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• Winter running 26 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Since the dip in temperature round these parts, the only way I can get my motorbike to register anywhere near normal on the water temperature gauge is...
• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 01 1.4 where is the Radiator fan switch ? 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Where is the fan switch ? I need to check if shorting connections turns on fan. Have not allowed engine to get extremely hot .......but fan will not run!!!!! . Temperature Gauge appears to rise to a `normal` running position....and no further..ticking over some editing to try and clear up
• renault lagII running and starting probs 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi all ive got a 2002 laguna 1.8 16v and for about 4 weeks it has been misfireing and lacking power throuhout the driving range.today it has developed...
• Vectra 2.2dti starts then stops 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all. I've got a 2.2 dti vectra 2001. Most mornings when i come to start it, it kicks in immediatly runs for 5 seconds then stalls. It then takes ages to start. I'm sick of spending on it . Can anyone offer any ideas. I've already changed the spill pipes/t pieces, injector seals, fuel filter
• Vauxhall Astra compression loss 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Following a top end rebuild on my Astra 1.8 sxi as a result of the water pump failing causing valve damage etc, it now has difficulty in starting. Once started it runs fine. The mechanic states there is a loss of compression on starting which should rectify itself once the valves have run
• Run Flat Tyres 3 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I would appreciate anyones opinion as to the lifespan of a runflat as opposed to normally 'aspirated' tyres. Am about to test drive a vehicle this weekend...
• Peugoet 406 starting/stalling problem 30 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  406 LX 1.8 estate. When I try and start the car cold with no throttle it fires and dies, the same happens when I use a little throttle. When it eventually does start and try to accelerate it also stalls. I have to leave the car running for a minute before pulling away otherwiae the engine stalls
• voltage's on 306 DT pre 97 22 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Bit of a techy question here. The TDC sensor has 2 wires running to it, I need to find out how much voltage should be running through these wires, I know one will be a pulse signal from brushing with the flywheel, is the other a +12v when ignition on? Both wires on mine are registering 0v
• Golf MK3 Starting Problem 23 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have a Golf MK3 1.6CL. First start when cold, it starts with the turn of the key, then starts chugging and dies out. You have to repeat this starting and it dies out each time for about 4 goes before it will stay running and then it chugs for while and after that it runs ok. All plugs appear
• Rough Running Rover Diesel(600 DTI) 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  The Yellow (Engine) Warning Light on my Rover 600 Diesel flicks on and off accompanied by loss of powere and almost cutting out then recovers. According...
• Mazda MPV anyone?? 31 May 2004 (Forum)
  Missus took a run in a new Mazda MPV 2.3 Turbo Diesel yesterday and quite liked it. Access to the last row of seats is a bit tight but she says it goes well, stops well and has loadsa toys. Its to replace an indifferent 2002 Galaxy Tdi 115 which is well designed but badly built. Has anyone actually
• Fiesta. running probs 30 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hello all. My daughter has a Fiesta 1400cc 1992. which has the same problems as a previous author here, Starts, but misfires, and stalls, untill it has...
• Volvo 805 T5 battery problem ? 30 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Any of you technical chaps got any thoughts as to why the battery on my brother's 850 T5 keeps running down. It's not old and seems to lose its charge even after a long run on the motorway. The obvious thing to do is to buy another but could it be something else which might damage the new battery
• Lexus ES300 rough running 2 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  The vehicle has 160k miles, I am experiencing poor starting, rough idle and less power when picking up speed. I have changed the Exhaust manifold oxygen...
• new premises. 14 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  i am looking for new business premises, as the area i am in is very run down. i have seen a four car workshop, with electric, running hot and cold water, a toilet, and a new roof, but i dont know if £55 per week is a good rent, as i owned the last place i havent a clue about rents. the workshop
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  Why is there a smell of rotten eggs from our car? 3 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a petrol Jaguar F-Pace and on occasions, we notice the smell of rotten eggs. Do you have any ideas what this may be and how best to get it resolved?...
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  What hybrid car should I buy for commuting long trips? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new company car and l'm interested in hybrid vehicles due to the lower BiK rates in comparison with diesels. I will be doing regular...
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  Ford Mondeo - should I sell it or run it into the ground? 27 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI Titanium X estate. It was my company lease car, which I bought a year ago on leaving the firm for £2500. It has 114,000...
• Volvo V40 ECU light 16 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  on no other symptoms. 1. 19/6/02 Driving in slow moving /stop-start city traffic for 10 min, engine stuttered then recovered but with ECU warning light on. (dont know if fan had started). Stopped and restarted engine at traffic lights but light still illuminated when engine running. Parked car for approx 3
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  Is it worth spending money on a 20-year-old Volvo or is it just good for spares? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My sister has a 1998 Volvo 740 GL SR Sedan with 190,000 miles on the clock. The MoT and tax are due to run out next month. It runs well but the engine...