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#401 Re: Maintenance » Gear selector cable » 2019-11-04 12:43:39
Casper wrote:Firemoth as your insurance company about breakdown cover. I have 365 days UK cover and 90 in euro land with no limits on age, height and length. This was though my broker AIB Insurance at a cost of £75 a year. Better than the 300 RAC wanted
I still wouldn't bother to be honest. All they'd do is take you to a garage. Still have whatever the issue would be
Have used breakdown service abroad before (Nationwide Flexplus) and the real advantage was having someone on the end of the phone that speaks the local language and can deal with the garage.
Funny enough my gear linkage fell off in Spain and we got towed to a local garage (no insurance) and he just shrugged his shoulders and suggested that it could cost €€€ thousands.
After walking the streets found another garage and got towed again. They stuck a tiewrap on and ordered the part for me. Whole thing was very stressful.
Incidentally, I think there may be 2 of these linkages - in my case I lost all the gears.
#402 Re: Maintenance » Expert 2011 locking issue » 2019-11-03 17:11:22
Yes, I've definitely come across "Peugeot main dealer want £££'s for a diagnosis with no promised outcome"
#403 Re: General Discussion » Hey the forum is mobile friendly now » 2019-10-29 17:37:15
Occasional Web developer here too 
#404 Re: Camper Conversions » DVLA says my van doesn't look like a camper from the outside » 2019-10-22 19:18:01
Stangely they also state
"The body type does not affect the insurance category of the vehicle, or have any effect on speed limits"
Regarding speed limits, this makes no sense at all
#405 Re: Camper Conversions » DVLA says my van doesn't look like a camper from the outside » 2019-10-21 18:51:36
Amazing - it all looked possible until the high top bit 
#406 Re: General Discussion » Glow Plug Relay » 2019-10-16 17:54:39
From what I can tell the glow plug timer is in the green relay, so I don't know what the relay underneath does. I'd suggest cutting back the white wire to good conductor and extend it back again with a crimp butt connector and new crimp ring connector.
It looks like some water has got in and it is surprising how it can get wicked up the inside of the cable. The corrosion makes the wire brittle and the poor connect ion will generate heat with the high current required.
#407 Re: General Discussion » Glow Plug Relay » 2019-10-16 09:35:51
Which wire is heating up? If it's the white wire at the top of the green relay in your pic, I'd say that the wire is damaged - looks in bad shape to me.
#408 Re: Maintenance » Puff Puff » 2019-10-16 08:43:32
Initially check for damage to the pipe between the turbo and intercooler
#409 Re: Camper Conversions » Blueberry Muffin, the camper, the build! » 2019-10-16 08:38:49
Yes I totally agree that the reality will be total and utter panic. But its worth having a plan, and if something as simple as switching off the ignition then thats something.
I do wonder though how to stall the engine when you are already in high gear and accelerating. Jump on the brakes?
#410 Re: General Discussion » Glow Plug Relay » 2019-10-15 09:05:06
On my old dw8b I could hear the stop solenoid chatter when the glow plug light was lit on the dash. I think that this is a self cleaning mechanism, but could never find any supporting evidence online.
Are you saying that the chatter is still there when the engine is running?
#411 Re: Camper Conversions » Blueberry Muffin, the camper, the build! » 2019-10-15 08:53:51
vaz2121 wrote:OOOOOHHHH I've Never had a runaway either but Many Many moons ago (probably 35yrs at least) I witnessed bods evacuating the shed that had a runaway in...... Copious clouds of Smoke, Screaming engine (and bods) then a Sort of strainging screach and bang clunk and bits of shrapnel as a seize and bits of escaping engine hapening all at the same time............. Nobody was willing to go back in and see what's happening after the screachy bang ............ Nevermind the smoke still billowing out the doors..............
IIRC it to ingested it own oil to destuction
Yes thats what they do, just carry on until oil supply stops and engine seizes or until it over revs until it litterally blows apart.
Unless you can stop it, only two ways, safe way is to stall it but that depends on if you can stall an engine revving flat out. I did thankfully on second attempt it stayed stalled too, but after 1st attempt it just restarted.
