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My elderly parents have had it and no side effects at all. My partner( healthcare profession) had it last Wednesday. she had side effect of slight pain and lump where jab went in and a slight rash round her neck. I explained the rash could have been me trying to choke her in her sleep while she snored!! 😂😂😂😂😂.

You sure it's not the auxiliary electric coolant pump running when engine is switched off. It keeps the coolant flowing around the turbo for a few mins. This coolant then flows back into the expansion tank.

Trouble with that is you don't necessarily have a temp with covid so not reliable enough.

Should at least get a lollipop or a badge that says "I'm immunised" 😅 batman badge would be a nice touch.

At 94 and 99 respectively they're in the highest risk group and would be well up the queue whoever they were. I'm sure HM's decision to publicise the fact is to encourage the doubters. I guess it's up to all of us as individuals to make our own decision as to the relative risks of having/not having the vaccination. As I've said elsewhere, I'm not in favour of compulsion but I would be very surprised if those who have not had the vaccine don't face restrictions on certain forms of activity, travel and so on for quite some time. Also there is a need to consider if you refuse the vaccine and do get the virus then you're taking resources from others who are unable to get treatment for cancer, stroke, heart attack etc. Being over 65 and having "an underlying health condition" I have no reservations about having it asap.

There is a test that can be done to rule out head gasket leaking into the water system, It’s an attachment you put on the top of the header tank , it contains a fluid that changes colour if it detects exhaust fumes .

A hot coco in the microwave might have helped 😅

hi al, just getting a car for my son to learn on ford ka 1.3i 51kv 2008, thanks for letting me in, cheers

Hi all, just brought a set of Ayr02 wheels for my Mk3 Focus. Managed to get tyres on on Saturday morning , car washed and wheels fitted too. Here's a few photos.😁

Proof, if proof is needed, on how boring life was for us in 2020. Should have been to Glasgow and Edinburgh a couple of times for gigs as well as a week in Spain. Fingers crossed this year we'll start getting back to some sort of normality 🤞...... not convinced we'll be back to going to 'normal' gigs though.

Greetings Ford Owners, I have just bought a Focus (2006) MK2 and am still trying to be familiar with it the best i can. I am looking forward into knowing more and sharing more experiences with some of you. Kind Regards

Or a badge that says "Go ahead and cough on me, make my day"

I can't see it becoming mandatory. Remember the vaccine is only 90% effective anyway. Even if everyone had it there would still be 10% walking around susceptible, that's a huge number in real terms. Hopefully those 10% are spread out but if they find there's a link to age or ethnicity then it could mean large groups together at risk. A few of my Nans friends have had it now but she's still reluctant.

There are a number of kits out there some a cheap as £6 it’s called a combustion head gasket tester kit. Some of them are more expensive because they actually fit the different threaded header tanks , some of the cheapest ones have like a funnel neck you just push over the filler neck

Forgiven

Hi, I stupidly didn't get a picture of the bit that's still attached to the wires, and the car is currently at another property. I'm due to go there next weekend, so I can get another pic. I was hoping I could order something this week that I could fit next weekend, but no harm in delaying another week. Thanks again for your help.

Yeah, they are not stupid enough to be taken in by the Tinfoil on the Head Brigade. My local GP Surgery are offering it to over 80's who are not housebound starting from Monday.

I just used silicone spray & it fixed the issue - I have since removed them & re-fitted them into my newer Fiesta with no issues at all.

Next time you check, just look at the small pipe that enters the tank at the top and see if it's flowing through at that point. Obviously the engine needs to be warm for it to activate the pump.

You should be able to find a earthing stud or bolt in the vicinity, it’s usually located nearby incase you need to jumpstart the vehicle. However as long as you can pick up a good Earth off something nearby and you can get a good connection on the live terminal, your battery will charge ok

The recent cold weather will have made a massive difference to the fuel consumption, especially if the car had to be defrosted before driving so it is difficult to make comparisons.

It can not be the belt. If that was slipping more then just the smallest bit, there would be smoke and a smell of burning rubber. A lot of energy passes through that belt. A wrong belt can not make the alternator turn slower without slip, and consequent friction heating. It will not be the starter motor. If the van starts ok, it is not likely to be the battery. So that leaves the alternator, the wiring and the electronic control units. I would start by checking the main earth & power wiring connections, then having the alternator (and its pulley) fully tested. As you say, it should be an upgraded unit to cope with the refrigeration plant.

