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Hello everyone. I just thought i would share this experience with you all because i hope it will help some of you out and prevent this series of events coming your way. I recently was having issues with my 2.2D X Type where i would have flat spots under acceleration, kangerooing and simply lack of power. When this would happen my car would go into limp mode and i would have the flashing glow plug light come on. My first point of call was to look for a turbo leak. I had the usual split intercooler pipe coming from the EGR valve. After fitting a new one the fault still existed. So i now replaced the EGR valve in case this was the problem... nope. After some brainstorming i moved on to the MAF sensor, nice and easy job and only £25. Still no change. Clutching at hairs i now aimed for my MAP sensor as the symptoms fit with hard acceleration, turbo pressure gets high etc... After a real struggle i managed to fit a new MAP sensor and believe me that was a struggle there is next to no space down towards the bottom of the intercooler hose. Much to my disappointment this did not solve the problem either... only to find that after all of this work it was my Turbo Actuator that had failed on me! This is apparently a very common fault with the diesel x type, s type and mondeos! So to all if your car has the symptoms i described in the beginning of this post (loss of power, flat spots, hesitation, or kangerooing around 2 - 3000rpm) then i would try the turbo actuator first before putting yourself out for the rest of the work. The actuator is not a big job at all. Hope this is of some use to people!

Too big to attach to a PM I think so perhaps you would PM me a convenient e-mail address?

Fold in mirrors now working as they should, the fault was not due to freezing but slightly seized as predicted, thanks to shove in the right direction thanks Paul! So next question, as long as you have the time and of course you don't mind sharing with me is, how easy a task and how do I get the folding mirrors to work when locking and unlocking the car? Thanks again in advance

Got cracking today and cut the padtics out, this is it loosely assembled Can anyone point out where the epoxy goes, preferably with a picture.

if you cant beat 'Em' join em

...and also on Midnight Black. I have never been a fan of low-profile tyre due to the expectation of a teeth-loosening rde. Not so the S-Type on 18" Tritons which is silky smooth.

Next to impossible to take it apart Tim. I know... I've tried But just taking the cover off provides sufficient access for your needs.

Hi David, Nice wheels. They look good on Blue cars too! Peter.

I put these on mine a few weeks ago, they are 18" tritons.