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• Ford Galaxy - 2016 Galaxy - major air con issue, no parts avail! 26 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  for this, so there must be some available somewhere!! Is this a known problem on the new generation Galaxy/SMax? Guessing it must be if parts are that unavailable and on such a long lead time. Thanks Andy
• Any - Cheap Reliable People Carrier 16 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  an expensive year (injectors and other issues after the relatively short warranty expired) it is another non-runner. The engine shakes more than the Austin Cambridge I owned forty years ago did after a plug lead fell off! Also, purely executed previous bodywork repairs are showing through. They still insist
• Ford Galaxy (2006 - ) - 2005 1.9TD Fuse box burning out 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hello backroomers, I've have a recurring problem with my Galaxy and would appreciate some feedback. I am now on the 4th fuse box unit, it's the one beside the battery and it's the same terminal that melts each time where the lead runs in from the alternator. Ford replaced the first one
• Vauxhall astra - How much use to keep battery charged 22 May 2015 (Forum)
  Our 99 1.6 Astra only gets used as a second car 2-3 times a week for trips of 2-5 miles typically each. Until this year it gave no problems on its previous regime of daily Monday to,Friday trips mostly of about only a mile. However a few times recently I've needed to use jump leads to get the car
• Renault Kangoo 1.9D 2001 - Very rough running - Injectors? EGR Valve? Help!!! 21 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  When I bought this vehicle back last summer it would often run rough on idle as if it was 'misfiring' or was a petrol engine with a plug lead removed. I have lived with the problem but its got
• Renault Kangoo 1.9D 2000/Y reg - Really Rough Running - Injector(s) faulty?? 21 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  When I bought this vehicle back last summer it would offen run rough on idle as if it was 'misfiring' or was a petrol engine with a plug lead removed. I have lived with the problem but its got a lot worse recently and in 'kangarooing' even when driving normally which it has never done before
• Peugeot 1007 - Peugeot 1007 Dead Locked 17 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi. I have a 2005 Peugeot 1007 that is dead locked possibly with a dead battery. The key will not electrically or manually open the doors. I have seen suggestions that you can jack the car up to remove the engine cover and connect jump leads to the starter motor to start
• Nissan Micra K11 1275cc V reg - Engine misfiring at irregular intervals 14 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm new to the forum and wondered if any technical experts can help me out. My micra distributor packed up after 15 years of trouble free driving (140,00 on clock). Garage put new one in, replaced plugs and HT leads and since then it has frequently lost power and then completely skipped
• Ford Focus 1.8tdci 03 - Ford Focus 1.8tdci engine blown after work done 31 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  leaving a friend in the car, the engine stalled by itself with a clink sound, now after towing the car back to the garage I had the work done the mechanics telling me the fuel pump seized leading to the new cam belt to snap.  Does that sound right or is he having me on, and he made some kind
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Looking to buy C-Class or alternative 10 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  , mostly made up of work commutes (10miles one way) and motorway journeys (Birmingham->London). Pretty typical stuff.   The C-Class seems to be the leading candidate, I've also looked at the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 as alternatives; as I want to try something other than Japanse (used
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 petrol - starting problem 15 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  the plugs & leads (all genuine Ford replacements) - no improvement. It has been to an independent and a Ford agent - no stored faults. Independent Garage suggested the camshaft sensor - changed it but no improvement Ford agent updated ECU software with no improvement. Any advice appreciated. slt
• Toyota Avensis 52 1.8 VVTi - HC emissions 22 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  wondering whether this dramatic increase in HC emissions is a consequence of the engine burning oil, and whether I should expect further rise in HC emissions which might then lead to the car failing to pass MOT (max HC 200). CO emissions also seem to have gone up, currently at 0.18 natural, 0.14 fast
• Any - DPF - What is all the fuss about ? 19 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  the scaremongering going on about it now, similar to what we had about removal of lead from petrol in the 1990s, when the nation semed to be more concerned with the state of its valve seats than with its children's brains. as the main benefit of the DPF is to prevent nastly soot particles geting into people's
• Ford Focus 2 1.6 Petrol - Fault Code P0304 29 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  to their test equipment today, and diagnosed fault P04304 - misfire on cylinder 4. They replaced one plug lead and all 4 plugs, and reset the ECU. Needless to say, tonight the car was little better. It was hesitant at all speeds, and the management light flashed at over 50mph. It wasn't quite as bad
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  Why is LV insurance so much cheaper? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How about this for a cheeky insurance renewal rate? I have been insuring with a leading insurance company for many years. I received a renewal notice for...
• Jaguar XF 2.7D - Overheating Jaguar XF 2.7D 9 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  as though the burning sensation is coming from the rubber pipe leading into the engine water. I also noticed a ticking noise afterwards as though the engine is cooling down. As a new XF owner, I don't know of any good independent specialists so I'd greatly appreciate any views on what could
• Renault K7M - Oil Degradation 27 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Any Tribologists out there? The oil in my engine appears to be suffering premature oxidation (indicated by low Interfacial Tension in contact with water).  I don't think the cause is overheating. This leads me to suspect that there is a coolant leak into the crankcase and the glycol
• '03 Ford Focus TDCI - Sudden loss of power 22 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  found the problem was a failed cam sensor.  Apparently a regular issue on this engine (Ford 1.8 TDCI), leading to same potential safety risk of sudden power loss as the VW piezo injector death frequently reported on here.  The sensor costs about 20 quid and is easily replaced by undoing
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 97 1.4 8v Mis-fire. 16 May 2011 (Forum)
  Very similar to Akialmera problem of 8 weeks ago. Car had been running fine before a xmas break but on return after approx 3 miles started mis-fire. Changed plugs ,ht-leads dis cap and rotor. Also notice that front pipe with cat had small hole so that has also been replaced along with cat. Car
• Vauxhall Corsa B 1995 - 1.2 petrol - Blowing brake light bulbs 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  have gone wrong fairly recently as, only last month, the car passed its MoT test. Has anyone any suggestions as to what might be the cause of the problem? I read somewhere that a poor contact could lead to reduced voltage which could damage a bulb though this would surprise me because AFAIK