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The outside temperature fell below zero degrees Celcius today, and when I returned home with a cold battery it wouldn't start charging. I got the following alert:
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I can't find alert 1106 and doesn't seem line it's on any on the previous OVMS listings?
Thanks Icon, guess that means that I have to contact my local SC. It seems like it won't charge when the battery is cold and that the battery heater might need replacing.
Good luck. I am surprised that you found so many issues with it. My 1.5 has been quite solid in comparison.So, a year after I sold my first Roadster, I came across this 2011 Roadster 2.5 with a custom Brabus interior upgrade. Apparently one of only two delivered to Norway with the bespoke interior. The car has seen very little use over the last years, and also close to zero maintenance. I was originally looking for a Sport, but the interior and spec won me over
The car has the updated stereo with back-up camera, OVMS from Fasttech, Italian 18" wheels in the front and 19" in the rear (original wheels are used with winter tires), hardtop and a long list of things that needs service:
- The car doesn't charge when the battery is cold (but the cabin heater works)
- Both rear shocks needs replacing
- The booth doesn't open
- The radiator is damaged
- The front right wheel baring needs replacing
- The left seat belt doesn't work properly
- A full brake and caliper overhaul is long overdue
- The left window seal is deteriorating
- The interior has seen zero TLC
The plan is to bring the car back to it's former glory and to do some minor upgrades!
Not being a mechanic myself, I'll have to rely on my local shop, TSC and tips from this forum!
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I thought the rear shocks were actually struts as I see the shock inside the spring. Do they just slide out from the spring support? And if so what shocks do you recommend? I think after 10 years I may be due for shocks.Have you thought about tackling some of the work yourself. If you can change the rear wheel you can definatly change the rear shock. You undo 2 bolts and slide the old one out, you don’t need to support the wheel once jacked up, the new one simply fits in its place and you replace the 2 bolts. If I remember correctly a 17mm spanner and a10mm Allen key is all you need.
I have had this issue and I had three problems. The first was the gas struts were weak and needed replacing. There is a thread on that. Then I did have to use some silicone spray and do some adjustments. Easy to adjust just some trial and error.Oh joy, new actuator installed and finally got the booth opened. A relatively quick fix, but need to do some minor adjustments to get it to pop open by itself. I need to push downward on the lid to get the locks to release properly. Anyone encountered the same issue?
I actually contacted a Bilstein service center and they overhauled the original coil-overs. An easy job dismantling them like X.l.r.8 said, and the cost of refurbishing the original ones was way cheaper than ordering new ones that could take the extensive weight of the battery. There are several treads here about possible aftermarket options if you want new ones.I thought the rear shocks were actually struts as I see the shock inside the spring. Do they just slide out from the spring support? And if so what shocks do you recommend? I think after 10 years I may be due for shocks.
The struts were OK, but just hadn't been used for a while. So a lot of CRC on the locks and usage did the trick for me luckily!I have had this issue and I had three problems. The first was the gas struts were weak and needed replacing. There is a thread on that. Then I did have to use some silicone spray and do some adjustments. Easy to adjust just some trial and error.
Cool and you were able to swap as I thought on Struts you needed to compress the spring which significantly added to the challenge of installing new ones.Sorry, you are correct in addressing them as struts. I just type faster than my brain processes, and I type real slow too. The replacements on offer that offer best performance v cost are in my view the Nitrons. There straight up better than the non adjustable shocks but I have no experience with the stock adjustable suspension. Again I use shocks as I don’t believe the spring rate changed, but the Nitron it would be the whole strut you would need to replace.
Sorry, you are correct in addressing them as struts.