andyinweymouth

Thanks for the heads up will look online at B&M.

Thanks again, I will buy a set of these lights and give them a go.

Thanks for the update and useful info. I may be being dumb so forgive me (I'm not being lazy but there is no point in re-inventing the wheel if the knowledge is already out there), but I am still a little unsure about the wiring. I am about to fit DRL's to my Sprinter motorhome and found an ignition switched power connection for this purpose which means whilst the ignition is on so are they. Regarding the Roomster, you mention connecting via the battery and sidelights, is there some sort of relay which is switched via the ignition key??

Thanks for the info guys, just to be sure - I have not checked but are you saying there is a 12v available at the sidelight even when it is switched off? I like the look of the Phillps DRL, any chance of a close up shot to see how / where they are mounted? Thanks, Andy

Thanks guys, i'm working on it!!! Cheers Andy

I had a 2012 diesel Roomster which had DRL's, unfortunately we had to change the car to petrol (long story) and this one does not have DRL's. I would be happy to buy and fit them, just wondered if anyone had already done this and could advise the best solution and where to connect the wiring? Thanks in anticipation. Andy

Hi, can anyone give me any tips regarding the task of changing the rear brake shoes - Roomster 1.2 petrol 2012, 230mm diameter shoes? I am ok changing them but am not sure about getting correct adjustment and if necessary tweaking the handbrake. Just want to do it right (and safely) - any help much appreciated. Cheers Andy

Thank you - absolutely ideal - much appreciated - and quick too !!!!!!! Cheers Andy

Hi, wanted some tyre info and checked the owners manual which came with the car - it is in French!!!! Does anyone have an electronic copy which I could somehow get a copy of - or is there one on this site?

Thanks guys for the valuable input, we bit the bullet and swapped the TDI for the 1.2 12v, drove back well from Southampton and the wife (who is main driver) was very happy with it. I found it growled a little as mentioned and as expected was less torque'y but on the whole ok. So another chapter turned in the book of life !!!! Need to think about fitting a towbar - haven't checked yet but are there any guides???

Cheers NZ100, will follow this up during the week. Andy

Cheers ToxicFrog.

Thanks guys, I am feeling a bit more relieved with this data to hand, it's a 60 mille drive to take a test drive on the 1.2 12v tomorrow - your opinions have enabled me to decide this is worthwhile. Cheers Andy

Thanks to all contributors for your opinions and advice, we made an expensive mistake with the Greenline and will loose about a grand in 5 weeks - good money if you can get it !!! You live and learn, i have owned many diesels previously which have not had a DPF so not encountered this problem before and hence chose the wrong model. I do not have a problem with this - just need to rectify the issue ASAP. We rarely leave Weymouth town and have no motorways nearby so think the 12V could be a contender - will go to Southampton and test drive one, if this is not powerful enough then the TSI is an option.

Hello Phil, thanks for your reply, we have the option of a staright swap for a 12 plate 1.2 12v. From your points, we are using it for multiple stop start journeys round town of 1.5 - 4 mile durations, just the wife driving with a few odd gardening tools - so no weight. She can claim mileage (self employed) so economy is not so important - just a reliable small run around which on odd occasions may carry a lawnmower and some lightweight garden waste. I also do my own maintenance, do you know if these are easily serviced and maintained by the home mechanic?