December 2007
Would be grateful for any suggestions on this - C-class 270cdi, there's a rattly sound from the front nearside wheel area. I'm convinced it's a disc pad since it happens predominantly on slightly broken ground (like imperfect gravelled tarmac with missing chunks) - & goes completely if I apply (or even touch) the brakes.
I've had it 'checked' in 2 independent garages (the last franchise dealer service highlighted their inadequacy so haven't returned to them) who found nothing except for wheel bearing adjustment for that wheel. In fact, one dealer couldn't really hear it to any degree after a test drive - but that I put down to their lack of 'sensitivity' to the car (and its sounds) than to any possible obsession on my part.
All linkages & bushes were checked & found to be ok (I also checked around the car when it was hoisted too) The disc pad clips look to be in place as well.
Could the replacement pads I had installed (local national franchise tyre/pad outlet) be slightly the wrong size or other? Could pattern parts (if they use them) be slighlty diffrerent size/quality etc, so be causing this?
TIA for any suggestions...
It's driving me crazy!
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Can anyone recommend any of the above please? I would like to get a so called 'sealed for life' box serviced with oil and filter change.
As I'm sure many know, Audi main dealers will not touch these unless something has gone wrong (which it hasn't..) and so I'd rather use a specialist.
THanks all.
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Autoboxes that aren't sealed for life are easy to service - drain the fluid (or about half of it in practice), refit drain plug and re-fill through the dipstick.
Sealed-for-life autoboxes however have no means of drain or refill without partial dismantling - which needs to be done in a clinically clean environment, so a specialist would seem necessary in this case.
A friend of mine tells me that you shouldn't put water and antifreeze in the expansion tank of modern cars (especially Nissan and other Korean/Japanese makes) but only a mixture sold by the manufacturer (should it need a top up). Is this true? Read more
Only with the correct antifreeze there are several different types around to but come concentrate from a Nissan garage that is for your car. Requiring to top up the header tank implies there is a leak/loss of coolant somewhere, keep a very careful eye on it, or get it pressure tested. Regards Peter
No Dummies were hurt during the making of this video - because there aren't any in the car - it is radio controlled :)
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It's apparently how that guy who allegedly murdered his wife killed himself...Smart Car into a tree. You've got to have faith to try and kill yourself that way...too many variables...no where near a sure enough thing for my liking.
So yeah...tree vs Smart Car tree wins.
Hi - had a 1993 1.1 Petrol Fiesta auto choke for six months. It currently often refuses to start after a long rest (eg overnight) which may be temperature related. Engine turns over and you can hear it wants to go but won't catch and fire up even when I connect my jumpstart battery booster. Sometime if I leave it an hour it will start ok. Battery is good and spark is evident. When it does start it immediately ticks over and runs perfectly. If I tow it for a bump starts it starts ok and runs fine and seems to restart fine when the engine is warm. Have tried various numbers of accelerator pumps pre turnover and holding pedal to the floor, taking of air filter etc but cannot find a single reliable 'trick' to get it going. Got this car in the Summer and it started every time mostly first time - seems to have come on when the weather got cold/damp - but that may be coincidence. Have always owned older cars (this is the newest one I have ever owned) so fairly familiar with old car starting problems - but this one - with its electronic EMS etc - has got me baffled.
Any help welcome.
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as far as i am aware the cts is underneath the inlet manifold with something like a 22mm socket fitting and a plug connecter that breaks with age as you try to undo it, so when replaced the loom connecter falls off
im ready to be corrected though
I've got to drive 50 miles on Monday with 3 teenagers on the back seat of my 2003 Focus Ghia. I've tried the centre position myself for a minute or two and considered the backrest to be very uncomfortable. Has anyone any experience of being a passenger for any distance in the centre of the back seat of this model? Read more
Put two boys and two girls in the back of any car, there'll be plenty of room in the middle !!
Seriously, legroom may need to be shared front/back as the Focus is a bit small with the front seats right back - depends on the height of all those concerned. Shoulder room for three might be a problem, depends on size.
50 miles isn't that far - offer them a more expensive alternative, see which they accept.
can anyone helpme with my problem my reverse lights don't want to work i have checked the fuse's and they are all ok the bulbs are not blown also i hae the same problem with m foglight any help would be great cheers Read more
sounds like it could be a faulty reverse lights switch, usually located on or around the gearbox, it should have 2 wires from it, if you have just bought the car or they have never worked since you have had the car it may have been disconnected, they have a habit of blowing fuses when faulty. check for 12v.
does anyone out there have any quick ways or tips on how to change the cv gaitors cheers Read more
The only quick way is to use a split boot,some swear by them,others loathe them.Almost surgical cleanliness is required to make them work.
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Mine was a 101.2. Which is not big or clever. Read more
Er ........ 130 (16/20).
I was wondering in my mind if one keeps a car for 1,2 or 3 years, so it is in warranty period, how much it is likely to loose in value and at which point is best to get a new one again? It would certainly reduce the need for an overlly reliable car.
What with the current trend against CO2, Im thinking that if it is affordable, perhaps keeping with an up to date car is not a bad idea, but it really depends on what it costs.
How much per year should one put aside to replace a car that costs say £9000 after 1,2 or 3 years? Id replace the car every year if it didnt cost much. You only see figures for three years on depreciation - are some cars better than otehrs with initial depreciation?
Im thinking because back in '96 my dad bought an Impreza and sold it back to the dealer after two years 30k with a loss on purchase price of just £4000. Maybe it was an exception to the rule however.
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To answer the original question, you should swap your car just before it goes wrong big time.
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All noted, ta MW. I'll be paying the franchise tyres place a visit after I get this sorted (elsewhere!) & let them know what I think of their 'service'...