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 Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:10 pm |
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Hi
Got a 206 as my first car and took it in for a full service today as it hadn't had one for a while, the alternator belt needs replacing as it wants to come off, whatever connects to where you put the petrol in needs replacing as it has a leak, breaks have about 2k miles left in them and a cover is needed for one of the number plate lights on the rear.
Any idea how much this will cost? Also since the service when I put full or dipped beam on all the interior lights go really dim, almost as if they're off. What could be causing this and how can I sort it?
Cheers
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:54 pm |
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if the alternator belt is loose, that could explain the lights problem.
numberplate light cover - scrappy, £0.
no idea about the fule problem.
new pads, shouldn't cost alot tbh, 20 quid a set give or take.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:01 pm |
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Hi Lee,
Thanks for your post. The lights were fine before taking it in, he did adjust it though and it had a slight squeal when driving it for about 5 mins which then went (was the alt belt doing the squeal)
What about changing the discs as well? He said would be best to change them at the same time.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:04 pm |
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£264.71 based on a interim service and a 1.4 8v engine
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:11 pm |
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Ouch! Might ask if the discs really need changing... Seems more hassle than it's worth...
Thanks Lee
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:18 pm |
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| mikej wrote: |
Ouch! Might ask if the discs really need changing... Seems more hassle than it's worth...
Thanks Lee |
more hassle than its worth? this is your brakes we are talking about here
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:21 pm |
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Yeah, but being a first time driver and early 20s its already cost a fortune.... How long would the new breaks last, roughly?
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:25 pm |
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| mikej wrote: |
| How long would the new breaks last, roughly? |
That depends on:
Quality of parts & how the brakes are used.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:30 pm |
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Thanks, also how easy is it to change a wing as the one currently has a crease in it and been told it would be cheaper to just replace it?
EDIT: and how can I test that the alarm works? I've tried locking it with me sat inside and jumping about and also trying to open the door from the outside when locked but nothing?
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:35 pm |
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Wings are bolted on so easy to change - make sure you get the correct type ( non sports or sports ) as the sports type have a wider flared arch.
Lock the car with the remote fob, wait a minute then open the door using the key in the lock barrel.
Non plexed - big button then within 3 seconds small button to set deadlocks & arm alarm.
Multiplexed - press lock button once to set deadlocks & alarm.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:40 pm |
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Thanks MrBSI.
How do I know if it's non plexed or multi plexed? It's a 03 Look if that helps any. Also what's the difference between the 2? Sorry if these are idiotic questions.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:42 pm |
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Yours is multiplexed - 1 press on the remote lock button should arm the alarm & if you have them fitted set the deadlocks.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:48 pm |
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Thank you all very much, just googled the difference between the 2 and all is clear now. Glad I stumbled across this site.
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:51 pm |
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Are you sure your car actually has an alarm fitted?
Any ultrasonic sensors at the top of each A pillar?
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:58 pm |
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It was sold as with an alarm, where would I find these pillars? Sorry, don't really know much about cars... Not really my interest other than transportation.
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