December 2007
Daughter's 52 Picassso is sometimes difficult to lock with remote and very often unlocks itself sometime later. Same as skap7309 it seems. Anyone any ideas? Read more
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I know I'm raising my head above the parapet here, and may wll get shot at, but I'm very pleased to say that I have just put a deposit down on a ZT, an 04 plate with only 15k miles, in absolutely as-new condition, in British Racing Green. The previous owner used it as a weekend car only, with it being stored in a barn the rest of the time. He works for the National Trust in Wales and part-ex'd the car against a 4.6 ZT - which must be a good sign. (If it's anyone on here, let me know - the car is a credit to you!)
When I've raised this subject before, there have been some fairly vociferous anti-MG Rover comments. I guess I'm either going to prove all the MG bashers wrong or join your ranks if the car proves to be a problem! Either way, I'll let you know how it goes.
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Congrats on your perchase primera man!
Being an owner of a ZR I can say that it may not be as refined as similar cars in it's class but it's a joy to drive.
can some one help i need to enter code on my pug 106 clarion pu9971a i bought disc off e bay its stating 6464 unlocking code but my pug only has 1-5 buttons any one tell me how to get six on display the serial number is CL0267V0065236 NOT SURE IF CODE OFF DISC I HAVE IS CORRECT , cheers Read more
i tried that but when press number 1 key several times it fills rest with number 1 . any one elese know please
My rover 414i has been for an mot and has failed on the emissions. also i get poor performance and mpg, and the engine will some times idle a bit unsteady going up and down. The car will run ok it just seems to have very poor acceleration power.
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thanks for all the help so far, I'll check all the above when i get achance.
Hi... my mate has a mini 1275 1994 model with an intermittent cutting out issue...
It will be fine for say 10-15 miles and lets say you come up to a roundabout and need to slow down... you put the clutch in and the engine dies... sometimes when you turn the key it will fire no issues...
BUT.. today and once a few weeks ago this was a diffferent story when we went to crank it over there was minimal power in the battery... disallowing the starter moter to turn... after a bump start and driving 500 yds to a carpark and leaving the car for 30 mins and going into shops...
it started fine...
We are unsure what this could be.... poss alternator/battery... faulty earth??
has anyone got any ieas?/
thanks!
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Reading the op description again suggests its not a battery fault (lack of power that recovers after 50 yards driving and 30 minutes standing time), but gives the impression of lack of power at attempted starting.
So, when it cuts out at junction? Does it run ok until accelerator released?
Does it misfire, or pull poorly before the junction/normal driving? Does it start from cold ok every day?
Basic checks are good earths, especially engine to body (known weakspot on these), power cable to starter motor and even starter motor itself.
More info please too. but hth
As has been mentioned several times here in the Backroom, the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) of London is due to start in February 2008, initially for large vehicles and by 2012 for Transit sized vans.
The cost of driving within the LEZ for a non-complying vehicle is set at £200 per day (not per week, or per month, but per day).
I am concerned by this scheme and particularly concerned at where it may end if it is judged a ?success?.
Imagine the following scenario: the LEZ is deemed a good thing and is widely copied by other conurbations. These other conurbations set their own parameters as to what is, or is not, a polluting vehicle and their own timescales for implementation. We will soon live in a country where it will be necessary to Google before every trip, so as to find out if our vehicles comply with the legislation of the areas that we pass through.
Foreign visitors will be either scared to come, or enraged at being ?fined? for being ignorant.
If each conurbation can set its own parameters and ?fine? offenders. If there is no universal central control. If there is not effective national publicity (and international publicity as well) to make everyone aware, then I do think we are entering a period of great uncertainty, as it will become very difficult to travel anywhere without the risk of being fined for non-compliance. Why should we have to check our routes before every trip to see if we are safe from fines for non-compliance?
Where will this creeping form of taxation end?
Am I being paranoid, what do other BR?s think?
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Just watching Dispatches about Ken Livingstone and his empire.
A few things about congestion charge:
TFL report from 2006 showing an increase in congestion.
Its is turning into a 'traffic reduction scheme', not 'congestion reduction'.
Traffic now only 2 secs per km faster than before charge came in.
Buses - more using them, but TFL 2007 survey shows buses are going slower - 11% slower year on year.
Investment in public transport - system is expensive to run. >50% of revenue raised is used to replace equipment, not invested in PT.
Congestion charge not making enough money.
And nothing to do with motoring, but his office spends more on advertising than Microsoft UK - about £23million a year!
Hello
We have a Jaguar 2.5 X type, regisered in 2001, bought as an approved jaguar 3 years ago and now with 50K miles. it has been an excellent car until now when a sensor in the engine had to be replaced, however to my horror the dealer informed me that they noticed a whining coming from the "transfer box" and that this will cost £ 1800 plus vat to replace. They have logged this as a fault in Jaguar's central computer, so unless I get it fixed by Jaguar, this stain will remain on the car's file.
My query relates to whether there is any mileage in asking Jaguar to contribute towards this repair, the car has only every been serviced by them, hasn't been driven hard or abused in any way.
Otherwise what would be the approximate cost in having this repaired by an independent garage. I intended to keep this car for a few more years yet as it is a great car in every other respect.
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get a 2nd opinion - don't let one person worry you silly - service managers have an agenda - as HJ has pointed out , now we are not ripped off on new car prices , we are being shafted on servicing .
The handbook for my wife?s 1996 Fabia 1.2 petrol recommends that to maintain the air conditioning it should be used once a week for 5 minutes on AC with the fan speed on the highest setting.
Does it make any difference if it is set on hot or cold for this purpose?.
wemyss
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>>you only get 49 mpg from a 323TD? >>
It's mostly used for stop-start urban commuting.
Hi everyone
Ford Fiesta 1997 1.3 Endura - E
When started it throws out a load of oily smoke which has got quite a lot of moisture in it. It continues to smoke all the time.
The engine also miss-fires and the exhaust back-fires. It uses an awful lot of oil and blows the oil filler cap off.
All in all it runs very rough indeed. There is a slight knocking from the engine but I think this is pretty normal on these engines? I have no idea when it was last serviced as I have just bought it with NO history.
Theres no water or anything in the oil.
I was thinking that maybe I should give it an engine flush followed by oil and filter change.........Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Andrew (new member)
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ok - thanks for the information.
Hi. My car's revs go mad when brake when coming to a stop. Can anyone give me any tips? My boyfriend says its the way i drive, but i've had the car 4 years and it has only recently started doing it.
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This is one of the threads. [Same engine in a Fiesta.]
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=56009&...f
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Thanks chaps. Used WD40 on all doors checking after each but no change. Some improvement when used on hatch door. Now works often but door has to be slammed occasionally. Will try again with silicone as suggested.