My Pearl Black '04 ZT CDTi + 135 - Page 2

coolasacucumber · 9th February 2013, 11:39

Thanks, but it already has 1 hand sized dent on the bonnet...

Been out in it this morning, started fine from cold, which was a relief!

I've come across another annoying problem though, the central locking is doing funny things. Press the key fob unlock button, and the passenger side won't unlock. Sometimes to get the back doors to unlock, it needs to be pressed twice.

Is this an individual fault with my car, or is quite common?

I need to dig around for the fuse box too to replace the fuse for the number plate lights, at least I hope it's the fuse!

pinebob · 9th February 2013, 11:51

one press opens drivers door two presses opens the other doors quite normal.you can have it altered to one press opens all doors but you will need a T4 session.

Ian G · 9th February 2013, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolasacucumber

Thanks, but it already has 1 hand sized dent on the bonnet...

Been out in it this morning, started fine from cold, which was a relief!

I've come across another annoying problem though, the central locking is doing funny things. Press the key fob unlock button, and the passenger side won't unlock. Sometimes to get the back doors to unlock, it needs to be pressed twice.

Is this an individual fault with my car, or is quite common?

I need to dig around for the fuse box too to replace the fuse for the number plate lights, at least I hope it's the fuse!

Hi and welcome
You can get the locking sorted by a T4 session with one of our friendly T4 owners on the face lift the unlocking is usualy set at one press drivers door two presses passenger doors press and hold to open the boot..
Numberplate lights can be a problem they are on a printed circuit board that becomes brittle I replaced my circuit board with a mini loom and no more problems..Enjoy your car and look forward to meeting you sometime..
Cheers Ian

coolasacucumber · 9th February 2013, 15:50

Thaks for all of the tips guys.

Today was always going to be a bit of a problem finding mission...

I have tried the bonnet catch fix, I was playing around and took the rubber housing off the switch, and now I can't get it back on!!! I just cannot see how it is possible without removing the switch. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly received.

The number plate lights look to be a bigger problem than the fuse... After reading the handbook, it seems that those lights do not have their own fuse, and with all of the other electricals working, I thought it must be the bulbs.

So, I took the lenses off, to be greeted by this:-

It seems that someone has played around before... A little bit of a wiggle brought the drivers side light back on. There are 2 bits of wire loosely wrapped around one of the terminals on each side.

Both bulbs work, as I tried them both on the right hand side. My knowledge of electrics is admittedly pathetic, but could someone offer any help please?

When I unwrap the left hand wire from the terminal the light on the right stops working, which I understand, making the circuit etc, but I don't understand then why the light shouldn't come on, as the bulb is fine?

coolasacucumber · 9th February 2013, 15:56

One slight bit of good news, I found 2 50p's, a nice little interchangeable screwdriver, and a brand new Lypsyl, wrapped in the packet!

Mark2000cc · 9th February 2013, 17:37

I love pearl black,but i would say that wouldnt i lol

1gp · 9th February 2013, 18:15

nice car that...

suffolk boy · 9th February 2013, 18:23

[QUOTE=coolasacucumber;1217159]i did the same with the rubber cover.found it virtually impossible to get back on.changed the switch in the end.

Thomas · 9th February 2013, 18:33

hmmm I see another MF54 in the club! my diesel is also MF54 ***

coolasacucumber · 13th February 2013, 21:55

Almost a week into ownership - got to say I am enjoying it!

I'm looking forward to getting the niggles sorted out, but then so are all of us on here by the reading that I've done...!

Couple of updates:-

The weather hasn't leant itself for me to do a 'plenum' check just yet, but this is the condition under the bonnet, so I guess I should do it soon...??

9th February 2013, 15:50	#14
coolasacucumber Gets stuck in '54 Black MG ZT CDTi + 160 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Blackburn Posts: 749 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	Thaks for all of the tips guys. Today was always going to be a bit of a problem finding mission... I have tried the bonnet catch fix, I was playing around and took the rubber housing off the switch, and now I can't get it back on!!! I just cannot see how it is possible without removing the switch. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly received. The number plate lights look to be a bigger problem than the fuse... After reading the handbook, it seems that those lights do not have their own fuse, and with all of the other electricals working, I thought it must be the bulbs. So, I took the lenses off, to be greeted by this:- It seems that someone has played around before... A little bit of a wiggle brought the drivers side light back on. There are 2 bits of wire loosely wrapped around one of the terminals on each side. Both bulbs work, as I tried them both on the right hand side. My knowledge of electrics is admittedly pathetic, but could someone offer any help please? When I unwrap the left hand wire from the terminal the light on the right stops working, which I understand, making the circuit etc, but I don't understand then why the light shouldn't come on, as the bulb is fine? Last edited by coolasacucumber; 4th April 2013 at 08:48..

9th February 2013, 17:37	#16
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	I love pearl black,but i would say that wouldnt i lol __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

9th February 2013, 18:23	#18
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	[QUOTE=coolasacucumber;1217159]i did the same with the rubber cover.found it virtually impossible to get back on.changed the switch in the end. __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco Last edited by Dragrad; 15th June 2013 at 00:18.. Reason: Quote removed as links had been lost

9th February 2013, 18:33	#19
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	hmmm I see another MF54 in the club! my diesel is also MF54 *** __________________ MG6 1.8 TCi in Artic White 1975 Land Rover Series 3

13th February 2013, 21:55	#20
coolasacucumber Gets stuck in '54 Black MG ZT CDTi + 160 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Blackburn Posts: 749 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	Almost a week into ownership - got to say I am enjoying it! I'm looking forward to getting the niggles sorted out, but then so are all of us on here by the reading that I've done...! Couple of updates:- The weather hasn't leant itself for me to do a 'plenum' check just yet, but this is the condition under the bonnet, so I guess I should do it soon...?? Last edited by coolasacucumber; 4th April 2013 at 08:50..

9th February 2013, 11:39	#11
coolasacucumber Gets stuck in '54 Black MG ZT CDTi + 160 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Blackburn Posts: 749 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	Thanks, but it already has 1 hand sized dent on the bonnet... Been out in it this morning, started fine from cold, which was a relief! I've come across another annoying problem though, the central locking is doing funny things. Press the key fob unlock button, and the passenger side won't unlock. Sometimes to get the back doors to unlock, it needs to be pressed twice. Is this an individual fault with my car, or is quite common? I need to dig around for the fuse box too to replace the fuse for the number plate lights, at least I hope it's the fuse!

9th February 2013, 11:51	#12
pinebob Posted a thing or two rover75 cdt Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ALFORD lincolnshire Posts: 1,216 Thanks: 107 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	one press opens drivers door two presses opens the other doors quite normal.you can have it altered to one press opens all doors but you will need a T4 session.

9th February 2013, 15:56	#15
coolasacucumber Gets stuck in '54 Black MG ZT CDTi + 160 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Blackburn Posts: 749 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	One slight bit of good news, I found 2 50p's, a nice little interchangeable screwdriver, and a brand new Lypsyl, wrapped in the packet!

9th February 2013, 18:15	#17
1gp I really should get out more....... mgzt, 135 cdti , manual , in solar red.also own a mgtf. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: notts. Posts: 2,105 Thanks: 28 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	nice car that...