This sounds like the start of a frustrating process.... Good luck!
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Mike.
Mike.
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It’s a resistor to go in parallel with the bulb, calling it “coding” is a bit of a stretch
This always seems stupid to me, one of the advantages of LEDs is lower power consumption, but then you put a resistor in series to burn a load of that saved energy into heat. At least on the E46 you could code out the lamp check and use whatever bulbs you wanted.
This always seems stupid to me, one of the advantages of LEDs is lower power consumption, but then you put a resistor in series to burn a load of that saved energy into heat. At least on the E46 you could code out the lamp check and use whatever bulbs you wanted.
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Dear Simon
Thank you for your reply,
I have re-shipped to you from Amazon.
Estimated delivery date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Please wait patiently,thank you.
hope you are satisfied with our service.
thanks for your understanding and kindness.
Thanks. Have a nice day!
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Ailee
Lets see what they send from china this time (amazon warehouse)
Thank you for your reply,
I have re-shipped to you from Amazon.
Estimated delivery date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Please wait patiently,thank you.
hope you are satisfied with our service.
thanks for your understanding and kindness.
Thanks. Have a nice day!
Best regards,
Ailee
Lets see what they send from china this time (amazon warehouse)
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A "most excellent solution for the lights" I expect.
I love ordering stuff from AliExpress and the like, its a fun, cheap lottery and always entertaining.
I love ordering stuff from AliExpress and the like, its a fun, cheap lottery and always entertaining.
Cheers,
Mike.
Mike.
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Even without the egg and the metal damage they look knackered!!
Dave!
Dave!
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They're knackered. Only 5 years old.
Edit just got an email saying black circles got no stock. Brilliant. Looks like we'll be taking the mini away which is no hardship as it does 40 mpg not 20.
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They sent these. Anyone a clue what I do with them?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 10:21 am It’s a resistor to go in parallel with the bulb, calling it “coding” is a bit of a stretch
This always seems stupid to me, one of the advantages of LEDs is lower power consumption, but then you put a resistor in series to burn a load of that saved energy into heat. At least on the E46 you could code out the lamp check and use whatever bulbs you wanted.
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I'll have a look cheers.... dont do em. Probably a shortage of 235 35 19s mp4s as blackcircles cant get them from various suppliers.
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Return them and the rest of the crap in the most expensive manner you can work out!Broccers wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 6:02 pmThey sent these. Anyone a clue what I do with them?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 10:21 am It’s a resistor to go in parallel with the bulb, calling it “coding” is a bit of a stretch
This always seems stupid to me, one of the advantages of LEDs is lower power consumption, but then you put a resistor in series to burn a load of that saved energy into heat. At least on the E46 you could code out the lamp check and use whatever bulbs you wanted.
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You may be onto something. I've put one in my motorbike and it's fine. Easy to remove just have to take the clocks off, again.Beany wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 7:43 pmReturn them and the rest of the crap in the most expensive manner you can work out!Broccers wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 6:02 pmThey sent these. Anyone a clue what I do with them?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 10:21 am It’s a resistor to go in parallel with the bulb, calling it “coding” is a bit of a stretch
This always seems stupid to me, one of the advantages of LEDs is lower power consumption, but then you put a resistor in series to burn a load of that saved energy into heat. At least on the E46 you could code out the lamp check and use whatever bulbs you wanted.
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NASA invented the Scotchlock as a joke in their lunch hour, true story.
Dave!
Dave!
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WTF?Broccers wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 6:02 pmThey sent these. Anyone a clue what I do with them?Sundayjumper wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 10:21 am It’s a resistor to go in parallel with the bulb, calling it “coding” is a bit of a stretch
This always seems stupid to me, one of the advantages of LEDs is lower power consumption, but then you put a resistor in series to burn a load of that saved energy into heat. At least on the E46 you could code out the lamp check and use whatever bulbs you wanted.
I'd be returning them and just trying another "guaranteed to work" bunch from eBay tbh.
Cheers,
Mike.
Mike.
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I've requested a refund and that I wont be returning any of this disastrous purchase in exchange for not leaving a review of any sort.
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Turning into a right saga.
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Thank you for your reply,
I have reship you the decoder which can help you solve the problem of canbus error.
Can you try to install it?
If you have any problem of installation,please tell me,i will try to help you solve the problem.
Can you give us one more chance?
A negative comment really has a great impact on our store.
Thanks. Have a nice d
Turning into a right saga.
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I got a call at the start of the week to say not to panic as another car on the ramp had some issues with parts so work didn't start until Monday afternoon.
My AliExpress replacement Boxster Badge has arrived and as expected, I think its for the newer cars so is smaller. I've ordered a genuine one which is waiting for me to collect from OPC when I get the car back.
My AliExpress replacement Boxster Badge has arrived and as expected, I think its for the newer cars so is smaller. I've ordered a genuine one which is waiting for me to collect from OPC when I get the car back.
Cheers,
Mike.
Mike.
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Well that's good news Mike.
My cars going to the paint shop tomorrow as no tyres have turned up. Might be weeks the email this morning says.
My cars going to the paint shop tomorrow as no tyres have turned up. Might be weeks the email this morning says.
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Wow. Is that due to brexit/covid/lockdown or all of the above?
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Mike.
Mike.
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Just got the call, its ready
Guess the bill time?
- Major service as the services were all over the place
- Replaced rocker covers
- Replaced damaged O2 sensor
- Replaced timing chain and three timing chain sensors
- Replaced the exhaust with the valved one and wired that up
- Three-four days work with the engine out....
Guess the bill time?
- Major service as the services were all over the place
- Replaced rocker covers
- Replaced damaged O2 sensor
- Replaced timing chain and three timing chain sensors
- Replaced the exhaust with the valved one and wired that up
- Three-four days work with the engine out....
Cheers,
Mike.
Mike.
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1500 smackaroonies ?