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  • Vauxhall astra g mk4 - Help no automatic choke anymore when freezing 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    Hi I have a Vauxhall astra mk4 my automatic choke no longer comes on in a morning even when it's frozen outside it worked about 4week ago.everytime I start the car in a morning it goes to 1000 rpm and drops straight to 700 rpm in seconds it used to be 1200 for approximate 2 minutes then droped
  • Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Automatic - Skoda Octavia 1loss of power 7 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia Automatic transmission 1.9 TDI
  • Daimler - Semi-automatic gearbox 20 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    offering a very smooth drive . The question is why did this type of transmission fall out of favour ? It seems there are lots of current drivers who do not get on with the modern semi-automatics for example recent debates on the Honda Jazz . This might be a post for the more mature driver
  • Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 06 1.6 automatic wipers sometimes don't work 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, The automatic (rain sensing) wiper function on my 2006 Grand Scenic sometimes doesn't work. This doesn't happen very often but if I put the wipers in 'auto' mode (setting II on the wipers stalk) they continue to wipe when the screen is dry. This will continue to happen whenever the wipers
  • Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 97 220SD, automatic tensioner for auxiliary belt 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Hi all, Can anyone tell me if it is possible to change the automatic tensioner with the engine in situ? The Haynes manual does not cover the actual part. The whole thing has come out of it's housing and has a very strong spring, I'm not sure if it can be done at all, as I have no idea how
  • Automatic Car Hire 7 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    What is the cheapest I could hire an automatic car for, required for 2 weeks? I have had arthrodesis performed on two of my toes on my left foot which has ruled out driving my car for 6 weeks. I'm now 4 weeks in and like a fool, despite my sick note, I'm thinking about getting back to work
  • Hyundai i30 - DCT automatic 29 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    How does the 7 speed DCT gearbox fitted to current model Hyundai i30/Kia Cee'd compare with VAG DSG and Ford equivalent? Does it have similar problems...
  • Honda CR-V SE 2013 automatic - Orange circle with a "i" in it 20 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Does anyone know what a orange yellow circle with a "i" in it on the dashboard means. Its above the red P for parked gear is shown. Appreciate any...
  • BMW 320d automatic - cruise control and brake lights 13 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    basically i would like to know that whilst using cruise control if the system reduces your speed, do the rear brake lights come on as if you were braking...
  • Mitsubishi FTO (1996 - 2000) - Automatic Gearbox Oil change 1 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    What/where is the best way to change the oil in an auto box?? ive read various ways of doing it..but wondered if a national garage or similiar can/would/should...
  • Fiat Panda Automatic. 28 Dec 2001 (Forum)
    Does anyone out there have any hands on knowlege or tech info, on the ECVT auto box used on the Panda Selecta please. ( Yes I have already asked Fiat ) Any...
  • Audi A3 - Advice on buying Automatics 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Hi all. My brain hurts so bad so I’m posting on here in the hope someone will help it stop. I apologise in advance for transferring the brain-ache and / or if this has already been covered somewhere else. To summarise, my last two cars have been semi-automatic gearboxes (1st one
  • VW PASSAT TDI AUTOMATIC 2003 - Reverse gear problem 14 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 2003 VW Passat Tdi which has been great until.... It now will not reverse if there is smallest of inclines- on flat reverses perfectly Any...
  • Chrysler Voyager - Automatic gearbox 5 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    I was reversing & selected drive before stopping (too much in a rush again).  It is now stuck in reverse, I can select park ok but reverse &...
  • VW Golf Mk4 automatic - Starting problems 7 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    When turning the ignition key on the first stage all lights on the dash board light up as normal. When turning the key fully to start  there is a...
  • Hyundai ix20 - Running in a new petrol automatic 20 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    Hi All. Due to collect a new 1.6l auto soon - what advice do you suggest for running this in (esp. given that we won't have much control over gear changes...
  • Elegance 2004 automatic 1800cc - Vauxhall Zafira 11 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    Does anyone have a picture of the bank 1 sensor 2 location on the above vehicle and how do I go about  fitting a new one? Would appreciate any...
  • Fiat Panda Automatic again. 10 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    As the previous thread seems to have died, would wish to ask again, if anyone out there has any hands on experience of ( or tech data on ) the ECVT gearbox...
  • i30 Diesel 1600 Automatic - My Hyundai i30 Diesel Automatic, Problems 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    was not for my car, but for a Petrol automatic. It stated sevice interval should be 12months or 1 year, which ever is the earlist. Should state one year or 20K miles which ever is the earlist. The air condtioner not working. (sorted by dealer) The radiator overflow tank, below the minimum
  • Renault Modus (2004 - ) - Anyone with a Modus automatic? 22 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Wonder if anyone here has a Renault Modus automatic? Would be interested in feedback on how it performs etc. How smooth, or otherwise is the gearbox? Any specific problems with them - I see on the car by car breakdown it is Nissan based rather than a renault box? There seem to be quite a lot
 

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