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Mk2 General Discussion : My Car...

February 27, 2017, 11:16 pm
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Author: mark-essex
Subject: My Car...
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 7:16am

Originally posted by DaveR-uk DaveR-uk wrote:

Mark,
Given the lowered and stiffened suspension anyway on the ST-Line I will be interested to hear what you think of the ride comfort once you drive a few miles.

I'm coming from a 255/30 R19 fitted on an M-Sport BMW convertible.  I'll let you know  LOL

 
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Mk2 General Discussion : My Car...

February 28, 2017, 1:44 am
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Author: dexterPicard
Subject: My Car...
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 9:44am

Originally posted by mark-essex mark-essex wrote:

Originally posted by DaveR-uk DaveR-uk wrote:

Mark,
Given the lowered and stiffened suspension anyway on the ST-Line I will be interested to hear what you think of the ride comfort once you drive a few miles.

I'm coming from a 255/30 R19 fitted on an M-Sport BMW convertible.  I'll let you know  LOL

 
I never had a 19" set of alloys on any car, so i kindly ask, as i put summer tyre on those, wouldnt noise level be less noisy, and if i compare to a 17" with summer tyre, will the noise be different?
I know the ride will be, but noise is important in a Kuga too :)

edit: I know there is a rating of noise, but i guess the size might make that noise different, so people with experience might know.


Edited by dexterPicard - 2 hours 14 minutes ago at 9:46am
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Mk2 General Discussion : My Car...

February 28, 2017, 2:00 am
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Author: mark-essex
Subject: My Car...
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 10:00am

I've never run Winter tyres so I don't know how they rate noise wise compared to regular tyres.  My BMW was very quiet but I would imagines the noise deadening is a lot more substantial in a 'premium' brand.  Originally my car came with run-flats, they were awful - hard sidewalls and they used to tramline on bad surfaces.  I changed to regular tyres and the difference was night & day.
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Mk2 Modifications : Rear indicator bulb wiring

February 28, 2017, 3:11 am
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Author: humming
Subject: Rear indicator bulb wiring
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 11:11am

I'm afraid there is no "plug and play" option using the connectors.

As far as I know there are only 2 options to resolve the flash rate problem, adding load resistors or replacing the existing flasher relay with a LED flasher relay.

I had the same problem as you of the indicators flashing strangely when I originally put the LED bulbs in, that is why I've added the load resistors. I've not had any issues with the flash rate since.

I'm not having any luck posting the pictures I took last night, but if would like I could email them to you if you forward your email by PM.
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Mk2 Modifications : Rear indicator bulb wiring

February 28, 2017, 3:50 am
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Author: murcod
Subject: Rear indicator bulb wiring
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 11:50am

I don't think there is a "flasher relay"in modern vehicles. The Body Control Module takes care of that side of things. I get the feeling the circuitry inside is set up to check the current drawn by the bulbs, if it's too low then the BCM figures the bulb must be blown and gives you the annoying faster flash to draw your attention to it. So it simulates the old style flasher can operation with a low load.

(That's my theory anyway, I wasn't expecting a modern electronic BCM to cause hyper flashing....)
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Mk2 Modifications : Rear indicator bulb wiring

February 28, 2017, 3:58 am
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Author: humming
Subject: Rear indicator bulb wiring
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 11:58am

You are correct. The BCM replicates the flasher relay in more modern cars.

I was just highlighting the only ways I know of compensating for the lack of electrical load on indicators when installing LED indicators.

I believe the LED flasher relay is the method used on tow bar installations to compensate for LED trailer lights, where the LED flasher relay is installed with all the other tow bar electrics.
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Mk1 Technical : Post-repair woes

February 28, 2017, 4:48 am
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Author: susied
Subject: Post-repair woes
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 12:48pm

Thanks for all your advice. I took it back to the garage and they said it needed a repair to something to do with the timing for which i would have to pay. Its still working hard through the gears and another issue has since arisen. I'm no longer driving it. I suspect that repeated poor workmanship has done damage. I'm getting an independent report done on it now. Interestingly the engineer i spoke to when booking this also pointed out about gear box oil. Until it was mentioned in the post above this had not been mentioned. Im not sure what to expect as a response from the garage but have to do something.
Thanks again for your replies.
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Mk1 Technical : Post-repair woes

February 28, 2017, 6:02 am
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Author: kugaman1
Subject: Post-repair woes
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 2:02pm

Do not give that garage any more money!

Take an hour to write down EVERYTHING that has been done, what the problems are and who you spoke to.
Keep all receipts.

