#1: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:10 pm ---- 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
#2: Re: First car.... problems Author: LeeMaddern, Location: ScunthorpePosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:54 pm ---- 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.
#3: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:01 pm ---- 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.
#4: Re: First car.... problems Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:04 pm ---- £264.71 based on a interim service and a 1.4 8v engine
#5: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:11 pm ---- Ouch! Might ask if the discs really need changing... Seems more hassle than it's worth...
Thanks Lee
#6: Re: First car.... problems Author: oldskoolz, Location: LondonPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:18 pm ----
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
#7: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:21 pm ---- Yeah, but being a first time driver and early 20s its already cost a fortune.... How long would the new breaks last, roughly?
#8: Re: First car.... problems Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:25 pm ----
mikej wrote:
How long would the new breaks last, roughly?
That depends on:
Quality of parts & how the brakes are used.
#9: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:30 pm ---- 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?
#10: Re: First car.... problems Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:35 pm ---- 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.
#11: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:40 pm ---- 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.
#12: Re: First car.... problems Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:42 pm ---- Yours is multiplexed - 1 press on the remote lock button should arm the alarm & if you have them fitted set the deadlocks.
#13: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:48 pm ---- Thank you all very much, just googled the difference between the 2 and all is clear now. Glad I stumbled across this site.
#14: Re: First car.... problems Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:51 pm ---- Are you sure your car actually has an alarm fitted?
Any ultrasonic sensors at the top of each A pillar?
#15: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:58 pm ---- 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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