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Hey everyone, I’m on looking for a first car for my daughter's birthday and noticed a 2022 Fiat 500 on FB Marketplace posted by Lamsam Logistics. At first blush I thought I was dealing with a private seller, but it turns out I’ve stumbled upon a Belfast based transport company that’s also in the business of selling repossessed vehicles. They’ve thrown their hat in the ring with home delivery to Somerset, promising it’ll be on your doorstep in a week to ten days. That all sounds like pie in the sky but I’m feeling a bit like a cat on a hot tin roof about shelling out cash before laying my eyes on the car. Has anyone walked this road before? Or did you actually bite the bullet and buy from them? I’m all ears to get the lowdown on the process, payment, and vehicle details. Your thoughts would be worth their weight in gold.

It seems to me that the teach-in approach entails installing a new Nox sensor, teaching it the necessary parameters, and then relearn the Adblue values. Does the Adblue need to clear codes and be driven on a quality highway before it realises it's working?

It has the MB dealer history up until 2021 and the specialist history after that, although I'm not sure if the car has actually had it. What was the release date of the update?

Unlike a lambda sensor, which uses a threaded bung, this one uses a pocket. The tube nut firmly presses down on the sensor as it rests on its ridge. On occasion, they do get seized very badly. By removing the flange and replacing it with a piece of an appropriate big nut that has the correct thread, I have achieved success in the past. After you've positioned it squarely in the hole and loosely on the tube nut, you can tack weld the thin slice into place. Full welding isn't necessary because it won't seal there; instead, the ridge on the probe will do the sealing. Not easy to describe.

A plethora of issues, including bad fuel usage, decreased power, more nox difficulties, etc., were reported after the diesel update was applied by MB.

Hey there, buddy! I'm afraid you're quite right. The very cheap price for a premium plus with relatively few kilometres makes me think you're right, but I was ready to face the repercussions of the private sale nevertheless. Yes, I did scan it with an iCarsense MBv4.0 in regards to the malfunction. At first, it returned the P229F error code for Nox sensor 2 in bank 1. I hoped it was because the car had been sitting in the cold for a while, so I cleared it. The dreaded Adblue countdown was triggered three days later when the issue returned. I will do the diagnostic procedure on the same tool as the Nox and Adblue, and hopefully it will fix it. I will then blast it down the highway. I appreciate your response.

Apologies for the trouble you encountered when removing the NOx sensor. By the way, did you purchase the vehicle from an individual? That is, there is no legal guarantee to rely on? Indeed, I am.Am I to understand that you determined the AdBlue problem to be caused by a malfunctioning NOx sensor? Is an MB scanner in your possession? Also, did you know that updating the software would be necessary while replacing the NOx sensor? Some private dealers have been unscrupulous, which is why I am asking.recognised for their attempt to cover up costly AdBlue flaws for a short time before selling the vehicle to an unwary buyer. You should definitely get the problem checked out before you shell out any cash, even if there's no turning back once it's a private sale.

I'm going to test it out tomorrow and see how it goes. The threads will be inevitably messed up by me. Is anyone familiar with the bung's thread pitch? I will then apply a thread chaser to it.

To remove sensor connections and the like, it's best to cut them off flush with the nut. This will allow you to use a six-sided socket, which offers six points of contact instead of just two when using a spanner. In any case, it's chop, drill, tap.

Greetings to all, This is my first post, but I've been a lurker here for quite some time. Because this forum has been an absolute treasure trove of helpful hints, I'm coming to you for assistance. My second W212, after upgrading from a 220 Bluetec, was purchased around three weeks ago; the model is the 2016 E350 Bluetec. I adore the platform and could picture myself driving this car indefinitely, but suddenly the dreaded Nox problems have surfaced. The low mileage of the car (about 55,000 miles from new) likely clogging up the sensor. This led to a malfunctioning sensor 2 (following scr) and an Adblue gauge that is currently reading 400 miles. I figured I'd give it a go today to replace the sensor that I bought for a pitiful £175 on eBay. The nut hasn't budged an inch, and I've gotten a little closer after seven hours of perspiration, cursing, bleeding, and shivering on the road. I used the standard fare of penetrating fluid, a Nox sensor socket, and some manual labour, but to no avail. Proceeded to mapp torch, but got nowhere. Shocking it, turning it crimson, and then submerging it in icy water. Completely nonexistent. I used a Nox socket, a 22mm spanner, a pipe wrench, a hammer, and a chisel, but none of them worked. I have exhausted every available daylight and profanity, so tomorrow I will try again. As a last option, I will use a 6-sided impact socket to cut the sensor immediately above the nut. Going at it with a breaker bar as there isn't enough space to get an impact driver. Is anyone else thinking of doing anything else before I rip the bung, cut the threads, or blow my exhaust?

The hardships of diesel ownership...why subject life to more strain for a few more miles per gallon?

Without a fault code scan, you'd have to guess, which may be costly.

Since it hasn't been examined recently, I can't say for sure if the present DPF is blocked; however, I can say that he installed a cheaper, non-genuine BMW one. Is anybody aware of anything that could be triggering the problem? There could be a few possibilities, I suppose!

Similar to what Johnny said, I doubt it would be possible to block a real DPF in that amount of time unless it was a knockoff. Any decent technician would first try to figure out why it was blocked, then address the underlying problem, before considering replacing the DPF.

It's clearly a big issue when it takes three weeks to clog a dpf. Honestly, I'd give it back to them.

I see your point. I have to figure out the root of the problem! Best regards

It seems like they didn't address the underlying problem and instead addressed the symptom by installing a new DPF if it began happening again after the replacement, even if it was due to a clogged DPF.

Hello everyone, it became audible in December and has already completed 200k. The mechanic had to replace the DPF since it had become completely blocked. It worked OK for three weeks, but now it's acting up again, and I'm not sure whether it's worth mending because of how much it would cost. Please let me know your opinions on this.

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There should be a rear fog light, right? Beloved vintage bus 😍

A longer one, complete with a rubber stopper for use with various machines, is on the side of my friend's seat in his 2023 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye. Fast at 203 miles per hour and 807 horsepower. Totally raw, undeveloped straight-line creature.... Oh, very delightful! Identical, but with a silver finish.

I spent much too much time trying to figure that one out! 🤣🤣

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One of these may be useful for collecting tickets at parking garage entrances. 🙂

Beyond the steering wheel, are there any additional parts that must be exchanged in order for it to reside in the UK?