Still no reply... I did try 'phoning and spoke with a real human who gave the impression that I was being impudent for even asking for information about uLez exemptions for LPG-fitted vehicles...

Still no reply from TfL -- mind you, on (yet another) obscure TfL help page they do say that any application has to include proof of the car's emissions meeting uLez requirments. The simplest way IMO is to have DVLA re-categorise the car as an "alternative fuel" (category TC59) with the proofs...

I'm not too sure about this as I've had a letter back from DVLA giving me specific instructions on how to change fuel category and then claim the "alternative fuel" taxation rate -- I've done a quick hint file (.doc) about this but can't attach it here. It's not intuitive -- it entails...

It's the weekend and I want to go out to the Sussex Downs and drive the thing! S'pose I could go to the workshop and sit in it and go "Brrrrrm, brrrrrrrm!" So someone's been in there before according to the pix I got of mine sent to BBA Reman on Tuesday Only another 10 days to go... not that...

Useful introductory video for those new to this system about buying a used / re-conditioned Steering Column someone sent me URL at:

I chose that coz it's small 147kB It starts its upload journey at 0kB and then just aborts with the above message

I've been trying to use that but all I get is: "The following error occured. EU-FU.jpg There was a problem when uploading your file" Iz it coz I iz white?

Thanks again to all for their encouragement. Would've preferred to post my pix in thread though. Has this "gallery" thing on this board been shut down? Can't find it -- there is a camera icon in the "Reply to Thread" tools icons though

They say they can fix -- 10 to 14 days for the bits needed -- then they want to have the whole car for a ½ day once refitted to evaluate their work, and settings. Sounded like a plan to me so I've agreed. Repair / re-build under "Lifetime Warranty" meaning the lifetime of my ownership

Thanks for that info kds :rolleyes: Not sure what either component looks like. But the complete (is it?) unit's going to BBA Reman today for re-furbish quote. Like the steering lock magnets, being re-builders of these steering column units for some time (and advertising the service on their...

I can handle it (he says dribbling, with just the start of a facial tic) None of that was done by the Halfords kid. Or me for that matter. Both of us in blissful ignorance. Saved and will physically paste to underside of hood. SRS = Supplemental Restraint System Yes, there was definately...

Column was removed today -- and I'm losing the will to live. They report that the steering wheel motor was held in place by a cable tie. I'd never used or checked it :mad: https://ibb.co/L1H1hWT https://ibb.co/L1H1hWT

New marque = new things to learn ;). That's the challenge of keeing your grey matter challenged after retirement ... :rolleyes: Given the price I paid and what was superficially wrong with it (air suspension pump had already been done) felt I'd got some value buffer even in worse case failure...

Yes, thanks for the heads up. I'm a bit nervous about parts claiming to be "OEM" but sold in a "plain box". Been burned like that in my VW days. So I'd already told this shop that I wanted "real OEM". The price they gave me was half way between full retail and trade and comes from another...

I didn't know that the two displays it controls (gearstick selector indicator, and dash gear indicator) are controlled by two separate circuits. I only saw the one display at gear selector. Luckily I didn't get strident with workshop as their report "when attempting to start vehicle the...

Thanks for your replies. I've had a response back from the workshop. They do offer a one year warranty on parts. I spoke with Angus but he can't take in until last week of March. Workshop confirms they'll return my old XYZ switch, and are relaxed about me taking the removed steering column...

I've now had the benefit of the mechanics' shop invoice for work so far Apparently they want to charge me £75 +VAT for the diagnostics. AND £75 +VAT for the labour to carry out the diagnostics :eek: They claim to have installed an OEM from main dealer XYZ Switch explaining: "When attempting...

"Virgin's tears" Wot? In Lewisham? :p

I've sent my L322's log book up to DVLA together with an engine modification written in it as "Bi-Fuel" Although there's no listing of alternative engine categories on the DVLA web site, I've seen that before on other V5s. And sent in a copy of the '09 conversion certificate. I wrote to TfL as...

Further on european emission standards, apparently it's Euro 4 I have to meet My now sold '01MY XJ8 3.2L met the uLEZ standard. But with Euro 4 CO2 1.0 g/km, THC 0.10, NMHC -, NOx 0.08, HC+NOx -, PM -, PN - shown at...