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2,0 ford mondeo ztec s 2003 - glow plug light flashing and exhaust giving black 23 Dec 2011 (Forum)
i puirchased this car a few weeks ago from a trader and when i drove it on the motorway for the fisrt time and wanted to check it out i noticed that the... -
Misfiring Megane 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renult Megane 1.6e. The engine suddenly started to misfire and make a knocking noise (loud rattle) and it lost power. If I tried to accelerate... -
2008 Audi A3 2.0TFSI Sportback Quattro DSG - DSG Box - losing reverse gear 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
and re-start the engine. The car is still under warranty and been back to the dealers 3 times, but they cannot find anything wrong, I now have complained to Audi UK who have taken up the case but still want me to take the car back to the local s******s. Any ideas? -
Nissan Primera Primera P12 2.2dCi - Vacuum Pump parts failure 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
-SPEC model. It looks as if this may be a common fault as these engines reach high mileage. I remember my father, in the 1960's/70's, sometimes substituting a mechanical fuel pump for an electric pump. Could I do the same with this vacuum pump and where can I find one? -
MINI Cooper S - Paint - DPF - Automatic 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
Looking at buying a replacement [diesel or petrol] for my 1st generation supercharged MCS. Can you advise on: 1, (a) Would metallic paint... -
Golf 1.6 FSI s 2004 - Golf ignition coils failure 26 Jun 2011 (Forum)
Hi, My Golf had four new ignition coils last April after the engine started to misfire. The same thing has happened again and my local garage has replaced... -
Fiat punto 60 s - oil pressure light flashing ??? 8 Apr 2011 (Forum)
my car failed its MOT on oil pressure light flashing, aside from the fact that i didnt think it could fail on an oil lights, why is it flashing? it had... -
My BMW 318's transmission warning light is on - what does this mean? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 BMW 318 Tiptronic N42 2004. If the transmission light appears what should I do? -
Can I override my 1996 Peugeot 106's immobiliser? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1996 Peugeot 106. The immobiliser has locked itself. The red and green light are on together and the dashboard lights are on too, but it wont... -
Why has my Renault Scenic's speedometer stopped working? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an S-reg Renault Scenic. My speedometer only works for two or three miles and then drops back down to zero, and stays there. Have you any advice? -
Honda Accord 2.4 type s 2003 75k miles - bearing type noise from Accord 16 Jul 2010 (Forum)
I have just had both front wheel bearings replaced to cure what was taken as an obvious bearing problem. the noise continues, it sounds like a worn bearing... -
Why are my Peugeot 306's wipers running so slowly? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My '99 Peugeot 306 is having problems with the front wipers. They work, but only very slowly and then gradually speed up the longer you keep them on, but... -
Skoda Octavia - No Remote Locking 1 Jul 2010 (Forum)
Hi folks, We have just bought three Octavia 1.9 TDI S Manual Hatchbacks. Surprisingly none of them came with remote locking, although it wasn't something we confirmed in the specification prior to ordering. Skoda don't list the car on their site (it's a slightly older model -
Ford Fiesta 1388cc Zetec - Poor low speed running 25 Jun 2010 (Forum)
tick over but revved up very poorly.It`s done approx 120k with oil&filter changed regularly,and cam belt at 100k....but not a lot else done within the last 40k for service to the engine.Don`t want to fork out for injection cleaner if it`s something I can tinker with for free.Any ideas please? -
Memories of `early` motoring to the coast. 9 Apr 2010 (Forum)
I have a memory of riding a Triumph through a little village on the way to the coast in the mid 60`s (Bank Hols) and encountering a group of Police officers clustered around a table, at the side of the road. Can`t remember whether it was radar or those strips on the road. I think -
Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 1999 (s) 1.8 (x18xe) eml on , loss of power 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
hi changed my cam sensor and now the eml is on constant , disconected the battery for 40mins and still on so done paperclip test and im getting P0110... -
Locally overpriced S/H cars 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
Hi there I live near Perth in Scotland and have been aware for some time that a car with a windscreen price of say £5K in Glasgow/the central belt or... -
Vauxhall Astra H Sporthatch (2005 - ) - 06 1.6 leaking shocker warranty? 21 Jun 2009 (Forum)
Had car into vauxhall today found a leaking rear shocker n/s/r vauxhall admit yes sir it's leaking and the o/s/r is dry but we won't replace under warranty! This car has done just 22k and vauxhall say there guarantee is to 37k, it's very clearly wet and they still refuse to replace. They say -
What?s Better For Taxiing - Diesel Or Petrol? 13 Jun 2009 (Forum)
Hi I was wanting to know what people think is better for being a taxi - diesel or petrol? I am asking this as most people would go for diesel as they... -
Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 96 1.6 Will only start when accelerator is pressed 9 Jun 2009 (Forum)
to depress the accelerator and ride the clutch until the engine is warmed up. When the engine is warm the car idles normally . I have already cleaned the inside of the throttle body, but to no avail. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, S.