2nd way which I hear is possible but I wouldn't consider it, is to take away the air supply to the engine, basically shove something in the air inlet so no air gets into engine, however this means going very close to an engine that may detinate at any moment. TBH if the first doesnt work I would personally run away and warn off people getting close and just wait for the bang!
Interestingly, newer diesels have an "air mixer" valve, which is mainly used to restrict main air flow to encourage flow from the egr when required. The other use is to shut off air flow when the engine is shut off to stop the normal clatter when stopping. Seems like this would halt runaway also.
#412 Re: General Discussion » Helloo! » 2019-10-09 18:03:30
Hello Myvanwy ......... Welcome to the forum............
You have made a great connection there with TEE-CEE ............
His Web site and conversion of his WAV is inspirational
Well thanks for your kind words.
tbh wish I'd kept it, but that's a story for later.
#413 Re: General Discussion » Helloo! » 2019-10-06 14:13:44
Welcome and good luck with the conversion.
If you havn't seen it already, here's a link to some info on my 2002 wav comversion http://blue-van.blogspot.com
#414 General Discussion » Diagbox » 2019-09-07 12:25:20
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I've been updating my Lexia software to be able to read the ECU (Delphi 3.5BR2) on my DW10CD and am on V7.76
Also been getting into the detail of the live data measurements which can be a bit tricky to understand.
In this version of s/w the data logs are stored in c:\AWRoot\dtwr\SpareTrace with files names like 000000.MPM.20190811-162952.xml.
However the way the data is stored is not really that useful, each parameter being measured is stored as a list of data points having a Value and a Timestamp.
So with 22 parameters there will be 22 lists, which makes it tricky graph out several parameters at once. Additionally the parameter headings are in French.
To get the lists transposed into rows of values at the same timestamps, I've cobbled together a Python script to convert the xml file to csv format, so that files can be imported into excel for viewing/graphing.
If anyone else is interested in using this then I can post a copy of the small script (you will need to install Python to use it)
What I was ultimately hoping to do, is get other owners to submit live data logs when the van is running correctly to assess what typical data values would be when the system is healthy.
#415 Re: Camper Conversions » DVLA says my van doesn't look like a camper from the outside » 2019-09-02 08:58:46
Yea it makes like £300 difference on insurance between the two vans, but yea it's mostly the 60/70mph on single/dual carriageways. I have a turbo now, I want to use it!
Shouldn't be that much of a difference. Try Aviva van insurance, and select non-commercial use. For me it came out slightly cheaper than camper insurance, though it only covered me for the UK.
#416 Re: Camper Conversions » DVLA says my van doesn't look like a camper from the outside » 2019-09-01 16:33:59
kenbw2 wrote:Maybe an LPG sticker?
Don't think that would do Ken. Many workvans have lpg too.
As Casper suggests, is it important for you to reclassify? Is there still any worthwhile insurance saving these days? You might be able to get around their unreasonable and unspecified demands but is it worth it if you have to mess with your van? Must admit that a legitimate 70mph on the motorway is handy.
Longer term though I think this is a sign that someone doesn't like the recent rise in the use of van conversions as campers. If so, it won't stop here.
I could have sworn it was 60mph on the motorway as well - but it is actually the same as a car.
#417 Re: Camper Conversions » DVLA says my van doesn't look like a camper from the outside » 2019-08-31 10:15:05
Sorry to say that it looks like you are not alone
https://www.change.org/p/uk-parliament- … motorhomes
#418 Re: General Discussion » Hot-starting issue ... » 2019-08-23 09:13:10
tee_cee wrote:Scotchlok connectors would do the job
Hah! Just the job!
I was vaguely aware that such a thing existed but certainly didn't know what they were called
I'll order some up.
Are they generally reliable?
Short term they are fine, but I've had a few work loose over time. When I need something permanent I usually melt/scrape the insulation off the wire and solder to that.
#419 Re: General Discussion » Hot-starting issue ... » 2019-08-21 08:45:33
Scotchlok connectors would do the job
#420 Re: General Discussion » Stickng ignition barrel. Citroen Dispatch » 2019-08-05 16:52:42
Hi.
New to the site, so be gentle. Ha.
