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Nope only thing that appears is the odometer reading. Normaly I get the "Oil OK". As you say mike, if you press the reset button on the dash while the oil ok is displayed you get the wee blobs to show the lactual evel. That doesnt work now either. The function has completely disappeared!

Yep ....Ive spotted this feature with auto/non-auto lights mode. I think it is something to do with the switch mechanics. You are right Zidan, you have to be gentle on that stalk otherwise you are stuck on full flares!

Hi Guys & Gals, So....whos experienced this wee feature? Started up this morning and my oil level check sequence thingy never appeared. Tried switching on and off the ignition a few times .....its gone forever:(. Tried the instrument test (finger on computer function button on stalk whilst...

Nope only thing that appears is the odometer reading. Normaly I get the "Oil OK". As you say mike, if you press the reset button on the dash while the oil ok is displayed you get the wee blobs to show the lactual evel. That doesnt work now either. The function has completely disappeared!

Yep ....Ive spotted this feature with auto/non-auto lights mode. I think it is something to do with the switch mechanics. You are right Zidan, you have to be gentle on that stalk otherwise you are stuck on full flares!

Hi Guys & Gals, So....whos experienced this wee feature? Started up this morning and my oil level check sequence thingy never appeared. Tried switching on and off the ignition a few times .....its gone forever:(. Tried the instrument test (finger on computer function button on stalk whilst...

Guid guess _KDF m8. Im jist North o Edinburgh ....in the heart o the famous Haggis huntin territory!;) What about yerselves?

So...what tells the ECU that you are in 5th gear?

As miltage2 suggests, switch you lamps on at the dash and stick a voltmeter across the bulb holder contacts. If you get 12-14V the bulb or contacts/holder are faulty. If you dont get any volts across the contacts, try the meter between chassis/ground/battery -ve and each holder contact in turn...

Sorry theICEman but front "driving" lights in my book = FOG LIGHTS, ONLY TO BE USED IN FOGGY CONDITIONS!!!! However, agree with your rear FOG light theory. Probably the front fog lights dont annoy you cause you dont see yours from your drivers seat.....but other peoples rear ones...

Sorry theICEman but front "driving" lights in my book = FOG LIGHTS, ONLY TO BE USED IN FOGGY CONDITIONS!!!! However, agree with your rear FOG light theory. Probably the front fog lights dont annoy you cause you dont see yours from your drivers seat.....but other peoples rear ones...

Sounds like a guid experiment Snuggs .... I await yer results! Dinnae let the missus know that ye nicked her kitchen foil m8 ......could be h*ll tae pay!

MMmm .... looks the dogs b****cks but unfortunately dont drive around without a bonnet and doesnt make the motor go any faster .... mmmm....tempting though!

The stainless grill certainly looks different. Not entirely sure about it yet. Is it only the top grills or does it do the bottom also? I was thinking of spraying my Iceberg grills the same colour of lighter silver as on the 2.0 16V door trims. Has anybody done this / got any pictures?

Superchargers normally dramatically increase mid-range torque, but dont necessary rev any higher. This is due to a balancing of boost/mechanical losses in driving the supercharger at higher rpm. So your 30-70 mph times should be blistering if setup correctly but with a slightly better top end...

Common faults can also be attributed to a bad earth connection!?

Hi Pugboy, Havent experienced this yet with the 172 probably due to the ESP/TC. My 2001 1.6 16V dyn + used to do this often when it was wet, even in a straight line. I reckon it was front wheel bounce (similar to axle tramp I used to get on my old MKI Escort - sh**te showing my age here!) when...

Cracking example mate. I hope you manage to get it all sorted out soon and back to original condition. Regards comments on polish, I have been using Autoglym for several years. Easy to apply and lasts. Some Super Resin followed by a coat of Super Gloss, the water just falls off. The car can...

Hi Pugboy, Havent experienced this yet with the 172 probably due to the ESP/TC. My 2001 1.6 16V dyn + used to do this often when it was wet, even in a straight line. I reckon it was front wheel bounce (similar to axle tramp I used to get on my old MKI Escort - sh**te showing my age here!) when...

Cracking example mate. I hope you manage to get it all sorted out soon and back to original condition. Regards comments on polish, I have been using Autoglym for several years. Easy to apply and lasts. Some Super Resin followed by a coat of Super Gloss, the water just falls off. The car can...

Cheers Doc, Ill try and source a dealer in the UK

Just had a look at the highway code online @ http://www.roads.dft.gov.uk/roadsafety/hc/index.shtmlhttp://www.roads.dft.gov.uk/roadsafety/hc/index.shtml It suggests the following:- "You MUST NOT use any lights in a way which would dazzle or cause discomfort to other road users use...

Just had a look at the highway code online @ http://www.roads.dft.gov.uk/roadsafety/hc/index.shtmlhttp://www.roads.dft.gov.uk/roadsafety/hc/index.shtml It suggests the following:- "You MUST NOT use any lights in a way which would dazzle or cause discomfort to other road users use...

Gee Tomboy, what an answer. Is this all learnt from experience? You must have some great in-car parties!!:D Only joking! Fortunately I havent had any accidents with my Alcantara yet. It has crossed my mind a few times what I would use to clean the seats. If and when I do, Ill know what to try...

Have you driven a standard 172? I could never describe the suspension as "spongy". If anything it is getting close to the practical limits for normal fast-road use! ....precise but squirmy. Ive unfortunately never had the chance yet to drive a Cup so cant directly compare but imagine it is a...

Over the past few years I have used nothing else but full synthetic Mobil 1 for my Clios and Audi Coupe S2. My 172 has now done 1100 miles so was planning a "confidence" oil/filter change. Can you supply this cheaper than the normal 27-30 squid for 4L?

Im sure you have thought of this? I used to have an old Reliant Scimitar GTE which as you know is fibreglass. There were a few third-party suppliers of bonnets with extra vents/scoops. If they didnt have any internal metal bracing across them during moulding, the buggers started to sag after a...

Have you driven a standard 172? I could never describe the suspension as "spongy". If anything it is getting close to the practical limits for normal fast-road use! ....precise but squirmy. Ive unfortunately never had the chance yet to drive a Cup so cant directly compare but imagine it is a...

Jobs a good un http://www.clio-sport-172.co.uk/cliosportforum/chris172http://www.clio-sport-172.co.uk/cliosportforum/chris172

Over the past few years I have used nothing else but full synthetic Mobil 1 for my Clios and Audi Coupe S2. My 172 has now done 1100 miles so was planning a "confidence" oil/filter change. Can you supply this cheaper than the normal 27-30 squid for 4L?