Barry

Is it possible that the front speakers are being over powered and the head units internal amplifier is temporarily shutting down to save damage? I think an email to pioneers technical department would produce a proper answer.

Awesome. I always love your write ups @Rahimdad like a professional journalist.

Unfortunately I got caught up with something else and didn't make it.

I recommend following ScannerDanner channel on YouTube if you want to learn a bit more about diagnostics. He explains everything nicely, a lot better than I can.

http://www.citywalk.ae/events/CITY OVERDRIVE 2017 I'm going to this tomorrow. If anyone wants to meet up give me a call or send Whatsapp 0521742967

In 16 years I could probably count the number of computer fails on one hand. The one I will always remember is a Peugeot ECU that failed and sent a spike to my nice new scanner and fried it. The supplier said 'user error' and wouldn't replace it so I had to go buy a new one. How do you charge a repair job accordingly when something like that happens?

I initially thought it was a battery issue. I've seen things like this happen before when terminals were loose or earth points were corroded. Even a battery of the wrong type and ampage can cause things like this. The vehicle recently had a new battery fitted so the first thing I had to do was rule it out. It turned out to be an fault in the brake light switch. The ECU, TCM etc were receiving intermittent data and were getting confused as to what the vehicle was actually doing. 110 dhs for a new switch and everything was as good as new. So many people tell me they hate modern cars because there are so many electrical systems all communicating through computers and it's too complicated. My answer is always, it's not complicated, you just don't understand it. With a little bit of time and logical thinking, it's easy to fault find in modern cars when you have some understanding of how the systems operate and how they can affect each other. Personally, I much prefer working on stuff with modern injection and electronic ignition systems. It's so much easier than stripping down carburetors and distributors etc to see what's going on.

So, just for a bit of fun... Here is a scan I done on a Range Rover sport a few days ago. Most of the fault codes where relating to invalid data being sent to the ecu. Anyone want to take a guess what the problem was? It was something so simple you wouldn't believe it.

In U.K. We have similar called glasses guide. Here though, the only real way is to check dubizzle and see what similar spec cars go for and base it on that.

Hi ,welcome to the site

Challenger SRT used to be my dream but I've managed to check that box by driving it. If I had to choose another Dodge it would be a 69 Charger like the general lee from the dukes of hazzard tv show.

This is up for sale at £6,000 or around 30k AED. http://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C855376 Anyone care to take a guess at what it used to be? I think it was a Honda CRX Del Sol

It's the SRT Demon 😎

@Rahimdad I read on one of the uk forums that there is a new dodge coming out that is a step up from the hellcat. I can't remember what it's called though.

Service centres are scammers. Here is a thread on the issue, Much better to find an independent garage who knows what they're doing and knows how to follow manufacturers service schedules. If someone tells you an oil is good for 3k or 6k or whatever they're full of shit and most likely putting in the wrong oil which will decrease your engines life. In the U.K. I was doing standard oil changes on some cars at 10,000 miles which is 16,000 kilometres and had no issues. Some brands such as VW and BMW spec oil at twice those distances. Do your research, know what oil your car needs and when it needs changed. Don't trust these capitalist monkeys.

I watched a video of the latest version of the moon buggy a while back. Nothing really special but I do remember it had a 90 degree steering lock. Going all keiici tesuchiya on the moon would be quite an experience. With the recent space x developments it won't be too long until the regular man like you or I can go to the moon but for the time being, unless your first name is sheikh it's not possible. Hopefully soon though.

I've been blessed over the past few years that through my work I've been able to drive a huge variety of cars. Everything from old beaters to racing cars to supercars and classics that I would never be able to afford. Which got me thinking, what do I want to drive now? Well here's a few that I would like to drive, please share your own driving bucket lists. Ford RS200 MG Metro 6R4 Lancia Delta Integrale Citroen BX 4TC Mitsubishi Pajero Evo

Red Horse V shopping, Red Horse wins every time.

Looking forward to it but as it's in Dubai mall I have a feeling the boss will force me to do shopping first.

@DiamondDallas and his missus are also in.

I said yes but I thought I better ask the boss first. We're in. Barry and Kris 0521742967

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It will be interesting to see what happens in a few years when Ford and GM get deep into this technology. Let Tesla do all the hard work then when people start to warm to the technology, use their own mass production skills to beat Tesla at their own game. A bit like the original Nikola Tesla. He did all the hard work but everyone else got rich from it.

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Ferrari, the company who said they would never build an electric car are considering entering formula e. http://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrari-need-to-be-involved-in-formula-e/