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• Audi 80/90 Mk 1 (1986 - 1991) - 1990 2.0 starting problems 25 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  to start. Once started it runs fine. When I switch the ignition on I can hear the pump run for a few seconds to 'prime' the system.. Any ideas welcome John
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 97 1.4 gears won't select when engine is running 14 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I've got a polo 97 on which I cannot select any gears when I start the engine. If I stop the engine I can select very easily any gear. clutch pedal box...
• Subaru Forester (1997 - 2002) - 00 2.0T- Removal of alternator S fuse with ign on. 24 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  During some wiring fault tracing I inadvertently removed the underbonnet 10A "ALT/S" fuse which probably not a good idea when the ignition was on altho' engine not running. On replacing same there was a distinct click from I think the boost solenoid control area . Car seems to be running ok
• Nissan Almera (1995 - 2000) - 98 1.4 power loss 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  can any one help please, after driving for 20 mins or more at speed my car as very brief power loss, when i put my foot down it jumps into life again, also when i slow down to say 30 mph after a short run at speed it will not maintain power at that speed i have to keep the revs up or keep speeding
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 1997 1.7dt Radiator Fan 4 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I have been having problems with the engine running a little hot.I know the fan temp switch has gone because the previous owner has fitted a manual switch inside the car to turn on/off the fan.I have found that normal day running if i keep the car heater on and heater fan on number 2 the engine
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 1.2 acceleration 27 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have a renault clio on a '02 plate, and until recently it was running perfect. Just lately, while out drivng, it loses all acceleration but the engine keeps turning. If I leave it for a little while, it is fine and of I drive. When this happens the overheating light appears on the dashboard. I
• Cadillac BLS (2006 - ) - Anyone Running A BLS Diesel ? 25 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Pondering a change and for 10k you get a huge amount of nippy diesel luxury for the money from a Cadillac BLS. Low miles, from main dealers, 18-24mnths...
• BMW 7-Series E38 (1994 - 2001) - 97 2.8 starting problem 5 May 2008 (Forum)
  Our 7 series has an ongoing problem. When you go to start the car, you get no red lights on dash or fuel pump whurr. It only starts off a jump, but when you turn it off after a short or long run it refuses to start. Also when the engine is running there is a clicking from behind the air vents above
• Stupid kids 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have been told by a very good friend of mine who also happens to be a Traffic Officer that small plastic "coke type" bottle are being filled with harmful and corrosive substances such as paint-stripper, brake fluid and battery acid then left in the road for unsuspecting motorists to run over
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 1.4 petrol - electrical faults 25 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  i have a Peugeot 306 lx t-reg it starts ok. if it's running while parked or i'm reversing there is no problem but as soon as i drive forwards all the electrics go, the dials go up and down the led display goes haywire then the engine cuts out also now the central locking does'nt work either i tried
• Volkswagen - 83 Camper van - watercooled, spitting water ! 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Have a VW camper that is spitting water from the expansion bottle, it sits and runs lovely, you can drive it sometimes with no problems, other times you drive a couple of miles the temp guage goes to just over the middle and then it start spitting water out of the expansion bottle. I have wired
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 TDCi Lack of power and hissing noise - Turbo ? 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I have a Ford Mondeo TDCi on a 54 plate. After an extended motorway run I stopped for 10 mins. On rejoining the motorway I noticed a noise like rushing air when accelerating. The torque is down and grey smoke is appearing from the exhaust. MPG is also down (according to the computer). It is running
• Valve to piston clearance (aftermarket) 1 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Bit of a techy question, Im running a 2.0 16v peugeot engine (gti6) but it has been restroked to 2.1 litre and the cam has been reground for longer duration on the inlet side. The cam should be set to 2.66mm lift at TDC however when I checked the valve to piston clearance at TDC I get it at 2.1mm
• Citroen C3 - Refilling the Oil 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I recently bought a Citroen C3, 2003, and all has been running fine. Went to top up the oil and on taking the cap off found that I couldn't. The reason being that underneath the cap, within the circumference below the cap, was a sort of up-side-down "T", which was quite chunky. I appreciate
• rover 214 - headgasket / coolant prob? 3 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  hello my son has a rover 214 the head gasket went, the head gasket has been replaced the car runs fine ticks over fine but the water is not flowing properly, the heater is cold, and it seams to bulid up a lot of presure.The car has not been used since this work being done on it only running on my
• Battery Flashing Sign (Red) on dashboard 27 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have a Citroen C3 1.4 03 model, which has run very well, howver one thing I have noticed is sometimes that if I have the stereo/in-car lights on without the enjine running that after a while there is a red flashing bateery symbol on the dashboard. The car is driven very regualry so it's unliekly
• mondeo diesel Mk 2 High Pitch Noise 16 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have a relative problem, although the car has just been serviced it runs really well with no problems, when I press the accelarator I hear a high pitched noise from under the bonnet, and the noise seems to stablise at 3000rpm in otherwards the pitch not getting higher in tone, not sure
• Ford Sierra Ghia misfiring 23 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there. I have a 1989 (G reg) Ford Sierra Ghia I which is misfiring & stalling badly - sometimes! Other times it runs beautifully. It's done over 150,000 miles, a lot of which has been in short trips (under 5 miles), so maybe I'm asking too much but does anyone have any idea what might be wrong
• Very slow starting Bedford Turbo lorry 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have a Bedford Turbo horse lorry. B reg, SH suggests it has been cared for. It runs no more than once a week, sometimes less, and is very slow to start. It has a new 95Ah battery but that does not have enough reserve to run the starter for the time it takes, so I have an older but serviceable
• citroen xsara heater flap motor!!! 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  self.first how do i check this motor for a fault and if faulty how easy to change.any info will be gratefully received.the xsara is a 1.6 8 valve forte model on a 'w' plate.otherwise it is a nice comfortable car to drive and is proving economical to run 40mpg commuting and 45 mpg on a long run.