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That was probably me, first time out since March, lovely morning for it but there were cyclists everywhere! Paul

Paid and pm sent Thanks for organising this paul

Count me in please

.... Not sure why I said brake fluid, meant coolant, must be cracking up!!!

I picked up a Focus with the eco boost engine just before Christmas and at the handover they specifically pointed out that there was an orange die in both the engine oil and the brake fluid (looked slightly emulsified) which is apparently used to check circulation and will gradually disappear. They also mentioned that levels can drop if there are any air pockets left in the system and suggested I bring it back after a 1000 miles to get them checked ( free but not mandatory). Sounds like he should drop it back to a dealer and get it topped up. Paul

Yes, improved by a couple of volts to just over 8 after clean up but still indicated no device detected whilst cranking

Hi Jonathan We did measure the voltage with a multimeter across Piers new battery and this dropped to about 10.8 whilst cranking which we thought was fine. The figure that we Improved was the one measured on the Easymap software which went from about 6 to 8.5v after we cleaned all the earths. Basically we think that the Ecu is not getting sufficient volts to fire the injectors (easy map indicates 'no device detected' as soon as you start cranking). The ecu power supply checked out ok at 12.8 v but On Arnies suggestion we connected the second battery direct to the ecu power feed (purple wire with spade connection to brown / white ECU power leads) but this just replicated previous readings although the smell of fuel did seem stronger at this point - this may have been a coincidence. i think Piers has now renewed / checked all the various bits except the throttle position indicatorwhich is his next job so not sure where you go from there. One suggestion was Possible problem with the loom? But I'm most definitely not an expert! Paul

No as you say, couldn't be you! Was a bit of a long shot although the David I knew was a7 owner back then. Thanks for the rely. Paul

That was me on the way to drop it off at Sevens & Classics for its annual service and mot. Sorry I missed you but thanks for the spotted. Paul

Spotted in Low Flying this month and wandered if you were the same David I worked with in West Byfleet in the 80's? if so send me a bm and we can catch up! Paul

Hi Steven I thought it was you in your new 7 but could not even make out the colour because of the sun. Sure you are enjoying it already but guessing it won't be any easier to keep up with you.... Paul

Sun was in my eyes but waved back as you went by. Lovely evening for it!

Rob yhm

Hi Rob Thanks for the spotted but you must have had the sun in your eyes it was my green/yellow followed by MikeB & Tom in 2 x Orange. Lovely morning for it , we were heading for breakfast on Tankerton slopes after a blat that circled Canterbury. Paul

Doug You have bm