Recent content by dellboy

Yes, if I remember rightly give it a yank in various strategic places and it should unclip. Just be careful not to break the plastic. Hope that helps

Does anybody know if the plastic window clips that are prone to breaking on the 8L (see picture) are the same for all 3 door models? As mine has a broken one I believe (window goes up half way then back down) and a seller on ebay has told me that 2003 is the change over year. Or could he just...

No worries, glad you got it sorted.

Sure did mate! There is a cord on a ratchet springy type thing, that is housed in plastic, the cord is under tension and helps when you want adjust the seat forwards or backwards. The end has like a plastic hook on it that hooks onto this metal piece... Sorry the explanation isn't so clear, it's...

Anyone know where this piece goes?! :unsure:

Managed to get it out now, thanks.

So my passenger seat has become a bit wobbly and i found today that a piece of black plastic that the seat runs on is to blame, as you can see from the photo its broken in half! It goes here; And here it is, still intact, on the other side of the same seat; Has anyone else replaced one...

Difficult to say without knowing the spec/mileage/condition of both cars. I worked at a ford main dealer as a mechanic for 7 years and I will say the first generation focus is a fantastic car, and VERY reliable although I have no experience of one running a supercharger.

Thanks Dave, do you have a part number? Also where is it located?

hi guys, just did a VCDS scan on my 2003 S3 after my engine management light has been on and as title says i have the following code; 16502 - Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (G62): Signal too High I vaguely remember reading something about a revised coolant sensor which is intergrated as part of...

I have always run my S3 on super unleaded (97 RON) but last weekend i filled it up for the first time with shell v power which is 100 RON here in Switzerland. Anyway after about a third of the tank was used the engine management light came on. Is this just a coincidence or could it be related...

Car is standard btw and light came on while driving very slowly if that makes a difference, it still runs fine.

The engine management light came on yesterday on my S3. Just wondering how difficult VAGcom is to use and if it's worth me getting a cable. I an fairly competent with a laptop and have used ford FDS diagnostic software before. Also which is the best cable to buy, price wise? And is it only...

Ok, thanks for all your helpful comments guys, all changed over... unfortunately shes got 4 chinese ditchfinders on her now (fitted by previous owner)... hopefully they wont last too long so that i can get some decent rubber fitted! Also i noticed while i was in there ive got a split outer CV...

The time has finally come to get the winter wheels off my S3 and the summers on! :) I have 2 half worn and 2 new tyres on TT 18 inch wheels, which should I put where eg new on fronts or rear? Thanks.