The wire for the steering wheel controls is built into the main ISO connections for the radio. I can't remember the colour code, but a quick look at a RAVE should give you the info you need. If you are using an Autoleads adapter you don't need to know the wire colours, you just plug it...

Thanks for the replies. Sorry, should have mentioned in my earlier post, that the diesel mechanic said that the noise definitely didnt sound like tappets. He thought the noise was more mid engine, not big ends, maybe a piston pin. The noise can be heard when you drive the car with all the...

Had the fuel injection system checked today. The system tested as all ok, no blockages in the injectors and everything working well for the age of the engine. This is not good news, as that leaves mechanical as the only possible cause of the knocking noise, and the only way to fix it is to...

Its a light knock, but solid. Not light and tappety. Doesn't sound like bottom end. I haven't been able to narrow it down to a single cylinder using the "screwdriver in the ear method" but it does sound like its at the top of the engine.

Just an update after some time with the car today. Have checked the crankshaft pulley again for glitter, no signs of that. I have a couple of photos I can post once I've worked out how to get them hosted. I removed number 3 and 4 injectors again. While cleaning the sealant/solid diesel...

Great, I'll give it a try. Maybe if I can get the black goo out the injector will seat properly which may sort the black smoke issue. Thanks!:)

Just an update I've searched the forum for crankshaft damper issues and inspected mine. It looks different to some of the photos as my car has A/C so I have two belts on the crankshaft pulley. No sign of the belts contacting the splash guard and no marks I can see on the pulley. I've done a...

Thanks for the replies. No I'm not sure about anything any more. How can I tell the difference between diesel knock and crankshaft damper? I was thinking diesel knock as that was the last area of the engine that was disturbed when it went into the garage. The camshaft cover was removed so...

I tried this post previously, but it got sent to moderation and didn't post. Having a second attempt. Mods, if the first attempt reappears, please delete it. Hi all, I've been using these forums for a year or so, but these are my first few posts. Previously I've been able to find answers to...

It might be worth checking out the switch in the stalk as well. Mine occasionally doesn't work in intermittent wipe. Usually moving the wipers to speed 1 then back to intermittent will start them going. Its not a frequent enough problem on mine to bother trying to fix it. Does the wiper do a...

Hi all, I'm posting this to save anyone else having to hunt for this info. If you want to fit an aftermarket stereo, you may want to make the steering wheel audio controls work with that stereo. I had a lot of trouble sourcing the correct adapter leads, but finally got it with help from...