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lyndseyp27
Ran out of petrol on M1 last night, really need to sort that out (pi55ing mechanic/electrician!!) on the plus side I wasn't overly bothered this time... Finally a true mini driver! Lol
Aug 25 2013 03:08 PM
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Tommyboy12
Did you try the paperclip test? Thats a sure fire way to determine if its the sender or the gauge.
Aug 25 2013 04:29 PM -
minirage
would defo advise finding a new mechanic,
Aug 25 2013 05:23 PM -
callum2464
if you touch the 2 wires that are in the boot on the sender together then the fuel gauge should go all the way to the top, if it does then the sender isn't working, i would have a look at the circuit board on the back off the clocks thats what was wrong with mine broken connection a wee bit of solder and boom working again YEY :)
Aug 25 2013 09:32 PM
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lyndseyp27
So, electrician 'fixed' my electrics again. Now my high beams will work when flashed, but won't stay on. Any advice what to check?
Aug 24 2013 05:23 PM
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minirage
This electrician sounds a bit of a fool, where's he based?
Aug 25 2013 09:33 AM -
lyndseyp27
I shall have another look today - not sorted yet, not sure what I'm doing but ill give it a go. Ill try another indicator stalk today to see if that works, if not ill look for this slam panel you mention :)
He's a nightmare electrician! (He's a mechanic who said he was amazing with electrics for minis...) names mark from mj mobile mechanic (although he has a unit now).
Aug 25 2013 10:10 AM -
lyndseyp27
In pelsall, Walsall way.
Aug 25 2013 10:10 AM
lyndseyp27
Ok so my little violet is back at the garage with the 'electrician' who left me with more problems than I took her in with and charged me £320 for the pleasure of finding that out... Fingers crossed he does it right this time.. For his sake.
Aug 18 2013 06:03 PM
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JacckKirk
Hope its done properly
Aug 18 2013 06:09 PM -
lyndseyp27
He wasn't there, I left it with his neighbour as he went camping -.-
Aug 18 2013 09:08 PM -
'Chop'
Let's hope he took a spare torch then, 'because if the batteries go flat, there's NO WAY he'll get it working again ;)
Aug 18 2013 09:49 PM
lyndseyp27
Always make a point of parking next to a Bini when out in Violet (if there's one about) to show them what a real mini looks like ;)
Aug 14 2013 09:40 PM
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Danmini74
Technically bmw have made minis have they not? Seeing as rover was acquired by them in '94 ish when the mini was still in production?
Aug 15 2013 11:32 AM -
HarrysMini
^That's true, so in actual fact, all post '93 Minis are BMW. Does make me laugh when I see them with '100% BMW free' stickers on.
Aug 15 2013 12:16 PM -
lyndseyp27
Haha luckily mines a 93 and not 94 then!
Aug 15 2013 08:08 PM
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'Chop'
:)
Aug 11 2013 07:47 AM -
HARBER07
Where were you camped?. Couldn't find any of the TMF clan. Though I was pretty paraletic by about 10:30 :D
Aug 11 2013 04:33 PM
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M J W J
In reality we are all weird strange people. We're just lucky that we can hide behind our computers.
Aug 09 2013 12:11 PM -
HARBER07
^ Speak for yourself mate lmao
Aug 09 2013 07:54 PM -
M J W J
We own mini's... nuff said
Aug 09 2013 08:27 PM
lyndseyp27
Fixed my electrics?! Fixed them?! I'm £320 down and stuff that worked before is now broken and the only think that works, out of a long list, is my dash lights. :(
Aug 08 2013 07:37 PM
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lyndseyp27
:(
Aug 08 2013 10:24 PM -
rally1380
If it doesn't get sorted by the garage pop a damsel in distress message on here and i'm sure some TMFer's will help you out.....cups of tea at the ready!
Aug 09 2013 06:31 AM -
minidaves
if it was fixed its a fair price for the time it can take, but not fixed then thats not right, going to have to do mobile mini repairs again
Aug 11 2013 02:23 PM
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lyndseyp27
i have reasons - hoping it sorts itself out soon.
Chop - im having a latte as we speak - no gingerbread in this one mind.
Aug 08 2013 08:41 AM -
'Chop'
Hope it works out well for you then :)
Aug 08 2013 08:47 AM -
lyndseyp27
me too :)
Aug 08 2013 08:59 AM
lyndseyp27
When someone at work makes you a cup of tea and it is about as strong as my little piggy that cried wee wee wee all the way home, but you still have to drink it :(
Aug 08 2013 07:27 AM
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samsfern
Haha! FairPlay!
Aug 06 2013 01:41 PM -
a_woolhouse
Sticky back plastic them ;)
Aug 06 2013 03:44 PM -
samsfern
We call it "cold welding" at work, lol.
Aug 06 2013 07:40 PM
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'Chop'
First bit of used TF2 lube on my hands as I repair a gear shifter from the third bike of the day.. Bliss at work ;)
Aug 06 2013 10:59 AM -
lyndseyp27
lubed up hands is a blissful start for everyones days :)
Aug 06 2013 11:28 AM -
'Chop'
Indeed :P
Aug 06 2013 11:48 AM
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lyndseyp27
its the only coffee i like!! its beautiful!! try it!
Aug 05 2013 02:21 PM -
SecretSugar
I can't drink coffee though *cry*
Aug 05 2013 02:24 PM -
lyndseyp27
aww no! :((
Aug 05 2013 02:26 PM
lyndseyp27
Crazy old lady at my work (who smells like cat wee) is winding me up something chronic today....losing the will to live.
Aug 02 2013 12:19 PM
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lyndseyp27
i dont want to get that close :(
Aug 02 2013 01:23 PM -
Stiggytoo
Oooh, domestic! :P
Aug 02 2013 02:24 PM -
minirage
we have a similar prob at work except ours growls,coughs everywhere and reminds me that im quote 'a w##ker
Aug 02 2013 04:28 PM
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lyndseyp27
awww doesnt sound too great for you harber :( if it helps then i finish at 3.30 today, drive to brum, pick up my mini and pay a large electric bill (yay theyre finally safe!!!) and then enjoy the glorious weather (my work colleague smells like cat wee, thats a downside).
a Crunchie?! big dreams man, big dreams!
Aug 02 2013 09:55 AM -
HARBER07
Cat wee!?! lmfao, that made me chuckle!.
Aug 02 2013 09:57 AM -
lyndseyp27
i keep spraying in her directon and shes not getting the hint. she even came to see if i was spraying because i didnt like how i smelt but in her words 'your clothes and you smell lovely today lyndsey'... yea thats cause im clean... mad olf cat lady!!
Aug 02 2013 10:01 AM
lyndseyp27
Made my pasta far too spicy (and I LOVE chillies). Gutted :(. Enjoy dogs.
Aug 01 2013 05:29 PM
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SecretSugar
Poor dogs, they will have a burning ring of fire tomorrow lol
Aug 01 2013 05:35 PM -
lyndseyp27
Haha my dogs love spicy food!!
Aug 01 2013 06:46 PM -
petehuws
We used to give Tabasco laden fish bits to the stray cats of Tel Aviv when I used to be there, v cruel... :( They freaked out for a bit but always recovered ;)
Aug 01 2013 08:58 PM
