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2642
Cheers JJ,pulling on lever when the wiper is on works .thanks again.George Oxfordshire ... lever toward ... lever ... on the ... the wheel, ... to get ... what...
gbe3rd
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Apr 1, 2006
9:26 am
2643
Cheers for all your help with my heater problem.It was the cable it had seized up.but is ok now. ... plate, ... <no_reply@y...> ... took ... so...
gbe3rd
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Apr 1, 2006
10:56 am
2644
had my 500 sl 2002 Aixam two weeks no cut out problems.Had it's 10,000 KM service Friday.Just a few streets from home down a short steep hill with a right hand...
gbe3rd
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Apr 1, 2006
11:34 am
2645
The reason for the engine cutting out and a cure for it is as follows, The fuel shaft is controlled by a set of inertia weights which provide a smooth shut...
aixammechanic
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Apr 1, 2006
6:26 pm
2646
Hi Clayton - Only a clue, I know, but a fellow on E-bay keeps advertising various bits for a 500, I believe the unwanted parts of his project vehicle. He's...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Apr 2, 2006
6:32 pm
2647
Hi JJ Thanks allot for the info, I managed to fix it yesterday. It was the dreaded circlip again. I've put a C clip on it this time, I'll see how long that...
Clayton Norton-Clarke
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Apr 2, 2006
11:52 pm
2648
Phew... How much of a job is it to get the box out, Clay? I guess you have to disconnect driveshafts, belt and speedo cable? All the best, JJ....
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Apr 3, 2006
6:21 am
2649
cheers for that.i have been told that the knocking noise that can be heard under gear shift at idle speed sometimes is due to gear box and exhaust banging...
gbe3rd
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Apr 3, 2006
1:03 pm
2650
Hi JJ I've dun it 5 times now & I personaly find the best way for me is to pull it out with the engine. Disconnect all the cables & pipes, undo the 3 engine...
Clayton Norton-Clarke
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Apr 3, 2006
9:30 pm
2651
Hi aixammechanic I have a 'spare' gearbox but it's got a hole in it where the bearing collapsed due to "lack of lubrication". I will post pictures etc. when I...
Alan
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Apr 4, 2006
5:20 pm
2652
... Try taking the connectors off and putting them back-they are inclined to corrode and removing and replacing should clean them. Brian H/...
Brian Hampton
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Apr 4, 2006
8:42 pm
2653
Hi everybody, I am considering buying a AIXAM 500 LX 1999 diesel automatic with 30,000 on the clock. Could anyone tell what would be a fair price?...
Keith
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Apr 5, 2006
12:10 pm
2654
Does anyone have any hints or tips on these? Just bought a 2006 model, long wheelbase thingy 4 seater. Awaiting the new reg plate before collecting. Havent...
rwpatmore
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Apr 5, 2006
5:03 pm
2655
The pictures are back! And appear to be changed to a more economical file size :o)...
John
thermalsoareruk
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Apr 5, 2006
9:01 pm
2656
This happened to me and it turned out to be the pin-holes on the spray jet. If you get a really fine needle - sewing needle say - and look at the spray jet at...
Derek Brown
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Apr 7, 2006
1:20 pm
2657
Did anyone get the Sunday Telegraph this weekend? I came across this article online and would like to see a copy of the actual paper. I'd heard a number of bad...
tiggsaviates
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Apr 9, 2006
8:38 pm
2658
Hi tiggsaviates, ... It is a shame, make one wonder just what the truth is! ... <sb> Take care, Chris, village idiot, Suffolk. Julius Caesar extinguished...
Chris Skelhorn
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Apr 11, 2006
9:27 pm
2659
Few weeks ago i complained about my Aixam seemingly pulling to the left. Anyway i decided that that was just me, or the wind/camber and the wheels seemed to be...
sidecar_jon
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Apr 15, 2006
8:01 pm
2660
Hi Jon, ... There could be several answers to this, some of which you've noted above. Brake caliper seizure could also play a part in this, as could grease on...
Chris Skelhorn
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Apr 16, 2006
4:32 pm
2661
Curent opinion, as the wheels seem not to be loose at all, is that the left hand fron brake isnt working. I will investigate. I dont think i locked up the...
sidecar_jon
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Apr 16, 2006
7:35 pm
2662
... Hi John, Given no other failures, plus the cr*ppy callipers, I'd say siezed calliper on the front left and they can be a right pig to free up too. The last...
Martin
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Apr 16, 2006
9:03 pm
2663
yep last time i did the short lived brake pads i coppaslipped all the pins and tubes.... looks like its fun time on me knees in my friends gravel drive time...
sidecar_jon
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Apr 16, 2006
9:30 pm
2664
Hi Sidecar If in doubt about the brake pulling, whip the motor into a garage with a rolling road and check the front axle brake balance. There is no point...
aixammechanic
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Apr 17, 2006
7:16 pm
2665
The last time we had a hard frost i found it hard to select reverse.i spoke to a guy at work he told me on automatic cars there is a pipe that comes from the...
gbe3rd
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Apr 20, 2006
5:40 am
2666
Please can some one tell me where the jacking points are on my Axiam 500 sl diesel and where can i put axle stands....
gbe3rd
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Apr 20, 2006
5:40 am
2667
can somone tell me where i check the level of the gearbox oil.had a quick look but nothing jumping out at me to say where.do ineed to under car....
gbe3rd
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Apr 20, 2006
5:46 am
2668
Not on an Aixam (its not like a "normal" auto box) hate to say this but difficulty selecting revers can be a symptom of G-box destruction, if it makes grating...
sidecar_jon
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Apr 20, 2006
6:43 pm
2669
I couldn't resist, finally, pulling the heater panel out to unfuggle the controls. Found the temp control cable end bent uselessly in a semicircle by some oaf...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Apr 20, 2006
9:09 pm
2670
Hi JJ, ... Sounds like you've had fun! ... A mate of mine had a similar experience some years ago with a, er, I think it was an Opel Kadett. Anyway, the heater...
Chris Skelhorn
cuddles_in_bed
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Apr 20, 2006
10:41 pm
2671
All back in place and working :o) Yes Chris, I'm not averse to a little remanufacturing, if the original parts are beyond resurrection. It is actually worth...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Apr 22, 2006
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