The last few weeks the ignition on my Van has been a little sticky. Usually, I place the key in with the buttons facing up. I did notice that if I place the key in the ignition with the buttons facing down, in turns a little easier.
And so, over the last week's have done so. However, this morning it was even more difficult to turn. I even got the spare key, which is never used and this too wouldn't turn. After reading a few tips I sprayed WD40 in the barrel. I wish I hadn't. It seemed to make it worse. Anyway, after jiggling the key and wheel, with no success, I gave the key and surrounding shroud a little tap with a hammer. This was successful.
I think I need to replace the barrel, but am unsure how and what I need to buy. Also, do I need to change the chips in the keys etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Ta
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There are posts here regarding replacing the barrel, but I'd suggest that you first try a long spray of Servisol Super 10 Switch cleaner.
WD 40 dries out leaving a sticky residue - wheras the Servisol will leave a thin film of lubricant.
Used the this and a rubber mallet on the end of the key to free up my lock 6 months ago.
#421 Re: General Discussion » Anyone got............. » 2019-08-04 14:08:56
tee_cee wrote:£32 per month is really expensive. For instance at https://www.mobiles.co.uk/vodafone-sim-only-deals you get unlimited data/calls/texts for £23 per month - plus you can get cashback by submitting 5 bills online, that brings the cost down to £14 month. Speeds are capped at 2MB/s but that's fast enough for streaming.
We use something similar at home, which means we don't need a landline costing £20 month before you even make a call.I Stand too be corrected that 2meg is Fast enough to stream movies .............. God knows what I must be receiving from 3 Mobile when I buy a 12GB data package from them and usually I end up with some Buffering
It's Good too see that you can get Cashback...........
My only defence is that I picked out Unlimited Plus at £32 as I thought that's what's needed instead of the Unlimited lite at £23 that Obviously works as you pointed out.............
I'd read the speed as 2 megabytes a second but it's actually 2 megabits a second 2Mb/s. At 900MB an hour this should be fast enough for standard def.
#422 Re: General Discussion » Anyone got............. » 2019-08-03 11:17:23
Vodaphone seam to be the latest to offer unLTD data plus allegedly (we'll see) for £32 PM on sim only 12 month contract my gripe is Mobile Data is such a rip off, its the last Bastion of selling Unlimited whatever (for the very streaming reasons your looking for) and coining it in as most unlimited data seems to mean first 12 GB full speed from then on about 2meg "but we don't cut you off".......
Other wise I'd do away with land line and just have mobile data obviously it'll come some day like how many phone boxes are still dotted about every where
The amount of folk I know that only have a mobile but then got a landline in only for internet........ (I'm sure you do too)But it always seems to be tied in with phone calls and some such like
Early on I was sent a data card for my 3g mifi and even with £50 credit still on it shut it down because I allegedly was tethering my phone and that was a NoNo (WTF)
(I managed to get that Sim to work in an iPad but ran out of credit frustratingly in the last 15 mins of watching Master and Comander)
£32 per month is really expensive. For instance at https://www.mobiles.co.uk/vodafone-sim-only-deals you get unlimited data/calls/texts for £23 per month - plus you can get cashback by submitting 5 bills online, that brings the cost down to £14 month. Speeds are capped at 2MB/s but that's fast enough for streaming.
We use something similar at home, which means we don't need a landline costing £20 month before you even make a call.
#423 Re: General Discussion » Anyone got............. » 2019-08-01 08:54:15
I'd say you are paying a bit extra for the portable with battery aspect. I use an unlocked EE 8278 USB dongle, which is easy to unplug and take with us. In a static, it would be easy to unplug and take in the car etc. Search for Huawei USB Unlocked 4g and any should work.
At home I use a Huawei E5186 mains router, which allows me to connect an analog phone to make calls over the mobile network, using my free minutes.
This is a similar thing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huawei-4G-Ro … 3898944506
#424 Re: General Discussion » Newbie! » 2019-07-17 08:37:05
Hi, I have CL040150995628C thanks
Sorry if it does not also have the C700... number, then you are out of luck.
#425 Re: General Discussion » Newbie! » 2019-07-15 06:56:47
Hi, have a look for the barcode, like C7000000XXXX