August 2009
Hey,
Ive been having problems with my 1.9 Citreon Berlingo van the serp belt has been squeeling for quite sometime so today I decided to change the belt. I have the modle with automatic adjuster and power steering with no air con. I got the belt fitted fine. checked it all over turned the engine over but hand to make sure the belt was ok and it was. Went to start the van and the belt started to slide off and then it stopped so now the belt is half on half off. I re fitted it and it did it again. The van runs but why does the belt keep slipping ?
Any help would be great.
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Anyone any ownership experence of these? I'm looking for a 150bhp Diesel (tried the 150 T jet but wasn't keen) but am a little concerned these cars have Stilo underpinnings.
I know there are probally much better cars for the money but I love the way they look and they look very good value for money at two years old but is they a valid reason for this or is it just fear of Fiats? Read more
The thick a pillars are common place nowadays. I was in a new mondeo estate last weekend and the a pillars on those are as bad.
Have been reading the thread about cycle carriers with interest www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=69659&...f and this has got me thinking as to what cars would carry two adult size bikes in them with out having dismantled the bikes and leave some rooom for luggage.
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Looks like they would fit into this size of vehicle
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Hi,
I have a recently acquired 1999 Grand Voyager and the outside temperature reads 0 at all times.
Can someone please tell me where the sensor is located so that I can trace the wires back, or maybe replace the sensor. I reckon it was disturbed whilst the LPG system was fitted.
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Mike Read more
Ok, I have fitted the new sensor and all is good.
Not suprised the old one didn't work as the top of it was missing :)
Thanks
Mike
I keep looking at pics and the website and thing "Hmmmm, nice", but apart from one on a dealer's forecourt, I don't think I have seen one on the road yet.
Then the other day, I walked by another Renault dealer and they had one on their forecourt as well. But, it was a really dull grey day weatherwise, and this particular coupe was in that very pale metallic blue/silver colour with a black interior, and suddenly, it didn't look so attractive.
In fact, could it be that as with some other past Renault (and others) daring ideas. it could be a quick flash in the pan and may be quietly withdrawn? "Avantime too", some may say. Shame really, but of course the state of the economy won't help much I guess.
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Saw one (Laguna Coupe) the other morning at the Sheriffhall roundabout outside Edinburgh. Looked quite nice, but seemed a bit twitchy going round the roundabout.
It certanly looks nicer than the Audi A5 - and probably drives a little further back from the car in front too!
Are the bulbs replaceable in the the Push-button Facia Panel switches (used for rear window heater/air-con etc.) ??
There are 2 bulbs in each push-button switch, one for illumination & one for when switch is operated.
I have taken switches out, had a look at bulbs, tried pulling them out a bit with pliers, but they don't seem to be moving. Don't want to use too much force & break them.
Are these bulbs replaceable or do you have to replace whole switch when a bulb is not working ?? Read more
Yeah I'm fairly sure I used grain of rice bulbs in my Carlton swich repairs
OK there was a bit more roof for manouver in those switches. I'd still just
buy complete switches off ebay now though unless I enjoyed the challenge of fixing the
old ones.
Got some switches from a scrapyard
Had a look inside them, they're easy to take apart.
Found there are 2 small bulbs inside, one slightly bigger than the other.
The bulbs sit on a little baseboard, both bulbs are either soldered to it or their filament wires are tied together underneath.
Each type of switch (Rear Demister, Rear Fog, Air Con, Air Recirc) generally have a different locating pin position on back of switch, so you can't put wrong switch in wrong position and different electrical pinouts.
(although Air Recirc & Rear Fog have similiar pinouts on back, so probably can swop main bodies ok, putting on correct front)
The bulbs on their baseboard are easy to swop in switch body if you have right type from another switch.
whilst driving car it lost the power steering and began to overheat. No evidence of a drive belt braking. Stopped car turned off igniton and waited for the cooling fan to cool engine.
Restarted when cooled but still no power steering and the temperature was beginning to rise again. Any suggestions please ????? Read more
the water pump leaks straight into the power steering if it goes
its a stupid design
get it fixed straight away
We ordered our 500C back in May and was given an expected delivery in Mid August. Now it's nearly September and they still can't tell us when we'll get our car. A few weeks ago we were told it had left the factory, but more recently all they can say is the status is the same. Surely Fiat should know where their cars are? Or has our car been diverted elsewhere? Can anyone advise what to do? Read more
noticed quite a few bsm ones in the last few days down here in sussex.
Hi all
I have a 2001 ford focus 1.8 zetec, 82k miles, and im pretty sure my cambelt snapped yesterday. it just died without warning. can you tell my if its an interference or non interference engine
thanks
laura
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another ebay special buy it now caveat umpar special
Its mum's car.
!996 N reg/5 door with 54k
She says when in drive with the handbrake on the car moves forward, with a groaning noise coming from the rear brakes.
I have tested it myself and it does seem that the passenger rear caliper is not working, as the car lurches to one side when moving forward.
Is there a known issue with the rear calipers seizing?
11 clicks of the handbrake till fully on.
With the handbrake on, the adjuster arm that tightens the handbrake cable is wonky so i was wondering if this meant something had seized at the caliper.
Its an old car but she will spend any amount to ensure it is safe,and has become quite attached to it.
Many thanks in advance.
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Just a follow up to this post for Bigtee.
Pads and discs had plenty of meat left on and were in good condition.It turned out that the handbrake arm on the nearside had seized at the caliper, which with a bit of effort is now free and the car has just sailed through the MOT. The rear discs have no separate parking brake pads and just use the conventional single set up. It would have been £65 plus labour for a new rear caliper.
Thanks again for your advice Bigtee
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The belt is like the fan belt or auxilery belt It runs things like power steering air con pump altinator.
Have a look at the pic
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