Cool white XLS build up

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:54 pm

canopy is a tjm smooth finish trade item. good canopy in my view. racks are rhino hds

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Feb 17, 2017 2:34 pm

The auto xls in my fleet is showing these warning lights on the dash. Can anyone assist please? Car has been back to ford twice and they say they can't find anything wrong with it. Theyve asked we bring it back when the dash lights are in. Problem is they come on and off regularly and never when its at the dealer. Cheers

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:56 pm

Not happy jan! 9000km only

Unrepairable! F*CK!!!!

metal89 · Post by **metal89** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:04 pm

You can get them fixed with a major repair. They vulcanize rubber. Just most tyre shops dont.

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lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:43 pm

Yeah nah. Took it to two tyre shops both said no way! Cant repair as its in side wall.

Telby · Post by **Telby** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:13 pm

That sucks

metal89 · Post by **metal89** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:49 pm

Trust me it can be done. I work in the tyre industry. I know here in SA theres only one mob that does it and its not a tyre retail store as such that does them.

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GerryP · Post by **GerryP** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:07 pm

Yeah, I agree. I had one almost new Mickey Thompson tyre with three punctures, two in the sidewall. My mate who used to run a Tyrepower shop sent it away and had it repaired. Was pretty cheap at the time as well.

metal89 · Post by **metal89** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:12 pm

Yeah plus that puncture looks like its in the shoulder. I think it cost 60ish dollars.

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GerryP · Post by **GerryP** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:15 pm

Mate, I know I probably shouldn't suggest this, but if you really can't find anywhere to have it fixed, just put a plug in it and run it on the back. I will confess to having done that and then forgetting about it... for about 40,000km

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:51 pm

thanks guys for the input. very much appreciated. fortunately i know a chick who knows a bloke who owns a bloke at michelin (bfg tyre owners here in vic). she gave me an order number, and i went direct to the michelin warehouse. i tell ya what ive never seen so many tyres in one bloody place. its the distribution warehouse for michelin ie bfg. wholey shiza! deadset i thought id died and gone to bfg heaven. anyway she also hooked me up with a fitter and got it sorted with a brand newie this arvo. fortunately its done bc im hitting the road extremely shortly for the ranger meetup weekend (horseshoe bend may 5-7 2017) recon trip. gunner run the proposed 4x4 route and catch up with butch. bloody wrong time to puncture a $550 bfg km2 (that was the replacement quote)!! chéers and 3 can long weekend friday ya'll!!

alpha1 · Post by **alpha1** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:42 pm

I am with Gerry, on the rear or as a spare, run it out. Have had a few tyres over the years with punctures like that and just was mindful of them, didn't run them on the front at all, and had no issues with them.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:48 pm

i actually asked firmly for it to be plugged and used as a spare. both shops said recent change in law forbids it. ie no way. had several shoulder punctures over the years on past utes gottem plugged and drove them on the rear. no bloody luck today unfortunately. just p1ssed off bc at 9000km it was a brand new tyre with zero other damage. oh well.

GerryP · Post by **GerryP** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:56 pm

Mate, just buy a cheap plug kit and do it yourself... come ova here and I'll do it for ya.

A kit is a must have anyway if you go bush at all.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:59 pm

got a kit. problem is tyres gone to the scrappers now. tyre shop has it. bet they fix it and add it to the owners wildtrak.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:04 pm

im bloody wishing id had the plug tip earlier today lol, to be perfectly honest i hadn't even thought about that or considered it. cheers for the tips gents ill certainly keep that in mind in future. thanks

butch. · Post by **butch.** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:37 pm

Umm....Linc I may have busted that 3 can rule by a smidgen tonight.....but should be ok for tomorrow's effort.

Cheers, Butch.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 5:45 am

butch. wrote:Umm....Linc I may have busted that 3 can rule by a smidgen tonight.....but should be ok for tomorrow's effort. Cheers, Butch.

no worries mate. im in the same position! only respectable thing to do in a long weekend friday

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:23 pm

Fitted the tailgate central locking conversion kit to my xls today. Confidently saying im an expert at this now... lol. Anyone wanting this mod and attending the annual ranger meetup may 5-7 at horseshoe bend im more than happy to help. A gold coin towards the rfds is a great payment method

Interestingly the actuator i fitted today was from jaycar made in China about $15, considerably quieter in operation than the $4 ebay item i fitted to my xlt. Also made in china. Anyway as long as it works! Cheers

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:56 am

Got the global automotive seat covers fitted today. SUPER product!! Looks ace fits well.

butch. · Post by **butch.** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 5:33 pm

lincolnland wrote:Got the global automotive seat covers fitted today. SUPER product!! Looks ace fits well.

