Thread: mea culpa Philip A has bought a DIESEL

Originally Posted by PhilipA

The D2 and I have NOT got off to a good start.

The radio doesnt work either . Dead as a dodo so probably a fuse but none of the fuses underbonnet were labelled radio.
Oh the joy of buying second hand cars.

Regards Philip A

If its the same as mine under the dash, radio (and clock) is listed as fuse number 16 [15A], plus check fuse number 33 [10A] which can affect radio and starting as I found out via dswatts the other day

Philip,

Sounds like a bit of neglect coupled with age.

I recently replaced the earth lead on mine due to the clamp freezing but it was getting badly frayed near the point it mounts to body.

You'll find that the ecu's will throw faults when the voltage drops below a certain point. The auto shows m & s fault when the battery drops below 11.5v for example.

I wouldn't be too concerned about the 3amigos as it will most likely be voltage related.

Its worth having a read through the owners manual at least once. It will save a lot of frustration in the short term, and you'll get a better idea of the bells and whistles.

Cheers
Paul

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

If its the same as mine under the dash, radio (and clock) is listed as fuse number 16 [15A], plus check fuse number 33 [10A] which can affect radio and starting as I found out via dswatts the other day

They are all the essentially the same, so fuse locations etc are valid across all the MY's.

if you suspect ages of neglect...

service the cooling system NOW... especially the secret heater hose everyone forgets about.

oh and you'll probably find that the alternators not up to snuff if it died while the engine was making good RPMS.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

if you suspect ages of neglect...

service the cooling system NOW... especially the secret heater hose everyone forgets about.

oh and you'll probably find that the alternators not up to snuff if it died while the engine was making good RPMS.

Or Philip could do the sensible thing and spend a little time with the vehicle and identify issues that actually need attention.

Once I made up a new earth lead and gave the battery a 20amp smart charge all night, she is going like a train. I have fitted a Megapulse I had lying around.

I don't know how old the battery is so I will check voltage this Afternoon, but it took charge for several hours before float so it maybe is not too sulphated. Its an N70Z with 650CCA so a bit smaller than recommended , and the battery tray is ENORMOUS, at 340Mm long. No battery hold down. how slack is that?
I hope the battery lasts until I get my ARB battery tray as I want to see whether I can fit a starting battery big enough in the ARB tray, and fit a BIG AGM in the original tray as an AGM would hate to be next to the turbo. Anyone done that?

The radio works today after I input the security code. LOL. The PO must not have input the code after a previous low battery. The AM performance is quite a bit better than the Pioneer in my RRC. Good old Eurovox. They made quality gear and that is why I fitted them as OEM in BMWs back in the 80s.

The amigos and all warnings go out in a couple of seconds after switch on.

I must say I am impressed with the get up and go. A liitle turbo lag but it goes fine and probably better than my Thor manifold v8 at lower revs, even not in "s". Much better than expected. maybe its the extra 40nm in the EU3 auto.

Doesn't sound all that good compared to a V8, and filling it up was a trial today with diesel dribbling on the car and wrestling with the stiff hose.

Turning circle with the 18s is pathetic and worse than my RRC but 16s should fix that.
Overall so far I am a happy camper with my decision.
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by PhilipA

I don't know how old the battery is so I will check voltage this Afternoon, but it took charge for several hours before float so it maybe is not too sulphated. Its an N70Z with 650CCA so a bit smaller than recommended , and the battery tray is ENORMOUS, at 340Mm long. No battery hold down. how slack is that?
I hope the battery lasts until I get my ARB battery tray as I want to see whether I can fit a starting battery big enough in the ARB tray, and fit a BIG AGM in the original tray as an AGM would hate to be next to the turbo. Anyone done that?

I'm running one of these Enex D31MF starter/deepcycle batteries in the main tray: Battery: E-NEX DC31MF, E-ENEX Dual Purpose Batteries, DC31MF

I have a supercharge MSV48 60ah battery in the ARB tray. I've got the stock track, but it really needs extra heat shielding when you are working the motor hard.

This kind of setup runs really well with one of Drivesafe's USI-160 or SC-80 controllers which run both batteries down until 12V when it switches out the starter.

cheers
Paul

Phillip the turning circle for 18's is an easy fix,,
but if you are going to fit 16's hang off,,