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• Focus Screen washers 22 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  The washers for both front and rear screens have failed to squirt but the pump runs and, yes, the washer tank is full. Having disconected the pipe from the pump on the tank nothing runs out when the pump runs indicating a pump problem rather than a pipe problem. Before I dismantle the tank,does
• School Run Chinese Style 26 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Health and Safety does not apply!   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36403319
• Drivers using cemetery as rat run 14 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Nice. Real nice. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1031875_drivers_use_cemetery_as_shortcut
• mercedes sprinter - high temperature? 28 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Hiya. My van normally runs a a very consistent low temp of 40. Its just bin to the garage re renewing the anti-freeze, they said the thermometer was stuck closed, which they replaced & few other bits & said something they did would make it run a bit hotter quicker. Now its on a consisent
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  Which cheap small car? 4 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car with the following requirements: economical on fuel (running round Cornwall), reliable, small, and under £10k. What is best?
• Ford Fiesta - 2001 Ford Fiesta 1.25 running on three cylinders 26 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  lesson. However the car started running only three cylinders and lesson was abandoned after 100 yards. I checked leads/plugs etc but the car is only running on three cylinders with No2 being main suspect. Coil pack? Thanks
• When is A Diesel Engine Run In ? 29 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all I was curious as to when a Diesel engine is considered to be run in. The reason I ask is that my current Seat, a Exeo 2.0 TDI has just covered 110,000 miles. It is four years old next March and has a full main dealer service history. Not until it clocked 80,000 Did the engine feel
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  Rough running Focus diesel? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When trying to accelerate hard in 4th or 5th gear my 2006 Focus TDCi is prone to misfiring with the resulting loss in power. At all other times acceleration...
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  Will the french fuel agree with my Volvo? 23 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Planning to take car to France this summer. I know it runs on 5% ethenol fuel that we have here, is similar fuel availale in France or has it a higher...
• Nissan Micra K12 - Micra 1.0 Petrol. K12 2003 Running Cool ? 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  Wife bought a new micra yesterday.No temp Gauge on this just a blue light and a red light.Blue light should go out at 55 c. It should show no light as normal and red light at 105c. So normal running -no light showing. We drove 7 miles yesterday and the blue light was still
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 1.2 running problem 31 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  clio was running fine then fault light came on now starts runs badly for about 15 seconds then smooths out revs up and stops - I have changed - crankshaft sensor, coil pack, temperature sensor, throttle body, throttle pedal, carbon filter, MAP sensor, removed the cover from ECU plug checked
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 03 1.2 cold running problem 10 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi my daughters 1.2 petrol clio dynamique starts fine but after about a minute coughs and splutters and sounds like its missing or fuel starved. is there a sensor controlling choke or similar that might cause this? once warm it runs fine and indeed if you let it run and floor the throttle a few
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1996 1.8 petrol- wont rev over 3500 and runs rough 7 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  My 1996 1.8 petrol multi point fuel injected 306 is difficult to start and when it does start it will only pick up revs to 3500 rpm very slowly even under heavy throttle. It is running rough and appears to be running like the timing is retarted. when the revs do eventually reach 3500 i can hear
• BMW V8 Cuts Out 1 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  We have a 1998 BMW 535i V8 with an intermittent engine cut out problem. When starting the engine (generally when it is between hot and cold) the engine will fire as normal, run for a few seconds and then cut out. Often it can take 3 or 4 restarts until the engine will run normally. Then, as at all
• VW Transporter - engine running problem 2 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Volkswagen Transporter 2000 1982 The car is in first class order and the engine has only done 81,000 miles in 21 years. When starting it after some 5 months rest, the engine runs evenly when idling, but has no power whatsoever when driven. It will start off normal but as soon one accelerates
• Golf Mk2 GTI poor running 2 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Just got my 8v GTI back on the road, passed MOT fine but now is suffering from poor running below 2500 revs, particularly noticeable in 4/5 gear. It's almost like the feeling you get when you take your accelerator off the acclelerator for a fraction of a second (I'm not!). Fuel consumption down
• Running in an Automatic 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I have checked all the FAQ info and done a search on the techie threads, but there does not seem to be an answer to running in a new automatic. My other half (Anne) has bought a sparkly Honda CRV auto for collection on Friday from Bob Gerard (very nice and helpful people) and is wanting to know how
• Cheapest to run used car for under £5000? 30 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Hi I am wondering what is the cheapest to run used car for under £5000?   When I say cheapest I mean in terms of very low Road Tax, Insurance Group, Maintenance costs and MPG also one that is known for reliability
• Citroen ZX 1.4 i 1997 - tick over and cuts out run ok when hot 10 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  starts run on tickover for 1min then stalls plus i can start it and drive 2/3 mile and it will cut out on me i restart it and it fine just when its cold this happens help please
• 2001 focus - running lumpy em light on and hot smell! 29 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi guys, can i have your thoughts please my 2001 focus auto has the EM light on and is running lumpy, it imroves slightly with speed, funny smell and the engsomething is hot. I suspect cat failure? what do you think? Many thanks, Nick