to back home tomorrow. When out in an older car I have a little bag with a small socket set and various screw drivers, allen keys, adjustables, gaffer tape, cable ties, hammer etc. The one time I needed it was when I didn't have it as only going a few miles to the MOT..... I'm glad I'm not driving for a living anymore, I was adding 2 or even 3 hours to the expected journey times for the inevitable accident, roadworks or simply the 4 hour morning/evening rush hour hold ups. Good luck with the meet tomorrow, I was planning on attending but events have conspired against me. I await the video.

I had a similar problem with a Rover, it would just cut out but if you left it for a few minutes it would start no problem. The problem turned out to be a faulty oil pressure sensor, swapped that and the car ran fine for a while but I did buy a spare sensor and a spanner for next time. It worked every time.

I remember my heart absolutely sinking when I saw you get another Rover, but that seems a lovely example. I'm hopeful you keep going with the trading up. I want to see you reach Jag level next. 😊

As soon as you had the bonnet up I thought, "that battery is too small", same as my ztt cdti when I bought it, it struggled to heat the glow plugs and was quickly binned! Ps if you're ever going up north and need a rest stop then you're welcome to pop in to mine in St Ives, Kent is a bloody long way from everywhere!

Good luck with the rest of your weekend, Mat. Have a safe journey home.

Good to see a positive outcome (even if it meant spending a few £). You may be right about the coil pack, and heat soak causing it to fail, but I suspect a new battery is a good investment, especially given the previous one was perhaps a bit under-specified. As an aside, not only is Ponte home to licquorice, but the UK centre for Haribo and Maoam (they bought the licquorice company factory). There are quite a few really nice country villages not far from there. All stone houses, village greens etc. I imagine they may get a tad busy this weekend though!

My mates 75 that also had dying battery would also randomly cut out and it also had smaller battery fitted so I believe you should be fine now. Also you have a diagnostic mode in the cluster if you hold the trip reset button test 1 will be flashing what you need to do is go to number 19 it will the flash on and off click the button when its showing off and the Test 7 is your actual coolant temperature and test 9 is your voltage I find these to be the most useful ones.

It was a mission today! I nervously drove the Carlton through several towns to get to the A10, then A1. It did brilliantly! Save me a space in the morning, see you there!

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

So many road works, and what was up with the M25 completely closed? Look forward to seeing you tomorrow

@JAY61ish

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Bloody M25.. 😫

Uneventful in Rover terms is 3 or less breakdowns 😂 definitely worth gathering some tools you’ve doubled up on and making a road trip toolkit. Perhaps even a video in there for you.

Good weather and helpful people ease the pain!

Had the same bloody hassle today Matt. Driving home to the south coast from Norwich. Nightmare.. well done.. I just do not know how you stay so damn calm.. 👍

Just changed a battery on my niece’s Hyundai I10 (2009) it was beginning to have intermittent difficult starting, in fairness the battery was over 6 yrs old 35amp hour and 280 ccr, the Varta replacement 40amp and 330ccr so hopefully fixes problem, alternator ok too

The reason the traffic officers,🙄, closed the m25 was because of a crisp packet on the hard shoulder !!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

Think pre-Project Drive cars might have had some sort of extension bolt so that you didn't have to reach down into the battery box to release the strap. Also, noticed there was no driver's grab-handle. Not sure what exact use they were but the blank doesn't look good, fitted one in my ZT to fill the space. The 75 facia always looks welcoming.

There's a large motorhome sales place in Germany they keep their vehicles on trickle charge it saves a lot in batteries.

Glad it appeared easy to fix! I knew straight away that the battery that was in it was too small. I’ve had the pleasure of changing them in both of my 1.8 75s in recent times!

Matt, glad my hometown treated you well! You’ve cornered the market for jeopardy this last couple of weeks!

Had exactly that happen to my MG ZT 1.8T a few days after getting it on the first long run. Including failure to start and after a few minutes immediate restart. Check the Crankshaft Position Sensor and its wire and connections on the Bell Housing ASAP. ... I did that and replaced it with a known good one from another 1.8T. Immediate start and fine ever since six years later. The CPS's wires can be stressed by heavy handed servicing in past ownership and that upsets electrical continuity. The original fitted to the other ZT fine ever since. Newly acquired used cars can be like that on a "getting to know you" basis. Keep up the good stuff its appreciated. By the way. I fitted the same battery Brand and size you did .. off good old ebay delivered to my door post free at good price.

