Warrior193

OFN is Oxygen-free Nitrogen, which is used to pressure-test the AC system - but the AC should never be run with this gas in the system , as the compressor will not have sufficient lubrication.

I wonder, is OP mistaking 'normal air' in his AC for OFN being put in the system for a pressure-drop test?

I find that rather surprising, considering Volvo's action in moving all production to EVs.

Saw an interesting short interview from Rowan Atkinson (Independent) on EVs, his opinion is the 'honeymoon period' is coming to its end and says he feels 'duped' over some of the green claims for them. He was quoting recent data from Volvo, regarding production emissions compared to petrol vehicles.

From the image you posted, I think that is normal - the area wiped by the pads would not normally extend all the way in to the hub.

Hello, pushing back the pistons to fit the new pads will have displaced fluid back into the reservoir - syringe out the excess.

Hello Pete, welcome to the forum. Members can offer help if you give more details on what you have - EG. Petrol/Diesel, engine size, engine code, gearbox, etc.

Auto stop-start can be inhibited by external and internal temperatures - but likely your problem is with SOC or condition of your battery. If cabin temperature is not up (or down) to commanded temperature for heating or A/C, the stop-start will be inhibited to prevent, for instance, windscreen fogging, etc. These particular inhibiting conditions will usually go after 3 or 4 miles. There are quite a few inhibit conditions - but failing battery is the most common one if the issue persists after the vehicle is fully warmed up. Be aware that the battery is very rarely charged more than 75-80% by the smart-alternator, particularly with relatively short trips.

As above ^^^^, check the drainage slots are clear, they can be very prone to blocking up.

Really worth while keeping an eye on those auto-renewals - SWMBOs Fabia renewal due in June, renewed last year with existing provider at a small increase over the year before - this year they quoted a massive, almost 100% increase! Got (and accepted) a comparison quote that is actually lower than last years, with exactly the same cover. Interesting to see vehicles estimated value is higher than we paid for it.

Hi, when you do as AG suggests, does the throttle hiccup occur or is the throttle response smooth?

@varoooms reference on ' touching glass' is for the lamp itself - the oil left by your fingerprints will etch the glass, which can result in the lamp shattering - this may have been the cause of the original failure. Cotton gloves or a clean cloth are essential when handling most lamps (even QH types)

Re. the items in the trunk - reduce weight here by moving some of the heavy items to trailer, position over axle.

I used to tow various trailers with reduced nose weights (for easier single handed handling) - and used an adjustable, friction type, stabiliser attachment instead. No stability issues.

I'd be a little suspicious about Halfrauds claim about the new battery adaptation - there is at least one recent posting on this forum, where they stated to a member that a new battery does not need it!

Pretty likely that new plugs will sort the problem - agree on considering replacing cam belt.

Hello DG, typically, how long do you leave the infotainment on with the engine stopped before the warning comes up?

A tip in the case of crossed threads - especially if just at the first few threads of the tapping - with a non-stripped bolt, cut two or three angled grooves across the threads at the end of the bolt with a fine-blade hacksaw and use it to 'clean up' the starting threads while very carefully keeping the bolt in correct alignment. With a HT bolt, this can serve as a tap if the thread isn't too badly damaged.

Wiper service position is also useful for when you put a cover (frost or sunscreen) on windshield.

Hello Dimple, welcome to the forum. The lines around the rear side window (which look like heating elements) is the antenna itself on the estate - at least it is on the Mk3. I cannot confirm location of amplifier - but likely to be behind the lining trim panel in the trunk.

Hello K, are you asking about switching from DSG to manual selection of gears through the stick while on the move? - if so, yes - just move stick to side (M) and push forward to change up, pull back to change down.

Hi K, Vrs, TSI or TDI, etc.

Hello K, welcome to the forum. What model Mk 3 do you have? If you can locate the information, helpful to edit your profile to include engine code, etc. - this will help others in the event of any issues you may want advice on.

I believe it is for de-rating the maximum speed warning (if set) - winter tyres usually have a lower rating.

Check to see if they have genuinely ceased trading, report to trading standards or consider taking to County Court.