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Thread: 2011 B9 DPF warning light
Post: RE: 2011 B9 DPF warning light
| B&M in Yoker seem to have a decent reputation for their BMW and MINI work, and also do DPF work.
I haven't used them myself, and have no idea what they would charge.
When mine was blocked, I was... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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22-01-2025, 10:51 PM |
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Thread: 2011 B9 DPF warning light
Post: RE: 2011 B9 DPF warning light
| OK, let me explain, I was being very loose with my english.
In my case,
This didn't work,
https://www.mannol.de/products/car-care-...am-cleaner
This did,
https://www.wynns.uk.com/product/off-car-dp... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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18-01-2025, 11:52 PM |
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Thread: 2011 B9 DPF warning light
Post: RE: 2011 B9 DPF warning light
| Assuming that it IS the DPF, and not something else,
The DPF-Fix-In-A-Can stuff doesn't really work. Been there, done that, with a can of spray-into-the-DPF stuff.
The fix for me was to take it off ... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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18-01-2025, 02:22 PM |
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Thread: Drop in fuel economy
Post: RE: Drop in fuel economy
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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12-01-2025, 10:44 AM |
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Thread: Filter regeneration or filter replacement
Post: RE: Filter regeneration or filter replacement
| Go over to french car forum, and find my posts on dpf filter pressure readings, and the eventual manual washing-out to fix it. Same username.
If you can cope with some basic spannering, it's really c... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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05-01-2025, 08:18 PM |
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Thread: B9 original Radio coding
Post: RE: B9 original Radio coding
| If you want to go that route, this is a pretty good explanation,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWDRQrwSgQw |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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29-12-2024, 08:18 PM |
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Thread: B9 original Radio coding
Post: RE: B9 original Radio coding
| (24-12-2024, 09:30 PM)bullit123 Wrote: Will I need coding?
Yes.
There's some eBay sellers will do it as part of the sale. |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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24-12-2024, 09:36 PM |
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Thread: Binding rear brake.
Post: RE: Binding rear brake.
| As a starter, I'd have a look at the handbrake cables and make sure they are OK, and also how to adjust the cables correctly.
On Mrs_Shtu's Polo, a garage massively over-tightened the cables, which m... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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11-12-2024, 08:05 PM |
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Thread: Clutch Bleeding
Post: RE: Clutch Bleeding
| Pressure\vacuum bleeders are very handy. Generally worth the money.
The only snag on the berlingo is that the bleed screw isn't at the highest point of the slave cylinder, so if you get air in the sy... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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3,722 |
02-12-2024, 09:19 PM |
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Thread: Considering 2016 B9..advice please
Post: RE: Considering 2016 B9..advice please
| Something worth bearing in mind too - the Multispace version is a "car", which means higher speed limits, and easier access to things like council tips. These things might be a factor for you.
I spec... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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23-11-2024, 04:34 PM |
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Thread: User Registration Problems
Post: User Registration Problems
| For the 3rd or 4th time lately, a thread has appeared over on FCF with people struggling to sign up here,
https://frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/viewt...=84286&sid
Might be worth taking a look? |
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shtu |
Feedback, Bug Reports & Suggestions
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22-11-2024, 09:02 PM |
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Thread: RPO number help please
Post: RE: RPO number help please
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mC3sbaM94w&t=334s shows exactly what to do.
Remember, if you're using a hooky ebay clone, turn off the wifi. |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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22-11-2024, 08:46 PM |
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Thread: RPO number help please
Post: RE: RPO number help please
| You can probably get close by working out the number of days snce 01/01/1980,
http://www.citroen-ds-id.com/gen/Gen_Organr.html
Alternatively, do you have access to a copy of Diagbox rather than Lexia... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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22-11-2024, 06:33 PM |
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Thread: Water inside door
Post: RE: Water inside door
| There shouldn't be enough water in there to slosh about. I'd start by having a poke at the drain holes with a cable tie or something, get the water to drain out. |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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11-11-2024, 09:32 PM |
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Thread: 2011 B9 radio change possibility
Post: RE: 2011 B9 radio change possibility
| It'll work as long as your aux input works just now - it just replaces the wired aux-in.
You can get is as a not-plug-in module for less money if you don't mind a little cutting and joining. |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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1,159 |
09-11-2024, 10:47 AM |
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Thread: 2011 B9 radio change possibility
Post: RE: 2011 B9 radio change possibility
| The other option is to buy a cheap bluetooth adapter that replaces the aux in, eg,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314846973915
Doesn't even need wiring. Not quite as neat as a factory solution, but chea... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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1,159 |
06-11-2024, 10:01 PM |
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Thread: Engine oil sprayed out everywhere
Post: RE: Engine oil sprayed out everywhere
| 5W\30 should be absolutely fine. I would suggest Mannol 7908, eg, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372734889422
Under £20 normally, and can be had for less if you watch out for offers.
And despite what th... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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28-10-2024, 05:53 PM |
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Thread: 2011 B9 radio change possibility
Post: RE: 2011 B9 radio change possibility
| I'd debate that slightly.
I've bought an RD45, display etc for £55, and will probably sell the RD4 on eBay to recoup a few £.
Main thing is - unless the seller will code it for you, you MUST have a ... |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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1,159 |
22-10-2024, 12:15 PM |
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Thread: faint scratches on bonnet
Post: RE: faint scratches on bonnet
| This is what I use for minor polishing, https://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/ultim...und-450ml/
Amazon, eBay, Halfords and the like stock it. |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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09-10-2024, 06:37 PM |
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Thread: Tools ( specifically for front pad and disc change)
Post: RE: Tools ( specifically for front pad and disc ch...
| This bloke has done a few decent videos, including a pad and disc swap, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8QhuiR7uJ0
There's some good top tips in there on cleaning and re-greasing the caliper pins. |
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shtu |
B9 Second Generation
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25-09-2024, 09:28 PM |
