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• Ford Fusion, 1.6 petrol, 2004 - starts but is like the throttle is not connected 20 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  to the floor, but why is there no throttle response at all? I had a diags test which appeared to show nothing at all but a "failed response from sensor". After a few times it starts and runs normally, no missing or rough running.. All hints and tips gratefully rcvd! Cheers Dodgey      
• Estate - Economical family estate car ideas! 3 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  to tax insure and run, not too expensive to buy 2nd hand (around 3k to spend). Any advice gratefully received! I should add im not bothered about what's cool or what the car looks like particularly, more about it being efficient and economical to run.    
• VW PASSAT 1.9 TDI 2007 BXE ENGINE - EEOBD II P0726 / VAG 00802 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Car was running fine. Replaced clutch. Could not start again. Engine runs with oil light flashing  glow plug light flashing. And cuts out in 10 15 min and won't start again. If read gives P0726 and 00802 as fault code in EOBDII and VAG. Timing is correct. Crank sensor is replaced crank
• Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 ltr 2000 - ECU problem 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  fuel related sensing whilst all other ECU values are fine. When running on petrol emissions are a challenge but it will drive as I am told the ECU continues to operated with predefined settings but as LPG works in real time it won't run. Any help gratefully received.
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - High pitched whine from rear of car. 10 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  My 2006 1.6 hdi Picasso has done 96000 miles and a high pitched whine has just started coming from somewhere at the rear. It occurrs when the key is turned to the first position and also when the ignition is turned on and when the engine is running. I can't pinpoint where the sound is coming
• Ford Mondeo 2.0LX TDCI - Flashing Glow Plug warning light 30 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  My glow plug lamp is continually flashing but when attached to the analyser no fault is shown. I have had the plus changed and still it flashes. Other symptoms I have are bad starting 10 - 15 turnovers before it starts and then it runs rough with clouds of white smoke and a rattle in the engine
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  Changing to a petrol for short trips? 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C4 1.6 HDI+EGS done 15000miles at 5 years old, do I keep it or swap for a C4 petrol model? Car mainly used for short journeys (once a...
• Vauxhall Astra - 1994 Vauxhall Astra Automatic not engaging Reverse 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  My wifes trusty 1995 Astra 1.4 Auto has a reverse gear selection problem. Sometimes occaisonally cant select reverse, mainly when cold starting. By running the gear stick down and up through the gears back into reverse with engine running seems to cure this and the car is then ok until
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  Fuel consumption in winter 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi can you tell me if diesel engines use more diesel in the cold weather? My economy has dropped from 55mpg in the warm weather To 46-47 Mpg in the winter.
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  Renault Espace engine revving itself 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The accelerator was no longer responding on our Espace and it was still picking up speed. I switched the engine off and then on again, and the car started...
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  Tyre choice for a Hyundai i10 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm torn between the three main tyre choices for my i10 - Continental Eco Contact 3, Goodyear Duragrip and Michelin Energy E3B. Which would you recommend...
• KIA Rio - Petrol consumption 5 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I bought a Rio Chill 58 plate in January and it's now showing about 16500 miles. I can't seem to average more than about 30mpg. I do mainly short runs around town but interspersed with longer runs most weeks, I try not to be lead footed.  The car is under warranty until September
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  Ignition stays on without key 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 306 1.4 petrol cut out the other day and now the ignition lights stay on without the key. The car does run but I have to stall it to cut...
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  Buying an economical used car 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most economical used car, big enough to take golf clubs and motorised trolley in the back?
• Vauxhall Corsa B 1.5td - Engine cuts after a few seconds 7 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  OK, this is driving me nuts! Car has been sitting for a week or two in the freezing cold but started ok. I ran it for about 40miles and filled up with deisel, it was running great. Later I went to start it and it struggled, it would fire but die after a few seconds. I found that switching
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  Knockered 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Fiesta 1997, 1.25 Zetec. When I turn the key in the ignition the engine turns but it is as though there is no spark to continue the engine...
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0HDI Reconditioned engine not running right. 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have recently had a RHYY 2.0HDI 90BHP reconditioned engine fitted in in my car. This included everything bar the flywheel even had some used ANS (???)...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 Diesel cuts out when hot 23 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hello Chaps I've got a problem with my 2001 Mondeo 2.0ltr Diesel - 155000 miles I get blueish white smoke when starting from cold and the engine runs a little lumpy' this clears up after a while and it runs fine until it gets hot, it then starts to misfire a bit and then gets worse until it stops
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 97 1.7 diesel.....Bleeding Hell!! 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me the procedure for bleeding a BMW diesel ? Any time the car runs into reserve it is almost impossible to restart. When looking at the supply pipe the the diesel can be seen running In "globs " for want of a better word. If I do manage to restart the car it drives perfect. I
• Daytime Running Lights - again! 26 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  It has surfaced - again! NOW EUROCRATS TELL DRIVERS TO KEEP CAR LIGHTS ON ALL DAY http://tinyurl.com/4g4fao Now Europe wants us to keep headlights...