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Acceleration 'interference' noise - Leon 10 Aug 2006 (Forum)
a being placed together or the ?interference? from a radio. I honestly can?t really explain what it sounds like any better than that. I can drown it out by turning the stereo up but even then I can hear it in the background. It doesn?t just occur when the revs reach the above level ? I can be driving -
Parking on pavements, red lights & bikes 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
Hi, Jezzer vine is asking on Radio 2 this lunch time, for the most ignored laws. As a pedestrain and {tandem} pram pusher {cyclist, motorcyclist, motorist and caravanner too},I find cars parked on the pavement { 1 pair of wheels on the pavement, the other pair on the road}a big problem, cannot -
never owned a Citroen.....but hmmm! 2 Nov 2005 (Forum)
a teflon shovel. It felt solid when I expected bits to fly off it as I drove down the road. There was no road noise! How did they do that? Also liked the idea of the fixed hub in the steering wheeel with radio and cruise controls. Excellent kit for the money, and the final nail in the coffin (for my -
Suzuki Grand Vitara Advertising 19 Oct 2005 (Forum)
and side impact protection beams" - hardly groundbreaking innovation! Side impact beams? "we have also added and integrated audio system" - so its got a radio? It looks a totally, bland, non-descript car and the advertising blurb seems to back that up! Oh, and another question, what exactly -
Vectra 2004 Multi-function computer 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
that it didn't have any multi-function options i.e average distance,mpg etc.It was a basic screen only showing the radio station,temp etc. The dealer ordered another and it was the exact same.They said they used the part number off of my original unit and Vauxhall were supplying the wrong ones.I then got my -
Time for a new battery? 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
to jump start. Q2. Can anyone recommend a source of inexpensive but reliable batteries, I don't want to pay Honda prices. Q3. I haven't got the security code for the radio, but it has not locked me out yet. What triggers the code security to be activated, ie. does a 'dead' battery still provide enough -
Morons. 16 Feb 2005 (Forum)
of the danger he was posing to other road users on either side of the carriageway! This morning I heard a piece on Radio 5 concerning how little many drivers know about the basic controls and warning lights on their cars. Can't recall all the figures exactly but 1 in 8 had no idea what the rear demister -
Sluggish Vectra Diesel 6 Nov 2004 (Forum)
, radio station name etc is not functioning correctly with gaps everywhere. I would appreciate any suggestions as to likely causes before I go to the garage. -
Pointless Features 30 Aug 2004 (Forum)
by the toy's presence but less desirable in that it may be less reliable and more expensive to repair. Long ago when cars were basic, the addition of (say) a radio must have seemed unequivocally good in that the benefit was large, the risk small, and if it broke then you were no worse off. Now, the marginal -
Replacing (recharging) Battery VW Polo?? 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
hope someone will know something about this. Ok so i have read all the posts here,(this relates to the Archieves) but can i ask about a VW Polo 1997 1.6L Auto,does anyone know about the results if changing its battery,i know that the Radio will have to be reset,but what about the rest of the memory -
Pay as you go insurance 15 Mar 2003 (Forum)
Heard a piece on the radio earlier this week about pay as you go insurance, ie the more you drive the more you pay. Was wondering what the BR thought on this. It is a scheme that Norwich Union are considering (I am sure that there was mention of this a few years back) where they install a Black -
Mega-stars wot I know. 22 Feb 2002 (Forum)
the best boat anchor, the V6 or the Diesel Freelander, I`ll mail you the answer from your own website, so tell the girlie on the radio with you to pay attention. I`m still trying to work out whether or not I could get a Brazilian to ring you from Rio with a problem with his local dealer. your adoring fan -
Back pain re: VW seats! 21 Jan 2002 (Forum)
, what a mistake I made! I am aware of three other people that suffer back discomfort with VW seats, anyone else like to comment? Thank you Honest John, Gail Atkinson P.S. Found you website address from the Stephen Rhondes consumer Programme on BBC Three Counties Radio. -
Auction report, St. G-Hill, X5s, & Reg Nos. 11 Nov 2001 (Forum)
with the plate 50 FAT. I wonder if Disco belongs to Steve Penk the Capital radio DJ who lives locally? Other "stars" who live in the area include: Mike Yarwood also was seen regularly in a Rolls. Michael Aspel drives a Merc and has lunch at the Swan on Manor Road almost daily. Cliff Richard can be spotted -
FIAT Bravo - Looking for advice regarding my consumer rights 18 Dec 2017 (Forum)
received some very good legal advise regarding a faukty car radio from a member here, ROBJP, who I pleased to hear from again over this new matter. -
Peugeot 307 2002 5Door - Car wont start after stereo install attempt 21 Jul 2017 (Forum)
Well.. i messed up. LOL. basically i got this stereo set up yesterday, everything working fine except that when the car is turned off it forgets all the settings i set.. which meant the radio wasnt getting constant power when the car is off. to locate that i took the wires and started plugging -
2009 diesel peugeot 207 5 door hatchback - Peugeot 207 diesel won't start 11 Apr 2016 (Forum)
Hi I have seen this problem before but not really seen a satisfactory answer so please can someone help!! The car wont start, central locking fine, doors open on keys, ignition powers up, radio lights, etc everything works, but turn the key and nothing, the starter motor does not turn -
Ford Fiesta " T " Reg with air con - Fluid Leak from Air Vent in Footwell 25 Nov 2014 (Forum)
to be turned down and the intrusion of water into the footwell. Look forward to hearing from anyone concerning this matter. Also during the replacement of the coolant valve, disconnected battery and my radio requires the code to be input, serial number M045774 -
Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 v6 cdx 2002 - Climate control dept. 16 May 2013 (Forum)
it may not be connected i have noticed that the radio says SAFE on the screen when u turn it on implying the battery has been disconnected at some point. Should also point out before anyone is kind enough to reply that i am a car novice so please could i respectfully ask that you reply -
Ford Mondeo 1.8 Edge 125 - Flywheel & Starter 1 May 2013 (Forum)
on me. I have been unable to start it since. When I turn the key the radio and windows etc still come on but the ignition just makes a clicking sound. Previously there have been a couple of times when the car would not start but as these were random incidents split by months I put it down