Good help is priceless, thanks for sharing. Good luck for tomorrow.

Pontefract Halfords staff are really good. I paid the fitting charge on my battery and so glad I did. It took them 30 minutes and was a nightmare to get out and needed programming so £25 we’ll spent I thought. Hope you make it to Sherborne and then home ok.

Well done Halfords 👌🏻, first time ever heard anyone say a good word about them Matt 😂

The A1 at Wentbridge is a nightmare at the moment best avoided either way, I was hoping to be there tomorrow but a temporary dodgy ankle means I can't use a clutch. Ah Ponte Carlo not quite Cas Vegas though, make sure you lock your car up ;)

This is why as much as I love these Rover 75 they are one of them cars you wonder when going on a long run they make you worry will they get you there?.

I flattened a perfectly good (4 year old) battery by giving it a top up charge on low. Totally flat. I used bat aid tablets on the battery and gave it a low charge and this fixed it. I can only assume that the cell plates buckled, touching each other after the acid was stirred up, possibly containing bits that helped with the discharge. Maybe yours has done something similar?

It used to be points that brought cars to an unexpected halt. I guess that is called progress ?

Excellent honest video showing all the pitfalls of owning a 20+ year old car. Thanks

Glad you got back on the road again and was not as serious apart from getting a new battery. Catch you tomorrow, its time for my bed, just back from dropping the kids in fife at their grandparents! Got a couple of things for you a haynes manual for a 75 being one of the things!

First rule of buying a car with a Lion battery: Throw battery in the bin. Glad you got it sorted, and nice to see a Yuasa in there. My go to.

I had this problem on my Opel Manta with Lexus 1UZ V8 fitted, car is rarely driven so goes through a lot of batteries and recently it started cutting out dead and then would turn over and restart but nit run properly coughing n spluttering, replaced crank sensor etc but to no avail, fitted a new battery and runs like a dream. Sometimes like the breakdown guy mentioned the battery can seem fine in some metrics but is still not performing properly which looks like it can effect the ECU.

The Bosch alternators are strange. I have had the same sort of thing on the Volvo. Disconcerting to say the least. At first i was going to say ignition control module, then remembered it is a Rover not a Ford. The Ford Duraspark ignition control module can do this. No warning, it quits. Once cooled down, away it goes. Had that happen on several of my old Fords. Glad you got it sorted, though. Big relief. Definitely get the right coil pack for it. Many cars from the 90s and up have multiplexed wiring, so the feedback loop is all important.

@sportshatch

Жыл бұрын

Wow that brings back memories, I was a mechanic with a Vauxhall dealership in that 80s-90s and we did a lot of work on Fords as well. I remember replacing lots of control modules on mk3 Escorts and Orions. Also lots of heads off on same models after timing belts breaking at 30,000 miles. I think Matt’s problem is probably a crank sensor.

Matt sorry to hear about the battery we’ve just had the same with my wife’s 108 they are so susceptible to power changes and batteries collapsing Know what you mean about the m25 we had a lovely holiday in whitstable at easter it took us 4 hours to get down from the midlands with 2 stops and 8 to get back due to traffic at Woking and Uxbridge up to high Wycombe it’s so annoying how it can be here when in Europe and USA they keep roads going enjoy the social now you are there safely Daniel

Make sure it has fuel. Their common problem is that they do not correctly indicate the amount of fuel on board. In addition, if the pump in the tank does not work, then you must have at least 15 liters to be sure that it starts.

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

Brimmed this morning, over half a tank still in it

@randymarsh385

Жыл бұрын

I think the latter part applies to the early diesels that have 2 low pressure pumps (one in tank, one under bonnet). If the pump fails on a petrol 75 I think you're stranded, no matter the amount of fuel in the tank

I have a 1983 Citroën CX GTi with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection. This fuel injection system won't run much above idle if the battery is weak. Possibly some cars need a tip top battery to function correctly.

