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• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 99 1.0 Engine Hesitation 27 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  been run for a day the car starts to hesitate when accelarating. After the car is run though it works fine until the car sits for maybe a day without being used at which it hesitates again, i have had a load of issues with this car already and ive done a bit of research but dont have any conclusive
• Honda CR-V II (2002 - 2006) - 06 2.2 Dipstick 4 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Is there anything special about the dipstick on the CRV ? My engine started running badly occasionally on Saturday so I stopped, checked under the bonnet and with no other signs of problems I checked the oil using the dipstick and it appeared empty. Having added 5L to it and turning the motor over
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - Year unknown TD - Fuel starvation - won't idle 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  My 405 TD needs the primer bulb pumping before starting. It then fires after quite a lot of cranking. Within a mile, it starts to judder, and dies, often if idling/at low revs. Prime the bulb, and it will go again. If kept at cruising revs it seems to be better, and runs OK. The probelm seems
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 88 1.9 immobiliser/ignition problem 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Thinking my immobiliser is faulty. Problem is car won't start on occasion, every other time starts first times and runs sweet. usual trick to start is take a spark plug out turn over to see if it sparks, on first try no spark on second attempt start and runs on other 3 cylinders. Before taking
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 2.0d Charging Circuit 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My C-max is behaving rather strangely. The alternator warning light comes on when you switch the ignition on & goes off when the engine is running (i.e. just what it should do) but checking it more thoroughly with a voltmete in the cigar socket, the battery voltage gradually drops over several
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.8TDi EEC V PCM 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi - I have fitted a 1998 Escort TDi (Endura DE) engine into my 2000 Escort Van (originally non-turbo). Fairly straight swap apart from the need for an engine wiring loom and ECU to run the fuel pump advance/retard etc, etc. I have the loom from a doner Escort TD and do not have a real problem
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 05 2.0SDI Possible fuel pump problem. 12 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Drove the car about a 1000metres got to some lights and car cut out. Now whenever I try to start the car it turns for about 10-15 seconds then starts - once I push down the accelerator the car cuts out. When the car is finally started it will run for about 2-3min then cuts out. (only runs
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.0 Injector problem? 5 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, First post and used to old mechanical cars so please be gentle!! The mother-in-law has a 98 1l Corsa that she keeps at ours for when she visits. It has two problems: * Speedo doesn't work (think this is the sensor on the gearbox) * Runs slightly rough at idle. When running
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2003 Vectra Replacement 13 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  it. New job starting so will be not needing to rely on car so much, though will use it for motorway driving on weekends and evenings on some occasiouns. Any ideas what would be a good economical car, diesel and with more economical service costs! Needs to fairly family sized etc. Or should I just run
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 1995 1.6LX Advise on solving coolant loss 12 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I just acquired a 1995 Primera 1.6LX which has done 185K (ugggh) but looks immaculate & still drives well. The previous owner (from 70K onward, very hands-on) experienced coolant loss & couldn't find why, so used Wondarweld which has so far fixed it. The car has been running for a couple of months
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.3 Coolant flushing and renewal 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I've decided to renew the coolant in my Fiesta 1.3 Flight since whats already in there contains what looks like dust, rust flakes and an oily surface sheen. Can I just check that all I need to do is open the radiator plug at the bottom of the radiator, collect everything that runs out
• comment on 'love hertz' 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  REF: HJ's telegraph Q&A SAT 28 JUNE '08 Does any one know why an ex rental would be better run in than a car bought from a private seller? Can someone expand on HJs reply? Surely a private owner would take more care to run the car in strictly adhering to any guidelines given by the manufacturer
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.6 dualfuel - Poor running at speed. 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Manufacturer: Vauxhall. Model: Astra. Type: Estate. Fuel: Dual fuel - LPG/Petrol. Trim: Elegance. Engine: 1600cc. Registered: 2003. Mileage: 52k. Petrol...
• Nissan Sunny (1986 - 1991) - 1.4 12V H/B loss of power/revs on acceleration 17 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Son's 'student car' with coat hanger aerial accessory etc - starts OKish, runs OKish at high revs but on depressing accelerator get 'die off' (partic at lower revs and going up incline)which slowly picks up again and then seems to run OK. Checked Ignition side of things (but no expert) - plugs new
• audi stalling and oil leak 11 May 2007 (Forum)
  the car had an oil leak which was dripping on the exhaust and was running rough and stalling. I took it to the local garage who cleaned the trottle body out and replaced the rocker cover gaskets on both sides. The car seemed to run fine after this for a short time. Also the oil leak is still present
• Ford Fiesta 1.25LX Start & Running Probs 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi folks - first post, so please be gentle... I have been having problems with my 2001 Ford Fiesta 1.25LX, so I am hoping I can find some answers here. Here...
• Noisy Peugeot 406 Aircon Compressor 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  was that we needed a new compressor "run it till it breaks properly(!) then replace it". We have run the car for a bit longer without the aircon switched on (it always seemed to default to on when we switched on the ignition, and then we had to switch it off), but now we have the noise continuously, air con
• Poor radio reception from Sony 6CD unit 2 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  of things is OK and all works well. The warranty runs out in a couple of weeks and I have run out of ideas. The Ford dealer simply reports no fault found which is clearly rubbish. Help?
• Overheating Punto 24 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Mk 1 - 8 valve. My wife?s Punto overheated today. She was using it locally, no traffic jams, so what made it overheat? The only thing I can imagine is the thermostat stuck shut. The engine got so hot that the plastic lugs holding the cambelt cover to the engine have melted. Car was running fine
• Is this really fair? 16 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  .driver_in_minibike_death_collision_fined.php In my opinion, take to the road on such a vehicle and get involved in an accident with a law abiding motorist it's tough. I live near a similar idiot, whose aged about 14, he regularly runs around the area on a small motorbike. I live on quite a busy road and he happily shoots out of side roads