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Thanks. Which version/engine does this affect?

Yep - that’s where my controller is too.

I have - you are!

I know that feeling, Colin. Today, mine appeared to’ve been hit by the fallout of a passing albatross relieving itself. 🤮

That rotational sound is too slow to be the water pump. It appears to be in time with the cam or aux belt travelling a complete cycle. Unfortunately, apart from that observation, I can’t be of more help. 🙄

AFAIA, there isn’t a clutch in the diff; there is one in the Haldex.

Nothing surprises me in terms of the costs of major line items. The manufacturers have always made huge profits on parts, but especially so on MLI. Let’s face it,18% of the original RRP of the car is ludicrous.

Is this a guessing game?

Me too!

With circa 320 bhp, I get around 21-23mpg on a very short commute and around 36 on a decent run. I’d imagine if it were a 320bhp V8, I'd guess it’d be closer to 10-12mpg, so no complaints here.

Hmmmm… a lack of refuelling may’ve been an excuse in the early 20th century, before the introduction of the fuel gauge and before ‘000’s of petrol stations were available, but not in the 21st century.

Just a little bit??? Perhaps you should have mentioned this somewhat important fact at the start of the thread?

According to a friend who’s an RAC Tech, in their experience, the vast majority of those idiot drivers who run out of fuel, are men.

Mine did this a couple of times when the door was frozen shut. I opened it from the inside as per the OP. It resolved itself once the door unfroze and it’s never done it since

They are a brilliant idea. I use them all the time..

Sheesh. PHEV or not; that is bloody dangerous and nothing to do with the model type. It’ll probably turn out to be a £50 selector switch, a weak spring or a failed notwhat.

It’s the potential leak of fumes inside the car I’d be concerned about.

Thanks.. The most common issue that I know of on the EA888 engine is the failure of the water pump/thermostat housing, causing it to leak, resulting in coolant loss. I had mine replaced a couple of years ago. It’s an expensive job, between €800/1000. Other than that, AFAIK these engines are very reliable and very, very tuneable, to beyond 500bhp.

Frankly, I’d doubt you’d hear negative “things” about the diesel engines either. Where are you based? What sort of details would you like to know about the 280 unit?

Try turning off the auto hold brake. EDIT… Whoops… I now see that’s already been suggested… 🙄

Generally, I’ve found it’s about 3” or so but it can get fooled if the car behind has parked a foot or so from the kirb.

…..but I agree, the lane assist feature is pretty pointless and I never use it.

I used the parallel park feature again today. It’s great. Just saying’….😁

I’ve just replaced all four tyres on my wife’s 2003 Focus. I wanted to fit all seasons and given its a 3 mile round trip a day, we decided some Budget tyres would be fine and had Rotalla Setula AllSeason fitted at our local Halfords. Total cost was £222 and I have to say, I’m really, really impressed. They’re quiet and grip really well in the wet and dry. Maybe worth a look @barnsleyboy?

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