Ive got a small service kit with extra bits and bobs like torq sockets extra long ph2 screwdriver and 5 mm flat blade 12" pry bar for belts a belt 2 8" 3/8 extensions,magnet on a telescopic handle, a mirror on a telescopic handle, a set of jump leads, 24-in breaker bar 3/8, a cheetah bar for wheel nuts and so on small enough to put under the passenger seat easy to get to? Ps It's just remembering to putting it in the car if you are car hopping.

My Rover 75 1.8 Turbo eats batteries, I buy the bigger ones as it takes some starting. Keep coolant topped up on the k series engines, if possible get the multi layer steel gasket as head gasket blow on these cars. I keep a rubber mallet in the boot incase I have to wack the starter motor, it’s known to stick sometimes.

Very good breakdown chap!!!

Only breakdowns I ever had in a 75 was the alternator and it went with no warning, and then a coilpack, I'd carry a spare with these!

Thanks for mentioning that 52 piece set. I went out and got one!

That start rescue looks decent I’ve just checked my 05 MK2 1.6 Focus and they are miles cheaper than my current Rac deal.

The days of calculating journey times based on a 50 MPH average when a lot of M or A roads are used have long gone, safer using a 40 or even a 35 average now if M25 involved. You may then be early not late and be able to stop for another cuppa and a snag or two. Give it a few years and we may well be back to stage coach averages, 15 MPH, 18 for the mail coaches between cities.

I have been with 'Start rescue' for years. They are one of the few breakdown companys who offer cover for older vehicles.

Couldn’t believe it when I saw this video posted, but I’m very glad you’ve made it! See you at the Motorist with my MX5. 🚙👍

Glad your back on route this very thing happened to me with the 940 on the M6 last year!

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

Only to the best people then!

@SimpsonsClassics

Жыл бұрын

@@furiousdriving yep seems that way aha

My poor old Connoseur died at newyearsday , a burned out valve in cilinder 3 of the big K . Perfect start , perfect first mile until a stop at the trafficlight , when accelerating again all power gone . 😢

Although having a good battery is a requirement in any car, this is not why you broke down, as the alternator would keep the engine running. From your description on the way the engine cut out, I would suspect the crank sensor.

@Simon-ui6db

Жыл бұрын

Im guessing coil pack due to misfire on 4. Otherwise I'd say crank sensor too.

@Teribus13

Жыл бұрын

​@@Simon-ui6db could be that the coil pack starts to fail when it gets too hot, like sitting in traffic?

@philip_christian

Жыл бұрын

If the crank sensor killed it, then there would be an error code for that logged. Power failure is the one thing that doesn't cause an error code, because the ECU doesn't have any power to log the error code.... It doesn't mean that it was the battery though. VWs used to be famous for failing power relays, and a loose connector or bad ignition switch will also do it.

@arthurdardalis

Жыл бұрын

@@philip_christian ECU’s normally run on 6 volts. Have seen numerous instances where the crank sensor has not logged a fault. It is obvious though that the fault is electrical and thankfully not mechanical

Share your view on UK traffic , particularly on motorways, you get one minor accident and it turns into a major hold up for other road users. Still , on the plus side your breakdown was less of a major, and thanks to helpful people , notably the recovery man and staff at Halfords , you were soon motoring again .

My dad had a Lion battery on his Rover 45 with the same type of issues, the battery was charged under warranty a few times even though it would pass the battery test. In the end he gave up and put a different battery into the car and all the electrical issues went away.

Maybe the crankshaft position sensor...its on the clutch housing..u neeed to remove the air filter housing to gain access to it...Bob..Paignton....

Oh dear! I’m hoping to be there tomorrow in my mk3 fiesta. It’s first long run so hopefully makes it there 🤞🏻

You have my sympathy; last Sunday my car broke down, in a running lane of an urban dual carriageway with a 30mph speed limit. The problem was that the 30mph limit seems purely advisory and after three near-misses where people seem blind to hazard warning lights as well, at a point where the traffic stopped (there was a pedestrian crossing nearby) I put out my red triangle. Within a few minutes that had been driven over... so I called the police out to shield the car because it was quite clear that a collision was likely. Sure enough, within minutes a Mercedes stopped within six inches of my rear bumper. I glared at the two female occupants and one was about to kick off when I heard voices remonstrating with the driver - it was the police van sent to shield the car! The breakdown service towed me to one of their recommended garages. A week later, the garage hasn't even looked at my car as their workload has shot up massively.

