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• Peugeot 206 lx 1.4 automatic 2001 - Diagnostics Fault? Gearbox problem? 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  : P1544 STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL P0116 COOLANT TEMP SENSOR CIRCUIT
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  Smokey BMW 320d 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My diesel 320d started emitting white smoke suddenly one day. One mechanic told me to put diesel fuel injector cleaner in it and service the car. It solved...
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  Starting issues with a 2004 Megane 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been experiencing an intermittant starting problem with my Renault Megane II for several weeks now. I press the start button, the engine turns over...
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  I was sold a Fiesta which had had a used engine fitted from a breaker's yard - what can I do? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March we bought a 2007 Fiesta with 46,000 miles on the clock. It seemed ideal, but in August a coolant pipe burst and the engine overheated. It was...
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  Fan drivers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently wrote to you about a buying experience at a large car showroom when my sister bought a 2003/03 BMW 320d SE. I recommended she get her local...
• Seat Ibiza 2014 - Engine squealing sound. 11 May 2021 (Forum)
  years ago i was advised that the coolant gas needs replacing because its running low, i have no idea if this is relevant but i thought i would mention it. I have a video of the sound, you can hear it more clearly at around 1 min 35 seconds. If im not allowed to post a link i will remove
• Vauxhall Vivaro - Smoking/misfire/rough under load 5 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  understanding was on common rail diesels the glow plug continued to function whilst engine running to aid combustion, but Haynes says only used while coolant temp is under 20 degrees? So not sure if in the absence of any other codes that it could be something to do with this side of things
• Citroen C15 Champ 2002 Diesel - Cracked block/gasket on Citroen van, advice needed 22 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  it before the very cold weather last week. Before the cold came in, I put in more antifreeze, but I suspect I didn't put enough in because after the coldest night, I started her, warmed her up, but when I'd driven about 1 mile uphill, the coolant light came on and the van was overheating badly
• Audi A4 Avant - 2003 A4 Avant error codes P0102, P1290, P1137 ... 1 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  that I've not noticed much difference.  I have had the error codes read, and they have returned ed with the following: P0102 - Mass airflow sensor (G70): signal too low: P0102 sporadic - no fault type identified P1290 - Coolant Temp Sensor at radiator outlet (G83): signal too small
• Ford Focus Mk2 1.8 Sport - Ford Focus Mk2 1.8 Idle/running issue 3 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  .   I have checked around all of the hoses and I couldn't find any obvious air leaks I have also hooked the car up to Torque, the Lambda voltage is around 0.7v (RMS I think), the coolant temp sensor seems to work ok, as does the ambient air temp sensor.   The intake air sensor
• VW Passat TDI 2001 - Starting Problem 25 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All, As some of you may recall I had a big problem with the car six weeks ago,the HG blew and the garage replaced it without finding the cause.One day later after collecting it from the garage it blew again ,loss of coolant and oil in reservoir ,so back to the garage it went.Two weeks
• VW Golf GT Diesel - VW Customer Service - RNS 510 Satnav unit failure 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  - but I feel less than happy with  VW quality and reliability  - the vehicle itself has covered only 27K miles since new but had two reasonably major issues within warranty, relating to the DPF filter and the need to replace the secondary coolant pump. Maybe I should just be "grateful
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  Water pump failure on a used car - what are my rights? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 MINI Cooper from a dealer with a three month warranty. Within a few weeks of ownership, the car suffered a water leak and I’ve...
• Skoda Fabia - Lifetime Components 3 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  years ago. I understand some of these items may be  "Lifetime Fit"  e.g. petrol filter, gearbox fluid, power steering fluid, engine coolant. Is there an official VAG statement as to what constitutes  a "Lifetime Fit" for each component ? Having done my own
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Diagnostic Problem Not Showing 3 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  home he found the coolant bubbling. He ran number on his warranty they came out and also diagnosed gear box problem they towed the vehicle away. Yesterday the car was taken to a garage used by the warranty they state the fault is not registering but thye can see it as a problem so they asked
• T Reg Ford Focus 1.6 LX - Ford Focus Speedo stops working in the heat 15 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  when the weather was hot.  The temp reading on the dash was normal, coolant levels normal, oil level normal, and again, no loss of power or engine management light, just the speedo and mileometer.  So, I replaced the VSS again, this time the part only cost me £12.00 and it came
• Ford Focus - Starting Problems 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  . I did have a slight coolant leak, which I was advised was internal, so on the premise that a potentially cracked head gasket could allow moisture in I used Steel Seal to stop the leak, of which I can I highly recommend. This still has not solved my problem. I did change the camshaft
• VW Golf - Bought from a dealer and have a problem or two 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  % of the cost of the new one, 50% paid in cash. First issue was that the car was losing/using coolant. He replaced the radiator and all is well now on that front, though obviously it's taken a while to make sure it's still not leaking. I've been aware of a bit of a rattling sound coming from
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1998 1.4 Overheating Radiator Cold 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  My S reg 1998 1.4 VW polo cl started over heating last week out the blue never overheated before this I emptied the whole coolant system this weekend and refilled on a hill as not to get any air lock in the system but after leaving it for a while on idle noticed the fan is not cutting in checked
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2001 1.3L - heater problem 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  seem to have problems with OVERheating after fitting a new valve; why? I haven't tried bleeding the coolant to remove any airlocks; will try tomorrow. Any suggestions? I'm ready to drive this car into a canal tomorrow if I don't fix this problem once and for all! Thanks, Simon.