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• Clicking from elec cooling fan - Mondeo 21 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Not a major issue however I have noticed recently that when I switch the Mondeo off and both cooling fans are running, i.e when the climate is on, the fans run on for a few secs before the ECU turns them off (which is normal) however one fan clicks as it spools down. I have checked for leaves
• white smoking diesel - Ford Maverick 2 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Ive had a 2.7td mark1 95/96 from new.its done 56k and only towed a small caravan recently. The past few weeks it has been running rough when first started with white smoke and misfire type feeling. yesterday when on motorway it started smokin white smoke at 2500 to 3000 revs periodically and felt
• sierra starting problems 3 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  hi, i have a '92 sierra 1.8 LX estate. The problem i have is my car won't start when cold it turns over a few times then fires up it then cuts out straight away, i then try it again it will now run for about 10 seconds before cutting out, once tried again it will run so i can pull away
• Running costs vs delivery charges 16 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  of charge.My actual fuel cost is around 13p per mile, but wear & tear have to be taken into consideration, so I propose to charge 30p per mile, which includes my time. Are there any websites which give guidelines as to average running costs, or a template which I can use to work out mine? Suggestions/opinions
• Audi A4 or Triumph Ragtop 1 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I currently run an Audi A4 2.5 diesel Avant Quattro (1998), I do around 12k a year, wonderful car but a bit on the expensive side to run. I have recently had a bit of a braistorm and fancy running something a bit different for a while IE. a Triumph Herald/Vitesse (must be soft top even with bad
• peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 Unleaded ?? 5 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I have been offered a pug 1.9 205 gti thay is a non cat version, that the current owner uses with high octane petrol. From various pug websites it seems that only the later 1.9's fitted with catalytic converters will run on 95 ron unleaded petrol (and have a lower BHP), where the one'a prior
• '98 Scenic 1.6 - Hot Starting 22 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Another Scenic question...this one belongs to a colleague. It's a 1998 1.6 Auto - not the best combo, I know - and the last couple of months it has been getting very difficult to start when the engine is warm after a long-ish run. Cold starts are fine but when warm it just turns over and either
• Escort running rich 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  My 92 1.4 CVh escort appears to be running rich. It has a misfire at cold which when revved really hard produces black puffs of smoke. The exhaust is kind of a sooty black colour inside the tip, even though its only a few months old. The Cat rattled a while back for a month or 2 but has now
• Norway Is Running Out of Gas-Guzzling Cars to Tax 23 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  An interesting article, perhaps provides some clues regarding how other countries including the UK will deal with the shortfall of ICE vehicle taxes....
• Ford Focus Estate - Selecting quieter running tyres 1 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I am disappointed by the road noise generated by the originally fitted Michelin Primacy HP tyres which are now due for replacement. I am hoping for...
• astra mk4 - orange warning light 7 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  i have a orange rectangle light with a star in the middle constantly on, on the dashboard. if i turn the ignition on without the engine running and i turn ignition off the fan runs for about a minute does anyone know what the problem is and how to fix it please ?
• ford fiesta 14 dti - smoking diesel problem 15 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  hi john my ford fiesta 14 dti 2005 model has 170 k but runs brillant but now has intermiediant smoking problem  but it only does it now and again then runs brillant what can it be? cheers
• Mercedes S320 - Warning message on Mercedes S320 4 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  This model does not have a dipstick  Recently I have been getting a message on longer runs 'Reduce oil level'  It lasts for a minutes and then goes off.  It repeats at random times.  The oil level is correct and the engine runs perfectly.  Is it just a faulty sensor?
• vw golf 1.6cl - Egnine idle erractic 1 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I have a vw golf mk3 1.6 that runs erratically on idle. On inspection with engine running the throttle valve is opening and shutting very quickly as if the auto choke is trying to adjust constantly. Driving through rev range is ok any ideas? Thanks
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  Fan always runs on my 406 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Radiator fan is contstantly on on my Peugeot 406?
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  Insurance and modifications 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have fitted running boards, do I need to inform my insurance company?
• peugeot expert 2.0 HDI 2002 - Van not running correctly...... 7 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  When you hit around 50mph the van rocks forwards and back like you are blipping the throttle or its searching for fuel? It takes a while to build up...
• BMW 3 Series E30 - Engine management system conversion. 1 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  We have just changed a motor in a 320i to a 325i. The car runs ok but i am running the old air flow meter and ecu. Does anyone how to convert to the 325 ecu as the wiring is all different?
• Peugeut 406 2.0 HDI 2002 - Peugeut 406 HDI power loss 23 May 2011 (Forum)
  High milage (180000) 406 2.0 HDI, experiencing power loss at low speed, engine runs rough. Runs okay at speed but finding it a real problem in traffic, any suggestions?
• Skoda Superb (2002 - 2008 ) - 03 2.8 Uneven running 4 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello. The engine misses around 1400 - 2250 rpm on a light throttle. (judders may be a more accurate desc.!) Flat out it is fine. No faults found tho....