Its done it again B****y Car

naffdave · 4th July 2011, 19:50

Just when i thought the car had finally settled down drove to Middlesbourgh injectors still a bit dodgy but much better. Used the rear blind for some of the journey parked up went out a few hours later thought getting hot ill put rear blind back up and lol an behold it wont work at all now was fine on the journey there and checked fuse its fine.

This car is driving me crazy its gotta be the most problamatic car ive ever owned.

Dave

mark d3 · 4th July 2011, 20:00

unlucky in 4 years mines had a clutch , tomorrow its having a shock,arm and spring,its been the most reliable car i have owned so chin up things can only get better

south bank · 4th July 2011, 20:00

Try my quick fix for the blind. Operate it and as it raises, turn the ignition off leaving it partly raised. Then get some grease, apply to the top runner and then the joints inside the parcel shelf. Drench the motor mechanism in the middle of the parcel shelf in WD40 then get the blind to a fully raised position and leave it there for a day or so to let the grease and oil settle in.

My car's second replacement sunblind started to misbehave but since I did that in a fit of rage one evening, it's worked every time and been much quieter.

Jake · 4th July 2011, 20:19

Sorry to hear of the problem Dave.

The rear blinds just need using as otherwise they go wrong. The above suggestion sounds good though.

naffdave · 4th July 2011, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Jake

Sorry to hear of the problem Dave.

The rear blinds just need using as otherwise they go wrong. The above suggestion sounds good though.

I dont think you read my post right the blind has totally stopped working and its down.

denis · 4th July 2011, 21:05

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Originally Posted by naffdave

I dont think you read my post right the blind has totally stopped working and its down.

Checked the fuse??Sorry just seen the first post of yours. Fraid you going to have to chase the fault. Start by checking for a supply at the motor when the buttons pushed. Might need a friend or wife to assist.

The Rover Man · 4th July 2011, 21:11

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Originally Posted by naffdave

Just when i thought the car had finally settled down drove to Middlesbourgh injectors still a bit dodgy but much better. Used the rear blind for some of the journey parked up went out a few hours later thought getting hot ill put rear blind back up and lol an behold it wont work at all now was fine on the journey there and checked fuse its fine.

This car is driving me crazy its gotta be the most problamatic car ive ever owned.

Dave

My blind does the same from time to time. I get into the back, lift the parcel shelf slot and tap the motor with a long screwdriver while the wife presses the button. It then raises. Lack of use is the problem.

dentricrio · 4th July 2011, 21:19

Mine stopped after 89000 miles, The tapping it with a screwdriver didn't work for me so I took the rear parcel shelf out and took the motor of the arm and greased it and put it back together, its been fine since. I did find a BMW badge on it though.

(It is not a two minute job, if you do decide to take the parcel self out be careful not to damage the heater elements on the rear screen)

naffdave · 5th July 2011, 19:32

Would you believe it the rear blind today started working again have tried it four or five times since it stopped yesterday and not a peep then all of a sudden just started working Doh

Dave

VVC-Geeza · 5th July 2011, 19:46

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Originally Posted by naffdave

Would you believe it the rear blind today started working again have tried it four or five times since it stopped yesterday and not a peep then all of a sudden just started working Doh

Dave

Exactly the same happened with mine a week ago

In the past when it stopped working a few gentle clumps with a mallet on the underside of the parcel shelf freed it.I like the sound of greasing and WD40, will try that.

4th July 2011, 19:50	#1
naffdave Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Conn Se 131 Auto Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Its done it again By Car Just when i thought the car had finally settled down drove to Middlesbourgh injectors still a bit dodgy but much better. Used the rear blind for some of the journey parked up went out a few hours later thought getting hot ill put rear blind back up and lol an behold it wont work at all now was fine on the journey there and checked fuse its fine. This car is driving me crazy its gotta be the most problamatic car ive ever owned. Dave

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south bank Avid contributor 2004 Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Pre-Facelift) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walsall Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Try my quick fix for the blind. Operate it and as it raises, turn the ignition off leaving it partly raised. Then get some grease, apply to the top runner and then the joints inside the parcel shelf. Drench the motor mechanism in the middle of the parcel shelf in WD40 then get the blind to a fully raised position and leave it there for a day or so to let the grease and oil settle in. My car's second replacement sunblind started to misbehave but since I did that in a fit of rage one evening, it's worked every time and been much quieter. __________________ Pre Project Drive modifications so far: Real Wood Dashboard, Chrome Bullet Mirrors, Real Leather Armrest,1.8 Torpedo Badges, Rear Lamp Access Panels, Driver's Grab Handle, Footwell Wall Carpet, Real Leather Handbrake, Rear Ash Tray, Seatbelt Bolt Anchor Caps, Original Cigar Lighter, Original Door Reflectors.

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Jake Banned 2004 75 Contemporary SE Tourer, 2005 (55) Pearl Black Conn. SE Tourer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry to hear of the problem Dave. The rear blinds just need using as otherwise they go wrong. The above suggestion sounds good though.

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dentricrio Loves to post Mk1 R75 Saloon 1.8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Tyneside Posts: 403 Thanks: 35 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Mine stopped after 89000 miles, The tapping it with a screwdriver didn't work for me so I took the rear parcel shelf out and took the motor of the arm and greased it and put it back together, its been fine since. I did find a BMW badge on it though. (It is not a two minute job, if you do decide to take the parcel self out be careful not to damage the heater elements on the rear screen)

5th July 2011, 19:32	#9
naffdave Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Conn Se 131 Auto Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 175 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Would you believe it the rear blind today started working again have tried it four or five times since it stopped yesterday and not a peep then all of a sudden just started working Doh Dave