This could well end up in the small claims court, so you will need every scr*p of evidence you can muster.
Hopefully the independent report will point towards the garages failings!
Good luck!
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Mk1 Technical : Post-repair woes

February 28, 2017, 6:15 am
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Author: susied
Subject: Post-repair woes
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 2:15pm

Thank you
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Mk2 Modifications : ALL Mk2 dashcam, reversing camera info

February 28, 2017, 8:34 am
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Author: Pdooley1
Subject: ALL Mk2 dashcam, reversing camera info
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 4:34pm

Cheers. Shall give it a go on the weekend
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Mk2 General Discussion : Ambient Lighting

February 28, 2017, 10:13 am
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Author: Selmac07
Subject: Ambient Lighting
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 6:13pm

Hi i am picking up my new facelift kuga tomorrow got titanium with xpack on the titanium it has the multi colour lighting but been told as am having runroof i cant have it can anyone shed light on this please
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Mk2 General Discussion : Ambient Lighting

February 28, 2017, 12:45 pm
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Author: BazKuga
Subject: Ambient Lighting
Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 8:45pm

I can't comment on the facelift Kuga but my 2016 Mk2 Titanium X Sport has the panoramic glass roof and the ambient lighting. Find it hard to believe that the facelift model can't have sunroof and ambient lighting as well.
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Mk2 How-To? : Removing dome with blue strip lights above radio?

March 1, 2017, 6:41 am
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Author: BWanderers
Subject: Removing dome with blue strip lights above radio?
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 2:41pm

B. L. than N!

Good Man.

R.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

March 1, 2017, 6:50 am
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Author: bobuptown
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 2:50pm

On the subject of MPG I am disappointed with ALL the motor manufacturers who really could of done a lot more over the years in terms of developing petrol vehicle engines that return similar diesel mpg's I accept the apparent loss of engine torque with petrol but as a result of their inactivity in petrol engine technology development this leaves us all at the mercy of the chancellor of the exchequer who will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of raising the CO2 emissions based VED (vehicle excise duty} in next weeks budget, and an additional rise in diesel duty would not surprise me one bit, I repeat I strongly believe that the present situation is down to motor manufacturers inactivity in terms of petrol engine development, I think most diesel vehicle owners don't think about emissions and the environment they purchase a diesel and not petrol cars because 25/30 mpg against 40/45mpg makes economic sense. I repeat manufacturers could have done a lot more to make petrol vehicles more desirable better Mpg for example however to draw us all in they have taken the easy option which is to produce vehicles crammed with technology, it's just an opinion . . . so what say you?    
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

March 1, 2017, 7:16 am
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Author: lizandjam
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 3:16pm

I say we were persuaded to purchase diesel vehicles by the government (lower tax, cheaper fuel) and the motor manufacturers responded accordingly. I find the current range of turbo charged petrols disappointing in power, performance and real world fuel economy whereas diesels have improved significantly
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Mk2 Technical : Water in spare wheel well.

March 1, 2017, 7:33 am
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Author: TayloRS
Subject: Water in spare wheel well.
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 3:33pm

Hi guys quick update, I have managed to get the garage I bought the car from to take the car in for free it will be going in on Tuesday next week it's amazing what you can do if you push hard enough. I will update once I get the car back
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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

March 1, 2017, 7:34 am
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Author: kugaman1
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 3:34pm

1.5 Ecoboost Titanium X Sport manual here.

Just done 3000 miles on the clock. Average has been 35.2mpg in mixed driving.

Im happy enough with that. OK its no fireball, but on todays roads, its plenty quick enough and really smooth and quiet.

I deliberately avoided a diesel because most of my driving is short distances. I also avoided the auto as it robs the car of torque and it doesn't have that much to give away!!!!

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Mk2 General Discussion : Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG

March 1, 2017, 7:43 am
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Author: phoneman
Subject: Mk2 Kuga fuel consumption / Miles Per Gallon MPG
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 3:43pm

Its not that long ago we were being told to buy diesels by the powers that be, now its petrol and eventually it will be electric. Fact is, diesel cars are far more environmentaly friendly than HGVs and buses ( weve all seen what they chuck out) but its the motorist who takes the flak, Try standing in bus station for 10 mins, its shocking. As far as manufacturers are concerned they are producing "ecoboost" engines which are smaller but mpg is still poor from petrol driven cars compared to diesel
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Mk1 Technical : Help please

March 1, 2017, 9:36 am
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Author: Supersport Mike
Subject: Help please
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 5:36pm

Got my Kuga back from FORDS last Friday and the fault was the radio/cd/sat nav the whole unit went down cost me £900 , I now hate this car and should have bought what I always used to drive a Audi

Very unhappy ford owner
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Mk1 Technical : Help please

March 1, 2017, 9:43 am
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Help please
Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 5:43pm

I bet you are. No chance of a repair then as the fact it didnt show signes of life suggests an internal power poroblem, but labour would probably be costly. Did they keep the unit?
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