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• Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel - Nissan qashqai starting problems. 23 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  My qashqai starts from cold runs 10 seconds then cuts out, leave it 15 minutes try again it will start again. Sometimes it is possible to get it to accelerate up beyond the cutout and then it will run all day. it started 7 days ago and is getting worse. Is there a sensor which checks
• Ford Fiesta Saloon 2004 - Overheating when heater turned to cold 29 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Car runs perfect when heater is turned to hot. Car boils up when heater turned to cold return to hot and car runs perfect again. Head gasket checked all ok. Heater blows hot and cold air. All pipes feel right. Any suggestions please
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  Vauxhall Combo lacking power 10 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My van runs okay but is lacking power when accelerating. When the engine revs increase there is a warning light that comes on and the power fades.
• Renault Espace - External air temperature sender/sensor 4 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi My 2000 Espace will only run cleanly once the air temperature on the dash shows 8 degrees or more. It always starts fine but misfires badly below this temp. Once above 8 degrees it runs fine. I'm guessing an engine management fault but would like to replace the sensor first if only I
• Fiat Ducato - Clunk 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I have a Autotrail Cheyenne 2007 840s with a ducato 3ltr diesel engine, with 21k miles, only had it since last week. The problem I have is when I start the vehicle as soon as I let go of the key there is a clunking sound from the engine, it stops as soon as engine starts running
• MPVs - best versatile MPVs 29 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I am looking for an MPV that does the following: 1) Is economical to run as a daily use car (school run, work, holidays). 2) Can be used as an occasional camper/ seats fold flat to form a double bed. 3) Seats fold away to carry stuff
• vw bora 1.9pd - car wont start after running low on fuel 17 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  i ran low on diesal now car wont start  changed crank shaft sensor  rac sprayed easy start it tried to start but still wouldnt   ...
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  Fiesta EcoBoost - belt or chain cam? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the Ford Ecoboost 100PS engine - does it have a timing chain or belt?
• Ford C-max 1.6 Tdci - Cooling system 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  A few days ago I noticed that the radiator fan was running whenever I started the car - is that normal? It was a frosty morning. Yesterday I noticed that it took approx 20 miles for the temp gauge to come up to usual running temp -  needle almost vertical, moving erratically
• SEAT Ibiza III - Coolant Leak 5 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I've a 2006 Seat Ibiza Stylance, 1390CC Petrol, 5DR, Manual which has a slow coolant leak. Loses about 750ml after a 3 or 4 short runs 3-4 miles or after a long run > 30 miles. Can't see any puddles or any visible wet patches. It's done about 45,000 miles. Any suggestions
• Peugeot 306 dt lx - Wiring loom 24 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi I have a peugeot 306 td lx which has no front fog lights. It appears as though there are plugs for fog lights to be fitted. If I got lights and a new headlight stalk that has the fog switch would they run on the existing loom or am I going to have to run my own wires and switches etc. Thank
• Focus 1.6 Zetec - Air Con 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I recently had my air con regassed at Kwik Fit,  as it was running cool - not freezing cold as I am used to. It has only been three months and the air con is again running cool and takes ages to 'cool'  the car.  I have checked frequently for leaks and found none.  Any
• Volkswagen - 01 1.9 cutout whilst engine running 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Caddy 1.9 SDI 2001, stopped at lights engine cut out, would not start, would only fire for a few seconds, blue smoke unburnt diesel, turned ignition on...
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 00 3.0 530D Engine idle lumpy tickover 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 530D saloon with 90,000 on the clock. Just recently it has started to feel lumpy at tickover, but only on occasions. It runs fine under power, but when stopped and idling feels like it is running on 5 Cyls instead of 6 - can anyone help???
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 05 1.8 trench foot in drivers side floor well 29 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Running 05 Galaxy diesel, on taxi runs, problem with intermittent leaks into drivers side foot well, gets so bad driver may develop trench foot. Then nothing for few weeks, then flooding again. Help. Cannot trace leak as yet, any ideas
• Jaguar XJ8 and XJR8 (1997 - 2003) - Is this worth a punt?? 21 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Have my eyes on a very tidy 99 T plate Jag XJ 4.0V8 LWB sovereign 68K miles, for £3995 and full history. Have looked at the pros and cons on HJ, only 2mpg difference between the small engine and the 4.0. Anyone run one of these on a day to day basis? What is the reality in running one, mpg not too
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 2001 2.0 hdi non starter 25 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Car was running fine I stopped and fueled up ,car restarted and ran for a few seconds ,stopped and will now turnover but will not run.Could it be the in tank pump ?Are there any pressure checks I could make to test the pump,or am I looking in the wrong place.I can hear the pump run on ignition
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 1999 1.8 - rear washer not working 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  The rear washer has stopped working ... the fronts ok but nothing at rear .. have looked at the tubing running up the corner post and there seems to be water there but nothing at nozzle... pump seems to be running ok .. any ideas adam {year of car, etc picked up
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - fan keeps running. 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  can anyone help the fan stays on when engine turned off we were told could be the relay switch but cant find the relay switch.its not in usual place taking...
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - 06, How often should I run the Air Con? 1 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The handbook for my wife?s 1996 Fabia 1.2 petrol recommends that to maintain the air conditioning it should be used once a week for 5 minutes on AC with...