Had my second hand rover 75. For 8 years 20,000 miles ± a years. Never let me down once. Service regular great comfy ride. Only got rid of her when my maté upgraded and I bought his bmw 7 series. Ran that for 7 years until I became disabled. Now have blue badge lease And miss both my old cars. And found memory’s of my capri.

Had this on a Jeep Cherokee, after a lot of head scratching by our local mechanic it turned out it was the crank position sensor, when the engine got hot, sitting in traffic etc, it would completely die. When it cooled down it was fine.

I was going to go but the Clutch on my Honda has said "no"

Only if was not charging the alternator will stop to Work when driving , check the coil Pack module if is overheating , thats odd or a Temp sensor

I remember seeing this car and the Jaguar S Type in a motorshow when they were new. I saw the Rover as a reborn P5B Coupe.

It may not apply in this case but ECU may need to be reset to acknowledge the new battery, some BMWs can overcharge when the battery is just replaced. Good luck!

Oooh I'm heading all the way up the A1 tomorrow. This would make a nice rest stop. Might pop by!

@gazonatrike7005

Жыл бұрын

wentbridge is being resurfaced (if they haven't finished it) best avoided,

90 quid and they didnt even fit it .Probably a good thing with Halford so called mechanics. Always handy to keep a small set of tools when doing mileage in older cars . The battery is only there to get the car started alternator takes over once its started, are you sure the alternator is ok

If the fan is loud it may be that the slow fan speed resistor has failed so it is moving to the fast speed which is louder.

Nice work Matt 👍

My rover 75 which was cdtin131+,had a cooling fan on the battery housing and the battery was much bigger.

Have a house in Spain & can't believe just how many of this era (and older) of Rover are on their roads - they are everywhere! Just can't figure out how they cope with the brutal summer heat over there but they seem to. Baffles me tbh.

i actually live in Pontefract, even though im a Leeds lad. hope the journey up north went ok for the meet up.

The battery in my 75 died within days of buying it. The dealer sold the new one half price as it was recently bought. Almost 3 years on, and no electrical problems since!

The crank position sensor can be fail when engine hot. Will work again when the engine cools. Should show in history though. Perhaps carry a wireless ODB2 reader that hooks to your phone?

I always fit their 4yr batteries, normally not so painful with card. Also, all you need to do is add your card to your online account and there's no worries, they'll find you and send a receit via email.

Pleased that your car was not towed back to Kent as we would not have had the opportunity to meet the friendly car services from Pontefract. Not bad to store your car with tools; you never know when you need it. Enjoy the rest of yout journey 😊

check head gasket on that little 1.8 k series... they tend to fail close to cilinder 4 causing misfire to happen i have a 1.1 here in italy and is a common defect on k series

That's a Yuasa battery not a Bosch! Just as good though!😂

@arthurdardalis

Жыл бұрын

Yuasa is a highly respected manufacturer, their quality is far superior to Bosch, which are not theBosch quality we all knew…

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

close enough..its been a long day!

@neodonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@arthurdardalis Indeed, Varta and Bosch are just badge engineered crap now, in fact the Vartas come out of the same factory as those cheap NuMax batteries.

I bet the fiat idea is still going like the clappers 🤗

Sir, I am glad that you made it, as we had a most agreeable supper last night at the hotel!

@furiousdriving

Жыл бұрын

Indeed we did!

Just watching the video the now, sorry to see you had a breakdown but going by comments theres a happy ending with an easy fix, battery related!? When you said loud air con, do you mean the fan is running at high speed? If so its likely the resistor thats gone and fan is running at full whack constantly. I believe yours is the same as later models like mine Look through the grille and at around the 2 oclock positon there should be a resistor, original is silver and prone to failure, replace with a gold one from dmgrs and you will be all good. Easy fix just bumper off and solder new one in place of whats there 😊

One up for Start Breakdown ! 👍