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by kasper_youngq
Fri Jul 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Coolant temperature range for 1985 380 SL stand
Replies: 6
Views: 243

Re: Coolant temperature range for 1985 380 SL stand

When the thermostat is completely closed, a small amount of water can still flow through the engine through the hole that the rod seals. With the opening of the thermostat, the pin seals it.

Because some of the heated water will return to the water pump inlet instead of the radiator, leaving it ...
by kasper_youngq
Fri Jul 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Coolant temperature range for 1985 380 SL stand
Replies: 6
Views: 243

Re: Coolant temperature range for 1985 380 SL stand

Something I discovered in my vehicle is that the pin that seals the hole in the thermostat was snipped off at some point in the past. Just so you know, this is the original thermostat. The thermostat may have become stuck because of it, or it may have been believed that keeping this bypass open ...
by kasper_youngq
Fri Jul 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Coolant temperature range for 1985 380 SL stand
Replies: 6
Views: 243

Re: Coolant temperature range for 1985 380 SL stand

Maybe the thermostat is stuck. The typical temperature range for it to begin opening is 82–86 C, and it should reach full openness at 100 C.

In my vehicle, the needle will rise to about 90 degrees (halfway between 80 and 100) before dipping to slightly more than 80.

Will your auxiliary cooling fan ...
by kasper_youngq
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: ISTA failure to communicate
Replies: 3
Views: 123

Re: ISTA failure to communicate

The fact that it's an ENET cable and a USB-C to Ethernet adaptor is really irrelevant to me.
by kasper_youngq
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: ISTA failure to communicate
Replies: 3
Views: 123

ISTA failure to communicate

At last, I was able to establish a connection between my laptop and my car.

switch to Edibas and remote in the ini file. Connected via an Ethernet cable and a USB port.

After making the changes, I rebooted my laptop, and it is now operational.

After seven months of work and approximately £3.5k in ...
by kasper_youngq
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Msport 2014 BMW F20
Replies: 7
Views: 206

Re: Msport 2014 BMW F20

the software says "install app" every time I attempt to download, and there's a 50 GB limit.
by kasper_youngq
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Msport 2014 BMW F20
Replies: 7
Views: 206

Re: Msport 2014 BMW F20

yeah, but the main folder is really big, thus downloading it is a real pain.
by kasper_youngq
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Msport 2014 BMW F20
Replies: 7
Views: 206

Msport 2014 BMW F20

Hey everyone, I recently fixed my F20 and I'm excited to start coding and such.
I've got bimmerrcode and bimmerlink, but I'm hoping to find anything more comprehensive. I've already bought a vehicle cable, but now I'm asking if anyone knows where I can get a copy of Instagram or any other tools that ...
by kasper_youngq
Wed Jun 03, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Disconnecting from Phone Keys
Replies: 8
Views: 419

Re: Disconnecting from Phone Keys

Navigate to Tesla under your phone's Settings -> Apps.

Verify that you have granted permission to the Nearby devices.

Turn on Allow background usage under App battery usage.

Verify that Phone Key Status is enabled under Notifications.
by kasper_youngq
Fri May 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Boots with rear shock absorbers
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Re: Boots with rear shock absorbers

No, I don't think so. Not likely to endure 20 years, but then again, neither do the OEs.