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  • Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - Heater blowing only cold air ! 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    run car to normal operating temp adjust heater to hot still blowing cold, changed thermostat there my expertise ends its winter im cold please help! regards Daniel slt
  • Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 414i key fob battery change 2 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    I want to change the battery in my key fob.can it cause to not unlock the immobiliser? Can you pls give me some advice how to change it without getting in trubble? (or can i change it while the engine is running)
  • Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Lambda sensor 1.8 petrol engine-Symptoms ? 6 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    Hi would the lambda sensor on my Audi affect the running of the car and what would the symptons be if anyone could let me know ,any feed back will be gratefull thanks for your time,messa...... s
  • Asta 1.4 LS 1996 cuts out after 3 second 5 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    Hi i have a Vauxhall Asta 1.4 LS 1996 model and it starts and runs perfectly for around 3-4 seconds then it just dies out. any ideas what may be causing this and or how to fix this thanks?
  • Renault Espace noisy engine 10 May 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, I've a high mileage (135k) 2000V 2.0 petrol Espace that sounds like diesel at tickover. The car has been serviced, new cambelt, modified tensioner and hydraulic tappets fitted yet the noise persists. As soon as the revs rise the noise disappears and the car runs fine. Any ideas?
  • Keyless entry cars 1 May 2007 (Forum)
    I have just purchased a Chevrolet kalos 1.2s 5 door nice car contrary to some reviews. Also first run around the Scottish countryside up hill and down dale produced 50mpg aprox However it doesn't have keyless entry on this model. I wonder what other manufacturers don't have it.
  • Ducato fuel problem 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, Fiat Ducato van is running poor after wrong fuel was added to the petrol engine. Has since been cleaned. How do I remove the plugs to check. The 21mm spanner I have doesn't fit the tubes. Should I be checking anything else. The vehicle has points ignition. Thanks. Mike.
  • Red Diesel Harmful ???????? 12 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    HELP, I recently purchased a diesel laguna and I have discovred that the previous owner had been running the car on RED DIESEL now and again. Question is: would the red diesel have damaged the engine/pump etc and am I in for a breakdown anytime soon? Please has anyone got any info. tanx
  • Winston Churchill & road tax 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Not wishing to start another " rights and wrongs of road tax " debate ( there is already one running ) would just like to ask, Can anyone please confirm the year ( when Winston Churchill was Chancellor of the Exchequer ) that they allowed the money collected as Road Fund Licence, to be hived off
  • Seat Alhambra - rear high brake light 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    AS above "V" '99 model,rear high brake light stopped working.The fuse is ok cus it run all the rear brake lights,and they are ok.I changed all 5 bulbs 12v 5w,but still no luck.I'm not into car electrics.....so I'm stuck.............................HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!
  • vectra v6 'surge' 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    Not a word usually associated with Vectras I know. Engine runs fine normally, but when I switch the aircon on, under light engine loads the engine feels a bit lumpy. If I switch off the aircon while it is doing this, the engine smooths out and all is as it should be. Has anyone got any ideas please?
  • Seat Ibiza 1.9 diesel 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Have a problem with the engine on this car. It is only 4 months old yet is "running away". You can travel for miles on a flat road without ever touching the accelerator. The car has ample power of its own.Seat garage say they \re not aware of any prioblems. Can anyone help please?
  • whining noise on VW Polo 9 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    My trusty little '96 Polo has developed a whining noise that pitches in at about 30mph, almost like a vibration coupled with road noise.. It eminates from the front nearside wheel, and sound like the tyre's running almost flat. I've checked the condition/pressure, both ok. Any ideas?
  • Puma - Vanishing Brake Fluid 8 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Can anyone offer some advice please. SWMBO runs a 2000 1.7 Puma. Recently it has taken to using up brake fluid. No sign of a leak anywhere. She took it to the Ford main dealer today & they have checked & can't find where it's going either. Any ideas ?
  • Windscreen Safety 5 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    On my local radio station, one of the national windscreen firms is running an ad that includes the statement "if you have a cracked windscreen, in some accidents, your airbags may not work properly". I just about understand the logic that a cracked windscreen won't provide the same level
  • Checking tyre pressures - when? 23 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    We all know that tyre pressures should be checked when tyres are cold, but I would like to know how long it takes for my tyres to cool down after a 50 mile motorway run (175/70R13 tyres on a Honda Civic) Any ideas? Many thanks, Ed.
  • vw passat tdi hard to start 11 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    My vw passat tdi estatehas been very hard to start maybe 20 sec of turning before the engine fires. It will then go for from 5 to 10 min before cutting out. After starting again(20 sec) It will run again for 5-10 min. any ideas
  • Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 2.0 diesel problem starting cold engine 9 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    Hello, I have a 1998 vectra 2.0 diesel I've a problem starting from cold engine The engine run for a few seconds and then just stop. Please help me. Thanks!!! Mario
  • Mazda 323, N-reg, 1300cc 1 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    My Mazda is going to scrap heap in June as it is written off due to a rear shunt. It is currently still driveable and legal until the MOT runs out in June. The fan belt is slipping, any advice on tightening it? Is it easy, if so how? I only want it to survive a couple more months!!!!!!
  • Retailers of Biodiesel 23 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    Morning All, Following on from a previous thread in relation to running diesel engines on vegetable oil, I would like to give Biodiesel a whirl. I've used Google to try to find retailers in my area, but to no avail. Does anyone know of any retailers around Southport/Liverpool/Chester? Many
 

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