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    Thread: low mileage original hdi on the bay
Post: RE: low mileage original hdi on the bay

Cheers. That would be the newest car I'd ever owned!
Smiley69 Cars 9 2,758 13-02-2014, 08:49 AM
    Thread: low mileage original hdi on the bay
Post: RE: low mileage original hdi on the bay

Does this come under the lower car tax rules due to it's reg date of 06/2001?
Smiley69 Cars 9 2,758 13-02-2014, 08:30 AM
    Thread: Project sensible take 103
Post: RE: Project sensible

So what's new on the estate project?
Smiley69 306 Projects 49 10,493 04-10-2013, 04:09 PM
    Thread: Cracked Alloy wheel!
Post: RE: Cracked Alloy wheel!

Cheers, its good to hear experiences with a good ending
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 15 3,171 15-08-2013, 12:06 PM
    Thread: Cracked Alloy wheel!
Post: RE: Cracked Alloy wheel!

May be, but ensuring you're not getting a buckled or another duff one can be a little hit and miss I'm guessing
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 15 3,171 15-08-2013, 10:33 AM
    Thread: Cracked Alloy wheel!
Post: RE: Cracked Alloy wheel!

Anyway back to my original question, alloy repairs. Any south coast suggestions?
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 15 3,171 15-08-2013, 09:50 AM
    Thread: Cracked Alloy wheel!
Post: RE: Cracked Alloy wheel!

Niall Wrote: (14-08-2013, 02:30 PM) -- If you get caught like that, you/the boss will receive 3 points on their licence. Its not legal to have different sized wheels across a axle and will fail a mot...
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 15 3,171 14-08-2013, 02:39 PM
    Thread: Cracked Alloy wheel!
Post: RE: Cracked Alloy wheel!

I'm actually considering (but don't tell "The Boss") getting a 15" steel with a budget 65 profile tyre to use as the replacement. I'll keep an eye out for a replacement.
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 15 3,171 14-08-2013, 02:17 PM
    Thread: Cracked Alloy wheel!
Post: RE: Cracked Alloy wheel!

At work at the mo, so no to having a photo. The weld repair runs up the inner side (Approx 10mm) and then across the width for another 20mm. Thought I'd give Audi a try, only £650 inc Vat for a repl...
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 15 3,171 14-08-2013, 01:50 PM
  Sad Thread: Cracked Alloy wheel!
Post: Cracked Alloy wheel!

The Wife's A4 has a cracked 18" alloy which was repaired approx. 4 years ago prior to her buying it. Unfortunately the repair has failed and I was wondering whether anyone knew of a repair centre on t...
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 15 3,171 14-08-2013, 01:27 PM
  Tongue Thread: Project sensible take 103
Post: RE: Project sensible

Anything changed YET????????????? I'd have lowered it by now!!!!!!!!! :s
Smiley69 306 Projects 49 10,493 29-06-2013, 02:06 PM
    Thread: N/S front window regulator
Post: RE: N/S front window regulator

FIXED. Removed the regulator by disconnecting the cable drive from the motor and then released the two nuts which were holding the regulator to the inner panel. A bit of pulling about of the wire cab...
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 2 904 20-06-2013, 08:58 PM
    Thread: N/S front window regulator
Post: N/S front window regulator

My front passenger electric window stopped working yesterday. I narrowed the problem down to the operating cable as it has jumped off the bottom guide wheel Has anyone had any success in repairing ...
Smiley69 Interior, Exterior, ICE 2 904 19-06-2013, 11:25 AM
    Thread: Driver's door umbilical pin diagram
Post: RE: Driver's door umbilical pin diagram

Cheers for the heads up Cully
Smiley69 Electrics 3 1,843 13-06-2013, 12:48 PM
    Thread: Driver's door umbilical pin diagram
Post: RE: Driver's door umbilical pin diagram

Just found this on another site which details pin position to colour and wiring number, however I haven't confirmed it's 100% correct; ok this may help someone if your drivers door harness wires ar...
Smiley69 Electrics 3 1,843 13-06-2013, 12:19 PM
    Thread: Driver's door umbilical pin diagram
Post: Driver's door umbilical pin diagram

Morning guys & Girls, does anyone have a diagram detailing which pins do what for Ph2 306 driver's door umbilical? I have 12v on one pin and 9v at two other pins. Having snags with my driver's e...
Smiley69 Electrics 3 1,843 13-06-2013, 07:41 AM
    Thread: The difference a can of back to black makes!
Post: RE: The difference a can of back to black makes!

I'm not looking or expecting it to last, I'm just giving her a bit of TLC before saying goodbye and passing her on to the next lucky owner. I'm always amazed at the difference in fade between one pie...
Smiley69 Photos Of Members / Cars 15 3,026 04-05-2013, 08:34 PM
    Thread: The difference a can of back to black makes!
Post: The difference a can of back to black makes!

Not used back to black for many many years, but was mightily impressed with the result. It's always the small things that make a difference, and I'm not on about my 14" alloys!
Smiley69 Photos Of Members / Cars 15 3,026 04-05-2013, 08:24 PM
    Thread: Yet another "What's it worth?" Post
Post: RE: Yet another "What's it worth?" Post

Cheers guys, you've given me a good guide to work to.
Smiley69 The Couch 4 1,255 17-04-2013, 06:50 AM
    Thread: Yet another "What's it worth?" Post
Post: Yet another "What's it worth?" Post

1999 S Reg Peugeot 306 Meridian Estate. 1.9DT 104K Miles 11 Months MOT Tax till end Jun 4 good condition tyres As per pic in signature Lacquer peeling in places on the roof and some very minor dinks ...
Smiley69 The Couch 4 1,255 16-04-2013, 08:59 PM
    Thread: Where is the high level brake light fed from?
Post: RE: Where is the high level brake light fed from?

The car flew thru the MOT, however when talking to the MOT Tester (Different one to the original tester) he stated that: "If the high level light isn't working and the wiring cannot be seen to be c...
Smiley69 Electrics 12 5,174 14-03-2013, 05:12 PM
    Thread: Where is the high level brake light fed from?
Post: RE: Where is the high level brake light fed from?

The light cover and lamp holder are currently removed and will be until apres MOT! Piggy, don't worry about your rant, if you can't do it on a forum, where can you do it?
Smiley69 Electrics 12 5,174 11-03-2013, 10:24 PM
    Thread: Where is the high level brake light fed from?
Post: RE: Where is the high level brake light fed from?

Piggy1987 Wrote: (11-03-2013, 09:16 PM) -- Cant fail on the high level one...only advise iirc... but it dont make sense to be a fuse or connection issue if one of the bulbs is working?! -- Sorry, m...
Smiley69 Electrics 12 5,174 11-03-2013, 09:27 PM
  Sad Thread: Where is the high level brake light fed from?
Post: Where is the high level brake light fed from?

Just MOT'd my 306 estate and one of the items it failed on was the inoperative high level brake light. I opened up the cover to discover 4 of 5 lamps blown. Lamps now replaced but still no joy. I'v...
Smiley69 Electrics 12 5,174 11-03-2013, 08:40 PM
    Thread: AC Condenser
Post: AC Condenser

As per the subject line for a '99 306 estate. Believe all 306s have the same condenser fitted regardless of model or age. Must be capable of holding a charge.
Smiley69 Misc & Wanted 0 693 10-03-2013, 06:32 PM