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• will this have damaged the cat? 25 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  running back to normal now.
• Vectra TDi Non starter 20 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My T reg Vectra 2litre TDi will not start but will turn over. The day before it was running fine. Does this model have a collision/inertia switch? The car has never played up before and the alarm/immobilizer has been working as it should. There are no MIL warning lights etc showing either. Any
• passat tdi revs not returning to idle 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  hi can anybody help me? my 1996 passat 1.9 tdi (fly by wire) has a problem where slowing down for a corner , junction or roundabout the engine revs stays up and i have to brake hard to slow the car then after a little delay the revs drop back. the car runs fine otherwise and is regulary serviced.
• A quick question about Polo spark plugs. 13 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  to continue running on W7s?
• Computer Related Questions - Volume 85 2 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I have a problem with burning video DVDs on my pc and after trying everything it looks as if I might have to reinstall Windows. If I just re-run my Windows XP cd can I reinstall without losing everything? I recall doing this with an old pc but with 98SE and I never lost anything.
• Citroen catalytic converter 11 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  My 2001 1.8 Picasso has developed hesitation and irratic running. I have been told that this is likely to be the cat and it needs replacing. How easy is this to DIY? Are there any tips you could give me please? (Local dealer wants in excess of £350 and I can buy off internet for half this price
• Renault Clio Mk 2 Stalling 10 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Guys and Gals I have a MK2 clio which stalls when slow running It has a D seris enging I have cleaned the throttle unit and changed the fuel filter. Any other ideas. I have read that it could be a TDC sensor, does this engine have one. Scrathing my head . Cheers
• Blanking EGR Valve - Vauxhall Astra 23 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I suspect the EGR valve on the NC Astra is sticking, which sometimes causes rough running. I'm considering temporarily blanking the port from the exhaust to see if that gets rid of the problem, hence confirming the EGR valve as the culprit. Are there any reasons why I should not do this? Can
• Daewoo Lanos non starter when warm 9 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone help. My Daewoo Lanos starts fine when its stone cold or Hot but after ive stopped for while and its just warm it takes time to fire up again. It hasn't been serviced for couple yrs and is mainly used for short runs with the occasional long trip if that helps Fanx
• no mot ins tax killer driver fined £83 12 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  from the mirror http://tinyurl.com/3xjlx " KILLER DRIVER FINED JUST £83.34 Jun 3 2004 By Geoffrey Lakeman A WOMAN hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian was told to pay just £83.34p yesterday. Hayley Matthews, 25, had no insurance, tax or MOT and was driving on defective tyres. ...... "
• £3k commuter 6 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, A friend wants a family size car that must be comfortable for his daily commute of 60ish miles (mainly motorway). No frills but reliable and cheap to run. Shouldn't be more than £3k ideally. I was thinking last shape Mondeo is tough to beat for value but he also mentioned he likes previous
• Cars getting to Central London 21 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Was talking to a guy who worked on the railways his whole life and recently retired. He recons there are now hundreads of disused lines running from the edges of London to the very centre. So, why not concrete over the lines and create single track one way high speed private roads
• Spark plugs heat range - Toyota Corolla 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Just replaced the plugs on my 2001 1.4 vvti corolla. The supplier did not have the correct plugs and gave me a set that are one heat number cooler. Car runs well on the new plugs. Am I likely to do any long term damage by what I have done? Appreciate your comments.
• Computer related questions. Volume 45 2 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  When I run an ad-aware scan, should I just remove everything it picks up? How can I tell the good cookies from the bad? They all seem to be low risk, so I can't see much harm in leaving them - but I'm concerned I might delete something I need.
• VW Golf III No Tickover When Cold 2 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I own a '92 1.8 Golf which occasionally refuses to tick over until it is warmed up. This problem only happens intermittently. I estimate once a week. For the rest of the week it starts and runs fine and I use it for a 50 mile commute daily without any problems. Any suggestions gratefully
• New Saab 9-3 25 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Does any body on the BR have experience of running a new Saab 9-3, I was interested to know how they drive, performance, economy, reliability, cost of serviving, dealer attitude etc etc...in addition given that new Saab's are based on a GM platform has SAAB reliability and performance been
• Air conditioning cleaners 13 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  techniques e.g. running the a/c with the heating full on and recirculating the air? Oz (as was)
• Omega fan 16 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I've had a bit of a squeak for some time from the front of the engine. Today, after a long run, the fan(s) continued for a bit after I'd switched off, and I realised the noise was still there, so I now know the cause. Is it i) something I should worry about or ii) something that a quick squirt
• Honda CR-V Tyres 25 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I've just bought an ex- Honda UK CR-V with 9k on the clock Do any backroomers out there with CR-V's know what mileage I can expect to get from the tyres which are Bridgestones.It is an Executive model so has 16" wheels. Any thoughts on the best tyres for wear, grip, quiet running, etc? Thanks
• Peugeot 106 not Starting 1 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  HI, Peugeot 98 Look2 1.1 Does any know the resistance of the fly wheel sensor. On occassions the car fails to start but does not flood, then after a few mins bursts into life. Seems to only happen when engine is faily warm after stopping for 30 mins or so. Once it has fired back up runs perfectly