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  1. Verbout
    Hehehe.
  2. Verbout
    Hold the remote to your head, it extends the range. :)
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    One issue, front wishbones replaced under warranty due to bushes wearing. Not another single problem. I was going to keep it as well as the Lexus, but someone else had other ideas.
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    I keep on eye on my old Alfa 159, '57 plate I had for six years. It has never failed a test, only had one advisory and that was during my ownership "Couldn't check seat belt due to child seat installed"
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    The “Vehicle Smart” app is a better option IMO. Its gives you the option of having the families cars in a “garage “ for quick reference, and colour codes the mot status.
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    Or, being more diplomatic, “It had its issues”
  7. Verbout
    Depends who works on the counter. ;)
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    Welland, do you understand what a hybrid system is and how it works? Because the stop start system on a normal car has nothing to do with how a hybrid car works.
  9. Verbout
    I thought snow mode just altered the torque output. It dulls the throttle response.
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    Cheers Beamish, I’ve heard moving the butterfly flap is a no no. I’ve got cleaner for the MAF, the carb cleaner is for the throttle body.
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    I’ve run the car right down to the dregs several times in a row recently. That people say doesn’t do the car any favours, but I do use branded fuel most of the time. All suggestions still appreciated, just bought some carb cleaner from Toolstation, cheap as chips.
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    Recalibrated......some throttle bodies have to go through a calibration procedure to get them to recognise open and close throttle. I wondered if you remove the 250's you have to follow that procedure?
  13. Verbout
    What’s just the diesel model?
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    Don’t have a code reader. The revs surging is getting more noticeable. I’m going to check the induction from the air cleaner to the throttle body sometime next week, weather permitting, gone are the days when I could get under the bonnet any weather. I’m favouring a cleaning of the throttle body to start with. I’ve just watched a video of a man changing the plugs on an IS 250 and clean the throttle body by taking it off. I was under the impression that they had to be recalibrated once disturbed. Anyone know differently, can they be removed, cleaned and replaced without issue?
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    Cheers Comedian, another issue I’m aware of, a dose of some toxic chemicals may help, I’ll look into it.
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    Cheers Rebecca, it’s something I will address when I get to work on the induction system.
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    Newbie, the car soon idles smoothly after a minute or two. The revs jumping is also intermittent and yes it does sometimes do it while driving along. The throttle body is on my list while checking the air intake.
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    My IS 250 automatic, has in the past few weeks, had an intermittent lumpy idle problem when starting from cold, my wife even noted it sounded funny when she approached the car as we were leaving the house. Also when coming to a halt just as the car stops the tachometer jumps from about 800 up to 1500 and straight back down again. I have a few ideas that I will investigate when I've done with the painting and decorating. Any pointers would be appreciated.
  19. Verbout
    Once the Plaque Friday rubbish is over the offers will be back.
  20. Verbout
    I can assure you Linas when I opine on this forum regarding law it’s correct, I did 30 years as a Police Officer and have several legal qualifications. :)
  21. Verbout
    I thought that’s what you meant. ;)
  22. Verbout
    It looks like a Breitling. From their Chronoliner range. Just a guess from the styling.
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    I haven’t had a private car parking ticket for years but a sob story email usually gets it cancelled. “My elderly mother was late from her appointment at *******, she had a dizzy spell while we walked to the car.....I’m sure if you check the cctv you see us in the car park waiting for her to settle.”
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    That’s not the definition of criminal damage, the word malicious doesn’t come into it. See Criminal Damage Act 1971. As commonly used as the Theft Act 1968, Public Order Act 1986. Bread and butter Policing.
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    I think it would be a little more than criminal damage......it would be a right-off....
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