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  • Chevrolet Lacetti - Tizzing gearstick 3 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    . Any idea how to sort this out? It's really annoying and is sometimes loud enough to drown out the radio and engine!
  • Ford Focus Saloon 1.8 - Ford Focus 1.8 Speedo keeps stopping 24 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    I bought the car 6 weeks ago and noticed this problem straight away, although it is irritating I live with it, last week the car did its usual thing of speedo, odometer and radio losing power and engine cutting out when slowing down, when the engine kicked back in, there was a loud rumbling
  • No front number plate 6 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    A relative who works in the BBC buildings (not for the BBC) often admires a stunning new Ferrari 599 GTO parked in isolation near the goods despatch area. It belongs to a well known tv and radio presenter, who owns several classic Ferraris (you probably know who this is). It was only
  • Toyota Avensis 1.8 auto 2003 - Remote central locking 13 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    The following failed simultaneously: Remote central locking, interior lights, radio. satnav screen,"lights on" warning bleeps - ALL FAIL. Also the trip meter readings revert to zero when engine switched off. I have removed and re-inserted the black box integration relay
  • How To get a cheap new motor & go green 13 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    I feel it's not in the interest of motor manufacturers! Imagine a Ford Ka or similar but no: PAS. Anti lock brakes. Elec windows Radio Central locking Rear seats Reduce ir bags carpets and rear ad rear side windows made out of plastic. This would cut the cost of the car, make it lighter, thus
  • Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 06 1.6 strange dashboard hum/buzz 12 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    I recently picked up a 55 reg Picasso and have noticed an odd buzz that sounds either electrical or like a small fan. It is coming from the small (10p coin sized) vent on the passenger side between the radio and glovebox. It's nearly always present but I have no idea what it is, or whether
  • Toyota Corolla and Verso (2002 - 2007) - Problem fixed - saved £400! 18 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    turn the radio up" and went straight to my trusty independent, who cured the squeak by peeling back the gaiter and carefully applying spray grease to the pivot, 2 minutes, no charge!
  • Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 warning lights/ electrical fault 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Hi I have a few warning lights suddenly on my dash..the battery came on plus the electrics one and so I had both battery and the alternator tested. Alternator fine, battery a bit low, so changed that. No difference. Lights still on and now the radio/CD is in 'safe' mode. I am loathe to go
  • You and yours 26 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    On the BBC radio 4 yesterday the YOU and yours program was all about motor cars and some parts were quite intersesting until they interviewed a numpty who owned a service repair garage (with more eqipment in it than a NASA space station) who went onto say such things that you cannot renew brake
  • Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 00 3.0 24v Cassette deck fitting. 13 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    model I assuming there is one there allready?) I know the radio is under the drivers seat. Any help would be really appreciated. Thank You.
  • Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 02 2.0HDi loss of display and electrics 23 May 2008 (Forum)
    My 02 2.0 HDi Rapier 90 has a problem while driving along the whole dash goes blank no aelectrics working, that is no indicators, wipers, radio, electric windows etc no display. The engine keeps running and i can keep driving but when I stop you cannot start, engine cranks but due to no dash
  • Toyota Previa (1990 - 2000) - 1993 2.4 auto - dome fuse 14 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    hi there john, when dome fuse ie is fuse box there is a sssshhhhhhhh noise cominf from speakers, even when radio is turned off. we have changed fuse, it still does the same. when fuse is taken out the noise stops but then we lose central locking can you please help. toyota previa 1993 k reg, 2.4
  • 2005 Toyota Corolla Manual and Key 19 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Just got a 2nd hand Corolla for a good price, alas it was as the result of an older person passing away, so all the papers can not be found. The Driver Manual (Handbook ) is missing. Anyone know where I can get one? Usually I am pretty good with figuring all the toys (Radio, NAV, computer out
  • window etching detail insurance 29 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    I recently received a letter from a company which claim to hold records of the code etched on my car windows, as well as the radio code and ignition key number. The vehicle in question was recently bought by myself (2nd. hand),and these details were probably given to them by the previous owner
  • Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - Audio wiring identification 17 Aug 2007 (Forum)
    connectors on the top block, my new stereo does not have any connectors here, they are marked DA, CL, and MRQ on the old radio ? I,ll be grateful for any help, many thanks.
  • (offensive?) speeding advert.. 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    Why on earth are they re-running that tv & radio ad, persuding us it's OK, to run into a child at 30mph? Guess you know the one I mean .... childs voice...hit me at 40 & I'll probably die.. hit me at 30, maybe I'll live... Oh that's all right then, I won't bother to avoid you, then. I'm
  • Parking near Anfield 18 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    around the ground. So, does anyone know where I can/should park the car? Don't want to find a ticket on it or bricks where once there were wheels!! tia, Lee. -- He\'s a cheeky wind-up scamster and he\'s on the radio....
  • Pug 206 CC - High pitched noise 19 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    and goes after a while when the key is removed from the ignition. Turning radio on or off has no effect. Are there any 206 owners out there who have experienced similar problems? Is it just a simple case of replacing movement sensors? Thanks S.
  • Citroen C3 1.4 Petrol 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    My wife's C3 has suddenly developed an electrical fault. The instrument lights were permanently on (even after locking the car) the speedometer would not work, the fuel gauge showed empty and had only done 90 miles on a full tank. The radio has gone haywire, indicators would not work, odometer
  • Peugeot 406 1.8 speedo problem 22 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    A mate of mine has a P reg Pug 406 1.8 16 valve petrol model with non functioning speedometer/tacho and other unusual symptoms such as the radio coming on for no reason. The speedo transducer on the gearbox was changed as it was tested and was not outputting any signal (it is the fully electronic
 

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