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  • Transit 2.4 tddi - 2006 transit 2.4 starting issue 15 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Have a listen to the video i did yesterday morning from cold. It started first time then you hear it stall once revved and from then on its a nightmare to start. If it wasnt for the obvious loss of compression you could say its fuel issue or even glow plug issue. Thoughts asap would
  • Volkswagen Passat - vw 13 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    . I've had a look at the VW website and they do is confirm that I need to book my vehicle in. Anyone any knowledge of the nature of the fix and effect on performance, fuel economy etc please?
  • Vauxhall Corsa D diesel manual - Vauxhall corsa - intermittent electrical issues 28 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    The lights on the stereo, click and air conditioning had been slightly pulsing over the last week whilst the engine is running. Now the sound on the stereo is cutting in and out and some buttons are temperamental. This issue only occurs whilst the engine is running Now the fuel gauge drops
  • Honda CR-V - Honda CRV judders then engine light comes on 8 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    I have a 2003 CRV, 90K my problem is when driving at 70 for any length of time the car judders/bumps, as if there's no fuel getting through and sometimes loses all power, the engine light comes on. my garage have cleared the fault but haven't resolved it.  anyone had
  • Vauxhall Zafira - Fault code P1180 13 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    I had a new DPF and EGR valve fitted last week. Now the car is puffing white smoke - not continuously but enough to be noticable and a fault code of P1180 which I believe to be Fuel Delivery Malfunction.  Could anyone spread some light on this? There was no smoke before it went
  • Nissan Note 1.2 2014 - Catalytic converter part numbers 7 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    My friend wrecked his catalytic converter by adding the wrong fuel. The replacement part number is 140021HF0A.  A new replacement is about £2.000.00.  A Danish recycling company is offering guaranteed low mileage items with the same part number, but taken from 1.2
  • Peugeot 307 - 307 2.0 hdi 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    Hi can any one help I have a 307 that the battery went flat, new battery fitted and have no throttle plus the anti pollution code is showing on the dash. I have checked all injectors all working but seems to be over fueling to me. If I unplug the mass sensor I have revs but takes ages to build up
  • Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2003 - trouble starting after running out of diesel 11 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    After stupidly running out of diesel I can no longer start my Berlingo. I have bled the system and there is fuel present at the pump but I still cannot get it to fire. The engine turns but it's as dead as a dodo. Is there something that needs to be reset? Any help to point
  • Ford iesta 2004 1.4 tdci - Tdci cutting out 26 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    Hi, car drives normally most of the time, sometimes just cuts out at any speed, as if out of diesel, or stalls at traffic lights, starts straight back up no problems, changed fuel filer, no change, plugged into code reader, code u2196 come s up. Can anyone shed any light on what this problem could
  • Vauxhall - Vivaro 2003 1.9 - runs only for approx 5 seconds 8 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    I was wondering if anybody can help? My vivaro will start and after 5ish seconds will shut down itself im not sure what the problem can be its only got 70,000 Miles on the clock and i can not really afford heavy bills. Any ideas? Could it be immobilised or fuel pump?etc????? header
  • Cadillac - UK's only Cadillac dealer closes 6 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    http://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/showroom-boss-paints-bleak-picture-future-uks-final-cadillac-dealership-closes/88660 Most people probably didn't know they could buy Cadillacs is the UK - LHD of course, no diesel of course, fuel-hungry engine of course, even the 2.0 ATS. It's
  • Peugeot 106 - Cars broke 2 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Hi i am wondering if anyone can help me my car peugeot 106 1.1 independence cut out whilst i was driving i have a full tank of fuel butsays i have none there has been no leaks the car just makes a clicking noise when turning the key it wont start now the electrics in the car dont seem to e working
  • vauxhall vectra 1.8 vvt sri petrol 2007 - loss of engine power and jolting 21 May 2014 (Forum)
    Hi all recently my vectra has been jolting when trying to accelerate up to 4th gear. I have been putting this down to being low on fuel. This doesnt happen all the time. When on the motorway all is fine. Is there a problem that i do not know. Please help Chris
  • Oh no! Petrol into Diesel 28 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Stupid mistake.  Came home yesterday from a holiday with a petrol rental car.  Long day (getting up at 0130 UK time) and getting to bed at 22.30.   Went to get fuel just now and put 62l of unleaded into the S-Max which has the TDCi engine.  Drove 0.5 mile and engine
  • £5k to spend on a new car. Recommendations please. 10 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Our family car has died - fuel pump on a 51 plate Volvo V40. It's not worth the repair bill.  Consequently we're looking to buy a used car as a replacement and would appreciate everyone's opinions and suggestions.  Our criteia is * a large family car (estate
  • Ford C Max - considering a Ford C Max 3 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    I viewed a C Max a while ago, I'm unsure of the exact specifications but it was a 2011, turbo diesel, 6 gears, good space in luggage/dog area :) pretty good on fuel and road tax was £30. Ice been trying to find a similar one on the internet but in black. The one I viewed had already been
  • renault clio 1.4 16v - miss firing 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    hi i having problems with me renault clio 1.4 16v it miss firing and as i' am in motion the car will cut off and after a few times trying to start it then it will start but the miss fireing will still be there not much power as well..i have done a service changed oil,oil filter, fuel filter, plugs
  • ford focus 09 style tdci 90 1.6 - car jerking 24 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    hi my ford focus jerks every now and then ,replaced egr valve yesterday and it jerked last night ,alsso have fuel filter changed ,checked sensor on pedals and told they were ok ,air  con light comes on itself  dont kno if this is all connected to the one problem but id be very
  • Hyundai Amica 1.0 - petrol tank 9 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    that they could not do a repair to the metal tank as the leak is too near to the fuel outlet pipe. Any help please, thank s
  • ford focus tdi 1550 - feels like missfire on a tdi 22 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    i have a focus and it feels like there is water in the fuel .  as i drive it it suddenly has no power and then it will pick up with a sudden lurch and black smoke blows out when you crews it feels like it is missfireing it has had a new egr and top end as the cam belt broke that was 9
 

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