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Thanks, that may help. Unfortunately and strangely, the description of the code doesn't specify which bank!?

Thanks, already cleared it to see if it comes back seeing it was in 'pending'. Do you know which one it is? It looks like it's the one after the first cat but I don't know which side. Do you sell OEM sensors? What make are they? Have I asked enough questions?

Hi, Got an EML and read the code with an OBD reader and I've got an 1147 (Heated O2 Sensor 2?). I was surprised that it was only a 'pending' code. My last car (MR2 Roadster) would only display the EML if the code was a verified fault. Any clues? Dodgy O2 sensor? If O2 sensor then which one? Thanks, Dave

I was hoping someone would say that ... I ask because I've never had a car where the dash lights are permanently on. Thanks

Hi, My dash lights appear to be on at their brightest when my lights are off and when I turn the lights on they can be adjusted for brightness by the buttons on the side of the dials. My car has an aftermarket Alpine with satnav. The unit monitors the lights to adjust its display. Should they be on when my lights are off? Has it been installed incorrectly? Thanks, Dave

That explains a lot ...

I find that crazy on a 1.5 tonne car Not expecting wear but possible shoe damage from long periods on the handbrake and previous owners 'breaking' them away when starting use again.

Thanks, I'll give a read.

Indeed, I'll certainly be inspecting the shoes and adjusting the cable fully when I replace the rear pads. The car has probably stood for weeks at a time, on many occasions, on the handbrake. They probably stuck on numerous occasions and were forced free each time the car was used again. And as you said, seeing as the car only has 38k, it probably hasn't been inspected/adjusted/overhauled in it's life.

Looks like I'll be getting into the habit of leaving the car in gear ... 1500+ kgs can make a big mess ... I'll be replacing the rear disc pads soon and i'll have a quick peek at the shoes while I'm there. Thanks for the replies.

Yeah, forgot to mention, it's a manual.

Hi, Only had my car a few months and have found the hand brake needing to be pulled up fairly hard to get a decent hold. Also, after letting off the foot brake (after handbrake application) the car often rolls what feels like an inch before holding. I slightly tightened up the cable through the ashtray which improved the hold and seemed to cure the roll. A week later and it's starting to feel as it did before. The car is 2004 with 38k. Due to the low mileage, an ex mechanic friend has suggested it could be a stretched cable and/or damaged handbrake pads due to extended periods of time with the handbrake on. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter? Thanks, Dave

Danke!

Bentley Continental GT for you next then

Lift rocks!

Thanks. After perusing the forum I've seen many times ...

Will do. I work in Park Gate so I may see you Oh I'm sure you will then, grew up there, live just down the road at Segensworth. - Don't work for SBK do you? SBK? Sorry, never heard of them. I'm a computer geek.

Thanks, Just had a P3 (36k) service done by my local garage. I decided not to put the molyslip in .... but I may just change the oil again in a few thousand miles and see if it makes a difference.

Thanks, I hope I'll fit in ...

Thanks I wish I could afforded to have both ...

Thanks. I've had many a beer in Winchester

Thanks

Will do. Saving up at the mo. Got tyres and insurance coming up over the next month or so.