In my opinion, that indicates a faulty head unit (unless someone else chips in with another reason for the volume control not working). Like I said, you can pick up a cheap replacement on Ebay for about £20 with code. Make sure all buttons are the same, some do not have the AUX button you have.

It's probably journey length making the most difference. Current average on my 2.0 TDI is only 47mpg due to filling up just into Tier 4 and now lockdown...it's never been that low before in the last 2.5 years! Not a good comparison as I only did a few miles in each, but I wasn't impressed with the 1.5EB 150ps MPG...only averaged about 32mpg doing exactly the same journey as the 2.0 TSI DSG Leon that managed 37mpg... And doing the same journey in the 2.0 TDI Golf saw 48mpg which I'd expect compared to the Leon. Problem is, I'm still mentally comparing engine size rather than power... My 2.0 Mk6 Fiesta ST averaged 33mpg easily, but of course it was only 150bhp. So I suppose there is about the same amount of fuel being forced into the turbo'd 1.5 to make the same power... (Heavier car as well of course) So on that note, it will be interesting to see how much the 1.0 MHEV manages when I get it...seeing as it'll be 155bhp suggesting possibly the same or more fuel than the 1.5 150...but being MHEV should theoretically reduce he consumption slightly...

If it turns on, it's not a fuse... Sounds like a faulty head unit. You can pick up a replacement one on Ebay for £20, make sure it comes with the code!

Despite being integrated into the FCIM (radio control panel) the hazard light switch and lock/unlock switch have nothing to do with the audio system. These are completely different functions that are controlled by different CANbus modules.

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Thanks for the info guys superstars honestly!!

Hi there, the thought crossed my mind. However, the on the Ali express link provided, In the reviews section the other U.K. reviewer purchased and installed the 8gb non nav version and seems to be working fine. You can see this in his pictures that there is no nav button, along with a simple compass on the main screen. The only issue with buying a smaller gb version such as the 32gb (us version) is that the EU maps wouldn’t fit.... the 8gb version wouldn’t need this, as it would have no maps. The 8gb would just be used for the software for sync itself. I went for the nav version for resell later down the line. Nothing more than that. I’ll get that money back I’d think.

The official Ford figures have automatics at slightly better mpg than manuals. (If I remember correctly) Sport mode in the 182 can be expensive!

Mine has a manual gearbox so that might account for a few mpg, but not 10. I use Normal mode in town and usually put it into Sport when I get out of town. I do tend to take routes with few stops even though they are usually longer.

I’ve seen other 182 owners post/complain about 33 mpg. I’ve also seen posts about the 150ps and 182ps engines being basically the same. I’m definitely not heavy on the accelerator. 10mpg difference is substantial. Costing me a fortune too!

It was but it’s now thawed

I don't know what the weather has been like where you live, but could it have been frozen.

No petrol, the lower powered 150 bhp version. Not doing many long journeys now for obvious reasons but the roads here are much quieter for the same reasons so not having to stop as much as usual.

If the cap is not secure, the engine WILL boil.

Diesel John ?

That’s diesel figures! Mines a 1.5 182. Only do short journeys but 33mpg is my long term average. Motorway journeys are much better but 43 is even higher than the Ford estimates!

Check the rear of the radio, some of them have their own fuse as well.

The sensor is behind the rear view mirror unless you have adaptive cruise control, so misty weather can cause that problem, especially if your wipers are not on very much when driving in that type of weather. 43 mpg is what I'm getting with my 1.5 just now, and I wouldn't expect more at this time of year unless I was doing a lot of long journeys/

I've made the choice today. Wanted bagless and corded so the GTech didn't fit the bill, though nothing against them as Nan's AirRam suits her fine. Lightweight was the main thing and it turned out the lift-away Sharks are heavier than my current Henry! So I've compromised on dust capacity but gone for a corded Shark stick Vac. It's an HZ500UK. Out of stock everywhere now (due to offers) so hopefully it's decent! Maybe this will be the start of a more decisive Tom...and then again maybe not.

There is supposed to be a plastic trim around the window you can find it in there. The wiring part in the hatch it's just rubber covers but would leave that as the last resort.

you freak!!!

Lol 😂

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