December 2004
hi all, i currently own a R reg fiat brava sx 1.4, and would like some advice
i was driving today and one of the lights next to the oil one came on, and i referred to my haynes manual but it doesnt say what it is, and i was wondering wether anyone else does.
its not the oil (oil can logo)
its not the indicators (obviously)
its not the battery (battery icon)
its not the key code one (lil yellow key icon
its not the handbrake one ( steering wheel icon)
its kinda a pipe thing with a spray of liquid, though i dont know wether its trying to indicate water or oil, and what about it.
also, its done 86,000 miles, and i want to get it serviced, iv only been driving it the last 1,000 miles, and the people i bought it from are pretty much cowboys. It needs to be able to drive long distances, so does anyone have any tips on main hardware that will need to be replaced/inspected?
iv also had a problem (since i got it) with it leaking oil, and my windows steaming. i took it back where i got it and they "sorted" the steaming window problem, though the oil is still there (i hate these cowboy people). all i want is a car that works!
many thanks in advance for any help you may have Read more
I know this may sound like spam, but anyway...
select-automotive.com have got the most unbelievable deals on new Land Rovers- anyone dealt with them before?
Their contact address looks a bit dubious, so I'm wondering whether it`s too good to be true.
Any advice etc... Read more
just purchased a golf GTI 1995 2.0 16v from an auction.
bought bilnd and it has its share of problems= could anyone make suggestions before i book in for work or put it back through auction....
Gearbox- at first driving seemed ok but 15 mins into drive home found i couldn't find 5th and then all of the gears seemed to be out of place, it was as if the whole box had shifted 3inches to the right ?? left it in drive for a day and it seemed back to normal but there is obviously something not right- could it be mounting or linkage or is it likely to be internally screwed?
ABS- light is on- that is all i know for now- seems to brake ok but light is continually on.
I know its vague but if you know these have common problems then maybe it will make me keep the car?
Cheers- Simeon Read more
Thanks to both of you for the advice- was thinking of running back through auction but seems might not be as bad as i thought.
Thanks again.
I have used these tyres for the last few years without any problems. JUst recently I have had to replace two separately. The first was a front nearside tyre that had developed a bulge in the outer wall - clearly not repairable. The tyre was about 1/2 worn and I put it down to having been kerbed at some point. Then 2 weeks ago I had to replace a rear nearside tyre that had a tiny hole in the outer wall - it was only 2 months and 1500 miles old - there was no sign of any other damage. Am I just unlucky or have there been a number of problems? Read more
Hmm,
Thought as much. Of course I was fobbed off with "must have hit the kerb sir". I thought it was odd that there was no apparent damage to the sidewall. If it happens again I will be more inquisitive and keep the old tyre as well (which of course to add insult to injury) I had to pay £1 to dispose of!
If this has been covered before, apologies.
Tonight Mrs H, her 2 sisters and 2 brothers are at a school reunion, that's 5 people in case your maths is my standard or below. Youngest sister elects to drive, but she has a Ford Ka with only 4 seats and 4 seat belts. I make myself unpopular by saying that 4 seats and 5 people are a bad mix, especially if she has an accident; the insurance will only pay out for 4 personal injury cases, if they pay at all. And, it's possibly illegal. Sis-in-law says she has checked it's OK; you only have to wear a seat belt if one is provided but I didn't and don't think that's quite in the spirit of things. It's only a 1.5 mile journey but the sleet is coming horizontal and one of the brothers can't walk the journey; he's an opera singer ...
By this time a lot of unrelated family stuff was being discussed at full volume and clouding the issue somewhat so I gathered up my 6 passengers and left.
Your valued opinions please.
Hawkeye
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Cars built after a certain date (mid 80s?) have to have rear seat belts fitted and it is now compulsory for all passengers to where seatbelts in cars fitted with them.
As the Ford Ka has only been built since the mid 1990s and is fitted with four belts this is the maximum number of passengers it is designed to carry.
My Audi is similar in only having two back seats and two seatbelts therefore only two passengers allowed. If I want to carry three I have to buy a new rear seat which comes with an extra seat belt. The smart forfour is exactly the same.
I have a 98 Saxo VTR which has developed a dry grinding noise on the overrun. It seems to come from the front offside and occurs after the car has travelled about a mile at normal speeds. It never occurs when the car is under power. Is it the shaft or is it the bearing? Can anyone out there shed some light on my problem.
Bob McC. Read more
Jesse - car trying to go faster than engine; foot off accelerator; engine braking. Call it what you want.
i have recently took delivery of a x-trail, which i am very happy with, however when i reverse in selection 4 wheel lock the transmission appears to feel like its winding up and feels stange,sometimes making noses, this happens off road on loose gravel or on tarmac , is this normal, i would ask the suppling dealer, but they are quite useless. thanks in anticipation. Read more
Yeah I know 'been done before' but hey nearly new year so new ideas and views.
How does everyone deal with really sharp frosts? The last 2 nights around my way the frost was as sharp as any I can remember. My screens on my cars have heated screens but they struggle to cope as only half the elements work. I find a good way of defrosting quickly is slightly open a window then put heater on recycling mode as air must be warmer inside the car than outside.
Any other tips/views? Read more
In France during the record bad winter of 1962/3 ("verglas" is the last word I will forget in French) I used to heat up the door key of the Vovlo P1800 with a silver Dunhill cigarette lighter before inserting it in the frozen door lock. Worked every time.
Having looked on Google and other search engines,I can't find anything related to the above tyres.
I believe they are no longer available,but can someone point me in the right direction for some piccies of said items?
Cheers.
Ken. Read more
My brother has a 51 Reg Fiat Brava and recently has developed a problem where it stalls when slowing down or stopping, it then be restarted straight away without any problem. The Engine Management/emission warning light also comes on and stays on for a while but eventually goes out. This problem repeats itself continually but without any pattern. The car has been checked twice by a FIAT dealer but to be honest they are a waste of time and only seem interested in the money. Has anyone come across this with other Fiat Bravas? any suggestions of where the problem could be? Read more
had something similar with a skoda few years ago. was speed sensor. If it was cutting out when driving then needing 15ish mins turned off before restarting would say was fuel pump. Agree with comment re fiat garages. When had Uno which needed new fuel pump was told needed thorough clean of carburettor at one garage (cost over £100) and told needed alternator somewhere else!
Browse
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Possibly an injector warning light if it looks anything like the one on the MKIII Range Poser.