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19-03-17, 10:53 AM
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I would try replacing the thermostat, i've had one fail where it backed the coolant up into the header tank. Just a thought.
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19-03-17, 01:05 PM
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Got in contact with MG Mobile mechanics but there is 4-5 week wait.
Annoyingly the heater is not working now, just an error code on the screen, so can't even run it with the heater on to keep the temp down. Ive washed it for the first time, so at least it looks good!
Also, there are no lights on there dash. The lights/indicators are working though. I doubt all the bulbs have blown overnight?
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19-03-17, 03:01 PM
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A www.pscan.eu or a T4 will bring up codes not normally shown on OBD readers.
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19-03-17, 06:34 PM
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Just a fuse issue. Lights back on now.
Error code was L9, took it out and cleaned up, now working.
Anyway, she's for sale now if anyone is interested before she goes on eBay
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19-03-17, 09:16 PM
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So is it a loss of trust now or does it have a fault?
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19-03-17, 10:08 PM
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Bit of both Dan. I would have loved to have gone for a blast this weekend, but I couldn't trust it at the moment. Sure once I get the new thermostat in it'll run fine though. I have done my back in aswell so it's a job getting in and out of it. Going for physio next week so hopefully that'll help, don't think I ever recovered properly from the bike crash. I'll be sad to see it go but apart from the drive home I've yet to go for proper drive!
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20-03-17, 05:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mattie007
Bit of both Dan. I would have loved to have gone for a blast this weekend, but I couldn't trust it at the moment. Sure once I get the new thermostat in it'll run fine though. I have done my back in aswell so it's a job getting in and out of it. Going for physio next week so hopefully that'll help, don't think I ever recovered properly from the bike crash. I'll be sad to see it go but apart from the drive home I've yet to go for proper drive!
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So sorry pal - I don't think there's been someone around on the site for so long and then finally got hold of the car they wanted - ie - for you, a 180.
I hope it's not put you off and when you get some wedge back, you jump right back in again ..... there are a few out there.
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20-03-17, 11:05 PM
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Thanks Dan. I'm going to get the engine running properly and take it from there. I had bought it knowing there would be a few issues and to be fair they aren't major. It's been looked after by all the previous owners, I've just not had the best start with it. Itching to go for a blast but not until its had a full check over by someone who knows these cars. I can see the garage I took it too we're clearly not interested. I'll be phoning a few MG specialists tomorrow and go from there. It's the car I've always wanted, so perhaps on reflection I've been a bit too quick in deciding to sell up.
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21-03-17, 07:03 PM
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Thanks Dan. I'm going to get the engine running properly and take it from there. I had bought it knowing there would be a few issues and to be fair they aren't major. It's been looked after by all the previous owners, I've just not had the best start with it. Itching to go for a blast but not until its had a full check over by someone who knows these cars. I can see the garage I took it too we're clearly not interested. I'll be phoning a few MG specialists tomorrow and go from there. It's the car I've always wanted, so perhaps on reflection I've been a bit too quick in deciding to sell up.
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That's great news. Take your time. Cars with that provenence dont come up often to be fair. But owning a car like a 180 should be a joy, not a burden.
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20-03-17, 11:36 AM
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You could try Jon Norris of roughluckracing.co.uk or if you are on the ZS Owners FB page have a word with Sam Tomkins and he would be able to do stat change (just did one on one of his at the weekend)
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