#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.
#16: Re: First car.... problems Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:01 pm ---- A piller is the front one.
Its the curved piller between edge of windscreen & front door, if its got an alarm then there will be a sensor at the top of each A piller.
#17: Re: First car.... problems Author: mattievrs, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:38 pm ---- Whereabouts in leicester are you? If its not too far i can have a look at the brakes etc for you and give you an informed opinion on what needs doing.
#18: Re: First car.... problems Author: mikej, Location: LeicesterPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:40 pm ---- Thanks BSI, I will check in the morning.
Hi Matt, near Victoria Park
Thanks
#19: Re: First car.... problems Author: kurosagi01, Location: NorthamptonPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:54 pm ---- Brakes and pads shouldn't cost no more than 50-60quid and i got myself Brembo disc and Ferodo Premier pad if you need new set,as for front wing panel they may be easy to take apart but takes time if there are hidden bolts that would require lifting car up to remove from bottom.
#20: Re: First car.... problems Author: fatboyslim, Location: Lincolnshire,Home of the RAFPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:12 pm ----
MrBSI wrote:
Yours is multiplexed - 1 press on the remote lock button should arm the alarm & if you have them fitted set the deadlocks.
1 press locks doors and sets alarm
2nd press within a couple of seconds activates deadlocks
If you don't 2nd press it in time it just flashes the indicators about a billion times and puts the interior light on (something to do with helping you find your car at night )
Well that's how my CC works,it's an 03 multiplex
#21: Re: First car.... problems Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:20 am ----
fatboyslim wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
Yours is multiplexed - 1 press on the remote lock button should arm the alarm & if you have them fitted set the deadlocks.
1 press locks doors and sets alarm
2nd press within a couple of seconds activates deadlocks
If you don't 2nd press it in time it just flashes the indicators about a billion times and puts the interior light on (something to do with helping you find your car at night )
Well that's how my CC works,it's an 03 multiplex
WRONG!
On a multiplex 206 with deadlocks its the FIRST press that sets alarm & deadlocks.
If the lock button is pressed a 2nd time within 5 seconds it then removes the deadlocks & just leaves it normally locked, also depending on which BSI software version your running it can disarm the alarm system as well.
Go sit in your CC & press the remote fob lock button twice, then pull the interior door handle & see what happens
#22: Re: First car.... problems Author: Seabook, Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:50 am ---- brake pad and disc should last for a good 4-5 years unless you drive for living or you doing crazy mileage per year
#23: Re: First car.... problems Author: fatboyslim, Location: Lincolnshire,Home of the RAFPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:53 am ---- Oh bugger
I was told wrong then
So all this time I've been un-deadlocking my car
The alarms been set though as the lil red led flashes still
#24: Re: First car.... problems Author: fatboyslim, Location: Lincolnshire,Home of the RAFPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:54 am ----
Seabook wrote:
brake pad and disc should last for a good 4-5 years unless you drive for living or you doing crazy mileage per year
Or you buy cheapos
Or you're a heavy braker
4-5 years from a set of pads/discs is something I've never managed
(still only had the Pug since July '11)
I had a Cavalier SRi130 and that used to eat pads, I only managed a year from a set of Mintex and they used to be guaranteed for a year
But I know it's the way I drive as I brake hard and late
#25: Re: First car.... problems Author: BamBam, Location: Belfast, Northern IrelandPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:28 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
fatboyslim wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
Yours is multiplexed - 1 press on the remote lock button should arm the alarm & if you have them fitted set the deadlocks.
1 press locks doors and sets alarm
2nd press within a couple of seconds activates deadlocks
If you don't 2nd press it in time it just flashes the indicators about a billion times and puts the interior light on (something to do with helping you find your car at night )
Well that's how my CC works,it's an 03 multiplex
WRONG!
On a multiplex 206 with deadlocks its the FIRST press that sets alarm & deadlocks.
If the lock button is pressed a 2nd time within 5 seconds it then removes the deadlocks & just leaves it normally locked, also depending on which BSI software version your running it can disarm the alarm system as well.
Go sit in your CC & press the remote fob lock button twice, then pull the interior door handle & see what happens
This might just well explain why some $%$£ managed to break into mine quite so easily. Thanks for pointing this out, good for future reference!
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