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    172 ff to cup alternator set up guide?

    Hey guys I'm swapping my ff with ac alternator set up to a 172 cup one, I can't find a guide anywhere is there one??
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    Anyone used Michelin slick tyres (s5b)?

    I have used the s9b from the ginettas. They are a hard tyre but offer a suprising amount of grip even when cold..... They have a very stiff side wall so great with lower pressures
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    Quick help with dogbone mount

    I used sown threaded bar and washers with large sockets to wind it out. Simple.
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    Are Fastchips CAL maps locked to individual cars

    Hey guys. Im im just trying to ascertain if the CAL files are linked to an individual car via the vin no? I have updated the ecu software but it keeps failing loading on the CAL map this is a map sent over by another member. It is the correct one for the ecu software but just won't load on...
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    Windscreen trim

    I have tried messaging you mate but your inbox is full. Did you send the parcel over early In the week as I haven't received it..... jim
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    Mick I will have to pay u a visit when I get the car insured and get you to check it out as just disconnecting the airbags in the seats hasnt cleared the lights. Jim
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    So now the light is on I need to get the module altered to accept the seat airbags? Or disconnect the airbags and have the module faults cleared on a propper diagnostic system? Jim
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    It is all connected up ok. I have now crimped both connections on the pass seat as one was already cut of when I got the seat. Airbag light is still on....
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    CLIO 172 CUP 52 PLATE

    check the large solder joint (fused connection) on the battery positive lead that goes round to the started...... I had the same problem, it clicks as it throws the gear out on the starter but wont turn it over...
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    Also why do people bother with soldering the cables when they could just crimp them with barrel connectors?
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    So plugging it in to CLIP diagnostics will tell me which connector is at fault???? That's a clever bit of kit then isn't it! Your not being helpfull with your comments mate. I wasn't after a definite solution to my problem! Just wanted to know if the seats had been changed ffrom cup ones with...
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    Ok thanks mate. I will look further in to it. Am I correct in thinking its the black and red connector that the problem is caused by on the pass seat? Jim
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    No they don't which is why I'm asking that if retrofitting leather interior could have caused the light to come on? Jim
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    the normal question is why is it on.... I want to know if it could possibly be on because the seats have been changed from cup to non cup simple as!
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    182/172 interior?

    the difference between ph2 172 and 182 seats are that the 172 seats have grey alcantara with a black fleck and 182s have a gery alcantara with a white fleck... I currently have a 172 drivers seat and 182 pass seat for sale if you are interested.... Jim
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    SERV and airbag light on 172 cup ( not the usual questions)

    Hey guys. Iv got a 172 cup with a retro fitted 182 leather interior. Im having problems with the above lights coming on, I know it came a pproblem with the plug on the pass side under the seat but is this the same with the cup models? As they didn't have seat airbags from the factory would...
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    O2 sensor fault....

    I will give it a go. thanks mate..
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    O2 sensor fault....

    Iv got myself a EML cable and software and tried to diagnose the engine management light on my clio 172 cup All it says is O2 sensor circuit fault... How do I know if it is pre cat or post cat (im presuming my cup has both??) Thanks Jim
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    engine remove and refit????

    I didnt even remove the shafts from the hubs... just undid the shocks to hubs and pulled apart...
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    engine remove and refit????

    you dont have to remove the front shocks and springs to remove the engine, just remove shocks from hubs then you have enough room to pull the shaft out on the drivers side and unbolt the pass side shaft...
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    Engine management fault clearing

    I know this has been covered but I cant seem to find a definitave answer anywhere.... Iv got an OBD2 lead that attaches to my laptop now im just after a bit of software to read and remove the fault codes. Iv been told that VCDS will do it but I dont know the settings that need inputting so it...
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    Clicking on startup 182

    Also look at the positive connection to the battery, under the plastic bit where the 2 thick red cables join.... If the RAC guy was a bit heavy handed when changing the battery he could have cracked the solder join under the cover... Just had it on my 172 cup after an engine change... Thanks Jim
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    Newbie from sunny Lincolnshire

    Hey guys, Iv just got myself a 172 cup, bought as a project and I spending the bank holiday changine the engine for a nice low milage one recently purchased from Kev3dr... Just wanted to say hi Jim
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    Hi from Lincolnshire.

    Hey guys, im new here too and in lincolnshire..... Iv just got a 172 cup in blue, only over in Sleaford Jim
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    Clio cup headlights

    Thanks buddy, I can order in confidence now... Thanks Jim
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    Clio cup headlights

    does anyone know? im just after ordering some and need to know the colour..... mine look very dark but I would say a dark graphite rather than black All the grey ones that are for sale look very light tho, just dont want mis matched headlights. Thanks Jim
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    Clio cup headlights

    Hello guys, I looking for a repacement headlight for my clio cup, Do the headlights have black internals or grey? Also are they the same as the base model lights? Thanks Jim
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