Bentley Continental GT/GTC/Flying Spur DIY Thread
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First check the loom connections under the seat to ensure they are properly locked and then check the fuse panel.
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Thank you, where are they located under the seat. Does anyone have pics of what I should be looking for their or in the fuse box? thank you
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I would first disconnect both batteries (remove negative terminal from starter battery and then negative terminal from main battery. Reconnect in reverse order. When you reconnect the batteries, there are some initialization steps to undertake (resetting side windows, etc)). Give the car 15 minutes to sort itself out after reconnection.
The fuse location is in the drivers facia fusebox (close to the interior hood release). It is a 5 amp fuse. (see location diagram with yellow highlight).
The airbag controller is in the center console (see C00043 in the attachment). The wiring loom for the driver's seat comes from the center console to the driver's seat (I think the harness is under the floor liner). See the attached diagram looking for X00474 (yellow highlights). Be VERY careful not to fire the airbag. If you have any hesitancy, seek help from a professional. You may have to remove the seat. I have also included a shot of one of my seats when we re-upholstered. You can see the front surround cover is off and some of the myriad connections (red and yellow and yellow/green are visible).
The fuse location is in the drivers facia fusebox (close to the interior hood release). It is a 5 amp fuse. (see location diagram with yellow highlight).
The airbag controller is in the center console (see C00043 in the attachment). The wiring loom for the driver's seat comes from the center console to the driver's seat (I think the harness is under the floor liner). See the attached diagram looking for X00474 (yellow highlights). Be VERY careful not to fire the airbag. If you have any hesitancy, seek help from a professional. You may have to remove the seat. I have also included a shot of one of my seats when we re-upholstered. You can see the front surround cover is off and some of the myriad connections (red and yellow and yellow/green are visible).
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I have created a PDF file with much more Bentley info, parts cross-references, images and links added, but at 2.8 Mb it is too large to display here.
Hence, I have placed the file at the top of my own web site (see link below), where forum users can have access for download.
I am an avid Bentley fan, and hope to own one in the near future. However, I want to know more about DIY maintenance on those wonderful cars, before I take the plunge.
Please let me know if I have made any errors, or if you have more to add. I hope this may stimulate Bentley owners to contribute.
Hence, I have placed the file at the top of my own web site (see link below), where forum users can have access for download.
I am an avid Bentley fan, and hope to own one in the near future. However, I want to know more about DIY maintenance on those wonderful cars, before I take the plunge.
Please let me know if I have made any errors, or if you have more to add. I hope this may stimulate Bentley owners to contribute.
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Hi George, can I please get a copy of this bentley guide? Many thanks
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Just to let you all know; I have at last upgraded the pdf, but it is now over 4Mb.
My thanks to all who have contributed information, but I would still like to see more DIY articles, etc.
If I can collect any more Bentley GT/GTC/FC info, I'll continue periodic PDF updates.
I am happy to send out the new PDF to anyone who makes a request to my email address :
gmacgruer@sympatico.ca
I would also be happy to place the PDF here, if a moderator would give permission for larger file size.
Kind regards to all,
George
My thanks to all who have contributed information, but I would still like to see more DIY articles, etc.
If I can collect any more Bentley GT/GTC/FC info, I'll continue periodic PDF updates.
I am happy to send out the new PDF to anyone who makes a request to my email address :
gmacgruer@sympatico.ca
I would also be happy to place the PDF here, if a moderator would give permission for larger file size.
Kind regards to all,
George
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I have created a PDF file with much more Bentley info, parts cross-references, images and links added, but at 2.8 Mb it is too large to display here.
Hence, I have placed the file at the top of my own web site (see link below), where forum users can have access for download.
I am an avid Bentley fan, and hope to own one in the near future. However, I want to know more about DIY maintenance on those wonderful cars, before I take the plunge.
Please let me know if I have made any errors, or if you have more to add. I hope this may stimulate Bentley owners to contribute.
Hence, I have placed the file at the top of my own web site (see link below), where forum users can have access for download.
I am an avid Bentley fan, and hope to own one in the near future. However, I want to know more about DIY maintenance on those wonderful cars, before I take the plunge.
Please let me know if I have made any errors, or if you have more to add. I hope this may stimulate Bentley owners to contribute.
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Hi Geo3,
great idea! if you can send me one copy of the PDF that will be great.
thank you in advance.
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great idea! if you can send me one copy of the PDF that will be great.
thank you in advance.
JM
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I have created a PDF file with much more Bentley info, parts cross-references, images and links added, but at 2.8 Mb it is too large to display here.
Hence, I have placed the file at the top of my own web site (see link below), where forum users can have access for download.
I am an avid Bentley fan, and hope to own one in the near future. However, I want to know more about DIY maintenance on those wonderful cars, before I take the plunge.
Please let me know if I have made any errors, or if you have more to add. I hope this may stimulate Bentley owners to contribute.
Hence, I have placed the file at the top of my own web site (see link below), where forum users can have access for download.
I am an avid Bentley fan, and hope to own one in the near future. However, I want to know more about DIY maintenance on those wonderful cars, before I take the plunge.
Please let me know if I have made any errors, or if you have more to add. I hope this may stimulate Bentley owners to contribute.
Hi mate, I have just bought a Bentley Flying Spur and wondered if I may have a copy of the compatible parts document you compiled.
It's due to have a full service and there are a few issues that need sorting (some I will attempt to sort myself)
Cheers,
Rob
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06 Flying Spur
Unfortunately I don't have any DIY info to post YET. I replaced the starter battery in my car and now it won't crank at all. Everything lights up like it should now, the old battery was really weak when I changed it. Is there some kind of relearn process for the key or immobilization feature? Any help is greatly appreciated, my nearest dealer is 4 hours away.