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• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - '99 1.6RXE Rough idle + Car won't rev up 14 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  and power to ECU OK ECU independently checked twice (both OK) New parts fitted:- Oxygen Sensor Inlet manifold gaskets New Fuel Pump Fuel Regulator Spark Plugs and leads Fuel replaced in case of contamination Conclusion:- Engine appears to be running far too lean I subsequntly gave the car
• Motoring & memory - how about you? 9 May 2009 (Forum)
  internally and there are thin little seats, everything pared to a functual basic. Memory distortion and motoring then? How do you perceive things?........ Remember watching the Brighton run (Genevieve) with one of the lead actors being Kenneth More? Now the shock is to see the film again and realise
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 HDI 110 - P0190 AP Fault 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  . One other thing that leads me to the fuel flow issue is that it will run perfectly if I park with the nearside wheels up on the kerb. I have had an anti pollution fault come up a few times. P0190. On the scanner used it said "Fuel Pressure Regulation - Pressure Coherence" but I have seen this more
• Do you trust Dealer Franchises 23 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  be a leaking vacuum pipe somewhere, leading to none operation of the turbo. Imagine my joy when feeling at the back of the engine at the pipe the went to the turbo actuator, to find a big hole. Replaced the pipe and it now pulls like the proverbial train again. Imagine my dismay when I realised
• Overtakers, what reaction? 6 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  there speed and trajectory, hugging the crown of the road, what this achieves i don't get, to be fair there wasn't the flashing headlamps and hand signs that sometimes accompany a late overtaker, but no attempt to give a little room either. If the lead car coming the other way just eased a little over
• Minor prang - insurance procedure please 2 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  and expecting his / his insurer's payment (2) Get the tracking / suspension checked to ensure that it's not damaged as this could cost a lot of money to fix and might then lead her to making a claim (fully comp insurance). Questions: Am I right so far? Where do I go for a proper suspension / tracking
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1996 TD - All sorts of problems! 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  . In addition I feel it to have a very choppy ride on poor road surfaces. In regards to the knocking whilst turning, Further reading leads me to believe this is either the steering pump or rack, my question is will it pass an MOT with this problem. In regards to the knocky/choppy ride on poor road
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1998. 416 model - heating issues 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  . then couple of days later heater now heater only blows cold. car has had new radiator, plugs, leads, dizzy cap, starter, thermostat, recent oil and air filter change. also after reading through this web site other symtoms have lots of white smoke and water from exhaust at all times and whithe mist and petrol
• Diesel, Cold, stop start fuel consumption figures 20 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  . Temperature, just below freezing, ice on the screen. Start and drive straight off, 20mph for a few hundred yards, then onto an urban city road leading out of town. Stop twice at lights, car has heater blower and headlights on as I climb, still in 3rd gear, up onto a ridge, 1 mile further at around 400feet
• Mazda 6, what to watch out for? 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  on a diesel at 34 months old. One reader had ... brake discs re-skimmed (23,000 miles: again seems to be a common problem). ... On the 136PS 5-speed diesel, labouring of the engine in 5th (and towing) can lead to a short 5th gear life as the selector pins wear. Not a problem on later 6-speed box. " I don't
• Dartford Crossing 31 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  of accidents occurring, thus leading to more delays. Every effort is made to get traffic through the crossing area as quickly as possible. I do appreciate the frustration that can be caused from sitting in a queue, but it is necessary to balance this against the safety of those who travel on our roads." So
• Emergency kit in the boot 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  . A leaking water hose So from the above list what is needed? 1. Reflective tabard, warning triangle and a torch. 2. Extendable wheel wrench, locking wheel nut key, gloves, plastic sacks to kneel on and put the dirty wheel in. 3. Jump leads and instructions 4. A proper set of spare bulbs. Instructions
• Mondeo recall? 4 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  technology to clear the contents of the ashtray directly into the catalyser of Duratorq-engined cars. This little-known feature was heralded by Ford of Eurpoe boss Nick Scheele as a great way to remove tobacco ash odours from the car interior leading to stronger residuals in the used Mondeo market
• VW MK6 Golf 1.6 TDI 2010 - Mk6 1.6 TDI coolant/oil temperature increase 11 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  fail so quickly Thermostat - everywhere I read online people say thermostats fail open, i.e. car runs cold rather than hot. However the thermostat failing closed is the only thing i can think of that could be leading to no flow through radiator Conclusion: Replacing
• Mazda CX-5 - Buying Advice 18 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  will buy an automatic. I have a few questions: 1. Any opinions on choice of car for our situation would be welcome. I’m aware there are other good options in this class, but the Mazda is leading at the moment as it appears to tick all the boxes and I like the look. 2. A lot of the reviews suggest
• Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle 1.9 TDi PD 102 T30 - VW T5, fault code P0236, loss of power advice p 4 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  tried the following (I am no mechanic, all the things I've tried have been as a result of google searches and reading on forums):   - Cleaned the air filter - Removed and cleaned the MAF sensor, and the housing. - Checked the wires leading from the MAF sensor
• Fuel Saving Driving Techniques 31 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  with gradients no steeper than 1 in 20 (5%) and no flatter than 1 in 120 (0.8%) in order to aid the run off of rainwater and thus prevent the accumulation of surface rainwater that could lead to aquaplaning at high speeds. Edited by Firmbutfair on 29/01/2020 at 14:19  
• The problem with the M3 Jct2 11 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  onwards to A316 Chertsey Rd.  However.... My experience of regularly driving northbound leads me to take the view that the design has introduced a serious collision blackspot - namely, the J2 northbound exit onto the M25 anti-clockwise, towards Gatwick. This exit is served
• Lexus 460 - what connects the steering 27 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  the steering wheel to full lock position. If the driver then returns the steering wheel very fast, this could lead to a steering wheel off-centre condition even though the driving wheels would be straight. This phenomenon will be resolved automatically in a few seconds and the driver may notice
• From the Daily telegraph - Petrol Theft not a Crime! 25 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  thefts so police can focus on violent crime and burglaries, one of Britain’s top police chiefs has said. Simon Cole, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) lead on local policing, criticised petrol companies for putting profits before crime reduction with a business model aimed