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Auto. transmission problem on BMW. 25 Jul 2004 (Forum)
After jump starting on my BMW P-reg having not driven it for 3 weeks, the shift electronics for automatic transmission (telltale lamp for electronic shift control) light comes on. Looking at the manual it says: \"This should go out when the engine is started. - If the lamp does not go out -
Fuel pump auto delivery & cut off 13 Apr 2004 (Forum)
automatically. Any logical reason? FiF -
Peugeot CD player 19 Dec 2003 (Forum)
that this units maybe coded for this car only. If this is the case will it automatically reactivate when reconnected to the power supply? Any advice would be gratefully accepted as this is beginning to irritate me -
Insurance renewal 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
I'm currently insured (or my 1.6s Ibiza is) with a well known supermarket. It's due for renewal on 1 September so last week I got a quote from their internet site of £267 fully comp - protected NCD. This week they've automatically sent the renewal form thru' by post - £335. So I can buy from -
MAP Sensor?? 26 Jul 2003 (Forum)
Hi there, I am new here so hello to all in this Forum. I would like to ask a question,and if anyone knows something PLEASE let me know. Thanks in Advance. Here goes. I have a VW 1.6L Automatic 1997 Model. On startup the engine is racing and trying to cick it to go to normal idle -
Manual-diesel converted to auto ??? 21 May 2003 (Forum)
does any-body know??? If I purchased a nearly-new DIESEL / MANUAL car (approx 1-2 years old) would it be easy / is it possible to have it changed to an automatic.? I have been trying to locate another Diesel / Auto car and its like trying to find pink furry dice ..... Have got an Omega -
No such thing as a bad new car? 31 Mar 2003 (Forum)
in an accident that has a twisted roof. Mini with CVT transmision (Note: I am knocking the CVT version only) It's jerky, has little standing start acceleration, can be really thristy (under 20 mpg) and must be the only automatic that feels like it's going to stall! Now I know that I might upset some people -
Golf V5 auto judder 26 Feb 2003 (Forum)
I've got a Golf V5 170bhp with tiptronic transmission thats just over 1 year old and has done 11000 miles. Over the past week or so I've noticed that when accelerating briskly in automatic mode there is a perceptible judder and hesitation as the gearbox shifts into 4th and 5th gears.Once it's -
Airbags, Seat Belts & Steering Wheels 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
by the person pictured, on the table. forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8965 I\'ll leave this here because I think its important. However, I have changed the link so that it won\'t work automatically, you will have to cut and paste it to your browser and I would emphasise the warning -
Too many bhp 10 Jan 2003 (Forum)
I thought I'd share my recent experience to see if other drivers have suffered similar incidents. I was driving a Vauxhall Omega saloon, 3.0L automatic, rear wheel drive. The road was wet but thankfully empty. I was accelerating up to speed on the motorway with only a slight left hand curve -
Volvo 850 22 Nov 2002 (Forum)
Dear all After a brief and unpleasant period of ownership, I am selling my Mercedes A160 back to the supplying dealership. I plan to replace it with something a lot cheaper that I will be able to keep for a long time. I also want an automatic, & mpg isn't an issue as I only do about 6k a year -
MOT - Suzuki Swift 31 Oct 2002 (Forum)
this therefore mean that it won't fail the MOT on this point, or is that an automatic failure point. I tackled the garage where I bought it from about this back in September, and they assured me that the white stuff would soon "burn off" and that it was a newish downpipe. I had my doubts, but went ahead -
Synergie/806 cooling system 28 Oct 2002 (Forum)
to eventually join the header tank. Am I right in assuming that as I refill it these will allow the air to escape up through the header and in effect automatically bleed it as it fills? Any other refilling without airlocks hints? Sorry if this is painfully obvious, I otherwise drive a 1957 Landrover S1 so -
Buying a VW Vento 9 Aug 2002 (Forum)
Can anyone give me some advice on buying a VW Vento 1.8 CL AUTOMATIC. Its a replacement for my nan's 1987 Nissan Sunny Auto that has been so reliable. She has a £1500 limit and Insurance cost is important. The cars that match her size and insurance requirements are Vento, Rover 416 & Astra Saloon -
returned e-mail 28 Dec 2001 (Forum)
Had about 30 e-mail messages returned in the last few hours. The thing is I haven't sent any of them. Most of them seem to have been taken from my address book which automatically places them there when I return a e-mail. The message I have supposedly sent is all gobbledy gook -
Is this a fair price 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
. It is a five door, 1.4 RN automatic. Taxed until June, just serviced and MOT'd. It has a small srape on a rear door and the front dam beneath the bumper is scored/scraped. I Have been offered this car for £1350.00 is this a good deal? The local Renault garage said that in perfect condition it wpould be worth -
New Buyers Help 14 Mar 2012 (Forum)
will happen in 3 years... I'd rather spend 15-20K and get something decent. Part of the problem is that we need a automatic gearbox (the wife cant drive stick) and in France you are looking at 10,000 first price for something decent. What I really want is a small-medium -
Speeding (mostly excl cameras) Vol 46 6 Sep 2006 (Forum)
). If it was me, then I'm prepared to take it on the chin. The NIP says that photographic evidence will automatically be produced to backup the prosecution (is this new? it wasn't the case when I was done 8 months ago in Milton Keynes). I have no idea what type of cameras are used in Oxford -
6 months non use and car issues. 30 Sep 2024 (Forum)
. She has always looked after car making sure no advisories and getting work when needed. Any ideas what it could be , it is an a automatic . -
Suggestions for a small-mid sized SUV? 20 Oct 2023 (Forum)
or later and it will likely be an automatic. Can I ask for your opinion on these cars. Are any of these known for having problems, design faults? Is any more recommended over the others. Thanks.