Looks like well appreciated to

Linc did you work out something for the dogs? Cheers, Butch.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:17 pm

yeah mate thanks for the tip. will run me old mates down to the horsham facilities friday morning. cheers!

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:03 pm

First service (15000) done today $400+ got charged to have the door chime disabled $57. New air filter & $194 worth of oil and they refused to wash it. Lol. Said it was too muddy. At least now i can hear the turbo breath again.

no luck getting the ambient temp display activated. cheers

MLU · Post by **MLU** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:57 am

Seat covers look good Linc. Did you get rears and centre console cover too?
I need to fit mine, thanks for the visual reminder

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:48 am

yeah got a rear seat cover for the xlt and console cover

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri May 26, 2017 3:47 pm

Finger crossed this is covered by warranty otherwise its a bloody expensive repair!

MLU · Post by **MLU** » Sat May 27, 2017 9:08 am

I'd get rid of the flora and fauna before you roll into the dealership Linc, they'll try and say it was due to something spiking it- like a blade of grass... lol

Just a split boot I assume and not a CV?
Btw, that sway bar has to go

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Sun May 28, 2017 1:45 pm

yeah was gunner clean it a bit. not sure i wana get under it now after some track work in wombat. i think the cv is buggered bc it clunks hardcore when in 4wd. had to be very gentle with it when towing in the ruts. cheers

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Mon May 29, 2017 11:06 am

Front drivers side drive shaft ca-put. New ds ordered. Parts on back order till 6-7th june. Not happy janice.

back to the dealer we go to collect my 2wd ranger. Cheers

DangerRanger · Post by **DangerRanger** » Mon May 29, 2017 4:07 pm

Bummer

Dunbyu · Post by **Dunbyu** » Mon May 29, 2017 4:29 pm

Sorry to hear Linc but better to have her fixed.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Mon May 29, 2017 5:20 pm

20000km and busted front drive shaft. As per another thread... shoulda bought a hilux

alpha1 · Post by **alpha1** » Mon May 29, 2017 5:41 pm

Yep about 20000km the clutch would've gone on the Hilux.

Know what I would rather be replacing, and it doesn't require lying on your back under a car

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Mon May 29, 2017 6:04 pm

warranty job so happy bout that. just wish ford had more loan cars. was forced to drive my old hilux today, 200000km omg what a piece of s***!

butch. · Post by **butch.** » Tue May 30, 2017 5:24 pm

lincolnland wrote: was forced to drive my old hilux today, 200000km omg what a piece of s***!

Reality check

MLU · Post by **MLU** » Wed May 31, 2017 7:42 am

Well done on getting it through as warranty Linc.
Was gonna suggest checking with wreckers for CV's as genuine are best but are up there with the price of indicator fluid.

Highriderfan · Post by **Highriderfan** » Wed May 31, 2017 11:12 pm

lincolnland wrote:
lincolnland wrote:Had the 3000km service done this week. No issues. Enabled dual battery mode. The next day wanted to use the 230v socket. Plugged in some gear from work to charge. Indicator light was flashing. Checked the manual says its got a fault code. Went back to dealer who told me common fault with my17 models , charging 230v module needs replacing and has been ordered. Bit disappointing... but still love the xls.

My tip- if you havent tested your sockets, givem a test preferably at the dealer! Cheers y'all
had the 230v module replaced today under warranty so all fixed however, after picking it up and driving away the drivers side window now doesn't do auto up and auto down. pain in the ar5e. back to the dealer again tomoz to get it looked at. annoying coz their were no window issues when I dropped it off this morning.

The auto up and down reset procedure is all in the handbook because not everybody likes the auto up and down so they can change it, easy peasy!

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Thu Jun 01, 2017 6:28 am

thanks, rectified that day months ago. cheers

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 4:20 pm

Yep. My 4x4 which is now my 4x2 ranger let me down today. Bogged!! Hope the bloody parts arrive asap so i can have the 4x4 function back! Cheers

butch. · Post by **butch.** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:06 pm

GPS receiver hanging out the window. ........at least you know where you're bogged

Cheers, Butch.