...but could also mean unstable and inefficient braking if the system isn't working.
Plus it's an MOT fail.
Plus it's an MOT fail.
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ABS systems are fail safe. Just means the car will have breaking like a car without ABS.
Also only an MOT failiure if the light stays on iircIf off they'll just think it hasn't got it?....
According to the handbook, if the EBD isn't working then the rear wheels can lock before the fronts under hard braking. Cue the back of the car overtaking the front!
If the tester checks thoroughly he should look for the ABS check lamp on start-up. In reality you may well get past the MOT.
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As far as I'm aware, all New Pandas have ABS and EBD. If there's some confusion, might be better talking to Fiat direct.
How much you looking to spend on an active? I know an 04 dynamic looking for a new home
As for locking fuel caps i'm getting a little confused, are you all saying that when you open the flap the fuel cap hasnt a slot in it for the key to lock it?
As for the ABS I think the 04 dynamics have got it, because i'm sure i've felt it kick in a few times on bad surfaces.
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it..............
Is to find the key slot on the cap in the attached picture
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wow looks like I got a locking cap on mine then. Previous owner must have paid extra for it. Lucky me I suppose I thought they were all locking
Locking fuel caps were standard pre-2005. Don't know why they did away with it.
ABS was not standard in all early Actives. I remember that without ABS it was about £600 cheaper...
1.2 is better than 1.1 - Cheaper to run, more efficient.
The ebay car you had linked to is no longer available? I'm presuming it was a particularly cheap 1.1. Was it in an accident? You'd need to check all that out...
ABS was not standard in all early Actives. I remember that without ABS it was about £600 cheaper...
1.2 is better than 1.1 - Cheaper to run, more efficient.
The ebay car you had linked to is no longer available? I'm presuming it was a particularly cheap 1.1. Was it in an accident? You'd need to check all that out...
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Difference in price to factory between locking and non-locking fuel cap, say £5, produce 100,000 cars, saving is £500,000, yes, half a million.
Small economies make big differences when you're producing lots of cars.
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A Google search throws up a number of independent companies who can provide replacement keys complete with transponders.
They do not publish prices but it might be worth your while getting a quote from someone else, since £125 for a key is a lot of money.
As I've never used any of these companies I will not mention those that I found as I don't want to send you to someone who may not be reliable.
They do not publish prices but it might be worth your while getting a quote from someone else, since £125 for a key is a lot of money.
As I've never used any of these companies I will not mention those that I found as I don't want to send you to someone who may not be reliable.
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Am I hallucinating, or is that Panda fuel cap wedged between a pair of pale but ultimately quite sexy thighs?
Sorry, no, can't be true, I must get out more.
You find the cushions on my leather sofa sexy ?
NURSE !!!!!!!!!!! he needs his meds FAST !!!!We dare not let you out, that would be taking care in the community TOO far
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Oh, leather sofa is it?
I accept your explanation but find the stuffed toy on top of the sofa strangely appealing!!!!
I accept your explanation but find the stuffed toy on top of the sofa strangely appealing!!!!
Oh gawd, next you will be out to nick the Hippo on my parcel shelf, or the illuminated Devil Duck on the dashboard
